MLK Party at Tarleton State

[UGAalum94]

Anyone else think that the popularity of David Chapelle has confused some otherwise intellent people about the appropriateness of racial parody and who can do it?

I think these people look dumb and racist, but I don't think any other sanctions than public ridicule should follow.

Theme parties can be fun. Really. But groups should be careful about doing things that will be offensive.

White people are usually fair game. Enjoy.

[AlexMack]

Originally Posted by Alphagamuga

Anyone else think that the popularity of David Chapelle has confused some otherwise intellent people about the appropriateness of racial parody and who can do it?

I think these people look dumb and racist, but I don't think any other sanctions than public ridicule should follow.

Theme parties can be fun. Really. But groups should be careful about doing things that will be offensive.

White people are usually fair game. Enjoy.

You bring up an excellent point. My generation (for which I profoundly apologize) has been raised on a strict diet of vapid pop culture. It seems they are unable to distinguish between appropriate and offensive.
On the other hand, you have idiots like Carlos Mencia who just aren't funny and can't pull off racially themed parody, no matter how hard he tries.
"I'm half mexican...beaners, spics are lazy!" It's not funny, no matter who says it.
A generation fed on a diet of terrible reality tv and shows which continue to push social boundaries are going to have slipups...on the other hand, if they were truly intelligent, they would be able to distinguish between entertainment and an appropriate party theme. There are much better themes out there...