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Restaurant Under Fire for Selling 'Black Olives Matter' T-Shirts
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Restaurant Under Fire for Selling 'Black Olives Matter' T-Shirts Trending these days: parodying the Black Lives Matter movement to shed light on whatever issue, unrelated to what the original phrase meant. Recently, the White Marlin Marina in Ocean City, MD came under fire for selling T-shirts reading “White Lives Matter” and “Blue Lives Matter,” with an image of a white or blue marlin, to raise awareness “in promotion of billfish conservation.” Now, a restaurant in Albuquerque, New Mexico is using the phrase to sell T-shirts about… olives. Eatery Paisano’s made headlines for adding the phrase “Black Olives Matter” to its signage as a way to promote, as KOAT 7 Albequerque says, “a tuna dish with black olive tapenade.” Paisano’s caught plenty of flack for the sign, as some people felt that the play on the phrase trivializes the important social and political issues of the Black Lives Matter movement. But some people actually found the sign humorous. So much so that after the backlash, owner Rick Camuglia saw a great moneymaking opportunity. Now, he’s selling T-shirts and hats emblazoned with the controversial tagline. According to Camuglia, people from different countries were calling him, asking for “Black Olives Matter” memorabilia. And he’s been quite successful. “People have filled the restaurant and told us to leave up the sign,” Camuglia told KOAT 7. “That’s great, you know, because a lot of people make a living off working for this restaurant.” Making money by piggybacking off a movement that touches on real issues? What could be more American than that? |
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Well the Black Lives Matter movement came to the city 2 weeks ago and ruined the Friday night of a great many tourists who were trying to enjoy the summer evening. They started as a two block parade and then plugged up the main thoroughfare. It's has gotten out of hand as far as I am concerned. ALL LIVES MATTER no matter your color!!! (Virtual Symposium Group) use Virtual Symposium Group
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Yes, All lives matter. Good for the restaurant owner. There is a quote that says, "Every time you find humor in a bad situation, you win".
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As suspected, reaction has been mixed. From Paisano's FB page ( https://www.facebook.com/Paisanos-111696365532191/ ): Chris Turner Wait! People are working and paying taxes? No wonder blm is upset! Todd Havely Black olives don't commit crimes and burn stuff down. There are some seriously ill libtards commenting here. Very self agrandizing. Richard Waddington KKK pizza on the menu yet? Douchebags Donald Richey If you can't see the humor in the slogan, then take off your Liberal glasses. Kimani Smith Someone is gonna burn this place down. Not me, ijs, your ignorance has asked for this. Also many people wearing those shirts are gonna get the worst ass kicking ever.
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Its because people think the movement is a forkin joke!!!! Yeah I said it! 
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ALL LIVES MATTER When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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ALL LIVES MATTER
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Yep....Olives matter. When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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There is just no end to this shit. I am going to ABQ soon and may come home with one of those shirts. What does that make me???/ An american on vacation and nothing more (Virtual Symposium Group) use Virtual Symposium Group
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