The Quest for Comedic Stardom: My Reaction to the N-Word

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ZoeFine rated 11 months ago

From the page: "One thing I've always heard is, you choose to be offended by that word and any other word that makes your blood boil. For some, that's a difficult realization. So I'll say it again. You choose what you will be offended by.. " well-spoken, well-reasoned, piece on racism. read it.

voodooKobra rated 11 months ago

The one thing that fascinates me is that, while black people historically have been referred to by the word "nigger," it could very easily describe a white person. In fact, every time a redneck comes in my store and starts saying "nigger this; nigger that" I tell him what it actually means and say "You're the only nigger here." By the way, I'm not black; I just love to piss racist people off.

Alex-K rated 11 months ago

From the page: "So being a black female, one would think that I would be offended by "the N-word," for the standard garden variety bunch of reasons: 1) Using the word equates to a hate crime. 2) We have relationship with the word that reminds us of a brutal and painful history which lasted centuries. 3) My people have been oppressed with use of that word--yada yada yada. "

Mostly-Cloudy rated 11 months ago

This is like reading something I wrote. The idea of race is a control system used to keep people divided into groups and sub-groups when in reality we should view ourselves and others as individuals. Also a very good point about being offended by someones words or actions is giving them control over you they wouldn't otherwise have. I personally choose to see myself and others as individuals, and also to maintain control of myself instead of letting people dictate my reactions.

Draconis rated 11 months ago

Standup101's article on the dreaded N-word. And she speaks so well!

MarvalusOne rated 11 months ago

If you want to read a healthy, introspective post about the n-word and how it relates to racism, read this post! Great job, Standup101!

onreact-com rated 11 months ago

How to deal with racism on a personal level.

BigPond rated 11 months ago

I once read somewhere that I should only ever Stumble stuff that falls into my "niche". Well nuts to that. I Stumble things that I want to share with people and this article by Lucy falls into that category. It deals with racism and, specifically, the use of the N-word. To quote Lucy: "If you're white and you use it, you're an idiot. If you're black and you say it, still an idiot. Being black does not exonerate you from being an idiot if you use the N-word."

onaridge rated 11 months ago

This is an excellent post about racism with a hilarious, but to the point, Chris Rock video, which enhances the premise of the article. Well worth a read.

john-sampson rated 11 months ago

Interesting and thoughtful commentary on the N-word, coming from someone of African descent. From the page: "...the key to ending racism is eliminating exclusivity. Erase the line. End racism by including everyone and accepting everyone as your own--as your son, as your daughter, as your mother, as your creepy uncle." From the perspective of the Baha'i Faith, the recognition of the oneness of humanity is needed to work through these false divisions we create. Here's a quote from Baha'i Writings: "God has created us all human, and all countries of the world are parts of the same globe. We are all His servants. He is kind and just to all. Why should we be unkind and unjust to each other? He provides for all. Why should we deprive one another? He protects and preserves all. Why should we kill our fellow creatures? If this warfare and strife be for the sake of religion, it is evident that it violates the spirit and basis of all religion. All the divine Manifestations have proclaimed the oneness of God and the unity of mankind. They have taught that men should love and mutually help each other in order that they might progress. Now if this conception of religion be true, its essential principle is the oneness of humanity. The fundamental truth of the Manifestations is peace. This underlies all religion, all justice. The divine purpose is that men should live in unity, concord and agreement and should love one another. Consider the virtues of the human world and realize that the oneness of humanity is the primary foundation of them all." - Abdu'l-Baha, The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 31