Black people and their undying love for watermelon is a racist stereotype with roots embedded in slavery. Which is why many Black people refuse to even enjoy the refreshing and delicious treat, in public anyway. However, there may be a way to get your watermelon fix without the unspoken discomfort of being the but of a racist joke. How you ask? Just try some good ol’ watermelon soda, complete with a picaninny mascot splattered across the controversial can! Refreshing, no?
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This soda hit the shelves around 2009 and have been offending folks ever since. I couldn’t find any information detailing if they were still being sold, but something tells me that they’ve been pull from the shelves.