Acting "Black"?

[oidreez]

Originally Posted by KenJi714

Originally Posted by sooperhooper

Originally Posted by tim teufel

Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

I am sure you UNDERSTAND what someone means when they say a race can be copied. Don't play dumb. Now, whether or not that is a politically correct comment is another story, but you damn sure know the intentions of the statement.

nah i really don't. you mean being unemployed? not being there for my kids? going to jail? it can mean a lot of things.

no. the fact that you think these are the characteristics of blacks suggest that you are a closet racist.THESE are the stereotypes that are downright offensive.Other stereotypes (enjoy rap/ r&b, plays sports, speaks in slang, wears baggy clothes etc) are the ones that most people associate with blacks. Additionally,I don't even like the terms "black" aand "white".

Black do hold the highest unemployment rate and imprisonment in the U.S though. It's a damn fact. Sorry but there is no denial . Out of 10 black men only about 1 or 2 end up being successful in life

no one says "you're unemployed? you're acting black"

 

[ninjahood]

Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

Originally Posted by toast1985

Man call it what you want, there is a distinct cultural difference in mannerisms, speech, and slang. It's definitely annoying to hear people say it to me, but there are identifiable characteristics unique to our culture.

Exactly. Why people try so hard to act like it doesn't exist. Well it does people. Certain traits are usually associated with certain groups of people. Face it.

yep.

 

[ninjahood]

Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

Originally Posted by toast1985

Man call it what you want, there is a distinct cultural difference in mannerisms, speech, and slang. It's definitely annoying to hear people say it to me, but there are identifiable characteristics unique to our culture.

Exactly. Why people try so hard to act like it doesn't exist. Well it does people. Certain traits are usually associated with certain groups of people. Face it.

yep.

 

[ScroogeMcBuckz]

Originally Posted by KenJi714

Originally Posted by sooperhooper

Originally Posted by tim teufel

Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

I am sure you UNDERSTAND what someone means when they say a race can be copied. Don't play dumb. Now, whether or not that is a politically correct comment is another story, but you damn sure know the intentions of the statement.

nah i really don't. you mean being unemployed? not being there for my kids? going to jail? it can mean a lot of things.

no. the fact that you think these are the characteristics of blacks suggest that you are a closet racist.THESE are the stereotypes that are downright offensive.Other stereotypes (enjoy rap/ r&b, plays sports, speaks in slang, wears baggy clothes etc) are the ones that most people associate with blacks. Additionally,I don't even like the terms "black" aand "white".

Black do hold the highest unemployment rate and imprisonment in the U.S though. It's a damn fact. Sorry but there is no denial . Out of 10 black men only about 1 or 2 end up being successful in life

Define successful....that's a extremely broad statement to say the least not mention that people live by different creeds that define success by different measures.

 

[ScroogeMcBuckz]

Originally Posted by KenJi714

Originally Posted by sooperhooper

Originally Posted by tim teufel

Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

I am sure you UNDERSTAND what someone means when they say a race can be copied. Don't play dumb. Now, whether or not that is a politically correct comment is another story, but you damn sure know the intentions of the statement.

nah i really don't. you mean being unemployed? not being there for my kids? going to jail? it can mean a lot of things.

no. the fact that you think these are the characteristics of blacks suggest that you are a closet racist.THESE are the stereotypes that are downright offensive.Other stereotypes (enjoy rap/ r&b, plays sports, speaks in slang, wears baggy clothes etc) are the ones that most people associate with blacks. Additionally,I don't even like the terms "black" aand "white".

Black do hold the highest unemployment rate and imprisonment in the U.S though. It's a damn fact. Sorry but there is no denial . Out of 10 black men only about 1 or 2 end up being successful in life

Define successful....that's a extremely broad statement to say the least not mention that people live by different creeds that define success by different measures.

 

[antonlavey]

Originally Posted by ninjahood

Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

Originally Posted by toast1985

Man call it what you want, there is a distinct cultural difference in mannerisms, speech, and slang. It's definitely annoying to hear people say it to me, but there are identifiable characteristics unique to our culture.

Exactly. Why people try so hard to act like it doesn't exist. Well it does people. Certain traits are usually associated with certain groups of people. Face it.

yep.

Well ignorant people over-rely on differences in their everyday interactions with someone of another "race". Race is not culture. If a black woman speaks in an English accent and dresses Mary Poppins why would anyone tell her she "sounds white"?


