Colored folks, this is a joke people, not being racist (Page 1/17)
avengador1 NOV 19, 08:29 AM
I did not write any of the below. I copied and pasted it in it's entirety including the first part of the post title. Since it is creating quite a controversy, please let me know if I should remove it and it will be gone.

(This was written by a black guy in Texas and is so
funny. What a great sense of humor and creativity!!! )

When I born, I black,
when I grow up, I black,
when I go in sun, I black,
when I cold, I black,
when I scared, I black,
when I sick, I black,
and when I die, I still black.

You white folks....
when you born, you pink,
when you grow up, you white,
when you go in sun, you red,
when you cold, you blue,
when you scared, you yellow,
when you sick, you green,
when you bruised, you purple,
and when you die, you gray.
So who you callin' colored folk's ???

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Wudman NOV 19, 10:01 AM
Very lame for someone that seems to be respected on this board if the rating reflects your integrity. Of course, maybe I don't get? Clearly the stereotyped grammer indicates the writers poor grasp of the English language, or was he stunting for a particular audience. While you are at it, can you find us one written by a Pole, Jew, disabled person, or an Arab? I bet if you qualify it as "not racist", it will automatically be so.

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ditch NOV 19, 10:10 AM
 
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Originally posted by Wudman:

Very lame for someone that seems to be respected on this board if the rating reflects your integrity. Of course, maybe I don't get? Clearly the stereotyped grammer indicates the writers poor grasp of the English language, or was he stunting for a particular audience. While you are at it, can you find us one written by a Pole, Jew, disabled person, or an Arab? I bet if you qualify it as "not racist", it will automatically be so.


lighten up, it was a freakin joke

1985FieroGT NOV 19, 10:15 AM
 
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Originally posted by Wudman:

Very lame for someone that seems to be respected on this board if the rating reflects your integrity. Of course, maybe I don't get? Clearly the stereotyped grammer indicates the writers poor grasp of the English language, or was he stunting for a particular audience. While you are at it, can you find us one written by a Pole, Jew, disabled person, or an Arab? I bet if you qualify it as "not racist", it will automatically be so.



what crawled up your butt and died?

Hank is Here NOV 19, 10:18 AM
It is a joke lighten up. There is nothing racist or derogatory on the statement so take it for what it is funny.
Jaygee79 NOV 19, 10:24 AM
There's nothing racist about it. It's funny. Lighten up.
Formula88 NOV 19, 10:34 AM
I thought it was funny.
fierobear NOV 19, 10:35 AM
He *did* say it was written by a black man. In that context, I have to complement the writer on a very funny, witty and astute observation.

Also, I am white, and I'm not the least bit offended by it. I believe it *is* possible to engage in humor that points out our differences. When it is done tastefully and respectfully, and when someone is poking good natured fun at themself and others, what is the harm?

Wudman NOV 19, 10:40 AM
Maybe y'all don't read so good an yous finds stereotyping jes something to have a good ole laugh 'bout. Sorry, it is still lame and evidence that many people don't even begin to understand what is offensive. We folks whose a'bin the ones referred to as dem colored folks since it said "No Colored Allowed", (I cans reads a bit, enough like my joke right bruddah since I was teached certain ways).

Actually what is more pathetic is that the geographic locations of those that enjoyed this so much (up to this point) reflects the opinions of some from the more allegedly understanding Northeast. Personal experiences as one born in Hyannis, MA have helped me understand that there are glaring exceptions to the rule.

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Jaygee79 NOV 19, 10:45 AM
Excuse me, but my family is half black and half white. So please do not judge me. Thank you.