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Video Clip: Shane Dawson blackface apology
Member Since: 4/4/2010
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Originally posted by gloamingtheplain
So when Black People refer to us as "Crazy Ass White People" it's not racist either? No, because it's funny.
I feel like people need to stop being so sensitive in general. I hate Shane's video's with a passion, so I'm not trying to support him. But in all honesty, every race is guilty of slagging off another. We should be able to laugh about it, rather than get offended by someone pointing out that we're different.
That's what people define Racism nowadays. People getting offended when someone acknowledges differences in Culture and Race. Racism is when you insult another culture or race.
As long as you're not insulting anyone, I don't see the problem in poking fun at other people, just like they do to us.
(btw, I know Racism still exists especially when Blacks are being shot down etc. I'm just talking about the fact people consider anything to do with Race as Racism).
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I understand why you feel this way but please understand that Black people have more than enough reason to view White people in a poor light. White supremacy is everything is wrong in the world but white people don't even understand that. White people think black people are just dangerous p violent beings however whites have put us in confined spaces (by carefully designing "hoods") and make us compete and fight for resources and space. Nobody chose this but white people. White still continue to appropriate us while mocking us, stealing from us and demonizing us. How can any black person not refer to white people as crazy? If you are white and have gone through the American school system then you are subconsciously carrying racist ideologies as you are taught that white is default. Blacks are victim of the same thing which has created the self hate that thrives in black communities today. Racism is complex so please understand where you (not just you, but all whites) stand and learn to use your white privilege positively.
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Member Since: 9/18/2010
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Originally posted by gloamingtheplain
So when Black People refer to us as "Crazy Ass White People" it's not racist either? No, because it's funny.
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No, because there is NO such thing as reverse racism to begin with.
The fact that yall still don't comprehend this.....
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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I don't think that he's a racist, but I do think that he was very ignorant, for doing Blackface in this day and age. I respect him for apologizing and acknowledging that he was doing something offensive and put an end to it, and realising his fanbase's opinions and approval isn't the only thing that matters and that he can still offend people outside of his fans.
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Originally posted by Remmy
Yeah, I saw this a few minutes after he uploaded. I feel like he didn't need to apologize just because nobody in his fanbase was really upset. I mean he doesn't get a lot of dislikes on his videos and he may get some hate, but nothing really extreme. His jokes are very raunchy and go across pretty much every race, religion, shape, size, orientation so I feel that he really does tackle every type of person. Yeah, blackface is wrong, but as he said, he wasn't doing it to dehumanize anyone. I still think it's great that he made this video though, just so people can stop calling him the racist that he's not. I think he had a lot of courage, as well, especially to admit that he was ignorant on the topic and didn't really know the background of it all. He didn't NEED to do this, but it's awesome that he did.
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I agree with this 100%
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Originally posted by classiccity98
!!!! Even Sterotypes against white people are positive like and you act like you experience racism you should be glad you dont i wish i didnt i would never try to act like i go through sexism as a man i never have to and GLAD for it.
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Not all...some aren't at all.
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Originally posted by ChapelHooker
When will some of you realize that racism against white people DOES NOT ****ING EXIST. Stop trying so hard to find words to justify your racism and/or your ****** points of views.
The ****ing audacity and stupidy in this thread makes me sick
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Then you can leave No one asked you to come in here..
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Originally posted by FAME.
No, because there is NO such thing as reverse racism to begin with.
The fact that yall still don't comprehend this.....
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He didn't say anything about reverse racism tho
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Member Since: 9/1/2013
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Originally posted by Ryanicorn
I don't think that he's a racist, but I do think that he was very ignorant, for doing Blackface in this day and age. I respect him for apologizing and acknowledging that he was doing something offensive and put an end to it, and realising his fanbase's opinions and approval isn't the only thing that matters and that he can still offend people outside of his fans.
I agree with this 100%
Not all...some aren't at all.
