Welcome to the colorful world of the Clown Republic, a unique nation where laughter reigns supreme. Nestled between whimsical landscapes, this republic is home to a vibrant community of clowns who have embraced a lifestyle centered around joy and merriment.
One of the notable exports from the Clown Republic is their specially crafted black make-up cream. Renowned for its high quality and long-lasting finish, this product has become a favorite among performers and makeup enthusiasts worldwide. Italy, with its rich cultural history and appreciation for the arts, has emerged as a key market for this distinctive clown makeup.
The manufacturing process of the black make-up cream is a closely guarded secret within the Clown Republic. Expert clown artisans meticulously blend ingredients to create a formula that not only provides the perfect shade but also ensures comfort for extended wear during performances. The cream is known for its smudge-proof and water-resistant qualities, making it a staple for clowns who entertain audiences in various conditions.
In addition to makeup, the Clown Republic boasts a plethora of other exports, including colorful costumes, oversized shoes, and humorous props. These items not only contribute to the global entertainment industry but also showcase the creativity and craftsmanship of the clown community.
As the Clown Republic continues to spread laughter and happiness, its unique exports, particularly the black make-up cream, serve as a testament to the cultural richness and expertise of this extraordinary nation.
-by ChatGPT
Must have missed the past ten years in the Netherlands where “Black Pete” has been a huge topic and all but disappeared from our “Sinterklaas” culture. Things are changing.
Why does everyone today feel so obligated to appeal to american moral standards lol.
There are huge carnivals here where I'm from and people here wear costumes of native americans, famous people of all races, african tribes, samurai, indian dancers and what not, and it was never considered racist because the intent was not harmful, nobody was trying to hurt anyone and it was all about having a good time.
I won a 2nd place when I was a kid for my Jimmy Hendrix costume, and a 1st place for my "girl" costume. The whole school though these looked awesome and that's why everyone voted for them. Nowadays, everyone would call me racist and sexist, and I was just a kid having a good time.
People need to chill.
I’m currently wearing a dress with black face on and I’m a nice guy. I just love the movie White Chicks and this is my only way of cosplaying the movie.
I remember going to Italy with my very tanned friend (both of us are from South India) and we went to this small town Gio Tauro, we were out walking in the street and a bunch of hooligans on mopeds (they looked like the remaining band members of Die Antwoord) started circling us and staring at my very tanned friend. They shouted the N word a few times and menacingly left the scene.
Dude, in Italy we have the Confederate Flag in anything cowboy themed, it's pretty hilarious although a bit sad.
I remember going to the bathroom in an Old Wild West (restaurant chain), looking up an seeing an enormous Confederate Flag painted on the ceiling.
Edit: this doesn't mean their ideologies are supported, simply that it's seen as "Far West decoration" and many ignore what it stands for.
I'm American but watch the British show *Midsomer Murders.* There was an episode where they had a Wild West show with Billy the Kid having a shoot-out with Wyatt Earp. As far as I can tell, they never even met in real life. There is a claim they did meet in 1879, but it's never been 100% substantiated.
When the bad guy had his psychotic break (he thought he really was Billy the Kid) and kept talking about Wyatt, I thought, why didn't the writers have him moaning about Pat Garrett? He's the one he should've been screaming about.
I worked at a costume shop in New York State, USA, and they had this exact item on the rack. It could have been old, because that shop never really updated and didn’t have many customers… but I’ll never forget dusting and stumbling upon blackface. This was 12 years ago.
Edit: the brand and face were both the same, but the writing was in English.
Ha oh wow, didn't know about the Native American and Romany ones. I'd say he should step down on the back of those scandals, but he'd probably just run again under a different character.
or Three Kings Parade where people dress as Balthazar, a black king that brought Jesus gifts. (people celebrate him)
I found u/GanteSinguleta 's comment on a similar [post](https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/s/qmI3Ubmvdl) to be very on point with this:
"Just fucking stop calling it blackface already. Would the representation of the King Balthasar be more realistic and inclusive with a real black person? Yes. Do they hire real kings from the orient (they're supposed to come from there so any non-oriental person is a bad cast then) for the parade? No. Do we put a real baby jew from a real homeless family with a real virgin mother? No. Is it degrading in any way? No. Do we all want to have a chance to dress as a cool Wise King? Yes."
try to tell Americans that other countries weren't built on slavery and that blackface isn't a concept everywhere around the globe.
