Prior to the 1960s, the percentagesof menthol and nonmenthol smokers in the Blackpopulation generally mirrored those of the generalpopulation, with the majority of Black smokersconsuming nonmenthol cigarette brands (R. I can't find any evidence backing my wartime introduction of menthols, but I did find this:BlacksA second key target population of menthol smokersconsists of Blacks. And probably 9 times out of 10 I've bummed a smoke from a black man or woman, it's been a menthol. I ride a bus to and from work, and I can't tell you how many times I've seen young to middle-aged black men get on the bus drinking a big can of grape or orange soda. Well, I didn't say most, but I have found it noticeable. this is going to turn bad pretty quick.that said, of all the black people i've known, none have drank grape or orange soda around me, and the two that smoked love marlboros.i don't think that 'most black people' like grape soda or menthols, personally. Quote:Originally posted by MrBigglesworth:No idea, next thing you're gonna ask is if they like chicken and watermelon right? - View image here: - Īctually, when I was a little kid, I thought fried chicken was an Asian thing, because let me tell you, my people sure do like their Popeyes.

Grape soda