Then you can leave No one asked you to come in here..
He didn't say anything about reverse racism tho
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Yah but stereotypes dont put a weight on white peoples backs. No one would say oh white people like starbucks IM NOT HIRING U.
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Originally posted by KingSebert
I don't think he should be apologizing tho
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i think it was better he did apologize ,
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Member Since: 2/5/2014
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...what the hell? It's not that serious, at all. It's called getting into character. People deride different races all of the time. His genre is pretty much satire and that's what happens. It's apart of the territory. Shane Dawson is the furthest thing from a malicious racist. I applaud him for being considerate enough to apologize but I don't think he truly needed to.
It's okay for Black people to ridicule another black person as a joke but when a White person does it then it's the crime of the century? Wow
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Member Since: 2/1/2012
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Some of y'all do the most of over the wrong things. This isn't even about Shane Dawson or the video. Someone in this thread literally wrote an entire paragraph referring to all white people as all one and the same: as evil people. I can't with y'all.
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Member Since: 2/16/2010
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I feel like he's getting tired of his YT channel. He just doesn't seem as into it.
I never thought he was racist or meant any harm, but the blackface did always bothered me. I'm glad he finally apologized.
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What I can confirm from this video is that racism is an extra subject for white people, is like they don't care about blackface or slavery unless someone makes fun of them or someone calls them racist.
How can you, a grownn ass man, not know what blackface is and all he historical connotation it has?
How come people on this thread have the sheer nerve to compare a few "white people be like" jokes with the real racism that anyone who is not white lives?
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Member Since: 12/28/2011
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He shouldn't have to apologize though
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Member Since: 8/25/2012
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Originally posted by FAME.
No, because there is NO such thing as reverse racism to begin with.
The fact that yall still don't comprehend this.....
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No clue how people still don't understand this.
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Member Since: 2/16/2010
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Originally posted by Su-Barbie-A
What I can confirm from this video is that racism is an extra subject for white people, is like they don't care about blackface or slavery unless someone makes fun of them or someone calls them racist.
How can you, a grownn ass man, not know what blackface is and all he historical connotation it has?
How come people on this thread have the sheer nerve to compare a few "white people be like" jokes with the real racism that anyone who is not white lives?
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Yeah, I was really thrown off when he said he didn't know what it was as a 30 year old man. Like... how?
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Member Since: 8/25/2012
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Originally posted by ChapelHooker
When will some of you realize that racism against white people DOES NOT ****ING EXIST. Stop trying so hard to find words to justify your racism and/or your ****** points of views.
The ****ing audacity and stupidy in this thread makes me sick
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Member Since: 2/5/2014
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Originally posted by Su-Barbie-A
What I can confirm from this video is that racism is an extra subject for white people, is like they don't care about blackface or slavery unless someone makes fun of them or someone calls them racist.
How can you, a grownn ass man, not know what blackface is and all he historical connotation it has?
How come people on this thread have the sheer nerve to compare a few "white people be like" jokes with the real racism that anyone who is not white lives?
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Real racism? Racism is racism. As someone supposedly bothered by racism, Racial prejudice of ANY kind should bother you, not a particular type. How can you marginalize it & then proceed to talk about "real racism" as if you know what it is from a one dimensional lens?
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Member Since: 9/1/2013
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Originally posted by XLR8
Real racism? Racism is racism. As someone supposedly bothered by racism, Racial prejudice of ANY kind should bother you, not a particular type. How can you marginalize it & then proceed to talk about "real racism" as if you know what it is from a one dimensional lens?
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No sweety someone saying you like ugg boots is not comparable to racism black people and other minorites experience it just doesnt.
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Member Since: 3/19/2011
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Originally posted by classiccity98
No sweety someone saying you like ugg boots is not comparable to racism black people and other minorites experience it just doesnt.
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like what's the white stereotype that denies them the ability to buy skittles and arizona ice tea without being shot
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