Friday, May 30, 2008

And Now For Something Completely Racist...

In the chapter covering research materials, in my Speech textbook, there is a list of reference works for quotations. When reading the following, look for the pattern:

1. My Soul Looks Back, 'Less I Forget: A Collection of Quotations by People of Color.
2. Ancient Echoes: Native Americans Words of Wisdom
3. Fire in Our Souls: Quotations of Wisdom and Inspiration by Latino Americans

Now folks, waaaaaaaiiiit fooooooor iiiiiit!

4. A Treasury of Jewish Quotations

When I read this, a fine mist of Diet Squirt issued from my mouth. What you've all witnessed is, hopefully, a gaffe. But it's still damn funny.

Relating this to a friend of mine, Rob, he mentioned his dismay that no Asian quote book was listed. Would you want them to, following this display? What would they have listed?

I've got a few:

5. Wok on the Wild Side: Famous Asian Quotations
5. A Short Collection of Asian Quotes
5. Confucius Say: And So Do Other Famous Asians


P.S. I tried to shore this up with Caucasian quote books, but none of them had that "punch" I was looking for, c'est la vie.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

For your caucasian quote book, might I suggest: "White People Talk Like This: A Collection of Caucasian Quotations"