And nobody needs to get butt hurt over it either. Look, it was used to induce humor into the scene and people use it for the same reason. In the certain context, yes, it's still funny. I'd give some examples of how it could be used in the wrong way but I don't want to be banned or anything.
look i understand what you're trying to do but you clearly haven't read the thread or any of the comments so please stop. i'm not gonna get on you about it but i can't say the same for someone else.
um..the people that are using are it using it to describe black people which is racist and of course i know what urban means how would i not?
kenny said it because urban means ghetto and ghetto clearly means black right?
Calm down dude, its not a big deal, and technically, Urban does NOT mean black, if your Urban then that means you are from a urban area such… more as a big city or so, yes we do know Kenny was assuming Lee could pick a lock because he is black but instead of saying black he covered it up by saying its because hes from the city.
Hey, I understand. Thai guys in America face different issues from those of Indian ladies, or Mexican guys, or black folks, or so on. America isn't at all unique either when it comes to racial issues either - since I'm a half-Thai, I get the bonus of constantly being weird wherever I go.
But while the term "Person of Color" feels antiquated to me, it is something that folks I know are starting to use. And when it comes to the internet and media, it's nice to see representations of people who aren't all just whites. I liked The Walking Dead for having a black protagonist because while race was never explicitly an issue (slurs are hardly ever used), there's a certain tension you can imagine when people constantly question Lee's competence in being a good father.
There was potential in Season 2 for further explorations of racial relations. You got a bit of that in Carver's implied rape and possessiveness of Rebecca - for me, their relationship was that of a slave-master and a servant he lusted after.
damn that's gotta suck. i just wanted to say to never use the term "poc" to describe people that aren't white. just because we aren't white … moreand get discriminated by white people doesn't mean its the same kind. I've never had anything like being from "bang-cock" said to me and i'm sure you've never experienced the kind of racism i have. also don't do it group us together like that just because we aren't white that doesn't we get along we get along because i have gotten racism from people that aren't white.
not saying you say or have said that just making a point.
Well good, people are just too sensitive in this day and age. Like I said though, by all means get pissed if they mean it with intent to offend and if people are using it in the wrong context just say "hey, y'know that's pretty racist right?" then they'll be like oh and shit themselves.
uh..i am black and i understand it was a joke and i'm not butthurt. i actually thought it was a very funny but its people that are using the… more joke incorrectly. they don't understand the joke or why it was funny they're just saying it because kenny did.
White people are allowed to disagree with racism towards black people.
I'm not a woman, but that doesn't mean I can't campaign for women's rights, and empathise with them such that outrages as they are that things of this caliber are being treated lightly.
And no, I also explained this situation to my friend, who happens to be black, and he said that, quote, 'treating such situations lightly is what allows casual racism to exist'. And I agree.
I don't think it was that big of a deal. I mean yeah. I see how it could be offensive, but it was just Kenny being a little ignorant. He was… moren't really thinking about what he was saying. But if he was being like Mural Dixon from the T.V shows and using racism and hurtful words to be offensive. then yeah, we would have a problem. Besides, didn't the Urban joke happen about a year ago?
I don't think it was that big of a deal. I mean yeah. I see how it could be offensive, but it was just Kenny being a little ignorant. He wasn't really thinking about what he was saying. But if he was being like Mural Dixon from the T.V shows and using racism and hurtful words to be offensive. then yeah, we would have a problem. Besides, didn't the Urban joke happen about a year ago?
The reason its funny isn't because people want to make fun of black people, its funny because of the context Kenny used it in. There's been other racial jokes in this game before such as when Nick said "Luke hes becoming a danger to the group" in a Mexican accent to do an impersonation of Carlos. Nobody seemed to be upset about that so why be upset about this? its just a joke, get over it. This shouldn't even be a thread.
um..the people that are using are it using it to describe black people which is racist and of course i know what urban means how would i not?
kenny said it because urban means ghetto and ghetto clearly means black right?
Um.
White people are allowed to disagree with racism towards black people.
I'm not a woman, but that doesn't mean I can't campaign for… more women's rights, and empathise with them such that outrages as they are that things of this caliber are being treated lightly.
And no, I also explained this situation to my friend, who happens to be black, and he said that, quote, 'treating such situations lightly is what allows casual racism to exist'. And I agree.
I don't think it was that big of a deal. I mean yeah. I see how it could be offensive, but it was just Kenny being a little ignorant. He was… moren't really thinking about what he was saying. But if he was being like Mural Dixon from the T.V shows and using racism and hurtful words to be offensive. then yeah, we would have a problem. Besides, didn't the Urban joke happen about a year ago?
man i'll make a thread about whatever i feel like ok? i can make a thread about what i ate this morning if i wanted to. yes nick's joke was also racist and people might talk about it at a later date.
