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LoganSnake · 01-14-2010, 09:24 AM

YouTube - TSA Training Video - Hug A Jew

Xerxys · 01-14-2010, 10:18 AM

I can't put my finger on it. Is it parody or racist? On all the levels involved?

LoganSnake · 01-14-2010, 10:33 AM

Why is this racist?

The thought hasn't even entered my mind until you pointed it out....

Xerxys · 01-14-2010, 10:46 AM

Jew? Angry muslim can't embrace a jew? I dunno. I think it ranks up there with black people and chicken jokes (don't get me wrong I think they're HILARIOUS!) But it enhances a stereotype against a subset of people much unlike fat or "yo momma" jokes.

P.S. For everyone reading this, I am NOT calling LoganSnake a racist. Neither do I think he's one.

LoganSnake · 01-14-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Xerxys

P.S. For everyone reading this, I am NOT calling LoganSnake a racist. Neither do I think he's one.

Again, I doubt anybody would've inferred that from your posts had you not pointed it out.

By the way, I heard the best yo mama joke the other day. Yo mama's so fat, she's on both sides of the family. It's hard to find an original yo mama these days.

Xerxys · 01-14-2010, 10:55 AM

Yo mommas teeth are so yellow she spits out butter!

dlish · 01-14-2010, 06:19 PM

had this been a Gay Elimation Worker, this video would have been considered sexist. A gay guy with a bullet through his head would have caused an uproar.

apart from the obvious stereotypes, the bad bad bad arabian props and the message it portrays, tell me why this video isnt racist?

Xerxys · 01-14-2010, 06:24 PM

Because it's satire? Something I am struggling with. Is it not racist to be satirical or is it fine to be racist whilst satirical or racism is never fine?

LoganSnake · 01-14-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dlish

had this been a Gay Elimation Worker, this video would have been considered sexist. A gay guy with a bullet through his head would have caused an uproar.

Then they would've been just as overreacting as a person who thinks this video is racist. As Xerxes pointed out, this is satire.

Can we really not have a joke about a person of a different skin color or religion without somebody yelling racism?

Baraka_Guru · 01-14-2010, 07:14 PM

What makes it funny is the prejudices the West seems to have about Arabs, and how expendable they are if we fear them enough.

What makes this funny is racism.

dippin · 01-14-2010, 07:16 PM

The first problem with this video is that it is simply not funny.

The second problem, and the reason people might be inclined to "yell racism" is that a portrayal of shooting someone in the head while others nonchalantly stand around for comic effect tends to rub people the wrong way.

Baraka_Guru · 01-14-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dippin

The first problem with this video is that it is simply not funny.

Not to you.

Craven Morehead · 01-14-2010, 07:21 PM

its stupid

but she's hot

LoganSnake · 01-14-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dippin

The first problem with this video is that it is simply not funny.

The second problem, and the reason people might be inclined to "yell racism" is that a portrayal of shooting someone in the head while others nonchalantly stand around for comic effect tends to rub people the wrong way.

So it wasn't screaming I heard during the "cell phone footage" part?

dlish · 01-14-2010, 08:23 PM

satire isnt always meant to be funny. which this video obviously isnt. satire is supposed to use the writers objection to something through the use of wit. again which is missing here

so its either really bad comedy or really bad satire. a bad combination when you're using race, religion or colour as your core.

but craven's right....she is hot, and it wasnt till the last split second that i found anything mildly interesting in this video.

Reese · 01-15-2010, 05:17 AM

So, If I'm going through airport security and I constantly get pulled out of line at the HUG a JEW, would it be racist to say I hate JEWs?

LoganSnake · 01-15-2010, 06:39 AM

I think you'd just get shot in the head on suspicion of mischief.

dlish · 01-15-2010, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Reese

So, If I'm going through airport security and I constantly get pulled out of line at the HUG a JEW, would it be racist to say I hate JEWs?

only if its an orthodox jew...

would you give me a hug?

Xerxys · 01-15-2010, 07:49 AM

^^ I'd jump on it!

