uo111 5,283 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 "We have a minority for every occasion. Whether it’s a tech conference panel, an awards show, an advert, or a business meeting, we will collaborate to find the right minority for you. All of our minorities have been vetted to ensure they are not “too black” or “too Muslim” or “too much of a Feminist.” We know how awkward that can be. Each minority comes with bespoke pricing based on a proprietary algorithm that analyzes current states of supply/demand and the Degree of Diversity (TM) intrinsic to the potential hire." http://rentaminority.com/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 4,065 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Spoiler Ethnically Ambiguous Mexican? Arab? Asian? Mixed? What even are they?! It doesn't matter...the exotic Ethnically Ambiguous minority can be whoever or whatever you want her/him to be. Cheerful Woman of Color Won't embarrass you by being "an angry black woman." Smiling Muslim Woman Certified not to support ISIS (or your money back). Intellectual Black Guy Good for tech conferences. Also available to stand next to you while you say racist things at parties. Because you can't be racist if one of your best friends is black, obvs. Is this serious or what? Seems like a joke. 00026 † 10000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,909 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 JESUS ****ING CHRIST, IS THIS A JOKE? First, give yourself a pat on the back. By making it as far as the FAQ, you are officially 1179% smarter than your friend who just Facebooked 'OMG! Is this real? I can't believe it it's a disgrace. Sad face emoji.' So, yes, this is a joke. Obviously. You can stop getting angry now. Or get angry, but get angry at what Rent-a-Minority is angry about. The site is a #satire on a type of tokenism that is particularly rife in the tech and media world. Rather than address institutional inequality in any meaningful way, diversity is something that is generally just for (temporary) show. Companies tend to be very careful to ensure that their websites contain an acceptable ratio of women and non-white people; on their leadership boards, however, it’s another matter. It's fake. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcina Dimitrescu 1,157 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 cackling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artRaver 3,188 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 It's satirical. ✿ cherry blossom girl ✿ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarstruckIllusion 53,589 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 what even what even Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 4,065 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 minute ago, FATCAT said: JESUS ****ING CHRIST, IS THIS A JOKE? First, give yourself a pat on the back. By making it as far as the FAQ, you are officially 1179% smarter than your friend who just Facebooked 'OMG! Is this real? I can't believe it it's a disgrace. Sad face emoji.' So, yes, this is a joke. Obviously. You can stop getting angry now. Or get angry, but get angry at what Rent-a-Minority is angry about. The site is a #satire on a type of tokenism that is particularly rife in the tech and media world. Rather than address institutional inequality in any meaningful way, diversity is something that is generally just for (temporary) show. Companies tend to be very careful to ensure that their websites contain an acceptable ratio of women and non-white people; on their leadership boards, however, it’s another matter. It's fake. I just read this too... hahahahaha. Good ad, but might be borderline offensive. IDK. 00026 † 10000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uo111 5,283 Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Interview with the maker.http://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2016/02/18/467253401/rent-a-minority-promises-a-satirical-solution-to-diversity-problems Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Peters 10,796 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 15 minutes ago, Mark said: I just read this too... hahahahaha. Good ad, but might be borderline offensive. IDK. everything is offensive to people on the internet emma roberts is an abuser Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mucinex 4,260 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 there is literally no where you can click to 'buy' a minority it's obviously a joke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzily 14,571 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Inside my head I have the best time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketno10 2,138 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I just died someone give me some water and oxygen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,891 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 What? I wanted to be rented! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StMordecai 56 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Is this a joke? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrer Zorola 3,966 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 HAHAHAHAHA genius, it's on another level of comedy >>> LIFE IS GOOD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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