(captured with the Treo)

i’ve been seeing this billboard/advert in train & trolley stations all through philly. THIS NEIGHBORHOOD IS OUR BUSINESS. all caps, very authoritative. inscribed below, Philadelphia African American Franchise Owners.

but…

in the middle of a rejoicin’, goin’ to First Baptist Church Of Mickie D’s In Christ, ring shoutin’ gaggle of black franchise owners is a legitimately bewildered but seemingly sporting …white woman? (click pic to zoom)

is this an error on the part of the advertising crew at Mcdonald’s? i mean, it’s pretty glaring. the woman is blond for gods sake. and these adverts, again, are (and have been for some time now) mounted throughout the city.

i think the expression on her face is hilarious. she clearly feels that she may not belong.