News Joe?s Crab Shack apologizes for using photo of lynching as table decor - GoFuckYourself.com

brassmonkey · 03-11-2016, 09:08 AM

According to the Minneapolis NAACP, Tyrone Williams and Chauntyll Allen were preparing to dine at Joe's Crab Shack in Roseville on Wednesday night when they noticed a photo embedded inside the table.

It appeared to show a large group of white people watching a public execution of at least one black person. On the bottom of the picture, it reads: "Hanging at Groesbeck, Texas, on April 12th, 1895." At the top, the caption reads, "All I said was that I didn't like the gumbo."

"Although the manager was apologetic about the lynching depiction, that does not change the fact that this sickening image of black men being lynched was intentionally embedded inside of a table," Williams said. "This type of blatant racism should not be tolerated in this country, or in our local and national eating establishments. I have felt sick to my stomach and stressed out since seeing that image on the table where I was planning to eat my food."

Allen said she could not believe the image was used so casually.

"Seeing a picture of two black men being lynched was the last thing that I expected to see at what was supposed to be a family-friendly restaurant," Allen said.

Nekima Levy-Pounds, President of the Minneapolis NAACP, said the incident "demonstrates that racism is still alive and well in this country."

"It is sickening to know that someone would make a mockery of black men being savagely lynched and then use that imagery for decorative purposes in a restaurant," Levy-Pounds said in a statement.

The Minneapolis NAACP is demanding an immediate public apology by the corporate offices of Joe's Crabshack; immediate removal "of any and all lynching or otherwise racially-offensive imagery" from its restaurants; and a donation to a local community-based organization that serves African American youths and teenagers.

David Catalano, COO Ignite Restaurant Group, Joe's Crab Shack parent company, said the image was immediately removed and the company understands that the photo used at the Roseville restaurant was offensive.

?We sincerely apologize to our guests who were disturbed by the image and we look forward to continuing to serve the Roseville community,? Catalano said in a statement.

Joeâ??s Crab Shack apologizes for using photo of lynching as table decor

MrBottomTooth · 03-11-2016, 09:23 AM

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At the top, the caption reads, "All I said was that I didn't like the gumbo."

Holy shit that's fucking hilarious! How they thought that was appropriate for a restaurant though is beyond me.

JFK · 03-11-2016, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBottomTooth

Holy shit that's fucking hilarious! How they thought that was appropriate for a restaurant though is beyond me.

A Rouge decorator, I'm sure

L-Pink · 03-11-2016, 10:36 AM

HUGE difference between "hanging" which is legal execution for crimes committed and "lynching" which is being put to death by mob action and without legal authority.

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Rob · 03-11-2016, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by L-Pink

HUGE difference between "hanging" which is legal execution for crimes committed and "lynching" which is being put to death by mob action and without legal authority.

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Nail on the head. It's like they're finding racism in places it doesn't exist. Pretty soon they'll say Thanksgiving is racist because the Mayflower didn't have no black folks on it.

rogueteens · 03-11-2016, 10:57 AM

I can see why it's tasteless but i fail to see how it's racist.

sarettah · 03-11-2016, 11:54 AM

Last Legal Hanging in Limestone Co

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Last Legal Hanging in Limestone Co., 1895

Thanks to Edward L. Williams

I was just looking at your great website and found the picture of the last legal hanging in Limestone Co, TX
submitted by Edward L. Williams and realized I could contribute a little information.

The man being hung is a freed slave, Richard Burleson, for murdering my great grandfather, James Garrett McKinnon.
The murder was committed May 3, 1894 by Burleson robbing my great grandfather for a $20 gold piece he'd seen him with
earlier. James offered Burleson a ride in his wagon, Burleson accepted, then clubbed James over the head with a rock.
The date of the hanging is April 12, 1895.

My father, Carl Lee McKinnon, was born in Mexia, Limestone Co., TX on April 13, 1894 just 3 weeks before his
grandfather was murdered.

Tom W. McKinnon
Cornville, AZ

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brassmonkey · 03-11-2016, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sarettah

Last Legal Hanging in Limestone Co

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in that time you could say anything! being in texas at that time?

Rob · 03-11-2016, 12:48 PM

The gold nugget stolen is still at a museum in Limestone.

brassmonkey · 03-11-2016, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob

The gold nugget stolen is still at a museum in Limestone.

the great great great grandson

Joshua G · 03-11-2016, 01:04 PM

the black lives matter crew protesting at trump rallies is really looking for trouble. libbie drones are showing up flash-mob style, pumping fists in the air, yelling slogans, hoping to get beat down. then run to the TV camera & say we were victims, we dindo'd, its racist.

basically all racism in 2016 is manufactured by ginned up PoC SJWs.

TCLGirls · 03-11-2016, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshua G

the black lives matter crew protesting at trump rallies is really looking for trouble. libbie drones are showing up flash-mob style, pumping fists in the air, yelling slogans, hoping to get beat down. then run to the TV camera & say we were victims, we dindo'd, its racist.

basically all racism in 2016 is manufactured by ginned up PoC SJWs.

