Not sure why but I'm crying of laughter from this post.LOL the 2nd question.
GOT EM
Not sure why but I'm crying of laughter from this post.LOL the 2nd question.
GOT EM
That is because, honestly, said privilege describes what should be the default for every person if everyone were given the same benefit of the doubt and fair treatment (in the sense that they are not given worse treatment merely due to the group they belong to).It's not deflection, it's the fact that unless you're confronted with the life/experience of groups less fortunate than you, your privilege just seems to be the default setting in life.
If you don't experience racial profiling, police harassment, institutionalised racism, being the minority presence in groups of people etc, you won't give much though about the fact you don't.
I still feel like you're putting me in that group though. I don't control the media....or the economy. Your word choice makes it sound like ALL white people are keeping black people down when I think you know that's BS. And the alternative to that "kumbiya " view you speak of is exactly what you're fighting against. You can have it one way or another. The world takes a while to change when it comes to social standards. The U.S. Is still a very young civilization my friend. You bet your ass we have some growing to do, but it'll take people like me AND you to change that eventually. I think a good portion of people in general are becoming more educated on black oppression and that's where the change should start.
That video was supposed to be worthwhile how? There's no new thought in there. Just Buzzfeed doing what they do and regurgitating other people's thought.
Well, there is no "line of questioning" here that needs to be either obliged or resisted. A line of questioning would be a series of questions ordered in a manner designed to develop a particular argument by eliciting specific answers that lead a person to a particular conclusion. These questions are just a grab bag of questions, some of which are quite clearly rhetorical and are designed to make a point in their being asked and do not invite or require an answer.
I don't think that I have the moral high ground by choosing not to answer, and I don't think that someone is dumb or a bad person for having chosen to answer them. I do think it was the wrong response, though.
I'm still operating under the idea that we didn't arrive to the same conclusions. Not that we don't agree to a certain point, of course. I started watching it thinking that it might be questions I would be interested in answering. I realized that it wasn't questions that had much personal relevance to me. You presumably also started with the same thoughts, and answered the questions as they arose. You presumably also realized that they didn't have much personal relevance to you. So, I think we're agreed up till that point, yes? But I think that we came to a different conclusion in that I thought that responding to the questions (if they didn't describe attitudes or behaviors that reflected your attitudes or behaviors, or at the very least attitudes and behaviors that you'd be interested in exploring as phenomena even if you don't hold them yourself) was actively counterproductive, and you thought it was going to be interesting or thought-provoking.
The problem with Elba being Bond isn't his skin colour, it's that he just doesn't have the class to pull it off. He's too similar to Craig, a blunt weapon. Too much of a "Geezer" (just watch is awful Sky boxset commercials) Having the same style again would be off putting.
Need to go back to high class Bond.
Chiwetel Ejiofor? Yes!
David Oyelowo? Yes!
Idris Elba? Nah.
Damn straight. Saying Elba isn't classy is the least classy thing one can do.The only reason Elba wouldn't work as Bond is because he's already in his 40s and would be near 50 at the youngest by the time they got around to a Craigless movie. Elba is classy as fuck.
How is that a white thing???
You guys don't get this.
One lion.
Vs.
[A rising four-digit number every year] human beings of African descent.
No, my word choice alludes that anyone who is on the opposite side are "that group" if you feel you are part of that group, so be it, if you feel that you're not then you're not.
Fighting against the kumbiya? I don't believe in Utopian fantasies involving us not seeing people as colors but as humans, and holding hands singing "paint with all the colors of the wind". Race relations will get better (quicker if people stop being scared to talk about it.) but this utopian vision so many people love to sell isn't real.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n5E7feJHw0I'm Asian. People of all "races" say weird shit to me on the regular. Black people, Hispanic people, white people etc. I have as much authority on the experience of interacting with ignorant people as any of you. Including the people who quoted me directly.
If I were to make a similar video with more or less similar content, it would be addressed to classless, ignorant, fuckshits of all stripes. Making a video like this and addressing "Dear White People" is as fucking ridiculous and ignorant as what they're rallying against.
And all you gunpowder/paper/compass using, noodle and kung fu liking mother fuckers need to stop appropriating my culture. "Appropriating my culture?" Choke on a bag of fucking dicks, you fucking imbeciles. You don't own the exclusive copy rights to "your" fucking culture. People have a right to choose their own identity. The idea that cultural exchange makes societies stronger is one of the central fucking pillars of our country.
Stop appropriating 2003's culture and try formulating an original response.
Stop appropriating the culture of 2003. Formulate an original response.
I'm Asian. People of all "races" say weird shit to me on the regular. Black people, Hispanic people, white people etc. I have as much authority on the experience of interacting with ignorant people as any of you. Including the people who quoted me directly.
