PHat Like Me

Originally posted by sugar and spice
Bikers do not wear do-rags. They wear headwraps. They don't even wear bandanas most of the time -- they have a specially fashioned piece of cloth that looks nothing like a bandana when it's off. And I know this because my friend's mom owns a company that sells biker apparel and I worked there one summer, so do not question my knowledge on this subject.

Sure, bandanas go across the spectrum of cultures, but the term "do-rag" is specifically associated with "ghetto" culture. You can't separate the "bling bling" from the black, because they are automatically linked in most people's eyes. And no, saying you don't find the "bling bling" attractive is not necessarily racist -- I certainly don't think it's all that hot when guys have got their pants pulled down to their knees -- but a ridiculous attack where you make fun of something that is clearly associated with one race is verging on it. It's really not all that far from saying "People who wear kimonos and eat sushi are really stupid. They should be wearing khakis and eating hamburgers like me."

I think it's hilarious when the same people who complain about "everything on GC turning into a race issue" are the ones who bring up things that are obviously race issues.

I'm glad that one summer spent working in a bike outfitters store has made you and expert on all things biker and qualifies you to speak on behalf of all bikers.

I spent one summer volunteering at a Boy's and Girl's club in Bryan, Texas, does that make me an expert on AfAm youth? i think some of the posters on GC would be quick to say Hell No. I have SEEN bikers wearing what i call do-rags, what others call bandanas.

There is a HUGE difference between a Kimono and hip hop gear. When the slave traders were bringing the slaves over to the New World were they chasing men and women wearing FUBU or sagging jeans? No. A kimono is a traditonal way of dress, bling bling is an amalgamation of different styles and fashion trends that is shared equally amongst American youth. If i had said, traditional African dress is dumb, and i don't like it, then THAT would have been a similar statement.

Kitso
KS 361 times i knew this thread would go this way, not because i wanted it to, but because we can't have a convo like this w/o something playing the race card