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Discussion: 24 Questions Black People Have For White People
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Originally posted by Chill Bill
mfw i answered several pages ago and only one person acknowledged it
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It was a perfect response bb, I especially liked 14&23
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Originally posted by KareBear
It was a perfect response bb, I especially liked 14&23
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Thanks!
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Originally posted by Tymps.
why are white people racist
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The tea in this video.
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Originally posted by Bitchcraft
1. Why do you always make such horrible decisions in horror movies?
My goodness...
2. Why do you freak out when black people are cast to play white fictional characters?
My goodness
3. What's the big deal if Idris Elba plays James bond?
I honestly don't think there would be a problem with Denzel playing it as he is an established credible actor in mainstream.
To be fair, many question daniel craig doing it as they didn't feel he was established enough
5. Do ya'll really think Miley is the one who created twerking? Really?
No but she made it influential during a time where it was profitable and impactful
6. Why Am I supposed to teach you how to twerk?
LOL.
9.Like..Can you appropriate my student loans? Can you take that off my hands?
Mess.
12.You don't really believe racism is over because we have a black president, do you?
Wow, I don't know anyone that has said this or believes it moreso if a black person can become president then the ceiling has been raised overtime.
14. Why do you want to be color blind?
Hmm...this sound silly
16. If I don't use it, what makes you think you can?
Simple, it is not appropriate for anyone to use the N word that ends with R.
It has become a term of endearment or a slight in the same vain as the b word used as N word minus the R and many see the contradiction of black people using the word and turning it around and wonder why they can't do it if they are not using the N word with the R at the end.
18. Who told you it was ok to touch people without their permission?
This is funny. I can see that. Some do that and I think it's with good intent to let certain people know that they come in piece and are not threatened or scared
20. Why do you feel comfortable cursing around your parents?
I don't see that at all. If anything I know more white people that call their parents by their first name and were cursing toward their parents as kids. I think it's the other way around
21. Why do you kiss your dogs on the mouth?
If you take care of the dog and know it's clean what is wrong with that.
22. How come you can't pronounce names like quvenzhane , but can pronounce La Bouf and schwarzenegger just fine?
Because the latter names are easier to pronounce.
23. Why is a lions life in Africa more important than peoples lives here in America?
This is so petty.
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I don't give a **** about white peoples answers to any of these questions
Actions speak louder than words anyway.
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Let me do the ones Bey_Rih highlighted:
Why is a big butt and lips considered attractive on a white woman. But not on a black woman I'm gay so I don't really know. The obvious answer here is an overall racist outlook of many men, but like I said, am gay.
Why do white people act like they created trends that black people have been doing for years. Because white people like claiming everything, and they really need to stop.
Why is it inappropriate for a black person to wear their hair naturally? Because it doesn't look like white people hair, which is one of the many different forms of racism still prevalent today. I personally think it's such a shame that people of my own skin color want to wipe out a part of a whole race's culture just because it doesn't remind us of ourselves. Just let them wear their ****ing hair how they want.
Why is a white crime seen as a little incident, but a black crime reflects an entire community? White people control media. Simple. It's not right at all, but that's why.
Why does it make white people uncomfortable when talking about race? Because they probably know they're ****ing trash for being racists, but know something will happen to them if they were to just out-right say it in front of the very people they hate.
Why do you notice when there's no black people, but don't notice when there's no white people in a room? I do not understand this question I tend to notice if anyone is in a room because I don't like being around a lot of people.
Why do you wanna say the N word so badly? I don't get why anyone wants to say it so badly, but I can understand why a black person does say it. It's not my place to tell them not to, just like it wouldn't be a straight person's place to tell me if I can use the F word or not.
Why do you always want to touch our hair? I actually asked a friend of mine if I could touch their hair once. Given I was like 7 or something, I just didn't know what it would feel like. I didn't know it carried such heavy implications, and I never asked anyone else to touch their hair after that.
Why do you think having one black friend makes you a cultural expert or not racist? There are people who think that?
Why do you think Animal lives are more important than Black americans' I personally do not get why people care about animals more than humans as a rule.
Why is it hard to not acknowledge your privilege? I didn't know how to answer this one, but then I read through the thread and, hey I found it! I've always felt like if I ever said anything about my personal struggles being a lower class person, or for being a homosexual, people would just go "lol white tears! cry more!", but I think that post made me realize that I actually didn't have the perfect life, and that's completely fine! Me being white doesn't invalidate anyone's struggles. I think that post, in complete honesty, made it really easy for me to admit that I do have a sort of unspoken advantage in society, and there's not much I can do to control that. I can accept that I have it, and work towards ending this tier system where whites are above everyone else.
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There, answered. Probably not going to do anything but
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Originally posted by Witch_Privilege
1. We split up, because we think it's the best way to cover the most ground to find the killer, and so that we can get killed easier.
Good strategy
3. We aren't used to seeing big lips/butts on white people, so we are fascinated by it (???)
I honestly think this is the same thing with black women wearing natural hair
4. Miley used her white privilege to make white people aware of twerking, so by the rules of Christopher Columbus, she discovered it.
MEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSS...but duly noted
5. White people see something they have never seen before, so by the rules of Christopher Columbus, we discovered it.
I can't with you...lol
7. White people love to generalize people of color. It's the whole psychological concept of in-group out-group. So when someone in our in-group does something wrong, it's just them personally. When someone in the out-group does something wrong, it's the whole group that's wrong.
Interesting...
8. Ok. Real talk. Sometimes I'm afraid to talk about race, because I don't want to say something wrong, and then be labeled as a racist. I think white people in general don't want to be seen in a negative light, so being called a racist is a negative light. Unless you're one of those proud confederate assholes.
SEE I told them...
10. White people are used to be around white people, so when everyone around looks alike, we don't notice it. When white people don't see anything familiar, they panic because they are so used to being in that familiar territory. They don't know what to do with themselves all of a sudden.
Told them...
14. Because our black friend obviously knows everything about black culture, and they are the representative for the entire community. They keep us hip and cool.
tea spilled...
15. White people don't appreciate their parents sometimes, because they don't build that connection with them because of nannies and babysitters.
Elitist sized stereotypical mess. lol
17. Because black names are SO STRANGE! Let's make up some funny names by adding -quisha to the end of a word! White people with strange names are just European, and there's obviously nothing wrong with that!
NOOOOOOOOOOO. OMG you are something else.
19. If I have white privilege, WHY AREN'T I RICH?!?!?
Tea...people use privilege in an extreme manner which only makes white people call out the contradictions and downplay the concept.
I think I combined a few of the questions.
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Originally posted by Tymps.
why are white people racist
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why are people surprised and or thinking that things will change. Historical events happened for a reason.
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Originally posted by Hugamari
Let me do the ones Bey_Rih highlighted:
Why is it hard to not acknowledge your privilege? I didn't know how to answer this one, but then I read through the thread and, hey I found it! I've always felt like if I ever said anything about my personal struggles being a lower class person, or for being a homosexual, people would just go "lol white tears! cry more!", but I think that post made me realize that I actually didn't have the perfect life, and that's completely fine! Me being white doesn't invalidate anyone's struggles. I think that post, in complete honesty, made it really easy for me to admit that I do have a sort of unspoken advantage in society, and there's not much I can do to control that. I can accept that I have it, and work towards ending this tier system where whites are above everyone else.
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There, answered. Probably not going to do anything but
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Thank you. On one hand, it can seem as though announcing "privilege" can be arrogant but on another hand doing it will serve as you put it "lol white tears..." woe is me vibes so you can't win for losing.
Thanks for validating my point because it shouldn't even matter why for many of these questions.
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1. Why do you always make such horrible decisions in horror movies?
Pretty sure those are script writers, not the white actors
2. Why do you freak out when black people are cast to play white fictional characters?
Most dont
3. What's the big deal if Idris Elba plays James bond?
It isnt and most would agree
4.Why is a big butt and big lips considered attractive on a white woman and unattractive on a black woman?
Its not though...?
5. Do ya'll really think Miley is the one who created twerking? Really?
No but she helped increase its popularity.
6. Why Am I supposed to teach you how to twerk?
Youre not
7. Why is it that white people act as though they have discovered a new trend when people of color have been doing it for virtually years?
Most dont, and refer to 5
8. Why is it when a black woman wears her hair natural, it's seen as inappropriate, but when a white woman does, its praised?
Most would not think its inappropriate so...
9.Like..Can you appropriate my student loans? Can you take that off my hands?
That is literally the worst comparison you could choose
10. Why is it that white crime is seen as an isolated incident, but black crime is a representation of my entire community?
Again, its generally not.
11. Why does talking about race make you feel so uncomfortable?
Because everyone is eager to be offended these days and will call you racist with no hesitation.
12.You don't really believe racism is over because we have a black president, do you?
No, dont think very many people do.
13. Why is it so easy for you to notice when there are no black people around, but you always notice when there are no white people around?
Thats just human nature, white people hang out with white people and in america are the majority. So a situation in which there is no white people is abnormal.
14. Why do you want to be color blind?
No idea where this came from but im assuming people would want it because there would be no racism, though not really cause black and white are shades so...
15. Why do you wanna say the n-word so bad?
Most dont and avoid it like the plague because its offensive.
16. If I don't use it, what makes you think you can?
Some black people do use it so this doesnt make sense.
17. Why do you always want to touch our hair?
Because majority in america dont have it and are curious
18. Who told you it was ok to touch people without their permission?
Most people dont in the first place
19. Why do you feel like having one black friend makes you a cultural expert, or not a racist?
This argument is used by all races and I dont know why.
20. Why do you feel comfortable cursing around your parents?
Most dont
21. Why do you kiss your dogs on the mouth?
?? pretty certain this isnt an exclusively white person thing??
22. How come you can't pronounce names like quvenzhane , but can pronounce La Bouf and schwarzenegger just fine?
Because the white people names you chose are celebrity names and well known.