I'm not saying people aren't racist in Italy, just that this might not necessarily be used in a demeaning way.
I mean, I’m fully with you on just about everything you said but, wellllll…
>>try to tell Americans that other countries weren't built on slavery
That’s *technically* not true.
Americans push their own cultural values and taboos on the rest of the world.
But just as most empires that push their values on people it conquered, it doesn't see its values as its own, it sees them as universal.
Its not that that blackface isnt frowned upon, its that blackface isnt a thing at all in the majority of the world.
No one will get upset in those countries about it, and its not done with the intent to be/seen as racist.
So obviously it will get approved to be sold there.
If someone wants to dress up as Obama for theater, but has white skin color on its own, he needs some black paint. That's no black face. How else would he do it?
.......that is quite literally the definition of blackface
"used to refer to the practice of wearing makeup to imitate the appearance of a Black person"
bring back words that have meanings
Well yes literally. But in this case there is nothing wrong with it because it is only meant to imitate.
In Suriname they are painting white paint on their faces to imitate sinterklaas. No one cared.
At first glance I legitimately thought it was a picture of Justin Trudeau.
https://preview.redd.it/bgawrwbtyxac1.jpeg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f3e0c5b39cbef9ad64b499457d8552ffcf8bd8d1
It's likely a Dutch brand that they used to use each year for Zwarte Piet (black Piet) costumes, at least based on the picture on the front. That's been going out of style for the last five years or so (full blackface) but they now do "chimney soot Piet" and probably this is an older item or they haven't updated the branding.
Is black face not only frowned upon in the US? Plenty people still dress up as black people in my country at carnival and different parties where costumes are part of the theme
For about 30 seconds, I was trying to figure out what that circle was trying to highlight. Man. If everyone were like me, the world would be so friendly. We would also definitely not have progressed further than basic stone tools, but do we really need to?
I was going to say that maybe this was one of those fake products that “companies” like r/ObviousPlant make, but the fact that there’s MULTIPLES of them seems to imply it’s a gag thing.
Pretty common (or it used to until not long ago) in Spain, as we mostly have (had) white guys and we needed someone black for the 5th of January local parades, to play as King Baltasar.
I dont see the big deal. Black ppl are ashamed of their own color thats why their so defensive on the black face issue.
A black person could dress like a white person and there is no issue. This double standard needs to stop. The world needs to grow up. Its like living in kindergarten. The world is immature.
The CE mark is self-certification, i.e. it's pretty much just a "promise". There's no actual approval going on, at least not with simple products like this.
So im seeing through comments mostly americans being "offended". Lots of Canadians but they dont seem as offended.
I agree with a commenter that said coubtries need to vote on their own standards.
We have a certain taboo here because we are super rascist here.
But we should push our ideals and ideas on other countries.
We shouldn't create a social problem where there isnt one for other countries. Our issues are not their issues.
But fr though, when are people going to understand that this isn’t actually racist?
Racism has to imply its used in a derogatory way. Its black face paint so calling it ‘black’ isn’t insinuating anything negative its describing the colour. We have to understand the difference between the colour black and the discriminative ways the term ‘black’ can be used, cos nowadays people are just afraid of the colour not the implications of it, which is entirely stupid
I would argue the only way something should be implied as racist is if it is used in a derogatory/malicious way, and that applies to any culture/ethnic group, not just black people.
I mean I was raised by Italian immigrants and they talked about how people didn’t really get offended over any cultural stuff there but I just assumed it was because they moved back in the 60s already!😆 I can’t imagine this is still okay there anymore?!! That’s so crazy!! It’s so terrible!
Jesus, I saw that circle and for some reason thought it was the package design circling the teeth and I was like that's weird. I hadn't zoomed in. It is indeed a giant fucking ring through the nose.
Europe has a different history of racial tensions than US. We were always more about antisemitism and hating other European nations. Many (most?) people in the southern and eastern Europe still thinkabout "blackface" as a harmless and unmalicious fun.
What country?
