We have a minority for every occasion.
February 21, 2016 7:33 PM Subscribe
Rent-A-Minority is a revolutionary new service designed for those oh-shit moments where you've realized your award show, corporate brochure, conference panel is entirely composed of white men.
A useful complement to China's Rent-A-White-Guy services.
posted by Rangi at 7:37 PM on February 21, 2016 [4 favorites]
posted by Rangi at 7:37 PM on February 21, 2016 [4 favorites]
If we're talking satire:
"No more hiring white guys, people are starving!"
posted by clavdivs at 7:45 PM on February 21, 2016
"No more hiring white guys, people are starving!"
posted by clavdivs at 7:45 PM on February 21, 2016
Was also going to drop in a related YT link about real businesses that do this in China
posted by Wolfster at 8:26 PM on February 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Wolfster at 8:26 PM on February 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
I would like to point out this helpful link from R-A-M's FAQ: Learn to Search.
posted by MonkeyToes at 8:29 PM on February 21, 2016 [5 favorites]
posted by MonkeyToes at 8:29 PM on February 21, 2016 [5 favorites]
Yeah, Japanese "white weddings" often hire white officiaters and sometimes seat fillers, so it seems more ... "authentic".
posted by lkc at 8:39 PM on February 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by lkc at 8:39 PM on February 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
The "Minority Report" link is to report any conferences or leadership boards that are all white and male, so they can be informed of the services of this website.
posted by eye of newt at 11:37 PM on February 21, 2016 [2 favorites]
posted by eye of newt at 11:37 PM on February 21, 2016 [2 favorites]
I am going to boycott this place for lack of a minority with a visible disability!
(I'd show myself out but your front entrance is not wheelchair accessible, please call security.)
posted by Soliloquy at 12:28 AM on February 22, 2016 [7 favorites]
(I'd show myself out but your front entrance is not wheelchair accessible, please call security.)
posted by Soliloquy at 12:28 AM on February 22, 2016 [7 favorites]
see also:
(CNN)Next time you're watching a campaign rally for a politician, or a glitzy premiere, take a close look at the enthusiastic faces waving banners at the front.
There is a good chance that some are paid performers. If they are, it is likely that one Adam Swart put them there.
Los Angeles-based entrepreneur Swart has pioneered the 'supporter-for-hire' business.
His start-up Crowds on Demand, launched in 2012, has established itself as a popular resource for any party in need of guests.
...
posted by sebastienbailard at 12:41 AM on February 22, 2016 [5 favorites]
(CNN)Next time you're watching a campaign rally for a politician, or a glitzy premiere, take a close look at the enthusiastic faces waving banners at the front.
There is a good chance that some are paid performers. If they are, it is likely that one Adam Swart put them there.
Los Angeles-based entrepreneur Swart has pioneered the 'supporter-for-hire' business.
His start-up Crowds on Demand, launched in 2012, has established itself as a popular resource for any party in need of guests.
...
posted by sebastienbailard at 12:41 AM on February 22, 2016 [5 favorites]
And if your flamboyant wedding proposal doesn't have enough spectators, inflatable crowds!
posted by sebastienbailard at 12:43 AM on February 22, 2016 [5 favorites]
posted by sebastienbailard at 12:43 AM on February 22, 2016 [5 favorites]
According to the Guardian article, 500 people have applied to become rented minorities (apparently some small number within that 500 thought it might be a real job). After reading a bit of the Guardian comment section, I can see why. There's a surprising number of people out there who are angrily convinced that being brown can get you a job, without more (ie without the hard work, grit and resilience that the world demands of white men). It's worth having a go at a job where brown is the sole qualification, just to annoy them even more.
posted by Aravis76 at 12:52 AM on February 22, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Aravis76 at 12:52 AM on February 22, 2016 [1 favorite]
How to monetize the eschaton.
posted by nofundy at 4:16 AM on February 22, 2016 [4 favorites]
posted by nofundy at 4:16 AM on February 22, 2016 [4 favorites]
Finally an explanation for Donald Trump!
posted by blue_beetle at 4:19 AM on February 22, 2016
posted by blue_beetle at 4:19 AM on February 22, 2016
This is amazing.
posted by Stynxno at 4:57 AM on February 22, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Stynxno at 4:57 AM on February 22, 2016 [1 favorite]
Also, for real: German NGO organizes 'Rent a Jew' program
posted by Monstrous Moonshine at 5:15 AM on February 22, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Monstrous Moonshine at 5:15 AM on February 22, 2016 [1 favorite]
Also, the website needs a token white guy.
posted by blue_beetle at 5:17 AM on February 22, 2016
posted by blue_beetle at 5:17 AM on February 22, 2016
Finally an explanation for Donald Trump!
Sorta. At least at the beginning. I suppose the crowds show up for free now.
posted by honestcoyote at 5:30 AM on February 22, 2016
Sorta. At least at the beginning. I suppose the crowds show up for free now.
posted by honestcoyote at 5:30 AM on February 22, 2016
And for those on the other side who don't have enough access to white privilege there's finally an app that does that for you: https://whitesave.me/
posted by mr.ersatz at 6:26 AM on February 22, 2016
posted by mr.ersatz at 6:26 AM on February 22, 2016
Japanese "white weddings"
It's a... nice day to... START AGAAAAAIINN
posted by officer_fred at 6:43 AM on February 22, 2016 [7 favorites]
It's a... nice day to... START AGAAAAAIINN
posted by officer_fred at 6:43 AM on February 22, 2016 [7 favorites]
officer_fred: "Japanese "white weddings"
It's a... nice day to... START AGAAAAAIINN"
それは再度開始する素敵な一日
posted by Splunge at 11:56 AM on February 22, 2016 [1 favorite]
It's a... nice day to... START AGAAAAAIINN"
それは再度開始する素敵な一日
posted by Splunge at 11:56 AM on February 22, 2016 [1 favorite]
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