First blackface, now midget racing: This is why I love Australians
I just can’t get enough of Australians and their comedic blunders. Last week, a comedy troupe famously spoofed the Jackson 5 wearing blackface – and it was awesome, in that train wreck way. This week, it’s the Midget Cup, staged by horse racing officials to promote an upcoming state carnival. Check it out:
Just look at those little guys whipping their “horses.” Awesome. Totally awesome.
Naturally, the stunt’s organizers have been denounced by advocacy groups. In defense, Racing Victoria’s marketing manager, Stuart Laing, described the race as “harmless fun.” He did apologize, if a bit casually: “We understand that you can’t please everyone and if anyone’s offended by the events of Sunday then we apologise to them,” he said.
What’s next, Australia? Some good old-fashioned Hitler jokes? I can’t wait.
‘Midget Cup’ race at Australian meet slammed | Reuters.
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Hilarious! Picky people, shut up!!