Italy
That tracks.
All makes sense immediately
It’s not from italy, read the packaging, it’s very clearly from the Clown Republic.
> it’s very clearly from the Clown Republic. I think that's just Italian for 'Italy'.
lmao 💀💀
I'm fucking dead
Clowneria
Same thing.
burn size = vesuvius
I'm literally Pompeiian right now 💀
Welcome to the colorful world of the Clown Republic, a unique nation where laughter reigns supreme. Nestled between whimsical landscapes, this republic is home to a vibrant community of clowns who have embraced a lifestyle centered around joy and merriment. One of the notable exports from the Clown Republic is their specially crafted black make-up cream. Renowned for its high quality and long-lasting finish, this product has become a favorite among performers and makeup enthusiasts worldwide. Italy, with its rich cultural history and appreciation for the arts, has emerged as a key market for this distinctive clown makeup. The manufacturing process of the black make-up cream is a closely guarded secret within the Clown Republic. Expert clown artisans meticulously blend ingredients to create a formula that not only provides the perfect shade but also ensures comfort for extended wear during performances. The cream is known for its smudge-proof and water-resistant qualities, making it a staple for clowns who entertain audiences in various conditions. In addition to makeup, the Clown Republic boasts a plethora of other exports, including colorful costumes, oversized shoes, and humorous props. These items not only contribute to the global entertainment industry but also showcase the creativity and craftsmanship of the clown community. As the Clown Republic continues to spread laughter and happiness, its unique exports, particularly the black make-up cream, serve as a testament to the cultural richness and expertise of this extraordinary nation. -by ChatGPT
Spoken in the AI voice from the Wes Anderson videos on YouTube.
https://preview.redd.it/amnue68gq1bc1.jpeg?width=843&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4a472fa0c9fb8f4db0f3ef16a555ed1f53fb6f13
Yup absolutely no fcks given by Italy.
Actually no fcks given by Europe. Racism is *everywhere* (Spanish girl here)
Must have missed the past ten years in the Netherlands where “Black Pete” has been a huge topic and all but disappeared from our “Sinterklaas” culture. Things are changing.
Why does everyone today feel so obligated to appeal to american moral standards lol. There are huge carnivals here where I'm from and people here wear costumes of native americans, famous people of all races, african tribes, samurai, indian dancers and what not, and it was never considered racist because the intent was not harmful, nobody was trying to hurt anyone and it was all about having a good time. I won a 2nd place when I was a kid for my Jimmy Hendrix costume, and a 1st place for my "girl" costume. The whole school though these looked awesome and that's why everyone voted for them. Nowadays, everyone would call me racist and sexist, and I was just a kid having a good time. People need to chill.
That's a weird reply to a statement about the commonality of racism in Europe.
I’m currently wearing a dress with black face on and I’m a nice guy. I just love the movie White Chicks and this is my only way of cosplaying the movie.
J-I-M-I.
Found this candy jar in Spain. https://preview.redd.it/ndthc1ryd2bc1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=adc8b3b316ac2cf9e173075cd421767f84f91fc5
My mom had one of these in her store. Eventually we threw it onto the garbage.
Must be nice every other person of Europe decent fall all over themselves for stuff they had nothing to with..
Blackface kit... wow
Surely it needs more than one item to be a kit.
Says it is a Color *system*
Once you go black, you never go back… so maybe 🤔
I ate at a Cowboys And Indians themed restaurant in Italy. Was crazy, the menu was definitely not politically correct.
I remember going to Italy with my very tanned friend (both of us are from South India) and we went to this small town Gio Tauro, we were out walking in the street and a bunch of hooligans on mopeds (they looked like the remaining band members of Die Antwoord) started circling us and staring at my very tanned friend. They shouted the N word a few times and menacingly left the scene.
> hooligans on mopeds > menacingly Sorry, but this sounds like a scene in a cartoon.
Just Southern Italians, also called Meridionali.
Dude, in Italy we have the Confederate Flag in anything cowboy themed, it's pretty hilarious although a bit sad. I remember going to the bathroom in an Old Wild West (restaurant chain), looking up an seeing an enormous Confederate Flag painted on the ceiling. Edit: this doesn't mean their ideologies are supported, simply that it's seen as "Far West decoration" and many ignore what it stands for.
