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Old 10-26-2015, 02:02 PM
 
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Really!? He went as Kanye while his wife dressed as Kim Kardashian. I dont see how this is offensive and if you are offended by it then you're just the type of person that looks for things to get offended by.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nati...icle-1.2411488

 
Old 10-26-2015, 02:10 PM
 
Location: Denver and Boston
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I am sure his intent was not racial in any way. But he is navie to think that he would not be race shamed for wearing black face as a white man, regardless of context.
 
Old 10-26-2015, 02:13 PM
 
Location: Sun City West, Arizona
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Really!? He went as Kanye while his wife dressed as Kim Kardashian. I dont see how this is offensive and if you are offended by it then you're just the type of person that looks for things to get offended by.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nati...icle-1.2411488
Come on. Blackface has been an issue going way back to before Al Jolson. At least in the history of show business, blackface was at least an historical issue. That educated people don't know that today...well, it boggles the mind and shows a total lack of sensitivity and historical awareness.
 
Old 10-26-2015, 02:16 PM
 
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He was stupid to believe he wouldn't get called on this.

The nerve of some people thinking it's appropriate to disguise themselves as another race for humor.

As far as I know, Al Sharpton has only given permission for three people to do this: the Wayans brothers and Eddie Murphy.



 
Old 10-26-2015, 02:28 PM
 
Location: IL
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Under current rules, he would be allowed to wear a mask of Kanye West, but not color his skin.
 
Old 10-26-2015, 02:32 PM
 
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He should be mocked for such a crappy costume. He looked nothing like Kanye and just hung a stupid sign around his neck. His wife needed more stuffing in her bra to be Kim.

Seriously, as a teacher he should be smart enough to know this would cause backlash. Evidently not.
 
Old 10-26-2015, 02:51 PM
 
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I am sure his intent was not racial in any way. But he is navie to think that he would not be race shamed for wearing black face as a white man, regardless of context.
Exactly.

In this day and age, zero excuse for things like these.

People should know better.
 
Old 10-26-2015, 03:01 PM
 
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Man what is the big deal on this? I could see if he was portraying Michael Brown considering what happened but Kayne? Getting tired of being around PC stuff so much.
 
Old 10-26-2015, 03:35 PM
 
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Kanye West declared he was running for President. That means he is fair game to be used in satire and everything else like that.

Kanye West has made more of a mockery out of himself and his race than anyone else could possibly accomplish.

Here is the thing, black face in a generic way is offensive. A costume and makeup as a specific individual IS NOT BLACKFACE.

This was a costume as part of a couple, West and Kardashian. Whether it was a mask or makeup, it was not black face.

The costume was not of a black person but of Kanye West who happens to be among many other things, black.

Wake up and get over it.

Last edited by Year2525; 10-26-2015 at 03:45 PM..
 
Old 10-26-2015, 03:38 PM
 
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Just how does one dress up in costume as a white Kanye West?

There is a difference between a mask and makeup? Nothing more than an attempt to scare people into never making fun of any person who happens to be black.

What ever happened to being human first, race second?
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