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+404Those black people that emphasize that they are black are annoying. Like when they win something, they make an hour long speech mostly about how black people are persecuted, and how they rose up out of their bad neighborhood. Dude, you're black, we get it, amirite?
wut? ._.
This joke was just a joke. I agree with everything you said
"It's alright. I tend to joke 'incorrectly' and inadvertently give people the wrong ideas."
The relevancy of that quote, though..
Neighborhoods are not black or any color. Neighborhoods are locations with houses that are filled with people.
This post was just a joke
At whose expense?
...you're not one of those, are you :/
No, not at all, I just want to know what the joke was implying?
i think of it as sort of a satirical thought from the perspective of a person who grew up in a white neighborhood and is seeing minorities grow in the country.
Don't get me wrong, I definitely agree with this.
That was a great point.
Also, I'm black. Just to clarify.
Sure, if you strictly use the dictionary entry (which I don't blame you for; I'm sure most people can tell by now that I am a literalist). But the use of "neighborhood" to describe the community, people, and other non-literal aspects of the neighborhood is used commonly enough that one cannot ignore the connotations or second meanings of this, or of any word.
On a second, literal note, if a neighborhood was entirely black in color (not race.. the neighborhood itself), would you consider it to be a "black neighborhood?"
what?
This was a joking post. Satirical in nature.
That's exactly what this post was all about lol
I thought it was a joke?
It is.
I'm joking about how a small amount of minority blood in a community makes it that minority's neighborhood.
It's satire
So are you saying the race card actually works?
he didn't say anything about the race card
Let him speak for himself.....from what I read of his comment, ANY portion of black wins out no matter what. That is a form of the race card - thank you very much!
I read his comment
no mention of race card
thus, he didn't say something about race card
not speaking for him
just answering based on what is written
"Playing the race card is an idiomatic phrase that refers to exploitation of either racist or anti-racist attitudes by accusing others of racism."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_card
I read his comment again
no where do I see that
nothing about racism
nada
nothing
zip
zilch
hmmph
Good grief woman! Do you not ever pick up on subtle intentions or hints? Does somebody have to use the words RACE CARD for it to be implied or applicable?
If a person has any percentage of black in them and is automatically considered black, then it is easy to say that the race card can win out no matter what.
But again, you are speaking on behalf of somebody else and trying to make a case FOR them. That is totally out of line.
Good grief man! Do you ever think that maybe you catch hints and intentions that aren't actually there?
Not only does he not use the terms race card, he doesn't even talk about racism in general.
Once again, I'm not speaking for him. I'm speaking on what I think is being said. That's not out of line. It's called talking to people, and expressing my OWN understanding of it all.
He's not here right now so I thought I'd start something off right now.
OMG....all of this from the woman who claims she does not have to always be right!
I am not in the mood to argue or fight. You seem to be up to it any time of the day or night. I am moving on............
You are so off topic.
Instead of replying to my content, you make up all these claims about me that don't deal with the topic at hand. I didn't say I was right. It's possible that I am wrong.
Perhaps you're projecting your own "I always have to be right" mentality onto to me. It's a good thing you're moving on
And I thought Vic and freespeech were fiery
wut? ._.
You've never seen fire in me before?
pfft
I mean between you a freespeech. Don't worry, I've seen the blaze in you plenty lol
you obviously haven't seen the beginnings of me and FS
or else you definitely would not say that
I wouldn't be surprised I guess. I was talking to a couple people who blocked him. Yeesh!
How in the actual f*ck is that relevant lol?!
I would've just shut my laptop
maybe after saving the kid
I would've let things play out
And the reason we have to racially classify neighborhoods like a bunch of apartheid fascists is...?
the post was a joke.
You need to work on your comic technique. You're no Andy Kauffman.
Satire isn't recognized by everyone.
Especially when it isn't obviously clear.
How often is satire obviously clear?
it can be a subtle art form
Don't forget that satire also needs context. You sound a little smarmy when you point out that it's not recognized by everyone. Without context, how does anyone know you're satirizing something?
Are you referring to something specific that happened recently? Or an individual? Satire needs that mocking element...what exactly are you satirizing?
I'm mocking people who see neighborhoods with a minority of minorities as having a majority or minorities. This is a pretty without-context post though. I wish I could repost it to make the satire a bit more obvious.
Don't we all. Otherwise people just assume you're a racist bastard. The Internet is a dangerous place for satirists and sarcy people
Don't I know it
don't I know it
You can..............
I mean without this one being here. But then, I just started using the website today. Can i delete this post?
Just make a request to any Moderator and they will do it
I wanted to say it, but glad you did. Trying to use satire to shed light on a racist issue is still showing tendencies of racism itself. But it is only racist if the white guy points it out. That is the plan and how it is used as a political weapon to manipulate.
LOL....maybe I can get a free pass on mine then!
I accept it. Now if it was only that easy in the world.