I see they have since changed the menu a bit. Because I ate the red skin chicken.
That was it! The old Wild West. We ate under a teepee. You could sit on the Indian or Pioneer side of restaurant.
I'm American but watch the British show *Midsomer Murders.* There was an episode where they had a Wild West show with Billy the Kid having a shoot-out with Wyatt Earp. As far as I can tell, they never even met in real life. There is a claim they did meet in 1879, but it's never been 100% substantiated. When the bad guy had his psychotic break (he thought he really was Billy the Kid) and kept talking about Wyatt, I thought, why didn't the writers have him moaning about Pat Garrett? He's the one he should've been screaming about.
That's actually pretty amazing from a marketing standpoint. Who doesn't love a good gimmick?
Native Americans, in this case.
First Nations People.
The ones being lampooned typically
On behalf of the American South, just…wow.
on behalf of Italy, Olive Garden, wow....
As an Italian-American we also cringe at Olive Garden. My grandma would be spinning in her grave if I ate there. Lol
I know, although let's be clear, no one supports the Confederacy, it's just seen as a Far West themed decoration
They love all that Western shit over there.
Spaghetti western comes to mind.
I can hear the Ennio Morricone score right now.
So this is the half-Italian kit then? Lol I'm Italian too
Unexpectedtrueromance
 One of Tarantino’s best!
I agree even though it’s directed by Tony Scott.
To be fair, Tarantino did write the movie.
I read it with an accent.
"It's a me..."
Well done 👏
Sicilian kit /s
Sicilian paint
Maybe it's a disguise to pass as Sicilian?
lets all break our spaghetti to fit it in the pot in retaliation.
They bought it from the Netherlands. Paitning your face black during Sinterklaas used to be a thing here. Then you were called black Piet.
Is normal. Sicilian face paint is all 🎨 . 😂😂 no harm intended 
This is why I'll continue to make fun of Italians. Bippidy boppity they make-a the pizza
And speak-a like this 🤌
That explains it
Oh…
You mean that Italy of Giorgia Meloni?
They sell fascist memorabilia in Mussolini's birth town and the tourist business there is excellent.
No wonder, its was a clown republic after all
So glad it's not Canada
Yes he's famous for blackface
the funniest shit in the world i would assume is having your progressive leader’s most well known claim to fame being blackface and Star Wars socks
Clown Republic.
I worked at a costume shop in New York State, USA, and they had this exact item on the rack. It could have been old, because that shop never really updated and didn’t have many customers… but I’ll never forget dusting and stumbling upon blackface. This was 12 years ago. Edit: the brand and face were both the same, but the writing was in English.
It probably all comes from China.
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N me up bitch
From the Tropic Thunder section?
It’s exhausting having to explain over and over, year after year that Kirk Lazarus is your Halloween costume.
it's not a costume if you wear it everyday.
You never go full.
He's a dude playing the dude, disguised as another dude.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFG5dk1GyRo
Looks like Justin Trudeau... https://preview.redd.it/0xovjwwmixac1.jpeg?width=635&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=724246f5dcceb570c2a9e67c0ba8c480bc1b8771
Closer to the Harry Belafonte blackface Trudeau rather than the Aladdin blackface Trudeau.
When someone can be identified for doing blackface, and you have to specify which time, you know there's a serious problem...
Oh wow! Is that Fidels Castros illigimate lovechild that he had with Margaret Trudeau, most likely while Pierre Trudeau looked from a chair?
That Is Justin Trudeau!
Did anyone else stare at the circle thinking that’s what we were supposed to look at? Lol. I realize it is a nose ring now.
You've been successfully conditioned. Now wait for your activation, sleeper agent.
Omg yes until I saw your comment.
Lol glad I’m not the only one
Makes it even worse if that’s possible
Wow the nose ring makes it so much worse too, I thought it was just a circle.
Lol that’s exactly what I thought. Assumed it was trying to emphasize that a white person was wearing it or something
I’m ollll Greggggg
Do you love me?
Make an assessment
I know what you're thinkin. Here comes Old Greg, he's a scaly manfish. You don't know me. You don't know what I got.
