As you prepare for Thanksgiving, one thing you can’t do (or couldn’t, since it was supposed to take place last night) is attend the annual Thanksgiving Bash at McFadden’s in Washington D.C.
Too many sensitive folks took offense at the phrase “Drink like a Indian” on their poster promoting the event. Aside from the poor choice of article – should have been an Indian – there were those who felt their sign made light of the high incidence of alcoholism among Native Americans.
Reacting to the outrage expressed on line and in the press, McFadden’s cancelled the promotion and issued the following statement:
The Pilgrims and Indians party, originally scheduled for Tuesday November 20th, was intended to be a festive event to get into the holiday spirit, and was never meant to offend any ethnicity or group of individuals. We truly apologize for not being more sensitive to our loyal patrons whose support and enthusiasm has been appreciated throughout the years.
Apparently the copy that accompanied the flier on their Facebook page was more outrageous. That ad has been deleted, but they are still getting slammed by FB posters who saw it.
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