Is this racist??

Nesbot said:
Gringo doesn't refer to race.....it more accurately refers to American and less often Canadian. Not white guy. Nice try though
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Nah, they both mean white guys. Not that I care though, I just find the double-standard hilarious.

I think the main reason why Gringo (Or Farang) isnt perceived as being offensive is because whitey is seen as being on top of the food chain, so it isnt being looked down upon unlike other nicknames
 
It sounds like there was a lame themed party in the bar below the Thompson and a couple blogs thought it was racist. Then people took these small number of comments and went into full outrage mode that anybody would find the theme racist.

Here's the thing - it's not up to any outside individual or outside group to decide what's racist. It's not even up to any one individual who is a part of the group being parodied to definitively try to say it's ok or not. Stereotypes and their acceptability evolve over time. The one truth is - when one stereotype becomes unacceptable - certain groups will move onto another group to stereotype with impunity. Eg: Just think if this was a Minstrel themed party and everybody showed up in blackface acting like Stepinfetchit. Would this be different? Would people question any outrage?

Was the theme of the party racist? No, not in my opinion - at least not intentionally racist. But that's not up to me to decide.

Bottom line, imo: The theme of this party was as boneheaded and lame as our PM dressing up in costume when he visited India. It might sound good when you think of it - but the pictures will haunt you. The party organizers (if they're professionals) should maybe think of another vocation if this is the best idea they could come up with for a themed party.
 
sempel said:
What?



What?

Dawn's quote with no reference could refer to anything in this thread. Don't know if she means the original situation or someone else's comment. That's why people quote others - for reference.
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I'll try and make it simple for you sempel. Is this racist?? (title of thread)
 
Waiting for times when white dude fucking an asian or a black girl will be considered racist. By the looks of it these times are fast approaching. Unless, fucking a woman becomes sexist first :)
 
TeeJay said:
Duh of course not
There only is 1 human race after all

Wrong about the American connotation though
The word Gringo originated in Spain long before they knew where America was on a map
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When a Latino in Canada calls someone a gringo,... as per my Latino acquaintances,... is meant to be derogatory.

But this brings up an important point,... when I ask them if calling them Latino was offensive,... I could not get a consensus from the group of them.

So racism is all about intent,... and the context in how a term is used.

When one of my sons was in college,... one of his closest friends was a black dude,... and would, when the situation was right,... would yell out to him,... hey white boy.
 
FAST said:
When a Latino in Canada calls someone a gringo,... as per my Latino acquaintances,... is meant to be derogatory.

But this brings up an important point,... when I ask them if calling them Latino was offensive,... I could not get a consensus from the group of them.

So racism is all about intent,... and the context in how a term is used.

When one of my sons was in college,... one of his closest friends was a black dude,... and would, when the situation was right,... would yell out to him,... hey white boy.
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I don't think anyone can be faulted if there is a failure to get consensus. Now, was it a failure to agree that "Latino" was the right word or whether "Latino" is offensive? I've had similar discussions with indigenous people and they'll reply "Native", "Indigenous" ,etc. I don't think one could be faulted after for using the term if that's what people are ok with.

I've joked with black guys, I've joked with white guys, I've joked with Asians, I've joked with Latin-Americans. I've never had anybody get upset because it was clearly a joke, I could take it as much as I could dish it, and there was clearly no intent to be rude/racist. However, there are always going to be times when not everyone is going to be comfortable with these types of jokes, so you have to know your audience. In the case of this restaurant, it's not a small group of friends that know each other so they'd "get away" with it. It's a public event and the guy's costume is more of a mockery than a tribute.
 
I think its about time you guys moved on...

The term gringo and countless other "racist" names are not seen as "racist" by certain ethnic groups because they have EMRACED It and started to not give a shit about what society thinks of them. In my opinion people need to stop being so sensitive, grow some skin, and realize these kids were just planning an event to HONOR one of the BEST rap groups of all time. I honestly think if u guys knew the song or the group u would understand instead of bitching and complaining.

in my opinion the ONLY reason RACISM still exists is because people keep CHOOSING to call harmless tasteless things like this and deem them as "RACIST" when in reality it was just in good fun... lighten up people..

Here is the video. enjoy !
 
sweetiepieexo said:
I think its about time you guys moved on...

in my opinion the ONLY reason RACISM still exists is because people keep CHOOSING to call harmless tasteless things like this and deem them as "RACIST" when in reality it was just in good fun... lighten up people..
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Ask your homies if they think this is harmless and just good fun.
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sweetiepieexo said:
I think its about time you guys moved on...

The term gringo and countless other "racist" names are not seen as "racist" by certain ethnic groups because they have EMRACED It and started to not give a shit about what society thinks of them. In my opinion people need to stop being so sensitive, grow some skin, and realize these kids were just planning an event to HONOR one of the BEST rap groups of all time. I honestly think if u guys knew the song or the group u would understand instead of bitching and complaining.

in my opinion the ONLY reason RACISM still exists is because people keep CHOOSING to call harmless tasteless things like this and deem them as "RACIST" when in reality it was just in good fun... lighten up people..
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You sound like a typical racist.
 
yomero5 said:
You sound like a typical racist.
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aw shoot! that's something you guys haven't tried to label me as before lmao! I'm one of those people I was talking about that does not care what YOU or SOCIETY thinks of me. You guys are turning NOTHING into SOMETHING. It was a harmless party event move on. IF you are NOT CHINESE you should not even be COMMENTING on this thread as it DOES NOT concern you...

Jeez at least I can take a joke. I already explained I have no problem with the party theme . Maybe they went overboard with the lines on the guys face but how do we know those weren't drawn on by someone who was drunk??? Because if it was like I said it was a harmless event , stop being so sensitive.

label me as whatever you want , I could care less ; I know I'm not racist and wont lose sleep over you calling me one.. Good day xo
 
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