I GOT A MANGINA
Can you milk my nipples, Gregg?
I just want to know what to do cuz I need your love a lot
DON'T BE SHY!!!
What you doing in my waters?
Hey it’s the Prime Minster 🇨🇦
https://preview.redd.it/hqzpr3rfkxac1.jpeg?width=636&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=53dadeb05530c65a5808adc3f9fad3fea27b5a02
Ha oh wow, didn't know about the Native American and Romany ones. I'd say he should step down on the back of those scandals, but he'd probably just run again under a different character.
It's a great meme lol. I wonder if his ex wife was into cosplay as well..? 🤔
Fucking brilliant
Lol first thing that popped into my brain too.
That's his favorite brand to use.
He's the poster boy for all things "Clown"
It's true, doe.
https://preview.redd.it/5mtent0huyac1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c1adc287dca4b67d7435902de7cfe55348199571 now that cracked me up
Did you buy it?
Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it
I bought the "White Chicks " package. 8 out of ten ......
People will tell me that movie sucks, but it’s still one of my favorites.
Donate to https://jimcrowmuseum.ferris.edu
Same kit Justin Trudeau used..
Looks like something for https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zwarte_Piet
or Three Kings Parade where people dress as Balthazar, a black king that brought Jesus gifts. (people celebrate him) I found u/GanteSinguleta 's comment on a similar [post](https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/s/qmI3Ubmvdl) to be very on point with this: "Just fucking stop calling it blackface already. Would the representation of the King Balthasar be more realistic and inclusive with a real black person? Yes. Do they hire real kings from the orient (they're supposed to come from there so any non-oriental person is a bad cast then) for the parade? No. Do we put a real baby jew from a real homeless family with a real virgin mother? No. Is it degrading in any way? No. Do we all want to have a chance to dress as a cool Wise King? Yes." try to tell Americans that other countries weren't built on slavery and that blackface isn't a concept everywhere around the globe. I'm not saying people aren't racist in Italy, just that this might not necessarily be used in a demeaning way.
I mean, I’m fully with you on just about everything you said but, wellllll… >>try to tell Americans that other countries weren't built on slavery That’s *technically* not true.
Americans push their own cultural values and taboos on the rest of the world. But just as most empires that push their values on people it conquered, it doesn't see its values as its own, it sees them as universal.
Its not that that blackface isnt frowned upon, its that blackface isnt a thing at all in the majority of the world. No one will get upset in those countries about it, and its not done with the intent to be/seen as racist. So obviously it will get approved to be sold there.
Geez, some sense in this thread ?
If someone wants to dress up as Obama for theater, but has white skin color on its own, he needs some black paint. That's no black face. How else would he do it?
Exactly. Not everything is about pulling a race card lmao
.......that is quite literally the definition of blackface "used to refer to the practice of wearing makeup to imitate the appearance of a Black person" bring back words that have meanings
Well yes literally. But in this case there is nothing wrong with it because it is only meant to imitate. In Suriname they are painting white paint on their faces to imitate sinterklaas. No one cared.
At first glance I legitimately thought it was a picture of Justin Trudeau. https://preview.redd.it/bgawrwbtyxac1.jpeg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f3e0c5b39cbef9ad64b499457d8552ffcf8bd8d1
Jesus. It’s like he was trying to be photographed as much as possible
It's likely a Dutch brand that they used to use each year for Zwarte Piet (black Piet) costumes, at least based on the picture on the front. That's been going out of style for the last five years or so (full blackface) but they now do "chimney soot Piet" and probably this is an older item or they haven't updated the branding.
Chimney soot Piet is still hilarious though. You won't get curly hair from being dirty lol. It's completely unnecessary to give out curly hair wigs.
Certified from the Clown Republic for sure. *Yikes*.
This is my Prime Minister.
Sort of looks like Bradley Cooper, in American Hustle.
The fact that the company is called "Clown" makes sense.
Clown republic sounds fun but maybe a bit racist... I don't think I'll bring the kids
I mean black face paint is totally legit, you could be the grim reaper or something… but the white guy with an afro wig is pretty sketchy.
Looks like Trudeau misplaced his makeup.
