Ben Stein
American writer
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| February 2023 | In February 2023, Ben Stein released a video on Donald Trump's Truth Social expressing his nostalgia for the Aunt Jemima logo, which featured a 'large African American woman chef.' He stated a preference for the representation of a black person showcasing culinary skills, and the video subsequently gained traction on Twitter and was covered by various media outlets. |
| February 2023 | In February 2023, Ben Stein released a video on Donald Trump's Truth Social expressing his nostalgia for the Aunt Jemima logo, which featured a 'large African American woman chef.' He stated a preference for the representation of a black person showcasing culinary skills, and the video subsequently gained traction on Twitter and was covered by various media outlets. |
| 2021 | In 2021, the original Aunt Jemima logo and brand name were retired by PepsiCo and its subsidiary, Quaker Oats, due to their association with the 'Mammy' stereotype and its racial connotations. |
| 2021 | In 2021, the original Aunt Jemima logo and brand name were retired by PepsiCo and its subsidiary, Quaker Oats, due to their association with the 'Mammy' stereotype and its racial connotations. |
| 2019 | Ben Stein provided the voice for 'Donald Donkey' in the short film 'Animal Sanctuary'. |
| 2019 | Ben Stein provided the voice for 'Donald Donkey' in the short film 'Animal Sanctuary'. |
| 2018 | Ben Stein played the character 'Alexander Hamilton' in the film 'The Last Sharknado: It's About Time'. |
| 2018 | Ben Stein played the character 'Alexander Hamilton' in the film 'The Last Sharknado: It's About Time'. |
| 2016 | Stein participated in a campaign ad for Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, where he reprised a famous scene from Ferris Bueller's Day Off, highlighting Grassley's opponent Patty Judge's record. |
| 2016 | Ben Stein appeared in the TV series 'Facetiming With Mommy' as the character 'Daddy'. |
| 2016 | Initially, Stein supported Donald Trump in the 2016 U.S. presidential election but later retracted his support in October, stating it was time for Trump to step aside for Mike Pence. |
| 2016 | Ben Stein appeared in the TV series 'Facetiming With Mommy' as the character 'Daddy'. |
| 2016 | Initially, Stein supported Donald Trump in the 2016 U.S. presidential election but later retracted his support in October, stating it was time for Trump to step aside for Mike Pence. |
| 2016 | Stein participated in a campaign ad for Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, where he reprised a famous scene from Ferris Bueller's Day Off, highlighting Grassley's opponent Patty Judge's record. |
| 2014 | Stein claimed that President Barack Obama was the most racist president in American history, asserting that Obama 'made everything about race'. |
| 2014 | Performance artist Tanya Ma claimed that a financial arrangement with Ben Stein had turned inappropriate, which Stein dismissed, stating he expected only 'hugging and kissing'. |
| 2014 | Stein claimed that President Barack Obama was the most racist president in American history, asserting that Obama 'made everything about race'. |
| 2014 | Performance artist Tanya Ma claimed that a financial arrangement with Ben Stein had turned inappropriate, which Stein dismissed, stating he expected only 'hugging and kissing'. |
| 2012 | Ben Stein published the book 'How to Really Ruin Your Financial Life and Portfolio'. |
| 2012 | Ben Stein expressed agreement with President Obama's proposal to increase taxes on the wealthy due to the significant national debt, advocating that ultimately everyone's taxes should be raised to prevent defaulting on the debt. |
| 2012 | Ben Stein served as a panelist on the show 'Cavuto on Business' from 2012 to 2018. |
| 2012 | Ben Stein served as a panelist on the show 'Cavuto on Business' from 2012 to 2018. |
| 2012 | Ben Stein published the book 'How to Really Ruin Your Financial Life and Portfolio'. |
| 2012 | Ben Stein expressed agreement with President Obama's proposal to increase taxes on the wealthy due to the significant national debt, advocating that ultimately everyone's taxes should be raised to prevent defaulting on the debt. |
| January 2012 | In January, Stein appeared in political advertisements for Associated Industries of Florida, advocating for legislation to create three resort casinos in South Florida. |
| January 2012 | In January, Stein appeared in political advertisements for Associated Industries of Florida, advocating for legislation to create three resort casinos in South Florida. |
| 2011 | Ben Stein published an editorial in The American Spectator scrutinizing Strauss-Kahn's accuser following Strauss-Kahn's arrest for sexual assault and attempted rape. |
| 2011 | Ben Stein published an editorial in The American Spectator scrutinizing Strauss-Kahn's accuser following Strauss-Kahn's arrest for sexual assault and attempted rape. |
| August 23 2011 | All charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn were formally dismissed by a judge. |
| August 23 2011 | All charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn were formally dismissed by a judge. |
| 2010 | Ben Stein objected to President Obama's proposal not to extend tax cuts for the highest earning taxpayers during the recession. |
| 2010 | Ben Stein objected to President Obama's proposal not to extend tax cuts for the highest earning taxpayers during the recession. |
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