Note the disclaimer at the top of the video. I actually wasn't looking to deal with race this morning, I was subscribed to her because she has great make up tutorials. I thought she had a cool channel, and then she and others who commented, pulled the "political correctness" card. We all know how I feel about people getting pissed about being called out on doing racist stuff because of the evil "political correctness"
Lot's of people like to have cultural stereotype parties and they are usually in bad taste and tacky. It is apparently the cool thing to do amongst the younger set. I guess lacking empathy and compassion is just par for the course for the younger people? Or is she and others just doing racism 2009 style? I guess blackface is making a comeback. Maybe by the time my kid is in high school, lynchings will be back in style, and damn anyone who stops them because of horrible political correctness.
Note to white people: Just because there is a minority present to your racism, doesn't necessarily make your racist actions OK. I will blog about that later.
Nor just because stereotypes about a particular race exist, doesn't mean that it is based upon truth.
Also can anyone tell me why when folks do blackface, they do literal black face? I mean how many black people do you know that are literally black? At least try to use some realism when perpetuating your racism.
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Oh dear,
this is almost laughably ridiculous.
in an attempt to answer your last question, i believe that folks who do blackface literally paint their faces black as an excuse. with their faces being thus coloured, they can argue that it is just for fun or not entirely racist.
But let them tell it, it's all just a joke....
"Note to white people: Just because there is a minority present to your racism, doesn't necessarily make your racist actions OK. I will blog about that later."
Right up there with that "my best friend is black" bullshit. I just wonder if one white person was shown a video of several hundred people saying that their best friend is black, hence they cannot be racist, whether or not he would see how stupid it sounds???
Just a thought
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Many comediennes poke fun at racial stereotypes in their routines. I've seen White, Asian, and Latino comedians who have all taken swipes at Black stereotypes.
Someone asked me what the difference is between that and blackface. It's difficult for some people to understand that blackface has an inherent connotation of inferiority, and it belittles and dehumanizes. Blackface has weight, and the kind of history that can never be erased.
I think stereotype parties are tacky--- and why is it that the majority seem to be thrown by White kids?--- but what I really don't understand is why any one would feel the need to apply blackface in order to poke fun at stereotypes? Can't the same objective be accomplished wearing just a pimp costume, or carrying a bucket of chicken, or something equally asinine but slightly less derogatory and mean-spirited?
The answer, of course, being that the people concerned don't respect Black people, and possibly believe Blacks are inferior subhumans worthy of ridicule.
While I will admit that too many Blacks are overly-sensitive to any hint of racism, this isn't one of those instances. I don't think the day will ever come when blackface will be seen as anything other than demeaning and cruel. And any one who says "It's all in fun" is either willfully ignorant or legally retarded.
And Blacks who actively participate in such displays should be ashamed of themselves. Newsflash: your peers aren't laughing with you, they're laughing at you, and your presence at their party serves the dual purposes of washing their hands clean of racial taint while giving them a chance to show-off their Negro house-pet. They certainly do not respect you.
"The answer, of course, being that the people concerned don't respect Black people, and possibly believe Blacks are inferior subhumans worthy of ridicule."
In reading this part of your comment, it hit me that maybe these people opt for jet black makeup instead of just brown makeup as a way to agree with the ridiculous idea that Blacks are gorillas/apes.
ridiculous...nothing cute about it and any person who doesn't see a problem with this is an idiot.
@Siditty
What a timely post this is. Have you heard about Paris Vogue and their Blackface layout?
Check it out here;
http://clutchmagonline.com/newsgossipinfo/vogue-paris-in-black-face/
"In reading this part of your comment, it hit me that maybe these people opt for jet black makeup instead of just brown makeup as a way to agree with the ridiculous idea that Blacks are gorillas/apes."
Well most people don't think blacks are gorillas or apes, they just think blacks LOOK like apes, because many blacks do. It's the wide lips and noses.
As a black man, I personally don't see anything wrong with having parties like this. People are way too sensitive about stuff like this. It's one thing to say that blacks are inferior but I don't see the racism in making fun of stereotypes.
I know people, myself included, who find dark skin and nappy hair to be ugly but that doesn't mean it's racist. Just because someone makes fun of your skin color doesn't make them racist.
