The "Is This Racist?" Thread
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The "Is This Racist?" Thread
I see things sometimes, and I'm made to wonder if they're racist. It's rare that I'm able to answer the question on my own. I could take the if-I'm-not-sure-it-probably-is approach, but that seems like a slippery slope.
From now on, I'm just going to let you guys decide for me. This also seems like a slippery slope, but at least it's a different slippery slope.
From now on, I'm just going to let you guys decide for me. This also seems like a slippery slope, but at least it's a different slippery slope.
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
Here's one:
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
It's not racist, but it is hilarious.
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
Yup. Definitely not racist.
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
I don't find it all that funny. It was shared by a raging racist (and Bible-thumping homophobe) in Crossville, Alabama. That's what made me wonder whether or not it was racist. I guess it could be something the person posted with racist intent. Whether or not it was, it doesn't necessarily mean the creator created with racist intent.
Here's another:
Here's another:
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
I don't get it.
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
Is it because he's not white? I'm not sure I get it either.
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
Maybe it's because he has a cloaca.
I'm not sure what it's about. I think the original poster was suggesting that she could go from civil to violent with the flip of a switch. Not sure why Kermit was the image used. (Or why the originator used it, since her use was a share.) Is it because he's wearing a suit in the picture but is known for doing that thing where his hands wave spastically? Dunno.
I think it's an offshoot of those dumb "That (awkward) moment (when) you realize" memes. Always hated those. They eventually got shortened to "When you realize." Seems like they may be dropping even the "realize" these days. If so, it's so far afield from the original meme that it's barely recognizable.
I'm not sure what it's about. I think the original poster was suggesting that she could go from civil to violent with the flip of a switch. Not sure why Kermit was the image used. (Or why the originator used it, since her use was a share.) Is it because he's wearing a suit in the picture but is known for doing that thing where his hands wave spastically? Dunno.
I think it's an offshoot of those dumb "That (awkward) moment (when) you realize" memes. Always hated those. They eventually got shortened to "When you realize." Seems like they may be dropping even the "realize" these days. If so, it's so far afield from the original meme that it's barely recognizable.
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
Nope, still don't get it. But I understand it's not easy being green.
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
Holy shit, Tyrese?
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
No. Mean Joe played for Pittsburgh.
The show never mentioned anything about Tyreese being a professional (American) football player, did it? He was an ex-Atlanta Falcon in the comics.
The show never mentioned anything about Tyreese being a professional (American) football player, did it? He was an ex-Atlanta Falcon in the comics.
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
First one, no, because ET is awesome if ugly so there's no connotation.
Second one, I have no idea. I don't get it.
Third one, why? He's giving a kid a coke, everybody loves a coke. And a smile.
Second one, I have no idea. I don't get it.
Third one, why? He's giving a kid a coke, everybody loves a coke. And a smile.
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
I don't think the third one was meant as an entry in the thread.
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
But you know, of course it's the BLACK man getting hooked on Coke.
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
Ah, Mean Joe Greene. Not easy being.
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
Nah. That was just today's episode of "Goiter Reaches For A Pun."
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
You and I have a different idea of what's a reach and what's not a reach.
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
Around?
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
I always thought 28pence had more in common with an objectionable chipmunk.
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
This isn't necessarily racist, but it goes to show how rap artists perceive themselves.
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
What is a Ja Rule??
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
The 11th Commandment.
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Re: The "Is This Racist?" Thread
Ze German Commandment?