1970s band named “Hot Chocolate”: how is this not incredibly racist?

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There is a well-known 1970s band named “Hot Chocolate”.  Its songs include “Every 1’s a Winner” and “You Se_y Thing”.

The group is African-American.

Isn’t it incredibly racist to use the name “Hot Chocolate”?

Anonymous · Answer

It started with a kiss...you win again

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No, they're British, NOT American.   I would suggest you learn things before you post idiocies.

pianoman · Answer

No it's not racist. Are you overly sensitive are are you just a trouble maker?

Anonymous · Answer

You are just trying to stir up trouble. Better know your music history. No one in this section is falling for what you are trying to do.

Robert J · Answer

There was also a band called Hot Butter.
Are you going to try and claim that's biased against lactose- intolerant people?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Butter

A name is just a name.

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Surely it wasn't racist because they chose the name of the band themselves. And aren't they still around?

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It was just the name of a band. Period. People weren't such snowflakes back then.

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it's not racist, if they picked the name themselves.

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No. How does a hot beverage have anything to do with race?

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I presume you're trolling but just to correct you:

Hot Chocolate were a British band (from London). My favourite single was No Doubt About It.

1970s band named “Hot Chocolate”: how is this not incredibly racist?

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