Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Facing Costume Controversy

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

In fact the Klan would dress themselves in Blackface, just before they burned down places like Rosewood in Florida. My own grandmother remembers this event accurately...

So when a dingbat stripper cheerleaders decides to think it is funny to go as Lil Wayne in dark brown make up to make herself black, I am sorry, but I take offense.

You draw this comparison...

Are you seriously comparing a 15th century play as written to what dingbat stripper does in the 21st century?

Then you say that this comparison is unreasonable.

I find your distinction to be somewhat arbitrary.

I mean.. because dressing up like Lil' Wayne is so much more like the KKK wearing blackface while burning down Rosewood than actors wearing blackface to perform in plays written in the 15th century... eh?

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by Kevin

You draw this comparison...



Then you say that this comparison is unreasonable.

I find your distinction to be somewhat arbitrary.

I mean.. because dressing up like Lil' Wayne is so much more like the KKK wearing blackface while burning down Rosewood than actors wearing blackface to perform in plays written in the 15th century... eh?

Plays written by Shakespeare in our society are called art...

This dingbat dressing like Lil Wayne as a Halloween costume is not art. IMO, I'm offended because it was DUMB! We can think all we want about our own private actions, but when we represent a larger organization, like the Dallas Cowboy Strippers, errr Cheerleaders, and we dress in questionable attire for a holiday that can be construed as insensitive to some, then there will be flack!

Why did she choose to do Lil Wayne (who I'm not a huge fan of) and buy brown make up to make that costume? The best I can come up with is yes, she's that ignorant and insensitive? C'mon, how many brain cells did it take her to come up with that logic?

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

Plays written by Shakespeare in our society are called art...

That seems like an awfully arbitrary distinction though. The Birth of a Nation could very arguably be called art. At any rate, so as per you, if it's art, it's a-okay? (and it, in this context, is obviously blackface)

Why did she choose to do Lil Wayne (who I'm not a huge fan of) and buy brown make up to make that costume? The best I can come up with is yes, she's that ignorant and insensitive? C'mon, how many brain cells did it take her to come up with that logic?

Why she chose Lil Wayne is probably something that's between her and God. As to why she wore brown makeup on her face? Do you think anyone, even if she had worn a nametag, would have gotten the costume without the proper skin tone adjustments being made? Lil Wayne is a dark skinned guy, hence, if you're a light-skinned individual, one way of making yourself look more like Lil Wayne is to wear dark makeup on your skin. No logic needed -- just a keen eye for color.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by Kevin

That seems like an awfully arbitrary distinction though. The Birth of a Nation could very arguably be called art. At any rate, so as per you, if it's art, it's a-okay? (and it, in this context, is obviously blackface)

Yes it is arbitrary. But people's opinions here are arbitrary. We can disagree with each other and I stated why I disagree. If your question is in regards to understanding my reasons, then you need to ask.

Originally Posted by Kevin

Why she chose Lil Wayne is probably something that's between her and God. As to why she wore brown makeup on her face? Do you think anyone, even if she had worn a nametag, would have gotten the costume without the proper skin tone adjustments being made? Lil Wayne is a dark skinned guy, hence, if you're a light-skinned individual, one way of making yourself look more like Lil Wayne is to wear dark makeup on your skin. No logic needed -- just a keen eye for color.

You know what Lil Wayne looks like? WOW! I didn't think you were into rap?

Let's not get into gradations of complexion. That's retarded. My point is Blackface is a stupid thing to do as a costume.

Doing it would NEVER wind up on my list of proud achievements. But that's just my opinion.