Comments on: Hewlett-Packard’s “racist” webcam worries

By: Drew Metcalfe

Drew Metcalfe — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:07:19 +0000

Only an idiot, or someone looking for an excuse for conflict, would consider this campaign racist.

Lighten up, people. It doesn’t matter what colour we are, an ability to laugh at ourselves is a survival skill.

By: Terry Macklin

Terry Macklin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:45:46 +0000

The “Better Off Ted” version was definitely funnier!

By: Carl Uvesten

Carl Uvesten — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:26:52 +0000

Just watch the latest “Better off Ted” episode on Foxtel. The whole show was about a newly installed security system with cameras not being able to detect black people.

Don’t know who was first with this idea but it’s obvious one copied the other.

By: Doctor Mason - Los Angeles

Doctor Mason - Los Angeles — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 20:41:40 +0000

As another Black person, having heard about this on KFI-640 in Los Angeles and then watching the video, I am impressed with how fast ” news ” travels. Let’s speculate on how many people of color try this same test in their local computer stores.

By: OtherAndrew

OtherAndrew — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:42:46 +0000

@sven,

I agree. In fact, if you watch the video, the guy is having a laugh – it’s tongue-in-cheek. That’s what I found so amusing about it, as the guy clearly thinks it’s funny and doesn’t seem at all offended.

By: sven

sven — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:38:15 +0000

nice viral social media/PR stunt HP. no-one will seriously believe the product is intentionally racist, no brand damage