White Appreciation Day? That is what one restaurant in Colorado is celebrating next month by offering a 10% discount to all Caucasian customers.
Via The Daily Mail:
A barbecue restaurant in northern Colorado is being criticized for its plan to give white customers a 10 percent discount next month.
Edgar Antillon, owner of Rubbin’ Buttz BBQ and Country Cafe in Milliken, hung a sign reading ‘White Appreciation Day! June 11th. Because all Americans should be celebrated!!’
Antillon, who was born to Mexican parents, pointed to Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month as justification, according to KUSA.
‘So on June 11th, what we plan on doing is “White Appreciation Day,”‘ he told the television station. And basically on that day, all white people will get ten percent off.’
The NBC affiliate station reported the idea was originally a joke.
Antillon told KUSA ‘We have a whole month for Black History Month.
‘We have a whole month for Hispanic Heritage Month, so figured all we could do – that the least we can do – is offer one day to appreciate white Americans.’
On Rubbin’ Buttz BBQ’s Facebook page, the planned celebration has been both praised by supporters and condemned by those who oppose it.
‘Wow, so much animosity over a simple point being made. A small business just trying to show that they won’t embrace racism, reverse racism, bias and bigotry, in marketing, by offering an equal day of appreciation to a group that some people feel don’t need it,’ one user wrote. ‘Some of these reactions alone show why it probably needs to be done.’
Another said ‘I think it’s great that you’re doing this. I’ve always wondered when America would ever celebrate white heritage. Thank you!’
‘I support you and thank you!! It’s sad that people against this don’t realize how racist THEY are being!!’ one supporter said.
On the Rubbin’ Buttz BBQ Facebook page, the restaurant said Friday ‘We’re sure many of you have heard about our event coming up on June 11th. (You can find it online)
‘Although we’ve had overwhelming support for it, there are a few who are filled with hate and/or misunderstanding. People full of hate and negativity want your attention, don’t give it to them. Stay happy!’
Antillon wrote on Friday there had been a bomb threat.
‘Bomb threat at the restaurant. evacuated now,’ he tweeted.
I think ‘White Appreciation Day’ being celebrated at this restaurant will be a mockery to all minorities who have been killed, enslaved, and discriminated against their entire lives. It’s just really sad that some people can’t see how ignorant they truly are.