Chinese translation error blamed for slur on sofa label

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    "Something more has to be done. We don't just need a personal apology, but someone needs to own up to where these labels were made, and someone needs to apologize to all people of color," Moore said. "I had friends over from St. Lucia yesterday and they wouldn't sit on the couch." :confused:

    http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/04/19/canada.couch.ap/index.html

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  2. math20

    math20 Peon

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    They should be focusing on actual issues instead of making a big deal over a translation error to gain publicity.
     
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    zac439 Notable Member

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    Wow, that was a big mess up indeed. I doubt they have much of a case if it is a foreign company...

    The racial slur wasn't that demeaning, anyhow.
     
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    ^ LAME!!

    Then I want compensation from the White Cracker Cracker company ;)
     
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    Duiatt Active Member

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    OMG under different circumstances, it would have been funny but...sigh, how uncalled for.
     
    Duiatt, Apr 19, 2007 IP