And there are many accents within the black "race"......I speak in a pseudo-long island/British/ Boston/ Nigerian accent and still get the "you sound white and proper". My accent also changes a bit depending on who I'm speaking with I sound super Nigerian when I'm with my family.

 It's ignorant and racist. Not every black person (Which includes Black Africans, Europeans-yes there are black Germans, Dutch, Frenchmen) etc sounds like a goon from Da Heightz. Most people who think like this have never left their block and have an extremely narrowminded view of the world we live in.

 

[sooperhooper]

I didn't say anything about "being copied", now did I? Don't get my comments twisted with other peoples.
The stereotypes I posted are offensive? What? Baggy clothes may be the worst of the bunch.
Whatever dude. I'm done tho. I'm not about to post paragraph after paragraph about this on NT.

 

[antonlavey]

Originally Posted by ninjahood

Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

Originally Posted by toast1985

Man call it what you want, there is a distinct cultural difference in mannerisms, speech, and slang. It's definitely annoying to hear people say it to me, but there are identifiable characteristics unique to our culture.

Exactly. Why people try so hard to act like it doesn't exist. Well it does people. Certain traits are usually associated with certain groups of people. Face it.

yep.

Well ignorant people over-rely on differences in their everyday interactions with someone of another "race". Race is not culture. If a black woman speaks in an English accent and dresses Mary Poppins why would anyone tell her she "sounds white"?


And there are many accents within the black "race"......I speak in a pseudo-long island/British/ Boston/ Nigerian accent and still get the "you sound white and proper". My accent also changes a bit depending on who I'm speaking with I sound super Nigerian when I'm with my family.

 It's ignorant and racist. Not every black person (Which includes Black Africans, Europeans-yes there are black Germans, Dutch, Frenchmen) etc sounds like a goon from Da Heightz. Most people who think like this have never left their block and have an extremely narrowminded view of the world we live in.

 

[hypebeast mcstreetwear]

Originally Posted by oidreez

Originally Posted by KenJi714

Originally Posted by sooperhooper

Originally Posted by tim teufel

Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

I am sure you UNDERSTAND what someone means when they say a race can be copied. Don't play dumb. Now, whether or not that is a politically correct comment is another story, but you damn sure know the intentions of the statement.

nah i really don't. you mean being unemployed? not being there for my kids? going to jail? it can mean a lot of things.

no. the fact that you think these are the characteristics of blacks suggest that you are a closet racist.THESE are the stereotypes that are downright offensive.Other stereotypes (enjoy rap/ r&b, plays sports, speaks in slang, wears baggy clothes etc) are the ones that most people associate with blacks. Additionally,I don't even like the terms "black" aand "white".

Black do hold the highest unemployment rate and imprisonment in the U.S though. It's a damn fact. Sorry but there is no denial . Out of 10 black men only about 1 or 2 end up being successful in life

no one says "you're unemployed? you're acting black"

Word, plus I'm a little disturbed it's so funny to this guy. S'all good though.

 

[sooperhooper]

I didn't say anything about "being copied", now did I? Don't get my comments twisted with other peoples.
The stereotypes I posted are offensive? What? Baggy clothes may be the worst of the bunch.
Whatever dude. I'm done tho. I'm not about to post paragraph after paragraph about this on NT.

 

[hypebeast mcstreetwear]

Originally Posted by oidreez

Originally Posted by KenJi714

Originally Posted by sooperhooper

Originally Posted by tim teufel

Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

I am sure you UNDERSTAND what someone means when they say a race can be copied. Don't play dumb. Now, whether or not that is a politically correct comment is another story, but you damn sure know the intentions of the statement.

nah i really don't. you mean being unemployed? not being there for my kids? going to jail? it can mean a lot of things.

no. the fact that you think these are the characteristics of blacks suggest that you are a closet racist.THESE are the stereotypes that are downright offensive.Other stereotypes (enjoy rap/ r&b, plays sports, speaks in slang, wears baggy clothes etc) are the ones that most people associate with blacks. Additionally,I don't even like the terms "black" aand "white".

Black do hold the highest unemployment rate and imprisonment in the U.S though. It's a damn fact. Sorry but there is no denial . Out of 10 black men only about 1 or 2 end up being successful in life

no one says "you're unemployed? you're acting black"

Word, plus I'm a little disturbed it's so funny to this guy. S'all good though.

 

[theemperor45]

Originally Posted by ItsGettinHot

Originally Posted by K2theAblaM

Originally Posted by ItsGettinHot

Let's be real, when people say black in that context, what they mean is ghetto.

Personally, if this were a problem I dealt with, I would focus on why America thinks "black" and "ghetto" are interchangeable terms.

