Ghettopoly: no! Pimp juice: yes? Board game's Asian creator says he followed the lead of African Americans who profit from the denigration of black culture.(National News)

Black Enterprise | March 1, 2004| | Copyright

Ghettopoly or Pimp Juice. Which is more offensive? Some critics argue both, while others say only the former because a Taiwanese American created the board game whereas the latter is an energy drink created by black rapper Nelly.

Ghettopoly is a spin on the board game Monopoly. Machine guns, marijuana leaves, and basketballs replace the top hat, dog, and sports car playing pieces used in the classic Parker Bros. game. Instead of a bank, there is a loan shark tray that holds money to buy stolen properties that can be turned into crack houses. Other stereotypes ...

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