In 2016, a laundry detergent company in China faced significant backlash for an advertisement that many found deeply hurtful due to its racist content. The commercial, which rapidly spread across social media, ignited intense discussions as people expressed their pain and disappointment over its offensive message. This incident serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of sensitivity and understanding in our communications.
Do you think it’s racist?
Why does the ‘dirty laundry’ have to be a Black man? Why couldn’t he have been a Chinese man who had rolled around in the mud or something?
