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02-17-2008, 07:11 PM
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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?
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02-17-2008, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by shinerbock
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."
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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  That's why we're all fat and happy people!
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02-17-2008, 11:35 PM
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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 That's why we're all fat and happy people! |
Haha, I don't remember that much kool aid growing up, but if you're from the South, fried chicken and watermelon are staples for just about everyone I know.
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02-18-2008, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by shinerbock
Haha, I don't remember that much kool aid growing up, but if you're from the South, fried chicken and watermelon are staples for just about everyone I know.
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shiner...what's your favorite flavor of kool ade?
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02-18-2008, 11:09 AM
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shiner...what's your favorite flavor of kool ade?
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If he says "red," is he a closeted black person? 
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02-18-2008, 03:23 PM
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If he says "red," is he a closeted black person? |
yeah!
LOL
and you have to say it with an accent
"Rayyyyeed"
On another note...speaking of seafood...I had to go to the wharf today and pick up a dungeoness(sp?) crab to fix for dinner....yummmy.
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02-18-2008, 04:13 PM
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I told you, I'm not familiar enough with kool aid. I would probably say red, but thats the only one I can really remember having.
Seriously though, this is getting to be ridiculous. Black folks can't just claim all the good stuff. If we lose beer and pizza I'm gonna be pissed. White people get the crappiest stereotypes, like mayo. Disgusting.
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02-18-2008, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by DaemonSeid
yeah!
LOL
and you have to say it with an accent
"Rayyyyeed"
On another note...speaking of seafood...I had to go to the wharf today and pick up a dungeoness(sp?) crab to fix for dinner....yummmy.
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I effing love that joint!
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02-18-2008, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by shinerbock
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?
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My mother refused to eat watermelon because of the streotype associated with it.  I would eat it, but not around white folx.
When I went off to college at a small predominately Baptist university, it had a tradition of having a freshman welcoming event called The Watermelon Fest.
At first I was uncomfortable, but soon I realized hey these folx love watermelon and so do I--no big deal.
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02-18-2008, 05:10 PM
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Sorry, do I hear any Racist/isms going on here? 
Jesus Loves you, right PJ? 
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02-18-2008, 08:15 PM
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Sorry, do I hear any Racist/isms going on here?
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Attention Hoe.
Hmmm...that reminds me of this old chestnut
What is the difference between Tom Earp and a hoe?
At least a hoe gets paid for showing her @ss off...
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