23. Why is a lions life in Africa more important than peoples lives here in America?
That has nothing to do with race but okay
24. Why is it so hard to acknowledge your privilege?
Its not, but it shouldnt just dismiss every white persons life as just smooth sailing.
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This is an American mess so they should be the ones to fix it
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That gif of Bieber petting Esperanza's hair is so cringe omg
When I was little I had a white babysitter whose white friend used to pet my hair and my face all the time. It was so weird. I felt like I had to sit there until she was done getting her feels lmao.
Now I have resting bitch face so people don't try that **** with me but I still get the occasional "Omg is that your real hairrrrruh?!"
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I'm white and this is low key tea
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Some very good questions in there.
A couple stupid ones that white people don't even do/believe, but I will let it pass.
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Originally posted by LilyAllen
1. Why do you always make such horrible decisions in horror movies?
Pretty sure those are script writers, not the white actors
2. Why do you freak out when black people are cast to play white fictional characters?
Most dont
3. What's the big deal if Idris Elba plays James bond?
It isnt and most would agree
4.Why is a big butt and big lips considered attractive on a white woman and unattractive on a black woman?
Its not though...?
5. Do ya'll really think Miley is the one who created twerking? Really?
No but she helped increase its popularity.
6. Why Am I supposed to teach you how to twerk?
Youre not
7. Why is it that white people act as though they have discovered a new trend when people of color have been doing it for virtually years?
Most dont, and refer to 5
8. Why is it when a black woman wears her hair natural, it's seen as inappropriate, but when a white woman does, its praised?
Most would not think its inappropriate so...
9.Like..Can you appropriate my student loans? Can you take that off my hands?
That is literally the worst comparison you could choose
10. Why is it that white crime is seen as an isolated incident, but black crime is a representation of my entire community?
Again, its generally not.
11. Why does talking about race make you feel so uncomfortable?
Because everyone is eager to be offended these days and will call you racist with no hesitation.
12.You don't really believe racism is over because we have a black president, do you?
No, dont think very many people do.
13. Why is it so easy for you to notice when there are no black people around, but you always notice when there are no white people around?
Thats just human nature, white people hang out with white people and in america are the majority. So a situation in which there is no white people is abnormal.
14. Why do you want to be color blind?
No idea where this came from but im assuming people would want it because there would be no racism, though not really cause black and white are shades so...
15. Why do you wanna say the n-word so bad?
Most dont and avoid it like the plague because its offensive.
16. If I don't use it, what makes you think you can?
Some black people do use it so this doesnt make sense.
17. Why do you always want to touch our hair?
Because majority in america dont have it and are curious
18. Who told you it was ok to touch people without their permission?
Most people dont in the first place
19. Why do you feel like having one black friend makes you a cultural expert, or not a racist?
This argument is used by all races and I dont know why.
20. Why do you feel comfortable cursing around your parents?
Most dont
21. Why do you kiss your dogs on the mouth?
?? pretty certain this isnt an exclusively white person thing??
22. How come you can't pronounce names like quvenzhane , but can pronounce La Bouf and schwarzenegger just fine?
Because the white people names you chose are celebrity names and well known.
23. Why is a lions life in Africa more important than peoples lives here in America?
That has nothing to do with race but okay
24. Why is it so hard to acknowledge your privilege?
Its not, but it shouldnt just dismiss every white persons life as just smooth sailing.
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I agree with all ur answers\would have written very similar ones.
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Originally posted by LilyAllen
1. Why do you always make such horrible decisions in horror movies?
Pretty sure those are script writers, not the white actors
5. Do ya'll really think Miley is the one who created twerking? Really?
No but she helped increase its popularity.
11. Why does talking about race make you feel so uncomfortable?
Because everyone is eager to be offended these days and will call you racist with no hesitation.
Tea
13. Why is it so easy for you to notice when there are no black people around, but you always notice when there are no white people around?
Thats just human nature, white people hang out with white people and in america are the majority. So a situation in which there is no white people is abnormal.
Tea and common sense.
16. If I don't use it, what makes you think you can?
Some black people do use it so this doesnt make sense.
True and many black people use it.
17. Why do you always want to touch our hair?
Because majority in america dont have it and are curious
Tea
21. Why do you kiss your dogs on the mouth?
?? pretty certain this isnt an exclusively white person thing??
Yeah I kiss my pup on the mouth.
22. How come you can't pronounce names like quvenzhane , but can pronounce La Bouf and schwarzenegger just fine?
Because the white people names you chose are celebrity names and well known.
Tea.
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Spilling tea.
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Fighting stereotypes by perpetuating more stereotypes.
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Originally posted by Remixed
All the whiny questions in that video
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and they're all dumb/easily answered or just generalizations about white people.
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someone posted their answers on the other page and it's literally exactly what I would've said.
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Originally posted by borntodie
the generalizations made in this video though. not all white people are the same, just like not all black people are the same
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Question 25. Why are all white people the same?
So ridiculous these question are. I mean WTF?!
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