The Wow I Can't Believe That News Story Thread

[The Batlord]

Originally Posted by elphenor

his idea of intellectual discussion seems to be whining about a poster's tone while patting himself on the back and maybe jerking Frown off if it's convenient in the moment

just an observation

Well that's because you're **** at debating online cause you're too lazy to post without your phone, you twit. Nobody likes debating you, *******.

[Frownland]

Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

No I wasn't, and I've already said, in light of discovering her racist history that yes, there likely was a racist undertone. However, that was never what I was arguing.

Question:

Do you think that the majority of racist jokes were thought up and told to:
A: Oppress minorities
B: Have a laugh based on an observation, just like how any other joke functions

[The Batlord]

Originally Posted by elphenor

wut

the comparison is pointless and redundant

which would be the whole point, racists aren't known for making sense

If all human races looked as much like monkeys then a racist idea that black people look like monkeys would be nonsensical. And black people do look more like monkeys than white people in general.

*shrug*

[DwnWthVwls]

Originally Posted by frownland

question:

Do you think that the majority of racist jokes were thought up and told to:
A: Oppress minorities
b: Have a laugh based on an observation, just like how any other joke functions

a

[Frownland]

Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

a

So you agree that Roseanne was trying to oppress minorities but she's not racist...

#gotchabitch

[Frownland]

Originally Posted by elphenor

I've said it before, but I could make an alt and just pick basic wishy washy positions on everything and as long as I typed in a dry enough manner it would be seen as intellectual

It'd be a lot better than what you're doing right now.

[The Batlord]

Originally Posted by elphenor

I've said it before, but I could make an alt and just pick basic wishy washy positions on everything and as long as I typed in a dry enough manner it would be seen as intellectual

I know you think that, but I don't think you understand how frustrating it is to put forth what at least you feel is a thought out argument with paragraphs and ****, and then have you respond with a two-sentence McPost because you don't feel like writing more on a smart phone. After a few go-rounds it just becomes more trouble than it's worth.

[DwnWthVwls]

I already said, that if in fact Roseanne is a known racist that the joke was most likely meant to be racist. Heres a question for you:

Is it possible to make a joke about a black guy looking like a monkey that isn't racist?

[The Batlord]

Originally Posted by elphenor

it's based on the notion that blacks are less than human

I do not think blacks look more like monkeys really

They kinda do though. I'd liken it more to Neanderthals or cavemen with the more sloping forehead and pronounced brow, but it's there. It doesn't matter but it is what it is.

[Frownland]

Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

I already said, that if in fact Roseanne is a known racist that the joke was most likely meant to be racist.

In the context of a vacuum, the tweet is racist.

Heres a question for you:

Is it possible to make a joke about a black guy looking like a monkey that isn't racist?

Yes.