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| Tweet Topic Started: Dec 18 2006, 03:06 PM (685 Views) | |
| OperaTenor | Dec 18 2006, 11:12 PM Post #26 |
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Is yet another potshot at WTF really necessary? It so happens there's a bit of a debate going on over there about it to. Good grief. |
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| Mikhailoh | Dec 19 2006, 03:49 AM Post #27 |
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Daniel, I am not accusing you of anything. I know you to be very fair minded. Sorry if it seemed that way, but to label someone white trash is just as racist as the guy who says 'there's black people and then there's niggers'. Same thing. |
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| Daniel\ | Dec 19 2006, 04:13 AM Post #28 |
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Ok Mik, but please correct me if I am wrong: the people who say "there are black people and then there's niggers" are white people. In my view (and I would not have posted this and I don't like it at all) calling people white trash is what white people do to make fun of whom they believe to be socially inferior white people. Now, you can call this racist is you want, but I don't think it fits the the defintion, which is attributing inferiority to all members of a race , and I'm just trying to portray to you why it is not generally considered to be racist. I think we can agree it is not funny and frankly I share your feeling of not knowing why anyone would think it was. |
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| Mikhailoh | Dec 19 2006, 04:19 AM Post #29 |
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First, no, it is not just white people who say that. And no, it is not just white people who use the term white trash. Anytime you single out a group of people to ridicule in that fashion and label it racially, well there you go.. but... From Avenue Q: - Everyone's A Little Bit Racist Princeton: Say, Kate, can I ask you a question? Kate Monster: Sure! Princeton: Well, you know Trekkie Monster upstairs? Kate Monster: Uh huh. Princeton: Well, he's Trekkie Monster, and you're Kate Monster. Kate Monster: Right. Princeton: You're both Monsters. Kate Monster: Yeah. Princeton: Are you two related? Kate Monster: What?! Princeton, I'm surprised at you! I find that racist! Princeton: Oh, well, I'm sorry! I was just asking! Kate Monster: Well, it's a touchy subject. No, not all Monsters are related. What are you trying say, huh? That we all look the same to you? Huh, huh, huh? Princeton: No, no, no, not at all. I'm sorry, I guess that was a little racist. Kate Monster: I should say so. You should be much more careful when you're talking about the sensitive subject of race. Princeton: Well, look who's talking! Kate Monster: What do you mean? Princeton: What about that special Monster School you told me about? Kate Monster: What about it? Princeton: Could someone like me go there? Kate Monster: No, we don't want people like you- Princeton: You see?! You're a little bit racist. Kate Monster: Well, you're a little bit too. Princeton: I guess we're both a little bit racist. Kate Monster: Admitting it is not an easy thing to do... Princeton: But I guess it's true. Kate Monster: Between me and you, I think Both: Everyone's a little bit racist Sometimes. Doesn't mean we go Around committing hate crimes. Look around and you will find No one's really color blind. Maybe it's a fact We all should face Everyone makes judgments Based on race. Princeton: Now not big judgments, like who to hire or who to buy a newspaper from - Kate Monster: No! Princeton: No, just little judgments like thinking that Mexican busboys should learn to speak goddamn English! Kate Monster: Right! Both: Everyone's a little bit racist Today. So, everyone's a little bit racist Okay! Ethinic jokes might be uncouth, But you laugh because They're based on truth. Don't take them as Personal attacks. Everyone enjoys them - So relax! Princeton: All right, stop me if you've heard this one. Kate Monster: Okay! Princeton: There's a plan going down and there's only one paracute. And there's a rabbi, a priest... Kate Monster: And a black guy! Gary Coleman: Whatchoo talkin' 'bout Kate? Kate Monster: Uh... Gary Coleman: You were telling a black joke! Princeton: Well, sure, Gary, but lots of people tell black jokes. Gary Coleman: I don't. Princeton: Well, of course you don't - you're black! But I bet you tell Polack jokes, right? Gary Coleman: Well, sure I do. Those stupid Polacks! Princeton: Now, don't you think that's a little racist? Gary Coleman: Well, damn, I guess you're right. Kate Monster: You're a little bit racist. Gary Coleman: Well, you're a little bit too. Princeton: We're all a little bit racist. Gary Coleman: I think that I would Have to agree with you. Princeton/Kate Monster: We're glad you do. Gary Coleman: It's sad but true! Everyone's a little bit racist - All right! Kate Monster: All right! Princeton: All right! Gary Coleman: All right! Bigotry has never been Exclusively white All: If we all could just admit That we are racist a little bit, Even though we all know That it's wrong, Maybe it would help us Get along. Princeton: Oh, Christ do I feel good. Gary Coleman: Now there was a fine upstanding black man! Princeton: Who? Gary Coleman: Jesus Christ. Kate Monster: But, Gary, Jesus was white. Gary Coleman: No, Jesus was black. Kate Monster: No, Jesus was white. Gary Coleman: No, I'm pretty sure that Jesus was black- Princeton: Guys, guys...Jesus was Jewish! Brian: Hey guys, what are you laughing about? Gary Coleman: Racism! Brian: Cool. Christmas Eve: BRIAN! Come back here! You take out lecycuraburs! Princeton: What's that mean? Brian: Um, recyclables. Hey, don't laugh at her! How many languages do you speak? Kate Monster: Oh, come off it, Brian! Everyone's a little bit racist. Brian: I'm not! Princeton: Oh no? Brian: Nope! How many Oriental wives Have you got? Christmas Eve: What? Brian! Princeton: Brian, buddy, where you been? The term is Asian-American! Christmas Eve: I know you are no Intending to be But calling me Oriental - Offensive to me! Brian: I'm sorry, honey, I love you. Christmas Eve: And I love you. Brian: But you're racist, too. Christmas Eve: Yes, I know. The Jews have all The money And the whites have all The power. And I'm always in taxi-cab With driver who no shower! Princeton: Me too! Kate Monster: Me too! Gary Coleman: I can't even get a taxi! All: Everyone's a little bit racist It's true. But everyone is just about As racist as you! If we all could just admit That we are racist a little bit, And everyone stopped being So PC Maybe we could live in - Harmony! Christmas Eve: Evlyone's a ritter bit lacist! |
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| Daniel\ | Dec 19 2006, 04:26 AM Post #30 |
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Mik, LOL. By that definition, we'd have to shut down Mad TV, Saturday Night Live, and on and on. Actually I am surprised to see you being this....ah, shucks....politically correct and I kind of like it. Give them hell! |
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| Frank_W | Dec 19 2006, 04:29 AM Post #31 |
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But what if this parody was created by someone who IS low in social standing, and made it to poke fun at themselves and their neighbors? Sorry... I guess I don't understand why there's even a debate. It just goes to show that on the internet, people will argue and fight about anything. Cripes... This is a humorous little cartoon, and it's quite cute. If you're offended or you don't find it funny, the same rule applies to the internet as to television or movies: Don't watch! Find something else that you feel is more funny or more spiritually edifying, or gives you a big woody, or.... WTF-ever... Gives me a f*ckin headache...