The reason its funny isn't because people want to make fun of black people, its funny because of the context Kenny used it in. There's been … moreother racial jokes in this game before such as when Nick said "Luke hes becoming a danger to the group" in a Mexican accent to do an impersonation of Carlos. Nobody seemed to be upset about that so why be upset about this? its just a joke, get over it. This shouldn't even be a thread.
Firstly, the urban joke happened a year ago, but loads of people on this forum still use it to this day, hence it's still relevant.
Secon… moredly, just because racism is only 'a little' bit of racism doesn't stop it being wrong, and doesn't mean we should make jokes out of it.
The fact that he wasn't thinking about what he was saying does not make it right, and I reckon you know that.
Nick was extremely racist when he pretended to be Carlos just because Carlos is Mexican and impersonated his accent. Ok, we've got that out the way now, no need to make a thread.
And nobody needs to get butt hurt over it either. Look, it was used to induce humor into the scene and people use it for the same reason. In… more the certain context, yes, it's still funny. I'd give some examples of how it could be used in the wrong way but I don't want to be banned or anything.
Look dude, nobody cares about this, or any other jokes posing as somewhat offensive in this game except for you. Larry calls Lee and Kenny homosexuals, Nick does a racist impersonation of Carlos, Kenny calls Luke and Nick gay in a way of trying to insult them. Do you see anyone else complaining about this? No because its just a joke, and that's what jokes are supposed to do, jokes aren't meant to be taken seriously, in fact their meant to be taken non-seriously so please just stop, nobody else cares but you.
Nick was extremely racist when he pretended to be Carlos just because Carlos is Mexican and impersonated his accent. Ok, we've got that out the way now, no need to make a thread.
The reason its funny isn't because people want to make fun of black people, its funny because of the context Kenny used it in. There's been … moreother racial jokes in this game before such as when Nick said "Luke hes becoming a danger to the group" in a Mexican accent to do an impersonation of Carlos. Nobody seemed to be upset about that so why be upset about this? its just a joke, get over it. This shouldn't even be a thread.
Yeah I know. It's just a joke Walking Dead fans like to use and laugh at. Most people don't really use that joke to be offensive, it's just a Walking Dead thing, (If that makes sense). But anyway, I do see how it could be seen as offensive and I respect your opinion and point of view. This was just my way of looking at it and what I thought about the situation.
Yeah I know. It's just a joke Walking Dead fans like to use and laugh at. Most people don't really use that joke to be offensive, it's just … morea Walking Dead thing, (If that makes sense). But anyway, I do see how it could be seen as offensive and I respect your opinion and point of view. This was just my way of looking at it and what I thought about the situation.
Nick was extremely racist when he pretended to be Carlos just because Carlos is Mexican and impersonated his accent. Ok, we've got that out the way now, no need to make a thread.
Why not? The guy next to me is urb- ... Black. Wow, they used a "bad word". Ass, cock, piss, fuck, bitch, bastard, tosser, tawt, cunt. I said lots of bad words. Alone they aren't that funny, put them in the right context and they can. Just like with urban.
its not funny because its stereotyping. its saying that all black people live in the hood and that's it. its like saying all white people live in the suburbs and that's far from the truth.
Why not? The guy next to me is urb- ... Black. Wow, they used a "bad word". Ass, cock, piss, fuck, bitch, bastard, tosser, tawt, cunt. I sai… mored lots of bad words. Alone they aren't that funny, put them in the right context and they can. Just like with urban.
@Duck_was his son thank you for making this thread. I agree, the joke was funny, but the extent to which people use it is not. I'm Indian-African (Or Blasian) so I get the 7-11 jokes and the Urban jokes Anyway, I'm in high school, it happened mostly in junior high and stopped in 9th grade so I was happy about that, if anyone else has similar problems and is in junior high, take it from me, it gets better. I'm fine with the joke, but again, when people use it to refer exclusively to African-American/Black/Whoever for that matter is just wrong. All in all, any type of racism is just wrong. Some things you can't get around and just gotta persevere through it.
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And nobody needs to get butt hurt over it either. Look, it was used to induce humor into the scene and people use it for the same reason. In the certain context, yes, it's still funny. I'd give some examples of how it could be used in the wrong way but I don't want to be banned or anything.
I looked through the reply's, and was disappointed no on had done this. It was my time to shine!
um..the people that are using are it using it to describe black people which is racist and of course i know what urban means how would i not?
kenny said it because urban means ghetto and ghetto clearly means black right?
Is this one of those things that only white people are getting outraged about even though they have no cause to be offended?
yeah sadly it is.
Hey, I understand. Thai guys in America face different issues from those of Indian ladies, or Mexican guys, or black folks, or so on. America isn't at all unique either when it comes to racial issues either - since I'm a half-Thai, I get the bonus of constantly being weird wherever I go.
But while the term "Person of Color" feels antiquated to me, it is something that folks I know are starting to use. And when it comes to the internet and media, it's nice to see representations of people who aren't all just whites. I liked The Walking Dead for having a black protagonist because while race was never explicitly an issue (slurs are hardly ever used), there's a certain tension you can imagine when people constantly question Lee's competence in being a good father.