What's ghetto then?

That term's more ambiguous than "acting black"

From my personal experience, the words mean pretty much the same thing.

Cars with big rims, big jeans that sag to the floor (and strangely now, that bright colored, tight fitting, H&M crap), and the black version of the Happy Birthday song.

I regularly hear all of those things referred to as being black, or being ghetto.

Stevie Wonder performs the anthem that helped launch the national holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


that is where the black version of the Happy Birthday comes from

 

[theemperor45]

Originally Posted by ItsGettinHot

Originally Posted by K2theAblaM

Originally Posted by ItsGettinHot

Let's be real, when people say black in that context, what they mean is ghetto.

Personally, if this were a problem I dealt with, I would focus on why America thinks "black" and "ghetto" are interchangeable terms.

What's ghetto then?

That term's more ambiguous than "acting black"

From my personal experience, the words mean pretty much the same thing.

Cars with big rims, big jeans that sag to the floor (and strangely now, that bright colored, tight fitting, H&M crap), and the black version of the Happy Birthday song.

I regularly hear all of those things referred to as being black, or being ghetto.

Stevie Wonder performs the anthem that helped launch the national holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


that is where the black version of the Happy Birthday comes from

 

[high class scum bag]

Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

Originally Posted by toast1985

Man call it what you want, there is a distinct cultural difference in mannerisms, speech, and slang. It's definitely annoying to hear people say it to me, but there are identifiable characteristics unique to our culture.

Exactly. Why people try so hard to act like it doesn't exist. Well it does people. Certain traits are usually associated with certain groups of people. Face it.

 

[high class scum bag]

Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

Originally Posted by toast1985

Man call it what you want, there is a distinct cultural difference in mannerisms, speech, and slang. It's definitely annoying to hear people say it to me, but there are identifiable characteristics unique to our culture.

Exactly. Why people try so hard to act like it doesn't exist. Well it does people. Certain traits are usually associated with certain groups of people. Face it.

 

[stockholm patriot]

Not every black person (Which includes Black Africans, Europeans-yes there are black Germans, Dutch, Frenchmen) etc sounds like a goon from Da Heightz. Most people who think like this have never left their block and have an extremely narrowminded view of the world we live in.

 

[stockholm patriot]

Not every black person (Which includes Black Africans, Europeans-yes there are black Germans, Dutch, Frenchmen) etc sounds like a goon from Da Heightz. Most people who think like this have never left their block and have an extremely narrowminded view of the world we live in.

 

[sircharles2ol3]

I think this goes for many races, etc. I know here in New York it's common to call out one on his "dominicaness" if you're Puerto Rican. Lol. It's of those things not exclusive to being black or white in my opinion.. it's just some cultural aspects are perpetuated more in through the media/pop culture.

 

[sircharles2ol3]

I think this goes for many races, etc. I know here in New York it's common to call out one on his "dominicaness" if you're Puerto Rican. Lol. It's of those things not exclusive to being black or white in my opinion.. it's just some cultural aspects are perpetuated more in through the media/pop culture.

 

[pusha c]

Originally Posted by WaveyJonesLocker

The word he meant is "ennunciation"

EXACTLY! then he made it seem like he meant to say the wrong word haha

NT is GOLDEN haha

 

[pusha c]

Originally Posted by WaveyJonesLocker

The word he meant is "ennunciation"

EXACTLY! then he made it seem like he meant to say the wrong word haha

NT is GOLDEN haha

 

[trent ferris]

Originally Posted by KenJi714

Originally Posted by sooperhooper

Originally Posted by tim teufel

Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

I am sure you UNDERSTAND what someone means when they say a race can be copied. Don't play dumb. Now, whether or not that is a politically correct comment is another story, but you damn sure know the intentions of the statement.

nah i really don't. you mean being unemployed? not being there for my kids? going to jail? it can mean a lot of things.

no. the fact that you think these are the characteristics of blacks suggest that you are a closet racist.THESE are the stereotypes that are downright offensive.Other stereotypes (enjoy rap/ r&b, plays sports, speaks in slang, wears baggy clothes etc) are the ones that most people associate with blacks. Additionally,I don't even like the terms "black" aand "white".

Black do hold the highest unemployment rate and imprisonment in the U.S though. It's a damn fact. Sorry but there is no denial . Out of 10 black men only about 1 or 2 end up being successful in life

i'm gonna need some data to back this up. especially the last sentence.

