News: Zwarte Piet will remain black in most dutch towns and cities - Page 3

cloudinthesky

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Originally posted by Bicassie

Its an old racist tradition of the dutch that some dont want to let go,cuz they are selfish and xenophobic

It didnt start as a racist tradition but it is offending POC in our country and we are sad and hurt about this travesty....our voices are getting heard and its having an effect.

Change is coming,tho

Slé Little Amsterdamsters!

funnychick

I wonder why nobody has been able to explain the origin of the curls/afro, red lips and hoop earrings yet.

Bicassie

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Originally posted by funnychick

I wonder why nobody has been able to explain the origin of the curls/afro, red lips and hoop earrings yet.

Its ALL literally based on the slavery of people with darker skin (melanin)

funnychick

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Originally posted by Bicassie

Its ALL literally based on the slavery of people with darker skin (melanin)

"... falling down the chimney messes up their hair"
"... their lips scrape against the chimney so they're red from the blood"
"... but it's tradition"

Or something.

Shizuka

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Originally posted by funnychick

"... falling down the chimney messes up their hair"
"... their lips scrape against the chimney so they're red from the blood"
"... but it's tradition"

Or something.

BadMonster

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Originally posted by Navyofbadgals

Messy af
"Roetpiet'' is a much better alternative

Like they won't start nagging about that since roetmop is one of the most derogatory terms for black people in Dutch

cloudinthesky

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Originally posted by funnychick

"... their lips scrape against the chimney so they're red from the blood"