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EBoost Media Calls Rogier A "Faggot" And A "Queer"

By Chris Walters on July 24, 2008 9:32 PM 115 Comments

Bad Translation Software Called Couch "Nigger-Brown"

By consumerist.com on April 20, 2007 3:40 PM 98 Comments

—>A couch labeled as "nigger-brown" got its offensive name from a bad translation program, according to the furniture's supplier. More »

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Packaging Label Describes Sofa Color As "Nigger-brown"

By Carey Alexander on April 7, 2007 2:58 PM 105 Comments

—>Doris Moore's seven year-old daughter did not understand a racial slur affixed to the packaging label of a newly delivered sofa. The sofa was purchased as part of a set that included a loveseat and chair. All three items bore the offensive label. The Toronto Star recounts the heart-wrenching discovery:

"She's very curious and she started reading the labels," Moore explained. "She said, `Mommy, what is nig ... ger brown?' I went over and just couldn't believe my eyes."

After explaining the slur's meaning to her daughter, Doris tried to pry a well-deserved explanation from Vanaik Furniture and Mattress, the store that sold the seating set. Despite three messages, the store refused to return her calls. More »