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Not News, But Am I A Racist?
My wife and I have just returned from a 'come as your hero' party.
I went as Rick James who, in my opinion, is the most unrecognised piece of brilliance ever to have uttered a note (Google Fire and Desire - just superb).
Anyway, I blacked-up. And about 45 minutes ago was told I was racist for doing so. I tried to explain that as Rick James is a hero so how on earth can it be racist, but it fell on death ears.
So, an I wrong or, if as I suspect, is my accuser a complete moron?
I went as Rick James who, in my opinion, is the most unrecognised piece of brilliance ever to have uttered a note (Google Fire and Desire - just superb).
Anyway, I blacked-up. And about 45 minutes ago was told I was racist for doing so. I tried to explain that as Rick James is a hero so how on earth can it be racist, but it fell on death ears.
So, an I wrong or, if as I suspect, is my accuser a complete moron?
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Even an English 16th century Morris dance tradition is now banned.
Why do we continue to kow-Tow to this stupid PC nonsense when no offence is intended.
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/// Morris dancers have performed with black face make-up since the origins of the dancing tradition - which is thought to date back to the 16th century.
Known as ‘Border Morris’ the tradition sees performers wearing a full-face of black paint in order to disguise themselves. But it has no racial connotations.
One theory is that it started when impoverished 16th century farm workers had to conceal their faces to avoid being recognised while begging during winter, as asking for money was illegal. ///
Why do we continue to kow-Tow to this stupid PC nonsense when no offence is intended.
http://
/// Morris dancers have performed with black face make-up since the origins of the dancing tradition - which is thought to date back to the 16th century.
Known as ‘Border Morris’ the tradition sees performers wearing a full-face of black paint in order to disguise themselves. But it has no racial connotations.
One theory is that it started when impoverished 16th century farm workers had to conceal their faces to avoid being recognised while begging during winter, as asking for money was illegal. ///
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Not racist at all, but there's something off about your story that I just want to get clarified...how did you do your hair and make-up?
I ask because a) it's extremely difficult to get a wig that looks anything like Rick James' hair and b) it's also extremely difficult to get make-up that would be similar to Mr James' skin colour.
Is it possible that in your efforts to emulate your hero, you may have inadvertently crossed the threshold into minstrel territory?
Not racist at all, but there's something off about your story that I just want to get clarified...how did you do your hair and make-up?
I ask because a) it's extremely difficult to get a wig that looks anything like Rick James' hair and b) it's also extremely difficult to get make-up that would be similar to Mr James' skin colour.
Is it possible that in your efforts to emulate your hero, you may have inadvertently crossed the threshold into minstrel territory?