There was potential in Season 2 for further explorations of racial relations. You got a bit of that in Carver's implied rape and possessiveness of Rebecca - for me, their relationship was that of a slave-master and a servant he lusted after.
Just trying to lighten up a little.
"We need solutions, not stupid jokes"
no i get it you're ok
Well good, people are just too sensitive in this day and age. Like I said though, by all means get pissed if they mean it with intent to offend and if people are using it in the wrong context just say "hey, y'know that's pretty racist right?" then they'll be like oh and shit themselves.
Um.
White people are allowed to disagree with racism towards black people.
I'm not a woman, but that doesn't mean I can't campaign for women's rights, and empathise with them such that outrages as they are that things of this caliber are being treated lightly.
And no, I also explained this situation to my friend, who happens to be black, and he said that, quote, 'treating such situations lightly is what allows casual racism to exist'. And I agree.
yes it did but people are still using it.
I don't think it was that big of a deal. I mean yeah. I see how it could be offensive, but it was just Kenny being a little ignorant. He wasn't really thinking about what he was saying. But if he was being like Mural Dixon from the T.V shows and using racism and hurtful words to be offensive. then yeah, we would have a problem. Besides, didn't the Urban joke happen about a year ago?
The reason its funny isn't because people want to make fun of black people, its funny because of the context Kenny used it in. There's been other racial jokes in this game before such as when Nick said "Luke hes becoming a danger to the group" in a Mexican accent to do an impersonation of Carlos. Nobody seemed to be upset about that so why be upset about this? its just a joke, get over it. This shouldn't even be a thread.
i agree with what you said.
Firstly, the urban joke happened a year ago, but loads of people on this forum still use it to this day, hence it's still relevant.
Secondly, just because racism is only 'a little' bit of racism doesn't stop it being wrong, and doesn't mean we should make jokes out of it.
The fact that he wasn't thinking about what he was saying does not make it right, and I reckon you know that.
man i'll make a thread about whatever i feel like ok? i can make a thread about what i ate this morning if i wanted to. yes nick's joke was also racist and people might talk about it at a later date.
The fact that people think slight racism is funny is even MORE disturbing.
B-but ... It's funny
alright cool.
The joke itself was funny. What isn't funny is people using it seriously to refer to black characters.
Look dude, nobody cares about this, or any other jokes posing as somewhat offensive in this game except for you. Larry calls Lee and Kenny homosexuals, Nick does a racist impersonation of Carlos, Kenny calls Luke and Nick gay in a way of trying to insult them. Do you see anyone else complaining about this? No because its just a joke, and that's what jokes are supposed to do, jokes aren't meant to be taken seriously, in fact their meant to be taken non-seriously so please just stop, nobody else cares but you.
Nick was extremely racist when he pretended to be Carlos just because Carlos is Mexican and impersonated his accent. Ok, we've got that out the way now, no need to make a thread.
Yeah I know. It's just a joke Walking Dead fans like to use and laugh at. Most people don't really use that joke to be offensive, it's just a Walking Dead thing, (If that makes sense). But anyway, I do see how it could be seen as offensive and I respect your opinion and point of view. This was just my way of looking at it and what I thought about the situation.
yes i know its a walking dead thing and thank you for respecting my opinion so i'll respect yours.
thx duck
hahaha you're welcome
Welcome to the internet where if something is funny people will ruin it.
goddamit that's not what i meant. i thought it was funnny i'm just saying understand what you're saying. shit.
Yet nobody's constantly calling back to that scene on this forum. You gotta wonder why...
Why not? The guy next to me is urb- ... Black. Wow, they used a "bad word". Ass, cock, piss, fuck, bitch, bastard, tosser, tawt, cunt. I said lots of bad words. Alone they aren't that funny, put them in the right context and they can. Just like with urban.
Well said, have my internets.
Thank you
its not funny because its stereotyping. its saying that all black people live in the hood and that's it. its like saying all white people live in the suburbs and that's far from the truth.
Because nobody else gives a shit but this guy cause he has to take a joke in a game so seriously.
Honestly... She looks more asian than anything IMO. She's most likely mixed.
Cause maybe ... Just maybe .... It wasn't racist?! No! That can't be right!
It's terrible lmao. you can thank pewdiepie for ruining it. and i wasnt serious about crying :P #chill
i respect your opinion but she's black telltale has already said it.
@Duck_was his son thank you for making this thread. I agree, the joke was funny, but the extent to which people use it is not. I'm Indian-African (Or Blasian) so I get the 7-11 jokes and the Urban jokes
Anyway, I'm in high school, it happened mostly in junior high and stopped in 9th grade so I was happy about that, if anyone else has similar problems and is in junior high, take it from me, it gets better. I'm fine with the joke, but again, when people use it to refer exclusively to African-American/Black/Whoever for that matter is just wrong. All in all, any type of racism is just wrong. Some things you can't get around and just gotta persevere through it.