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Sunday, January 12, 2003
posted by gbarto at 11:52 PM:
I remember the flap over Crayola introducing new colors so that non-Caucasian children could make accurate self portraits. Not a bad idea, I would say. On the other hand, turning around and marketing "Multicultural Markers" seems a bit over the top. They're under "Markers - Institutional" in the product search.
CrayolaŽ 8 Ct. Washable Markers - Multicultural
These washable markers have broad tips and come in eight multicultural colors. Colors include Tan, Mahogany, Tawny, Golden Beige, Terra Cotta, Beige, Bronze, Sienna.
Recommended for Kids: 5 and up
Multicultural colors? Maybe they could throw in a "peach" (which never looked like my skin) and call it the "fleshtone" series or "people" and get away from the p.c. jargon.
Note that the markers are in the institutional market - these are being marketed to schools and businesses, not individuals.
(Note that the TurkeyBlog does not want a fight with Crayola. So let me encourage those who disagree with me to purchase the markers at the link - and no, I don't get a commission on this one.)
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