The Wow I Can't Believe That News Story Thread

[Janszoon]

Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

I'm really offended that people can't speak their mind/joke about a minority without every news organization turning their quote into an anti-racism campaign. Shoehorn that **** into everything and avoid open and honest discussions, that'll fix the problem. It's a pathetic publicity stunt.

Yes, how dare people call out racism.

[Frownland]

Cover for a larger PR move imo.

[The Batlord]

Was expecting a bombshell ****post but got only a pedestrian MB post. I guess there's no "Whatevs, next thing" option for way too many people. If I'd checked that tweet before it was a thing I would have just been bored.

[DwnWthVwls]

Originally Posted by Janszoon

Yes, how dare people call out racism.

It's not about calling out racism.. please explain for an idiot such as myself the racism found in the tweet I quoted.

People should definitely call out things that are racist.. People shouldn't call out every offensive comment and turn it into an opportunity to show everyone how they are on the side of minorities.. All I get from this is ABC saying "look at me, I'm on your side black people".

Who's calling out Roseanne for tweeting "Christian Morons + Planet of the Apes = Judge Judy"? The one way street of who youre allowed to voice your opinion about without being exiled says a lot about how bad we don't want to participate in a practical and productive dialogue about race.

[Frownland]

Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

It's not about calling out racism.. please explain for an idiot such as myself the racism found in the tweet I quoted.

Comparing coloured folk to apes or monkeys is pretty traditional racist rhetoric.

What are your thoughts on my theory that this is just an excuse for something that they were already planning on doing?

[DwnWthVwls]

Or maybe she legit looks close enough to a female monkey from planet of the apes that it's a reasonable insult? Don't pretend like you don't see it.

I have no opinion on that, I'm ignorant to the subject.

[Frownland]

Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

Or maybe she legit looks close enough to a female monkey from planet of the apes that it's a reasonable insult? Don't pretend like you don't see it.

I have no opinion on that, I'm ignorant to the subject.

I can't see it, I don't even know who the whoever it is looks like.

[DwnWthVwls]

[Janszoon]

Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

It's not about calling out racism.. please explain for an idiot such as myself the racism found in the tweet I quoted.

The part where she compared a black woman to an ape. There is a very long history of racists comparing black people to apes or monkeys in an attempt to dehumanize them. This is really common knowledge. I'm sure Roseanne Barr is well aware of it.

Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

People should definitely call out things that are racist.. People shouldn't call out every offensive comment and turn it into an opportunity to show everyone how they are on the side of minorities.. All I get from this is ABC saying "look at me, I'm on your side black people".

Who's calling out Roseanne for tweeting "Christian Morons + Planet of the Apes = Judge Judy"? The one way street of who youre allowed to voice your opinion about without being exiled says a lot about how bad we don't want to participate in a practical and productive dialogue about race.

I see this as ABC protecting their public image and thereby their bottom line, since a large percentage of the American public is not fond of racism.

I have no idea what you're talking about in your last paragraph. I'm not aware of Roseanne making the comment you're referring to.

[The Batlord]

Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

See it. And you'd have to tell me she was black tbh. Looks white as **** with a bit of a tan.