The Horrific Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Faux Pas

Ben & Jerry, those rascals of the ice cream world have gone and done it again. Apparently they did not research the far reaching social and political implications prior to naming their newest flavor, "Black & Tan." Even though this flavor is only available in the United States it has offended people in Ireland due to it being the nickname of a violent British militia that operated during Ireland's war of independence at the beginning of the 20th century.

Ben & Jerry's was forced to issue an apology for offending those poor Irish bastards who are still traumatized by any mention of the Black and Tan militia. To put this in the proper perspective, "Black and Tan" is also the name of a popular ale and stout drink and it was the drink that Ben & Jerry were referencing and not the former British militia. If one were to take the time to just look at the ice cream itself you would see how it bears a resemblance to the drink. And remember, this is a flavor that would only be available in the United States. Also, do a web search for "Black and Tan" and you will find far more results that refer to the drink rather than the militia.

Had I been in charge of public relations for Ben & Jerry's I would not have apologized for a situation which developed in the mind of some people who chose to read something into an innocent flavor of ice cream.

Read the original story here: Ben & Jerry's Kisses Ass After Ice Cream Fiasco

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