If I were to make a similar video with more or less similar content, it would be addressed to classless, ignorant, fuckshits of all stripes. Making a video like this and addressing "Dear White People" is as fucking ridiculous and ignorant as what they're rallying against.
And all you gunpowder/paper/compass using, noodle and kung fu liking mother fuckers need to stop appropriating my culture. "Appropriating my culture?" Choke on a bag of fucking dicks, you fucking imbeciles. You don't own the exclusive copy rights to "your" fucking culture. People have a right to choose their own identity. The idea that cultural exchange makes societies stronger is one of the central fucking pillars of our country.
I'm Asian. People of all "races" say weird shit to me on the regular. Black people, Hispanic people, white people etc. I have as much authority on the experience of interacting with ignorant people as any of you. Including the people who quoted me directly.
If I were to make a similar video with more or less similar content, it would be addressed to classless, ignorant, fuckshits of all stripes. Making a video like this and addressing "Dear White People" is as fucking ridiculous and ignorant as what they're rallying against.
And all you gunpowder/paper/compass using, noodle and kung fu liking mother fuckers need to stop appropriating my culture. "Appropriating my culture?" Choke on a bag of fucking dicks, you fucking imbeciles. You down own the exclusive copy rights to "your" fucking culture. People have a right to choose their own identity. The idea that cultural exchange makes societies stronger is one of the central fucking pillars of our country.
It really seems like you're projecting here. No one talked about appropriating culture in the video.
And why do you feel that you are the authority on what black people can and cannot talk about? Do you do the same to gays and women as well? Are they not allowed to talk about common experiences they've had vs men/straight people?
EDIT: based on your followup posts...You really seem to be projecting
The girls did.It really seems like you're projecting here. No one talked about appropriating culture in the video.
It really seems like you're projecting here. No one talked about appropriating culture in the video.
And why do you feel that you are the authority on what black people can and cannot talk about? Do you do the same to gays and women as well? Are they not allowed to talk about common experiences they've had vs men/straight people?
EDIT: based on your followup posts...You really seem to be projecting
I'm Asian. People of all "races" say weird shit to me on the regular. Black people, Hispanic people, white people etc. I have as much authority on the experience of interacting with ignorant people as any of you. Including the people who quoted me directly.
If I were to make a similar video with more or less similar content, it would be addressed to classless, ignorant, fuckshits of all stripes. Making a video like this and addressing "Dear White People" is as fucking ridiculous and ignorant as what they're rallying against.
And all you gunpowder/paper/compass using, noodle and kung fu liking mother fuckers need to stop appropriating my culture. "Appropriating my culture?" Choke on a bag of fucking dicks, you fucking imbeciles. You don't own the exclusive copy rights to "your" fucking culture. People have a right to choose their own identity. The idea that cultural exchange makes societies stronger is one of the central fucking pillars of our country.
You seem to projecting an inability to watch the fucking video that was posted in the OP. "Can you appropriate my student loans?"
BTW. I am a woman.
I'm Asian. People of all "races" say weird shit to me on the regular. Black people, Hispanic people, white people etc. I have as much authority on the experience of interacting with ignorant people as any of you. Including the people who quoted me directly.
If I were to make a similar video with more or less similar content, it would be addressed to classless, ignorant, fuckshits of all stripes. Making a video like this and addressing "Dear White People" is as fucking ridiculous and ignorant as what they're rallying against.
And all you gunpowder/paper/compass using, noodle and kung fu liking mother fuckers need to stop appropriating my culture. "Appropriating my culture?" Choke on a bag of fucking dicks, you fucking imbeciles. You don't own the exclusive copy rights to "your" fucking culture. People have a right to choose their own identity. The idea that cultural exchange makes societies stronger is one of the central fucking pillars of our country.
It really seems like you're projecting here. No one talked about appropriating culture in the video.
Are you serious?
There's a difference between "cultural exchange" and "cultural appropriation/shaming".
That I even have to explain this shows a lack of critical thought. It's not hard to imagine why black women who are constantly shamed by not conforming to western beauty standards and wearing their hair naturally might not want to see other people rocking hairstyles that are similar to that. Or why black women who are called "sluts" and "disgusting" for twerking and popping and other styles of "provocative" dance might catch some feelings when Miley does it and it's now chic. Just a couple of examples from a well of them.
I swear to god, your entire post is just lacking of empathy and is indicative of why videos like this even exist.
Two steps forward, fifteen backwards.
You seem to projecting an inability to watch the fucking video that was posted in the OP. "Can you appropriate my student loans?"
BTW. I am a woman.
I'm Asian. People of all "races" say weird shit to me on the regular. Black people, Hispanic people, white people etc. I have as much authority on the experience of interacting with ignorant people as any of you. Including the people who quoted me directly.
If I were to make a similar video with more or less similar content, it would be addressed to classless, ignorant, fuckshits of all stripes. Making a video like this and addressing "Dear White People" is as fucking ridiculous and ignorant as what they're rallying against.
