Anonymous wrote:NP here, and non-white mom to both mixed and full-race children.

I didn't interpret the distasteful comment as someone saying she thought mixed-race kids were ugly or less-than. What I've heard from a lot of people is that saying mixed children are the most beautiful is offensive because it implies that full-race children (whether white, black, Asian, etc) aren't as cute. I can understand that view. It can be interpreted that someone might think my mixed child is more attractive than my full child just because she/he is mixed. It's not interpreted as offensive to the mixed children, but rather to the full-race children.

At least that's what I think that poster was trying to say.

I see what you are saying, and did wonder in my replies as to PPs intent with the remark but,t I never said mixed race children/people are the "most beautiful" just they are often beautiful. I do not think beauty is only about one look or one skin color. It's the whole wide range that is gorgeous.

I am 100% Western European married to an actual green card carrying Western European making our kids super white, we are also republicans, 1%ers, believe in total marriage equality, and I live in NOVA, etc, what people love to hate, and I saw this commercials on TV the other day and thought it was a cute commercial and cute family. It never dawned on me that this wasn't a typical family, Or to dissect the black dad and white mom. people are people, period. WTF is up with anti interracial anything! What are we teaching our children if this commercial is anything up for debate.

We are a mixed race family and it's been great to see more commercials with mixed race families and kids. I know my DD will grow up in a world where this is more and more the norm.

And someday, Ms. Anti-interracial marriage will be an old, racist-remark spewing lady and all this generation of mixed kids will feel is pity -- they will know they are just as good as anyone of any race!

NP here, and non-white mom to both mixed and full-race children.

I didn't interpret the distasteful comment as someone saying she thought mixed-race kids were ugly or less-than. What I've heard from a lot of people is that saying mixed children are the most beautiful is offensive because it implies that full-race children (whether white, black, Asian, etc) aren't as cute. I can understand that view. It can be interpreted that someone might think my mixed child is more attractive than my full child just because she/he is mixed. It's not interpreted as offensive to the mixed children, but rather to the full-race children.

At least that's what I think that poster was trying to say.

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Anonymous wrote:I am not part of a mixed family but certainly know many and see many everywhere these days. I think its really normal and probably don't always even "note" it in my mind. So, I have to say, I think its really odd that this is "trying too hard" in some poster's eyes. What does that even mean? Wake up folks, this is fast becoming who and what America is and that is a GOOD thing. It is NOT trying to hard at all.

I equate it with commercials with 5 people at a party. 1 is white, 1 is black, 1 is Asian and 1 is Latino. Love the diversity, but it doesn't seem like a sincere thing to me, if that makes sense.

God, you are stupid. Its a commercial (marketing), its not about sincerity its about demographics. An ad exec does this becasue they want to make sure that anyone who watches will find someone to relate to. If pepsi made a commercial showing only whites at a party dont you think that it would an impact on sales.

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Anonymous wrote:I am not part of a mixed family but certainly know many and see many everywhere these days. I think its really normal and probably don't always even "note" it in my mind. So, I have to say, I think its really odd that this is "trying too hard" in some poster's eyes. What does that even mean? Wake up folks, this is fast becoming who and what America is and that is a GOOD thing. It is NOT trying to hard at all.

I equate it with commercials with 5 people at a party. 1 is white, 1 is black, 1 is Asian and 1 is Latino. Love the diversity, but it doesn't seem like a sincere thing to me, if that makes sense.

The funny thing is, this is more common than you think, especially in the DC area. My office consists of 4 attorneys -- in the exact combination you listed above. None of the attorneys were recruited because of race -- it just happened that way. And we aren't the only minorities in the department.

Anonymous wrote:Im mixed myself so it was refreshing to see a mixed family on tv however I will have to agree with the Ms. Anti- Interracial marrige poster that Cheerios is trying way to hard. The commercial itself wasnt all that great.

The commerical was a stroke of genius. General Mills got exactly what they wanted - lots and lots of attention.

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Anonymous wrote:When I was growing up I used to think about what our world would look like if there was a law that you had to marry someone from a different race. I thought all the children would be really beautiful.