Stop foaming at the mouth and post in the correct thread, thanks.

L-Pink · 03-11-2016, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by brassmonkey

in that time you could say anything! being in texas at that time?

So you're saying the man being legally hung for robbery/murder is innocent? (He wasn't lynched)

Are you saying he was the original dindu nuffin?

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brassmonkey · 03-11-2016, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TCLGirls

Stop foaming at the mouth and post in the correct thread, thanks.

Horatio Caine · 03-11-2016, 02:15 PM

This guy was the original dindo nuffin !

PS: L-Pink beat me to it.
Of course he didndo nuffin for brassmnkey and bronco asswipes.

L-Pink · 03-11-2016, 02:44 PM

Nothing would have been said. No one would have automatically used the term "lynched"

Horatio Caine · 03-11-2016, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by L-Pink

Nothing would have been said. No one would have automatically used the term "lynched"

Brassmonkey "Ful waz should run. Maybe rival gang turf dealz or fotoshoped."

03-11-2016, 09:08 AM	#1
brassmonkey Pay It Forward Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yo Mama House Posts: 76,979	Joe?s Crab Shack apologizes for using photo of lynching as table decor According to the Minneapolis NAACP, Tyrone Williams and Chauntyll Allen were preparing to dine at Joe's Crab Shack in Roseville on Wednesday night when they noticed a photo embedded inside the table. It appeared to show a large group of white people watching a public execution of at least one black person. On the bottom of the picture, it reads: "Hanging at Groesbeck, Texas, on April 12th, 1895." At the top, the caption reads, "All I said was that I didn't like the gumbo." "Although the manager was apologetic about the lynching depiction, that does not change the fact that this sickening image of black men being lynched was intentionally embedded inside of a table," Williams said. "This type of blatant racism should not be tolerated in this country, or in our local and national eating establishments. I have felt sick to my stomach and stressed out since seeing that image on the table where I was planning to eat my food." Allen said she could not believe the image was used so casually. "Seeing a picture of two black men being lynched was the last thing that I expected to see at what was supposed to be a family-friendly restaurant," Allen said. Nekima Levy-Pounds, President of the Minneapolis NAACP, said the incident "demonstrates that racism is still alive and well in this country." "It is sickening to know that someone would make a mockery of black men being savagely lynched and then use that imagery for decorative purposes in a restaurant," Levy-Pounds said in a statement. The Minneapolis NAACP is demanding an immediate public apology by the corporate offices of Joe's Crabshack; immediate removal "of any and all lynching or otherwise racially-offensive imagery" from its restaurants; and a donation to a local community-based organization that serves African American youths and teenagers. David Catalano, COO Ignite Restaurant Group, Joe's Crab Shack parent company, said the image was immediately removed and the company understands that the photo used at the Roseville restaurant was offensive. ?We sincerely apologize to our guests who were disturbed by the image and we look forward to continuing to serve the Roseville community,? Catalano said in a statement. Joeâ??s Crab Shack apologizes for using photo of lynching as table decor __________________ TRUMP 2025 KEKAW!!! - The Laken Riley Act Is Law! DACA ENDED - SUPPORT AZ HCR 2060 52R - email: brassballz-at-techie.com

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rogueteens So fucking bland Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: England Posts: 8,005	I can see why it's tasteless but i fail to see how it's racist. __________________ Free traffic and backlinks from one of the fastest growing adult pinsites on the net - SAUCY PICTURES! Easily my best performing webcam sponsor - CLICK HERE!!

03-11-2016, 10:36 AM	#4
L-Pink working on my tan Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida/Kentucky Posts: 39,151	HUGE difference between "hanging" which is legal execution for crimes committed and "lynching" which is being put to death by mob action and without legal authority. .

03-11-2016, 12:48 PM	#9
Rob I'm a great bowler. Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Right Outside of Normal. Posts: 13,309	The gold nugget stolen is still at a museum in Limestone.

03-11-2016, 01:04 PM	#11
Joshua G dumb libs love censorship Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8,198	the black lives matter crew protesting at trump rallies is really looking for trouble. libbie drones are showing up flash-mob style, pumping fists in the air, yelling slogans, hoping to get beat down. then run to the TV camera & say we were victims, we dindo'd, its racist. basically all racism in 2016 is manufactured by ginned up PoC SJWs.

03-11-2016, 02:15 PM	#15
Horatio Caine full-time aspiring rapper Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Compton, CA Posts: 5,746	This guy was the original dindo nuffin ! PS: L-Pink beat me to it. Of course he didndo nuffin for brassmnkey and bronco asswipes.

03-11-2016, 02:44 PM	#16
L-Pink working on my tan Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida/Kentucky Posts: 39,151	Nothing would have been said. No one would have automatically used the term "lynched"