MLK Party at Tarleton State

[starang21]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

Who really cares anymore. I mean, if you're offended, be offended. Stereotypes are real, and there is a degree of truth to them. These are just some stupid kids having fun. Obviously they find things enjoyable about stereotypical black culture or else they wouldn't have a party for it. I mean, dressing up is pretty lame, but a lot of people drink corona and eat mexican on cinco de mayo. If we had a white holiday, yall could get drunk listening to Huey Lewis and go play golf. I know its different with black people because the history is distinct, but when people have white trash dress up parties, I don't think "they're making fun of me." I'm not really defending them, I don't really care. However, I think its good for people to realize that just because they're making fun of a group of people composed of your race, doesn't mean they're making fun of the race itself. I just wish this crap wouldn't end up on drudge report every time it happens.

who cares? there wouldn't even be a news article if no one cared. sounds pretty logical, right? you're white so really, the feelings of people of color aren't exactly something you'd understand anyway.

don't get offended when someone calls you ignorant, bigoted, racist, ect. i think it's funny when people want to make fun of other cultures and/or people and then get mad when they called any of the above.

[starang21]

Originally Posted by Kevin

There's a lot of PC posturing going on right now.

if that's so, then these guys should do it at a location where there's going to be a large population of black people.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by sigmadiva

No, no, no - they are being 'fratty'.

Darn, just when I thought I had figured out the correct terminology.

[shinerbock]

Originally Posted by starang21

who cares? there wouldn't even be a news article if no one cared. sounds pretty logical, right? you're white so really, the feelings of people of color aren't exactly something you'd understand anyway.

don't get offended when someone calls you ignorant, bigoted, racist, ect. i think it's funny when people want to make fun of other cultures and/or people and then get mad when they called any of the above.

I rarely get offended. I do think it'd be stupid to call me bigoted or racist. I won't put it past you, however.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

It's not a big deal. If they want to finally dress nicely, I'm all for it. That'd be great!

Oh the irony of this.

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

I rarely get offended. I do think it'd be stupid to call me bigoted or racist. I won't put it past you, however.

Amazing isn't it?

When I posted that my chapter had black members, they were called tokens.

When I said I had black friends, they were also tokens.

When I told a friend of mine a KAPsi to check out the GC, he flat told me these people are ignorant and have not a damn clue! He has nevr come back on since! Wonder why?

Oh, shinerbock, they a call everyone who does not agree with them the same thing!

[starang21]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

So, are you saying there should be a big bash down?

Blacks against whites?


Now, if there are Black Members of LXA as was mentioned, what are they supposed to do?

nope, i'm not saying that. i'm an advocate for non-violence.



why, do you think there would be one? and if so, why do you think that?

[starang21]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

I rarely get offended. I do think it'd be stupid to call me bigoted or racist. I won't put it past you, however.

i didn't call you bigoted or racist, LOL. quit projecting.

[starang21]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

LOL @ "sober people."

I'll care about these incidents when they happen at a good school.

there are plenty of people like this at good schools. look at texas and georgia.

[JonoBN41]

Perhaps the blacks at Tarleton State could throw a "white" party, maybe on Presidents' Day.

They could dress up in ties and blazers with crests on the pockets, serve hors d'oeurves, speak very precisely, and discuss recent stock market trends while sipping Chevas Regal in leather wingback chairs in front of a crackilng fireplace.

Then post pictures on the Internet. I would be oh... so offended.

Seriously, I didn't see any pictures disrespecting Dr. King, or Barrack Obama, or Ray Charles, or any other upstanding person.

I saw a parody of young black Americans today who themselves do not respect Dr. King and what he stood for. Anyone, of any race, who dresses, talks, and behaves in a ridiculous manner deserves, by definition, to be ridiculed. David Letterman makes fun of Richard Simmons all the time.

People should not be expected to be sensitive and respectful of gangstas from the hood who create their own stereotypes, then get offended when someone mocks them. Rappers HAVE been shooting each other (but I haven't heard that someone like Neil Diamond gunned down the likes of Barry Manilow).

Stop apologizing for reflecting reality, and stop getting so upset.

As for fried chicken, I love it, and Aunt Jemina's pancakes are delicious. We all eat chicken and pancakes. But not all of us play music that booms up to a half mile away. Now that's insensitive, disrespectful, offensive, and unacceptable.

You reap what you sow.

[PeppyGPhiB]

I'm surprised at some people here who don't seem to understand why this was so offensive. In my mind what truly upset people, besides the stereotypes, was that the party was held on MLK day, the day we honor a true visionary leader who had a major impact on civil and equality rights in this country. And how do they honor him, and all that have worked so hard in the decades since, and his accomplishments? By dressing up as poor/uneducated blacks, gangsta thugs, and Aunt Jemima. It's a complete slap in the face, as if they were rebelling against what MLK stood for. If that's what they were doing, I don't think that's defendable.

[shinerbock]

I think thats what would be offensive, if anything. The stereotype thing is whatever, but the reason that stereotype exists is because to a degree it is true. However, it was their party, so I think taking action against them in any way would be pretty ridiculous.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by starang21

if that's so, then these guys should do it at a location where there's going to be a large population of black people.

So what are you saying? What are you suggesting these black people would do about it?

[starang21]

Originally Posted by Kevin

So what are you saying? What are you suggesting these black people would do about it?

i'm saying that they should do it so that everyone could be involved in the fun and partying. why would "these black people" do anything?

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by starang21

i'm saying that they should do it so that everyone could be involved in the fun and partying. why would "these black people" do anything?

Yeah, I'm sure that's exactly what you meant.