publication date: Friday, April 30, 2010 (part of Round XLIII)

category: Controversy

clue: it does matter if you're black or white

explanation: Laing was the dark-skinned daughter of light-skinned parents, which led to being segregated in school, shunned by her community, and ostracized from her family. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Mike Eberhart, and Ryan Dunn

South Africa This goo represented South Africa in the Goo World Tour.



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