Even so, these are the things I notice and think about, for what it’s worth! (Free blog. What say you, o popolo, about these sugar packets? Are they, no pun intended, in bad taste? I always do research on my posts, at least cursory Google searches anyways, and no matter how I looked in Italian or English, no one seems to have talked about this before, so I guess I can draw the hasty conclusion that it’s not being perceived as even worthy of comment. Trading on bullshit race stereotypes like this is just as lazy as trading on tired and worn ploys that use the old “sex sells” as a mantra and use women as objects, like the recent Philly campaign here in Italy and the other related advertising in that post.Īnd, I’ve discussed political correctness and racism on the blog before. Racial stereotypes aside, this commercial is just poorly done. We recommend Starbucks ® Single-Origin Colombia by Nespresso ® for this recipe. I never saw the Fiat ad below until I did a bit o’ research for this post. Brew 1 shot of espresso and pour it into your mug. Espresso, steamed milk, chocolate and cherry syrup topped with whipped cream and ground chocolate. I mean, who among us still hasn’t watched this by-now infamous Coloreria Italiana commercial? Always brings up mixed commentary. Espresso, almond syrup, steamed milkand chocolate, topped with whipped cream, almondsand honey. Nowhere on their site could I find any commentary about the history of the logo, what it’s supposed to represent, or whatever. Pseudo Barry White-slash-70s wanna-be porno music? I mean, what IS that? And, why do websites even NEED music? Bleh. Opening in April 2014, this local shop began serving pastries made in-house, fresh coffee and sandwiches plus breakfast. ![]() ![]() But frankly, am I the only one who sees this sugar packet and logo as an iconic example more than slightly reminiscent of blackface minstrel shows? And am I supposed to think that it was “mere coincidence” that the name of the coffee is Moca brand?Īnd, as an aside, Dio Mio if you click on their site. Specialties: European-style inspired cafe, serving Gourmet Persian Pizza and Sandwiches, Classic American and Persian Breakfast, Pastry and Desserts, Coffee and Herbal teas We use Non-GMO, gluten free, organic and fresh and halal meats and produce Established in 2014. Maybe I’m reading waaaay too much into this. I’m just thinking, time for a logo update for Moca Caffè Roma. I mean, call me crazy, whatever it wouldn’t be the first time, and certainly won’t be the last.
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