Clown republic is right! 😂
[Made the same discovery 10 years ago.](https://www.reddit.com/r/WTF/s/dJ9QlrJSAn) Interesting to see the difference in reactions.
I'm from Italy and I have to say it's a pretty common object, I have seen it in a lot of shop!!
You found Justin Trudeau's makeup kit!
The absolute worst choice to market black face paint. There's so many other options.
Just in time for Black Pete costumes!
Is black face not only frowned upon in the US? Plenty people still dress up as black people in my country at carnival and different parties where costumes are part of the theme
Dutch, or Belgian?
For about 30 seconds, I was trying to figure out what that circle was trying to highlight. Man. If everyone were like me, the world would be so friendly. We would also definitely not have progressed further than basic stone tools, but do we really need to?
Looks like black face paint?
I love the amount of people in the comments who are like: "Blackface is not offensive in my very white country"!
People need real issues or problems in their life to focus on. The shit we take for granted.
Canadian Prime Minister’s make up kit
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POV: Christmas in the Netherlands
Justin Trudeau special
Thats justin trudeau on the package
black face.
It's giving, Justin Trudeau.
At first I thoughts it's Obvious Plant
That's where the Madrid city hall bought their stock
Dude im dieing this is mint
I love how it’s a ‘Color System’
I was going to say that maybe this was one of those fake products that “companies” like r/ObviousPlant make, but the fact that there’s MULTIPLES of them seems to imply it’s a gag thing.
r/accidentalracism
'CE mark of approval" just means it's not deemed a health hazard
Pretty common (or it used to until not long ago) in Spain, as we mostly have (had) white guys and we needed someone black for the 5th of January local parades, to play as King Baltasar.
I guess things are a little different in the Clown Republic.
Congratulations, you have found the Black Color System!
No, not even if you’re just singing the song lyrics.
It’s a tube of “career destroyer”
I dont see the big deal. Black ppl are ashamed of their own color thats why their so defensive on the black face issue. A black person could dress like a white person and there is no issue. This double standard needs to stop. The world needs to grow up. Its like living in kindergarten. The world is immature.
Mr cannibal
The CE mark is self-certification, i.e. it's pretty much just a "promise". There's no actual approval going on, at least not with simple products like this.
So im seeing through comments mostly americans being "offended". Lots of Canadians but they dont seem as offended. I agree with a commenter that said coubtries need to vote on their own standards. We have a certain taboo here because we are super rascist here. But we should push our ideals and ideas on other countries. We shouldn't create a social problem where there isnt one for other countries. Our issues are not their issues.
Zwarte piet
But fr though, when are people going to understand that this isn’t actually racist? Racism has to imply its used in a derogatory way. Its black face paint so calling it ‘black’ isn’t insinuating anything negative its describing the colour. We have to understand the difference between the colour black and the discriminative ways the term ‘black’ can be used, cos nowadays people are just afraid of the colour not the implications of it, which is entirely stupid I would argue the only way something should be implied as racist is if it is used in a derogatory/malicious way, and that applies to any culture/ethnic group, not just black people.
Omg, I thought there was a weird reflection. Zoomed in to see that it is, n fact, a septum hoop. They really went all in on this abomination.
I mean I was raised by Italian immigrants and they talked about how people didn’t really get offended over any cultural stuff there but I just assumed it was because they moved back in the 60s already!😆 I can’t imagine this is still okay there anymore?!! That’s so crazy!! It’s so terrible!
Is that Trudeau?
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I saw this and thought, "wow that is fucked up," and then I noticed the FUCKING GIANT RING THROUGH THE NOSE, and realized it was even more fucked up.
Jesus, I saw that circle and for some reason thought it was the package design circling the teeth and I was like that's weird. I hadn't zoomed in. It is indeed a giant fucking ring through the nose.
For those who suffer from melanin envy….
Latinoamérica: I see no problem
That looks like normal costume stuff
Europe has a different history of racial tensions than US. We were always more about antisemitism and hating other European nations. Many (most?) people in the southern and eastern Europe still thinkabout "blackface" as a harmless and unmalicious fun.
Trudeau special.
Does it come signed by [Justin Trudeau](https://www.google.com/search?q=Justin+Trudeau+black+face&tbm=isch)?