Remember, all stereotypes are at least somewhat based on truth. Blacks do have darker skin, bigger lips, eat chicken etc.
Remember, all stereotypes are at least somewhat based on truth. Blacks do have darker skin, bigger lips, eat chicken etc.
We eat chicken? Troll. I'm a vegetarian, I don't do chicken.
Hmmm, blacks look like apes and gorillas? Then answer this:
1) primates - monkeys, apes have no lips.
who else on this earth has no lips?
2) primates even the wooly monkey has straight hair
who else has straight hair?
3) shave an ape, even a gorilla that has a black face and guess what color the skin is underneath the fur?
You guessed it!!!!!
Perhaps you ignorant, stringy haired no lipped colorless skinned beings need to come up with another stereotype???????
Anon says,
As a black man, I personally don't see anything wrong with having parties like this. People are way too sensitive about stuff like this. It's one thing to say that blacks are inferior but I don't see the racism in making fun of stereotypes.
I know people, myself included, who find dark skin and nappy hair to be ugly but that doesn't mean it's racist. Just because someone makes fun of your skin color doesn't make them racist.
Remember, all stereotypes are at least somewhat based on truth. Blacks do have darker skin, bigger lips, eat chicken etc.
laromana,
When you see this kind of OBVIOUS, SELF HATING, DBR BM STUPIDITY, it's no wonder that SOME WP/NON-WP THINK it's fine to DEMEAN/DEGRADE/DISRESPECT BP.
This IDIOT clearly needs to develop some BASIC INTELLIGENCE/SELF ESTEEM instead of spreading his IGNORANCE to others.
Anonymous said...
Hmmm, blacks look like apes and gorillas? Then answer this:
1) primates - monkeys, apes have no lips.
who else on this earth has no lips?
2) primates even the wooly monkey has straight hair
who else has straight hair?
3) shave an ape, even a gorilla that has a black face and guess what color the skin is underneath the fur?
You guessed it!!!!!
Perhaps you ignorant, stringy haired no lipped colorless skinned beings need to come up with another stereotype???????
October 14, 2009 4:59 AM
Haha! Don't forget mayonnaise-eating, hairy backed, flat assed, head lice-infested and gorilla brow-ridged!
Well most people don't think
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How could you possibly know what most people do or don't think, dumbass?!?
Well most people don't think blacks are gorillas or apes, they just think blacks LOOK like apes, because many blacks do. It's the wide lips and noses.
As a black man, I personally don't see anything wrong with having parties like this. People are way too sensitive about stuff like this. It's one thing to say that blacks are inferior but I don't see the racism in making fun of stereotypes.
I know people, myself included, who find dark skin and nappy hair to be ugly but that doesn't mean it's racist. Just because someone makes fun of your skin color doesn't make them racist.
Remember, all stereotypes are at least somewhat based on truth. Blacks do have darker skin, bigger lips, eat chicken etc.
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HawkMom, is that you?
As a black man, I personally don't see anything wrong with having parties like this.
Does Token Niggerism pay that well, then? What's the going price for personal dignity? Do they pat you on the back every time you agree that Blacks are ape-ugly? Do they invite you to stand up at their dinner parties to beat your chest and perform a little "nappy-headed jive"?
I do not disagree that stereotypes have roots in truth. I do not disagree that stereotypes can be funny.
But if you sincerely feel that these parties are about making fun of stereotypes as opposed to degrading a race, then you're delusional.
If your personal circle of friends is composed of such individuals, please be aware that they do not think of you as an equal. And be sure to keep your ape-nigger hands off their sisters, or you'll find your ape-like self swinging from a tree.
Siditty, I doubt this anon idiot is a black man. He sounds like a white, right-wing hack.
@Anon Oct. 14: *SMH* I'm not even gonna waste my time responding to that show of idiocy.
@Monie: OMG, are they serious?! Is there really such a shortage of beautiful Black models that they have to paint White models brown?
What is the phrase, "Imitation is the greatest form of flattery"??? In this case, it's racial insensitivity and ignorance at it's finest. If there has to be a justification as to why it's not acceptable to people who think it's a joke, then chances are, they aren't that smart to begin with.
Laromana wrote;
"When you see this kind of OBVIOUS, SELF HATING, DBR BM STUPIDITY, it's no wonder that SOME WP/NON-WP THINK it's fine to DEMEAN/DEGRADE/DISRESPECT BP.
