I think this is the very definition if taking things a little too far.

By Jason Nungesser November 16, 2014

I think this is the very definition if taking things a little too far. The name of the place is Illegal Pete's not Illegal Pedro's. Is illegal operation of a motor vehicle a racial slur, too?

Oh, and let's not forget, "Mexican" isn't a race, it's a nationality.
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/11/17/us/in-colorado-calls-to-change-a-restaurants-name-from-illegal-petes.html?referrer

Comments

Curtis Edenfield said…

It's for protection from being human! Can't have normal human behavior!

November 16, 2014 at 8:11 PM

James Karaganis said…

If he'd called his place "Wetback Pete's" that might be different. But this idea that the word must only apply to illegal aliens is just stupid.

November 16, 2014 at 9:05 PM

Martha Velazquez said…

Glad the owner is keeping the name. When i visit Colorado i will definitely have to check it out.

November 16, 2014 at 9:56 PM

Jason ON said…

Martha Velazquez, it's like Chiptle meets a sports bar.

James Karaganis, or Illegal Pedro's.

November 17, 2014 at 9:10 AM

James Karaganis said…

Jason ON Well, "Pedro" is a proper name: one might take it either way. "Wetback", on the other hand, is a deliberate pejorative.

In any event, it's much ado about nothing.

November 17, 2014 at 10:08 AM

Martha Velazquez said…

Better than Chipotle, hopefully? Jason ON

November 17, 2014 at 10:37 AM

James Karaganis said…

Martha Velazquez That's not actually saying very much. Chipotle's is, okay I guess.

November 17, 2014 at 11:32 AM

Jason ON said…

Martha Velazquez, I don't think so. More different than better.

November 18, 2014 at 12:42 PM