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4/22/08
I Can't Tell If This Logo Is Sort Of Racist, Sexist, Or Just A Terrible Idea That Was Poorly Executed
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I know that when you're hosting an event for what is basically the Triple-A of women's golf, you probably don't have a ton of money to spend on things like tournament logos. But this is a tad ridiculous.

The Futures Tour - which is the minor league of women's golf that I was referring to - is about to have the Jalapeno Golf Classic start down in McAllen, Texas, which is just a stone's throw from the Mexican border. And their logo, - not their mascot - for the event is this cross-dressing sombrero-toting jalapeno you see off to your right.

In all honesty, I'm not sure who should be more offended, Mexicans, women, or jalapenos.

Apparently the Jalapeno Golf Classic took a page from Cubs t-shirt vendors in their ideas for logos, which is always a great idea.

What makes all of this even better is that the tournament is sponsored by the McAllen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, who I'm sure don't all happen to golf with sombreros on.

But hey, at least the logo isn't a jalapeno jumping a fence into the United States. Although it's getting close.

[HT: Golf Spelled Backwards]
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4/22/08
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Jalapenos everywhere are Pi$$ed!

4/22/08
3
The Frito Banditto has been offended.

4/22/08
2
The Cubs t-shirt is horribly racist, but the golf tournament... not so much.

4/22/08
2
The jalapeno has responded and decided to kick Harry The Puffy Taco's butt. (Harry is a mascot for a San Antonio minor league team, but regrettably doesn't wear a sombrero)

4/22/08
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(Edited by 100%InjuryRate)
I actually took this post a little farther than I should have. The jalapeno isn't really racist, just horrible beyond belief. Looks like it was drawn by a 5-year-old. But the comedy level of a golfing transvestite jalapeno was too awesome to ignore.

4/22/08
2
I just dont see any racism there...

4/22/08
2

Is there a name for the jalapeno mascot?  How can a jalapeno be a cross dresser?

 

Just curious.  I want to know these things when my kids ask me.


4/22/08
2
if it was smacking a taco and hopping a border i could see concern...then the Taco Bell dog says something clever to distract you from the obvious racism

4/22/08
1
We get way to carried away with calling stuff like the jalapeno logo & the Harry Carry shirt racist.  It diminishes real racisim.   Any logo can be called racist if you are looking to be offended.

 
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