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Stereotype of the Month Entry
(1/18/03)


Another Stereotype of the Month entry:

HONEST INJUN EQUIPMENT CO.
939 South Kerr Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403
1-800-947-2618   1-910-791-9340

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in our web sight. We here at Honest Injun strive for excellence when it comes to providing our customers with top grade lawn, garden and forestry equipment. Brands you know and trust Ariens, Echo, Dixon, Gravely, Honda, Snapper, Stihl, Walker, and more. Everything from chainsaws, trimmers, hedge clippers, pole saws to push, riding and walk-behind lawn mowers (residential and commercial) generators, water pumps, pressure washers and accessories for all. Plus a full line of rental equipment. When the work is done, it's time for fun. Come see what motor sports are all about. We back all our products up with the finest sales, service and parts departments possible. We welcome you to experience the Honest Injun difference.

Rob's comment
Traditionally, Indians were more honest than Anglos, but the phrase "honest Injun" is a stereotype. And "Injun" is nonstandard English at best, a slur at worst.

Incidentally, if Honest Injun is truly striving for excellence, it might want to learn how to spell "site" (as in website) correctly.


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