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Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin." Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!" | |
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| John D'Oh | Dec 19 2006, 05:37 AM Post #32 |
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MAMIL
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You know what's really funny? What's really funny is people laughing at themselves. Think about the really funny comedy that's out there, most of it is people laughing at themselves. That's part of the reason that it's OK for a black man to use the n-word, and it's part of the reason that Larry the Cable guy is funny. This video isn't people laughing at themselves, it's people laughing at others who are more unfortunate than they are. It's not funny. If you can't or don't laugh at yourself, I don't believe that you truly have a sense of humour at all. |
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| Mikhailoh | Dec 19 2006, 06:56 AM Post #33 |
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Thank you, John. Your one eloquent post was far more effective than all my bombastic ones. I am humbled. |
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| John D'Oh | Dec 19 2006, 07:03 AM Post #34 |
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MAMIL
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Did you mean 'one eloquent post' in this thread, or 'one eloquent post' ever? :lol: (And thanks for the compliment, Mik )
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| The 89th Key | Dec 19 2006, 07:04 AM Post #35 |
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I thought it was quite clear from my post, but anyway, I disagree with:
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| The 89th Key | Dec 19 2006, 07:06 AM Post #36 |
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Is what I said not true? |
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| Mikhailoh | Dec 19 2006, 07:07 AM Post #37 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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No, no.. I'm sure you must have had more than one.... :lol: |
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| Frank_W | Dec 19 2006, 07:17 AM Post #38 |
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Yep. Nicely written, John. Kudos and props to ya'! |
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| Daniel\ | Dec 19 2006, 10:14 AM Post #39 |
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I don't think we're in a place where we can communicate with each other effectively at least in this thread. I have stated my postion in this thread, and, at the risk (certainty) of boring the audience, I have repeated myself three times. You are not reading what I am saying, and from the quote you've chosen, I am not convinced you are reading it and understanding what is meant and disagreeing with it. "It seems more like "ethnic humor" than a "racist caricature" to me and I don't agree with you that it's racism or hypocrisy." You can't disagree with the statement: It seems [to me]. I am telling you it does. "ethnic humor" and "racist caricature" have specific meanings. "racism" has a specific meaning. "hypocrisy" has a specfic meaning. You want to disagree with me- but what you want to do is assert your conclusions without engaging in a discussion. What Steve posted is not something that someone would get fired for "saying" because it was "racist". It would be thought of more as "ethnic humor". If you do not like it- well, I'm sorry about that. I can't change it. |
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| Mikhailoh | Dec 19 2006, 10:43 AM Post #40 |
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It does too seem to you like racism. So there.
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| Daniel\ | Dec 19 2006, 11:05 AM Post #41 |
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I have a very low tolerance for posts that make fun of others. I'm afraid most people don't have my high standards. |
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| Larry | Dec 19 2006, 11:14 AM Post #42 |
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Mmmmmmm, pie!
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I guess that means you don't want to hear my joke about the hairlipped Hawaiian midget buying a horse.......
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Of the Pokatwat Tribe | |
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| Frank_W | Dec 19 2006, 11:15 AM Post #43 |
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I know that one, Larry!
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| The 89th Key | Dec 19 2006, 11:18 AM Post #44 |
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And the point Mik is making, that I and others agree with, is that it SHOULD be considered racist. If the same thing came out about "black trash" people would be all over it like the Stainweggie on KFC! PS. That last part was racist to make a point. |
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| Daniel\ | Dec 19 2006, 11:19 AM Post #45 |
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I meant posts to start threads but nice try. :lol: |
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| Mikhailoh | Dec 19 2006, 11:19 AM Post #46 |
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I do have one about the harelip in the hunchback's nut shoppe. It is incredibly offensive, and all the moreso because you get to use great voices telling it. |
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| Daniel\ | Dec 19 2006, 11:22 AM Post #47 |
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Well, 89th. When a thread gets started about black trash people, we can do this all again. Cheers. |
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| The 89th Key | Dec 19 2006, 11:29 AM Post #48 |
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OK
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| George K | Dec 19 2006, 11:58 AM Post #49 |
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Finally
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"No, I meant I want to see her run!"
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| Frank_W | Dec 19 2006, 12:00 PM Post #50 |
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"Wun awound a wittle." LOL |
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