This IDIOT clearly needs to develop some BASIC INTELLIGENCE/SELF ESTEEM instead of spreading his IGNORANCE to others."
The fact that dark skin doesn't appeal to me reveals nothing about my intelligence or self esteem. All it says about me is that I think blacks, on average, are less attractive than other races. The only difference between you and me is that I'm honest enough to state my feelings overtly.
I'm sure many of the women who frequent this site have a strong preference for white men. That doesn't mean they're "DBRBW" does it? No, it just means that on average, they find white skin and straight hair more attractive. White guys just look less primitive to them.
Nothing wrong with that. Women like you don't know how to get their point across without throwing out insults. But hey, if being unattracted to women with nappy hair, ape-like faces and dark brown skin makes me an idiot in your eyes, that's fine with me.
The fact that dark skin doesn't appeal to me reveals nothing about my intelligence or self esteem. All it says about me is that I think blacks, on average, are less attractive than other races. The only difference between you and me is that I'm honest enough to state my feelings overtly.
It does if you are truly black, like you said you were earlier, if black women look like apes, have "nappy hair", and you find dark brown skin unattractive, what do you look like? I think you're a troll. An ugly one at that.
Just because I am married to a white man, doesn't mean I am repulsed by black men or don't find black men attractive, I don't think other black people have "ape-like faces", that would just be ignorant, stupid, and a significant sign of self hate, of course, I don't think you're black anyway, but rather a white troll that likes to some reason frequent a site full of "ape-like" black women. If you aren't attracted to black women, or find black women so repulsive, what would make you come here? It seems a bit stupid if you ask me, unless others are right and think you have low self esteem. Or again, you're an ignorant, racist troll.
My partner is White, but I think Djimon Hounsou is the most beautiful creature on this planet.
I'm not certain where you, Anonymous, get the impression that any of the women on this site find White men "less primitive", on average, or that any of us have a "strong preference" for White men. You might have tried taking a poll before making such an assumption.
I wonder--- have you undergone any plastic surgery? It seems to me that it must be quite difficult living inside of flesh you hate, with features you despise. Is it? And what type of women date you? Do you really feel it's appropriate for you to risk the possibility of procreation and spreading your aesthetically defective genes?
These are honest questions. I am interested to know how a person who despises their genetic make-up manages to survive this life. It's difficult enough being a Black man in this world; I imagine it must be twice as difficult being a Black man who is repulsed by his own phenotype.
Anon/Troll,
Don't come to a BW site, DEMEAN/DEGRADE/DISRESPECT BW/BP and then WHINE about personal insults. Your ANTI-BW/ANTI-BP comments demonstrate that you ARE an OBVIOUS, SELF HATING, DBR BM IDIOT and not just someone with a "preference" for WW.
In keeping with what Monie posted, Racialiicous just put up a post about the fashion show, too, with commentary on the violence of revulsion:
http://www.racialicious.com/2009/10/14/blackface-and-the-violence-of-revulsion
Monie & DigitalCoyote,
I am tired of folks trying to be avant garde, but instead looking like idiots. They couldn't find a black model? Seriously?
MAYBE IF WE STOPPED LAUGHING THIS STUFF OFF, AND START CRACKIN' SKULLS WITH BASEBALL BATS, THEY WILL BE TOO AFRAID TO BE THIS IGNORANT AND INSENSITIVE. I DON'T USUALLY APPROVE OF SOLVING OUR PROBLEMS WITH VIOLENCE, BUT THAT IS THE ONLY THING PEOPLE LIKE THIS UNDERSTAND!! REASON AND LOGIC IS LOST ON THEM!!
Blackface is nothing but racism. Surprised that White people, who pretend to be so smart, civilized and enlightened (damn sent men to the moon), can't get that through their thick skulls.
When will they start putting on crooked noses and wearing long beards and black clothes like the stereotypical Orthodox Jew? Or is it that they know they better not mess with Jewish people as being called anti-semitic is more powerful than being called racist?
I cannot believe these children looked at themselves getting ready for this party and thought it was ok to dress that way. My parents would have cracked some skulls. Wonder if they will come across these pictures in a decade and realize what offensive jackasses they were?
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