Is the Spanish basketball team all racists? You decide - Page 2

blueerica · 08-14-2008, 05:44 AM

The whole thing just didn't seem very bright.

But LMFAOZOMGROFLBBQ

Capt Jack · 08-14-2008, 08:26 AM

as an asian I think I can say this....

so, one comic gesture makes you a racist? we asian folk know we squint a might and joke about it constantly (at least all the ones I know here do)...

besides, its not like they were doing a pinching motion and talking about tiny peckers

the term 'oversensitive' comes to mind. folks need to chill on all the PC bull****. its making it desperately hard to make a joke anymore

Tenigma · 08-14-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Jack

as an asian I think I can say this....

so, one comic gesture makes you a racist? we asian folk know we squint a might and joke about it constantly (at least all the ones I know here do)...

besides, its not like they were doing a pinching motion and talking about tiny peckers

the term 'oversensitive' comes to mind. folks need to chill on all the PC bull****. its making it desperately hard to make a joke anymore

Just like with a lot of things where we don't want to paint too broad a brush, I would like it be known that I'm also Asian, and I think this falls squarely into the "WTF were they thinking" category. I think it's insensitive and most of all, epic stupid.

How would people feel if the Olympics were being held in an African nation, and the players all decided to wear afro wigs, or be photographed in black face, mmm? Seriously, this is ridiculous. It's not like some of them were goofing around and just pulled their eyes back. This was an organized photo shoot for an advertisement and nobody said it was a bad idea?!

lashbear · 08-14-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Jack

as an asian I think I can say this....

Are you an Asian ??

So THAT'S why you insisted on ordering the Chop Suey Martini at TGI Fridays.........

Betty · 08-14-2008, 08:41 AM

Does the fact that I didn't "get it" until I read the explanation mean I'm not a racist or that I'm just stupid?

Capt Jack · 08-14-2008, 08:50 AM

yes

(

it means you recognized it for what it is. a bunch of goofball guys giving a shout out to "asians" during a photo op and nothing more)

Not Afraid · 08-14-2008, 09:14 AM

I have been going back and forth on the black and white of racism vs political correctness. While I don't find this "tasteful" I can't seem to get highly insulted by it. I do agree that the term "Oriental" is very dated (and mostly used in Europe).

I've also almost completely stopped using the term "African American", preferring to use "black" instead.

Capt Jack · 08-14-2008, 09:35 AM

seems most black folk I know prefer it as well.

Moonliner · 08-14-2008, 09:47 AM

I've had to work with my kids to correct the impression that ANY reference to skin color, nationality or sexual orientation is by default racist.

For example, there was a study published in the Washington Post stating that on average black children in the metro area scored lower on standardized tests than white children. Making note of that fact is not being racist.

Alex · 08-14-2008, 10:54 AM

While I'm not offended (no reason I would be), what truly shocking is that anybody thought it was a good idea for an advertisement and that it would pass by without comment.

That said, while Asians may make fun of their eyes all of the time, blacks also make fun of their lips, noses, and hair all of the time. And yet I'm guessing it wouldn't be viewed as harmless for me to do an ad about a trip to South Africa where I puffed out my lips, pressed my nose flat and wore and afro wig.

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Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	as an asian I think I can say this.... so, one comic gesture makes you a racist? we asian folk know we squint a might and joke about it constantly (at least all the ones I know here do)... besides, its not like they were doing a pinching motion and talking about tiny peckers the term 'oversensitive' comes to mind. folks need to chill on all the PC bull**. its making it desperately hard to make a joke anymore __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory**
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Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	yes ( it means you recognized it for what it is. a bunch of goofball guys giving a shout out to "asians" during a photo op and nothing more) __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I have been going back and forth on the black and white of racism vs political correctness. While I don't find this "tasteful" I can't seem to get highly insulted by it. I do agree that the term "Oriental" is very dated (and mostly used in Europe). I've also almost completely stopped using the term "African American", preferring to use "black" instead.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	While I'm not offended (no reason I would be), what truly shocking is that anybody thought it was a good idea for an advertisement and that it would pass by without comment. That said, while Asians may make fun of their eyes all of the time, blacks also make fun of their lips, noses, and hair all of the time. And yet I'm guessing it wouldn't be viewed as harmless for me to do an ad about a trip to South Africa where I puffed out my lips, pressed my nose flat and wore and afro wig.
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