Nor do I need to know the author's race. I thought it was funny -- period. I don't think you have to be white to make fun of white people stereotypes or black to make fun of black people stereotypes. I think we can all make fun of the racist stereotypes that are out there. I think that humor is a "safer" way to acknowledge the prevalent race issues that are out there (safer because it is more fun to laugh about stuff than to complain about how shitty things are) and sometimes it actually loops into a worthwhile thoughtful discussion about race.

Racial humor can be a powerful tool in getting people comfortable in talking about racial issues. I think one of Obama's brightest moments in the primary was when he was asked in a debate whether Bill Clinton was the first black US President and he answered something like "I guess we'd have to do some more analysis to find out. I'd need to, for instance, evaluate Bill's dancing abilities first before I could truly determine if he was, in fact, a brother." I think it was a great moment because with so much racial charge out there, it perhaps kept some people from turning away because the race issue is perhaps to difficult to deal with for some? Is there anyone that this makes sense to because I'm really struggling to express this idea coherently today.

Black people, please don't be mad at me...but I think it's funny....will my Ghetto Pass be revoked?

LOL @ Ghetto Pass!

That depends on the context. :)

What's cool for you, the people you know, or some character on TV doesn't mean it is going to be cool in other settings.

Obama is a black man so that's an example of how the race of the messenger matters. If a similar reference had been made by a nonblack person, it would not have caused a stink only if the context and the way it was delivered was not racially insensitive.

The OP is a site about whites? Why would it matter if you found it funny? ;)

I don't have a "ghetto pass" so I can't speak on yours.

heh!

Basically doing the voyeur thing today, eh?

LOL...I'm mad that this is "Black History Month Presents..."

This is HORRIBLE. I don't think we should stand for such racist expressions. :mad: Ok, not really, but no one has complained yet so I thought I'd contribute. :D

Anyway, did anyone read the comments on the video?

"Remington........he's got like a pigment thing goin' on? Maybe he's Cherokee."

OMG...I like all of this stuff.

Does this make me white? Last night at dinner, I was called an Honorary WASP.

Seriously, if there was a page called "stuffblackpeoplelike," and it wasn't filled with stupid stereotypes like "fried chicken, watermelon, and the NBA," it could be pretty awesome.

Oh, yeah...she's white.

If white people don't like chicken and watermelon too, then I'm not sure what is wrong with them. To me, this is like saying "Black people like money."

Question for black folks, if there wasn't the history involved with the watermelon and fried chicken stereotype, would it be funny? Well, maybe not funny, but if the history and negative (I guess?) connotation wasn't there, would it still be offensive? The same question could go to Jewish people and profession stereotypes, etc.

Basically, is it the stereotype itself, or the pattern and tone of usage?

LMAO at the breakdown!

I remember when I first started hearing that stuff, I was so confused --- it was just like well, what does your family eat??? Sheesh, down here it doesn't matter what your race is, everyone has fried chicken, watermelon, and Kool Aid, often all at once :D That's why we're all fat and happy people!

bwhahahahahahaahahahahaha at the video and blog