# In BBQ, why mod a hint at a racist joke but not an actual racial slur?

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> [@mordecaiB](#):
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> I guess I better never mention the old Calgon laundry commercials in the Pit, I’d probably get banned.

It’s acceptable in the Cafe Society, though:

> [@Earliest TV commercial you remember verbatim](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earliest-tv-commercial-you-remember-verbatim/942917/40):
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> “How do you get shirts so clean, Mr. Lee?” “Ancient Chinese secret!” “My husband, some hotshot. Here’s his ancient Chinese secret – Calgon!” [[- YouTube] ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzixL7Ef-bI)

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