Tanning salon thanks Native Americans for bringing 'sexy color'
QMI Agency
First posted: Saturday, November 09, 2013 02:01 PM EST | Updated: Saturday, November 09, 2013 02:19 PM EST
In a bizarre attempt to capitalize on American Thanksgiving, a tanning salon chain based in Alabama came up with an offensive promotion promising customers the "sexy color'" of "American Indians."
According to The Kansas City Star, the Club Sun Color Studios advertisement, which has since been removed from the company's website and Facebook page, depicted a woman in an 'American Indian costume' and a blonde dressed as a pilgrim.
"The Indians brought more than just 'corn' to the first Thanksgiving, they brought Sexy 'Color," the ad reads, before listing prices for tanning and spray tans.
On the website Jezebel, Erin Gloria Ryan wrote: "As you can see, Sexy Indian is also wearing authentic fringed stilettos, which historians agree is part of the traditional dress of Sexy Indians when they taught Sexy Pilgrims how to tan back in History Days."
Club Sun's marketing director David Arnett posted an apology online.
"In response to the recent post from Jezebel.com., the ad I created showing a Native American and Pilgrim in costume was in no way intended to be offensive or racist," he wrote. "I sincerely apologize if it offended anyone.
"I myself am Native American and I am very proud of my heritage and skin tone. The thought process behind the ad was simply a play on my own sexy 'color.' Again, I apologize for any offense and misunderstanding."
Tanning salon thanks Native Americans for bringing 'sexy color' | Weird | News | Toronto Sun
at least the chicks are hot.
QMI Agency
First posted: Saturday, November 09, 2013 02:01 PM EST | Updated: Saturday, November 09, 2013 02:19 PM EST
In a bizarre attempt to capitalize on American Thanksgiving, a tanning salon chain based in Alabama came up with an offensive promotion promising customers the "sexy color'" of "American Indians."
According to The Kansas City Star, the Club Sun Color Studios advertisement, which has since been removed from the company's website and Facebook page, depicted a woman in an 'American Indian costume' and a blonde dressed as a pilgrim.
"The Indians brought more than just 'corn' to the first Thanksgiving, they brought Sexy 'Color," the ad reads, before listing prices for tanning and spray tans.
On the website Jezebel, Erin Gloria Ryan wrote: "As you can see, Sexy Indian is also wearing authentic fringed stilettos, which historians agree is part of the traditional dress of Sexy Indians when they taught Sexy Pilgrims how to tan back in History Days."
Club Sun's marketing director David Arnett posted an apology online.
"In response to the recent post from Jezebel.com., the ad I created showing a Native American and Pilgrim in costume was in no way intended to be offensive or racist," he wrote. "I sincerely apologize if it offended anyone.
"I myself am Native American and I am very proud of my heritage and skin tone. The thought process behind the ad was simply a play on my own sexy 'color.' Again, I apologize for any offense and misunderstanding."
Tanning salon thanks Native Americans for bringing 'sexy color' | Weird | News | Toronto Sun
at least the chicks are hot.
