This video is unavailable. Kellogg's Corn Pops is going through a redesign because, apparently, the little pop characters showcased on its boxes are racist. saladinahmed Kellogg's is apologizing after a box of Corn Pops cereal was criticized as "racist." Crackle! Kellogg’s is apologizing after some artwork on their Corn Pops cereal boxes was … Corn Pops, like seemingly everything else these days, began a political debate. Why Stop At Corn Pops? A former politician believes Coco Pops is racist due to having a monkey on the box. These social justice warriors should really find something better to do with themselves than crying over "racist" cereal boxes. Kellogg’s has apologized after a customer complained about racially insensitive artwork on a package of Corn Pops. The drawings depict the corn pops as characters doing different things, but one man called out Kellogg's on Twitter saying the only brown corn pop is a janitor. October 26, 2017 at 11:22 am EDT By Samantha Jordan. A Pennsylvania firefighter used racist language on his personal Facebook page when talking about the controversial Kellogg’s Corn Pops cereal box. Or, more to truth: one pop. Corn Pops (Getty Images). That's right. By Lee Moran. A racist piece of cereal. Kellogg's Apologizes For 'Racist' Corn Pop Art on Cereal Box October 26, 2017, 10:10 AM Kellogg’s was called out on Twitter for having racist art on their Corn Pops box and say it will be replaced. Bottom line: The characters are Kellogg's boxes are corn pops. (I mean, did you even know corn pops have races?) Cereal giant Kellogg's has promised to immediately remove artwork from its Corn Pops cereal boxes after receiving a complaint on Twitter about a racially insensitive game on its packaging. Published on October 25, 2017. admin. Here’s a story that is sure to curdle your Lucky Charms. Marvel Comics writer Saladin Ahmed called out Kellogg's cereal company for racist artwork on a box of Corn Pops. Source: Supplied. October 25, 2017, 6:01 PM. If Corn Pops Are Racist, What Will They Say about Cocoa Puffs? Corn Pops cereal boxes are getting a hasty makeover after a customer noticed that the current packaging makes incredibly racist assumptions about the occupations of darker-skinned people. Kellogg’s to replace racially insensitive Corn Pops boxes following Twitter call out Mike Snider , USA TODAY Published 10:29 a.m. BATTLE CREEK, Mich. -- Kellogg's is redoing its Corn Pops cereal boxes after a complaint that the art on the back is racially insensitive. Watch Queue Queue The above illustration depicts a corn pop mall, which appeared on Kellogg’s boxes to sell corn pops to children. Share Tweet . If Corn Pops are Racist, What About Cocoa Puffs or Count Chocula? Former Vice President Joe Biden's claim he confronted a Delaware gang leader named "Corn Pop" in the 1960s is the greatest political story in history, according to Mark Steyn. In 1951, the name was changed to Sugar Corn Pops and later it was called Sugar Pops.It was the sponsor for "The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" radio and television show.The name was changed to Sugar Corn Pops … Corn Pops is a puffed grain breakfast cereal made by Kellogg's, described by the company as "crunchy sweetened popped-up corn cereal. What? Snap! Kellogg’s Apologizes For ‘Racist’ Corn Pops Art, Says It Will Be Replaced. Written By Bruce C.T. You yellow Corn Pops just wouldn't understand. See the biggest gaffes, mistakes and blunders companies have made in the past. Marketer's Brief: Kellogg Accused of Racist Corn Pops Packaging. READ THIS NEXT Roblox has proved itself as a destination for branded virtual experiences . Kellogg’s will redo the art on Corn Pops cereal boxes after a customer complained about the racially insensitive imagery on Twitter. Kellogg's has apologised after a Twitter user complained that the cartoon art found on one of its cereal boxes was 'racist'. Kellogg’s Is Redesigning Corn Pops Boxes So They're Not Racist. If Corn Pops are racist, what about Cocoa Puffs or Count Chocula ... after a member of the Social Justice Breakfast Brigade complained about racially insensitive artwork on a package of Corn Pops. Kellogg's Corn Pops is going through a redesign because, apparently, the little pop characters showcased on its boxes are racist. The characters shop, skateboard, play arcade games and take selfies in the seemingly light-hearted shopping center scene. Kellogg apologized on Twitter after someone asked why the only brown character on a box of Corn Pops had been portrayed as a janitor. ‘‘We are living in a time where people are accusing cereal of being racist,’’ one tweet read. ET Oct. 25, 2017 | Updated 11:02 a.m. That's right. Kellogg's is changing the art on the back of their Corn Pops cereal boxes after one twitter user called them out, alleging the art was racist. The company said it "did not intend to offend." I normally agree with styx, but brown Corn Pops have been so badly represented in media for so long that I can't blame them for having finally had enough. Ellen McGirt. Kellog's will be changing the artwork on its Corn Pops cereal after being criticized for being racist. Todd Starnes | Posted: Oct 27, 2017 9:31 AM. Kellogg Co. is reworking the artwork on Corn Pops cereal boxes following an allegation of racism. The kids eating the cereal have no idea that corn pops even have races. Or, more to truth: one pop. Kellogg's will be restocking stores with new boxes of Corn Pops after seeing a complaint about racially insensitive art on the packaging. Kellogg's says it's changing the art on its Corn Pops cereal box after a consumer complained it was racist. By Todd Starnes/Twitter. "Kellogg is committed to diversity … Kellogg's apologizes for Corn Pops 00:30. Kellogg’s Promises to Remove ‘Racist’ Corn Pops Cereal Box Packaging. 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