It’s poor taste but still funny
Via Glenn, comes news of black leaders being angry over Ghettopoly:
Cheap Trick Avenue instead of Boardwalk? Hernando’s Chop Shop instead of Reading Railroad?
Black leaders are outraged over a new board game called “Ghettopoly” that has “playas” acting like pimps and game cards reading, “You got yo whole neighborhood addicted to crack. Collect $50.”
This I found funny too:
Shine displayed the game board, with properties including Westside Liquor, Harlem, The Bronx, and Long Beach City, and squares labeled Smitty’s XXX Peep Show, Weinstein’s Gold and Platinum, and Tyron’s Gun Shop.
I’m sure the black leaders are upset at the non-black stereotypes listed above too.
October 9th, 2003 at 3:48 pm
We’ve been laughing about this today also. Be sure to check out the game’s website for photos of the game pieces, etc. http://www.ghettopoly.com.
October 11th, 2003 at 2:39 pm
Remember when the concept of “shame” actually was an influencing force in society?