 

[trent ferris]

Originally Posted by KenJi714

Originally Posted by sooperhooper

Originally Posted by tim teufel

Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

I am sure you UNDERSTAND what someone means when they say a race can be copied. Don't play dumb. Now, whether or not that is a politically correct comment is another story, but you damn sure know the intentions of the statement.

nah i really don't. you mean being unemployed? not being there for my kids? going to jail? it can mean a lot of things.

no. the fact that you think these are the characteristics of blacks suggest that you are a closet racist.THESE are the stereotypes that are downright offensive.Other stereotypes (enjoy rap/ r&b, plays sports, speaks in slang, wears baggy clothes etc) are the ones that most people associate with blacks. Additionally,I don't even like the terms "black" aand "white".

Black do hold the highest unemployment rate and imprisonment in the U.S though. It's a damn fact. Sorry but there is no denial . Out of 10 black men only about 1 or 2 end up being successful in life

i'm gonna need some data to back this up. especially the last sentence.

 

[kidplay]

Originally Posted by Stockholm Patriot

Originally Posted by K2theAblaM

Originally Posted by Stockholm Patriot

Maybe I put too much thought into things,

but I was just thinking how is it that African-Americans are the only group

that people who's ethnic classification is used adjectivally.

example:

"dude you're acting so black right now"

"you sound black"


Like I've never heard someone say "you're acting so Chinese" or "you sound Dominican" those are "Irish people clothes" or "I don't wanna seem too Indian acting"
But when ever someone uses it as an adjective, it's always to make someone aware they need to be corrected because they're being socially undesirable at the moment.

How can you "act black?" Does Barrack Obama "act black"? Does Tiger Woods "sound black"?
Me personally I've improved as adult as far as my diction, word choice and annunciation but yet
when I meet some one Caucasian or non-African American I'm greeted with "Yo Daaaaawg" or the latest "trend" slang from the African American community.
It would be ok, but I know if I entertain the foolery when more important matters are being dicussed  I wont be expect to offer much.
But what's sad is it's not a two way street. Other groups aren't met with a pre-disposition.

When an immigrant Asian speaks fluent english with proper diction, THAT'S IT, HE SPEAKS FLUENT ENGLISH...Same for Hispanics, Same for Indians etc.
But when an African American displays distinguished intelligence and admirable repoire he's ostracized as "acting white".
And again, if a guy says "Yo Dawgg gimme dap" and you accept that dap and begin return urban sang and banter
you're MARKED as undesirable and pretty much met with ambivalent acceptance into "the group", whether occupational, educational, social, or sexual.
Like you're not allowed joke, imitate, or welcome anything  that resembles urban dysfunctional behavior, meanwhile EVERYONE around you manuever "freely"
without appearing uptight and socially aware.

OH REALLY?

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[kidplay]

Originally Posted by Stockholm Patriot

Originally Posted by K2theAblaM

Originally Posted by Stockholm Patriot

Maybe I put too much thought into things,

but I was just thinking how is it that African-Americans are the only group

that people who's ethnic classification is used adjectivally.

example:

"dude you're acting so black right now"

"you sound black"


Like I've never heard someone say "you're acting so Chinese" or "you sound Dominican" those are "Irish people clothes" or "I don't wanna seem too Indian acting"
But when ever someone uses it as an adjective, it's always to make someone aware they need to be corrected because they're being socially undesirable at the moment.

How can you "act black?" Does Barrack Obama "act black"? Does Tiger Woods "sound black"?
Me personally I've improved as adult as far as my diction, word choice and annunciation but yet
when I meet some one Caucasian or non-African American I'm greeted with "Yo Daaaaawg" or the latest "trend" slang from the African American community.
It would be ok, but I know if I entertain the foolery when more important matters are being dicussed  I wont be expect to offer much.
But what's sad is it's not a two way street. Other groups aren't met with a pre-disposition.

When an immigrant Asian speaks fluent english with proper diction, THAT'S IT, HE SPEAKS FLUENT ENGLISH...Same for Hispanics, Same for Indians etc.
But when an African American displays distinguished intelligence and admirable repoire he's ostracized as "acting white".
And again, if a guy says "Yo Dawgg gimme dap" and you accept that dap and begin return urban sang and banter
you're MARKED as undesirable and pretty much met with ambivalent acceptance into "the group", whether occupational, educational, social, or sexual.
Like you're not allowed joke, imitate, or welcome anything  that resembles urban dysfunctional behavior, meanwhile EVERYONE around you manuever "freely"
without appearing uptight and socially aware.

OH REALLY?

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