White People Keep Posing As People of Color for Clout
For generations, people of color have had to pass for survival. Now white people are wearing the experiences of racialized people like a costume—and getting called out for it.
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White People Keep Posing As People of Color for Clout
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Al Jolsen?White People Keep Posing As People of Color for Clout
For generations, people of color have had to pass for survival. Now white people are wearing the experiences of racialized people like a costume—and getting called out for it.
I'm a blue-eyed natural blonde, so I'd never be able to fool anyone, but I did some good deeds in the Sherbourne/ Dundas East area, and one of the prominent citizens of that hood once called me 'nigga'. I took it as a compliment.
I use to get called White Yardie all the time. LOL
Sometimes Yardie is used as a derogatory terms and sometimes a slang. Here is hoping they meant the latter. LOL
The logical inconsistencies of these types of arguments is always so glaringly obvious. When Black people associate themselves with White people in search of opportunities, attention or cultural currency, it's evidence of White privilege. But when White people associate themselves with people of color in search of opportunities, attention or cultural currency, it's evidence of....White privilege.
The ultimate of that was when J.B. Smoove said to Larry David on Curb Your Enthusiasm, "You're my (N-word), Larry!"
*Something happens a dozen times in a decade*
Vice: THIS KEEPS HAPPENING!!!
Vice: THIS KEEPS HAPPENING!!!
Honestly, I had never heard the term "Yardie" before, and had to look up the meaning. Jamaicans have never called me a Yardie, but they have called me a Rude Boy, which is also a compliment when directed by them to me.
Black hairstyles are considered dirty and unclean looking. Black skin in considered ugly and as a source of danger. "Black Accents" are considered ghetto. They are considered "cool" when others use black culture though.The logical inconsistencies of these types of arguments is always so glaringly obvious. When Black people associate themselves with White people in search of opportunities, attention or cultural currency, it's evidence of White privilege. But when White people associate themselves with people of color in search of opportunities, attention or cultural currency, it's evidence of....White privilege.
Imho in North America currently, and for the last several years, black hair, skin, culture, music, and fashion are considered "cool" by most people under 40. Especially whites, and they don't have to appropriate the look and styles, etc., to do so.
Would you rather other races do not appreciate and enjoy what I mentioned?
While I would be a bit surprised, I don't mind Christians enjoying gefilte fish and Klezmer music, but I would be a bit offended if a Christian dressed up as an ultra-orthodox Jew, just for fun.
I do agree I find it offensive and a turn-off when white people dress and talk "black", though I have no problem with white musicians playing what is usually considered "black" music, as long as they don't try to artificially look or sound black.
Are you at least gay or trans? If not, you are so fucked. No job promotion for you. Have you tried getting a tan, wearing brown color contact lenses and dye your hair? I'm just kidding (I hope).
BTW: I'm good, I just show them my DNA results and I do have some indigenous blood. In a prior life, I thought about visiting the site of Custer's Last Stand to honour the brave indigenous warriors. I only made it as far as Missoula (University of Montana).
Here's a postcard I sent to my Montreal friends to make them jealous.
I saw a ton of "white privilege" in action a few days ago when I ventured downtown. Every panhandler was white. Every tent dweller was white. Every homeless person was white. Was I in the wrong part of town? They all looked like they got their clothes from Salvation Army (not that there is anything wrong with that). No diversity!!!!!!The logical inconsistencies of these types of arguments is always so glaringly obvious. When Black people associate themselves with White people in search of opportunities, attention or cultural currency, it's evidence of White privilege. But when White people associate themselves with people of color in search of opportunities, attention or cultural currency, it's evidence of....White privilege.
Is this your idea of a joke? BTW, I'm straight, anatomically correct, and self-employed. Were you suggesting that I wouldn't get promoted because I'm not a visible minority, or were you trolling me? I mentioned my hair and skin colour because there's no way that I could pretend to be non-European. Please honestly explain the motivation for your post. How you respond will determine my next reply to you. Spectators, grab some popcorn.
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Yes, I said straight up that I was kidding. Yes, I took a shot at the politically correct. Don't take it personally because it wasn't personal and "you" is the general you and didn't mean you personally. I apologize if I unintentionally offended you. Where's my sarcasm emoji?
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We're good. I didn't need an apology. Rereading your own post, I'm sure you'd agree that the motivation was ambiguous.
In 1984, there was a guy who did Amateur Night at Yuk Yuk's Yorkville exactly once. He was pretty good, but it was probably a bucket list thing for him. He was the exact ethnic mix of this joke:
"I'm part Irish, part Indian, and part Eskimo, which means I like to drink, I can't handle it, and a night on the town can last for six months".
It's a brilliant joke, like a mathematical equation.