As a grown up I remember thinking this fondly but know it would be an unjust and gross law, just like laws preventing interracial marriages were gross and unjust.

I find this viewpoint distasteful. Why the fascination with mixed children looking beautiful?

Because, more often than not, they are.

Not true. And the idea of it is distasteful and perhaps a bit self-hating.

No self hate here. I am beautiful but from 100% Western European stock. My kids are just like me and utterly gorgeous. :roll: see no self hate but maybe an abundance of vanity. :twisted:

I just happen to know many people who have a more diverse heritage than mine whom I think are exceptionally good looking people. I love seeing different combinations of hair colors and textures, eye colors and shapes, richly colored skin tones and fresh looking faces. If you think the idea of mixed race people are distasteful, or are generally stating that "their" looks are distasteful, you are a ranting, ignorant, hate mongering loser, in my book, and you are damn ugly to boot. But, hopefully, that is not what you meant.

WTF? Learn to read before you go off the rails.

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Anonymous wrote:When I was growing up I used to think about what our world would look like if there was a law that you had to marry someone from a different race. I thought all the children would be really beautiful.

As a grown up I remember thinking this fondly but know it would be an unjust and gross law, just like laws preventing interracial marriages were gross and unjust.

I find this viewpoint distasteful. Why the fascination with mixed children looking beautiful?

Because, more often than not, they are.

Not true. And the idea of it is distasteful and perhaps a bit self-hating.

No self hate here. I am beautiful but from 100% Western European stock. My kids are just like me and utterly gorgeous. :roll: see no self hate but maybe an abundance of vanity. :twisted:

I just happen to know many people who have a more diverse heritage than mine whom I think are exceptionally good looking people. I love seeing different combinations of hair colors and textures, eye colors and shapes, richly colored skin tones and fresh looking faces. If you think the idea of mixed race people are distasteful, or are generally stating that "their" looks are distasteful, you are a ranting, ignorant, hate mongering loser, in my book, and you are damn ugly to boot. But, hopefully, that is not what you meant.

The trying "too hard stuff" is weird to me. Maybe for the producer, or the director, or the ad people, or some executive at Cheerios this IS "normal." Interracial families are not uncommon. That's the great thing about people of different races in positions of power and influence--it changes the conversation and what we see.

Anonymous wrote:Also if you wish, you can give Cheerios some love on Facebook. The positive comments are now beginning to take over.

https://www.facebook.com/Cheerios?ref=stream&hc_location=stream

Never went on the page, and noticed there are many negative comments for Cheerios using GMOs. So o guess if its not one thing, tell be another...

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Anonymous wrote:BTW, don't agree with ? dislike/hate

That should be "don't agree with" DOES NOT EQUAL "dislike/hate". Learn the nuances of human emotions.

You... may want to work on your reading comprehension.

Anonymous wrote:BTW, don't agree with ? dislike/hate

That should be "don't agree with" DOES NOT EQUAL "dislike/hate". Learn the nuances of human emotions.

BTW, don't agree with ? dislike/hate

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Anonymous wrote:I saw this commercial a few days ago, and couldn't get over (A) how unbelievably adorable the little girl is, and (2) how nice it is to see a mixed family in a national campaign by a large company (I'm mixed myself, thought not of the same mix).

I wonder what Ms. Anti-Interracial Marriage poster would say - is she worried about "cultural discord" between Wheaties-loving families and Cheerios-loving families?

In any case, it's an adorable commercial. Really incredible that in this the year 2013, Cheerios has been forced to block comments due to an influx of racists spouting their vile, antiquated hate.

http://jezebel.com/racists-very-upset-over-interracial-family-in-cute-chee-510647487

I'm the "Ms. Anti-Interracial Marriage poster". The video is cute, but if I'm being honest, it looks like Cheerios is trying too hard.

No, you're not being honest. You are a racist.

I don't hate IR couples and/or their children. Stop being such a drama queen.

"Don't approve" or "dislike" interracial marriages/relationships is a (mildly) PC way of saying you're a racist. You don't have to admit what you are to yourself, but I sure you, it's plainly apparent.

Whatever you say.