And all you gunpowder/paper/compass using, noodle and kung fu liking mother fuckers need to stop appropriating my culture. "Appropriating my culture?" Choke on a bag of fucking dicks, you fucking imbeciles. You don't own the exclusive copy rights to "your" fucking culture. People have a right to choose their own identity. The idea that cultural exchange makes societies stronger is one of the central fucking pillars of our country.
My bad that I missed that second question.
Oh the irony of asking why white people stereotype black people... by stereotyping white people.
I think their point was: there was demonstrably greater sorrow and outrage among white people online over the death of a single lion then there were for multitudes of black human beings.
It's called a "singular incident."
Why is this called Questions For White People and not Questions for Racists?
And even if it were Questions for Racists, a couple of the questions are just terrible. People aren't allowed to copy your hair if they like it? Does that mean youre not allowed to have straight hair either? Do we all have to drive up the pettiest fucking barriers between us or can we all just share the love?
Serious issues, legitimate issues, presented in the worst way. By doing to others what they dont want done to themselves.
Well fuck everyone else, theyre not me. I'm plenty pissed about the people who have been murdered.
You mistake my casual swearing for something other than what it is, a fundamental inability to write a sentence in the English language without using the word fuck at least twice. Fuck.you seem angry.
My bad that I missed that second question. You seem really hung up on it though...it's weird.
No, you don't understand. Because I'm not white, the stuff in the video they made isn't addressed to me. I actually felt a little guilty for watching it. Kind of like when I read my roommates mail.
So because it was titled towards white people we are just going to ignore everything in the video? ok
I'm Asian. People of all "races" say weird shit to me on the regular. Black people, Hispanic people, white people etc. I have as much authority on the experience of interacting with ignorant people as any of you. Including the people who quoted me directly.
If I were to make a similar video with more or less similar content, it would be addressed to classless, ignorant, fuckshits of all stripes. Making a video like this and addressing "Dear White People" is as fucking ridiculous and ignorant as what they're rallying against.
And all you gunpowder/paper/compass using, noodle and kung fu liking mother fuckers need to stop appropriating my culture. "Appropriating my culture?" Choke on a bag of fucking dicks, you fucking imbeciles. You don't own the exclusive copy rights to "your" fucking culture. People have a right to choose their own identity. The idea that cultural exchange makes societies stronger is one of the central fucking pillars of our country.
Yeah okay go ahead and completely ignore the part of my post where I called them "Serious issues, legitimate issues."
I can relate to most everything in that video, and I stand by my original statement. Addressing this to white people specifically is counter productive.They've made similar ones for Asian people. And an article full of questions! I guess you don't speak for all Asian folk and others get angry and exasperated too?
Go ahead and ignore the whole conversation about culture appropriation that we have been having for months.
You guys know we can all see the black culture community thread. Right? That it's not some hidden thread where you can go and talk shit about people without anyone knowing or seeing? Do you actually want to participate in this thread in earnest or do you just want to land a few zingers so you can run back to that thread to pat yourselves on the back?
This thread is a disaster, but not for the reasons you think.
I'm..in this thread? Commenting on the original post? What are you even talking about? Should I have a reminder in my phone for whenever you make a post?
My posts are about this thread posted today three hours ago. Whatever you're up to elsewhere is your business.
Massa gotta keep us poor negros in line.Yes, we're aware everyone keeps tabs on the BCT
You guys know we can all see the black culture community thread. Right? That it's not some hidden thread where you can go and talk shit about people without anyone knowing or seeing? Do you actually want to participate in this thread in earnest or do you just want to land a few zingers so you can run back to that thread to pat yourselves on the back?
This thread is a disaster, but not for the reasons you think.
Massa gotta keep us poor negros in line.
Everyone knows this. But would you rather frustration and head desk contact be expressed here to speed up the derails instead?
Did you not just post this? People aren't allowed to copy your hair if they like it? Does that mean youre not allowed to have straight hair either? Do we all have to drive up the pettiest fucking barriers between us or can we all just share the love?
My point was that this has come up multiple times in multiple threads in the past now unless you are a completely new memeber more than likely you have seen this. It's not about white girls wearing afros it was never about that. It was about White girls being praised for wearing afros when black women and men get profiled and looked down upon for wearing the same hairstyle. Being forced to wear straight hair in order to get jobs or be seen as attractive is not culture appropriation its surviving. Being told that your hair is ugly or unattractive for years upon years but then a white woman wears it and all of a sudden its ok and its trendy is fucked up.
You guys know we can all see the black culture community thread. Right? That it's not some hidden thread where you can go and talk shit about people without anyone knowing or seeing? Do you actually want to participate in this thread in earnest or do you just want to land a few zingers so you can run back to that thread to pat yourselves on the back?
This thread is a disaster, but not for the reasons you think.