Baraka_Guru · 01-15-2010, 08:02 AM

YouTube - Monty Python:Never Be Rude To an Arab

dlish · 01-15-2010, 08:09 AM

this exlains why Xeryxs is so willing to give me a hug

ring · 01-15-2010, 11:53 AM

C'mon dlish, it's not the first time you've offered candy to strange new men.

Xerxys · 01-15-2010, 02:46 PM

^^ LMFAO!

dlish · 01-15-2010, 07:26 PM

so true ring. i just cant help it sometimes....

it's about offer and acceptance though, so im just wondering why so far only X seems to be taking the bait.

Baraka_Guru · 01-15-2010, 07:42 PM

Where can I get me some halal candy and Muslim lovin's?

01-14-2010, 10:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Why is this racist? The thought hasn't even entered my mind until you pointed it out.... __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

01-14-2010, 06:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
dlish Currently sour but formerly Dlishs Super Moderator Location: Australia/UAE	had this been a Gay Elimation Worker, this video would have been considered sexist. A gay guy with a bullet through his head would have caused an uproar. apart from the obvious stereotypes, the bad bad bad arabian props and the message it portrays, tell me why this video isnt racist? __________________ An injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere I always sign my facebook comments with ()()===========(}. Does that make me gay? - Filthy

01-14-2010, 07:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	What makes it funny is the prejudices the West seems to have about Arabs, and how expendable they are if we fear them enough. What makes this funny is racism. __________________ Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

01-14-2010, 07:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
dippin Crazy, indeed Location: the ether	The first problem with this video is that it is simply not funny. The second problem, and the reason people might be inclined to "yell racism" is that a portrayal of shooting someone in the head while others nonchalantly stand around for comic effect tends to rub people the wrong way. Last edited by dippin; 01-14-2010 at 07:20 PM..

01-14-2010, 08:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
dlish Currently sour but formerly Dlishs Super Moderator Location: Australia/UAE	satire isnt always meant to be funny. which this video obviously isnt. satire is supposed to use the writers objection to something through the use of wit. again which is missing here so its either really bad comedy or really bad satire. a bad combination when you're using race, religion or colour as your core. but craven's right....she is hot, and it wasnt till the last split second that i found anything mildly interesting in this video. __________________ An injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere I always sign my facebook comments with ()()===========(}. Does that make me gay? - Filthy

01-14-2010, 10:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Xerxys Junkie Location: My head.	I can't put my finger on it. Is it parody or racist? On all the levels involved?

01-14-2010, 10:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Xerxys Junkie Location: My head.	Jew? Angry muslim can't embrace a jew? I dunno. I think it ranks up there with black people and chicken jokes (don't get me wrong I think they're HILARIOUS!) But it enhances a stereotype against a subset of people much unlike fat or "yo momma" jokes. P.S. For everyone reading this, I am NOT calling LoganSnake a racist. Neither do I think he's one.

01-14-2010, 10:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Xerxys Junkie Location: My head.	Yo mommas teeth are so yellow she spits out butter!

01-14-2010, 06:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Xerxys Junkie Location: My head.	Because it's satire? Something I am struggling with. Is it not racist to be satirical or is it fine to be racist whilst satirical or racism is never fine?

01-14-2010, 07:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
Craven Morehead Custom User Title	its stupid but she's hot

01-15-2010, 05:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
Reese Delicious	So, If I'm going through airport security and I constantly get pulled out of line at the HUG a JEW, would it be racist to say I hate JEWs? __________________ “It is better to be rich and healthy than poor and sick” - Dave Barry

01-15-2010, 06:39 AM	#17 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	I think you'd just get shot in the head on suspicion of mischief. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

01-15-2010, 07:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
Xerxys Junkie Location: My head.	^^ I'd jump on it!

01-15-2010, 08:09 AM	#21 (permalink)
dlish Currently sour but formerly Dlishs Super Moderator Location: Australia/UAE	this exlains why Xeryxs is so willing to give me a hug __________________ An injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere I always sign my facebook comments with ()()===========(}. Does that make me gay? - Filthy

01-15-2010, 11:53 AM	#22 (permalink)
ring ░ Location: ❤	C'mon dlish, it's not the first time you've offered candy to strange new men.

01-15-2010, 02:46 PM	#23 (permalink)
Xerxys Junkie Location: My head.	^^ LMFAO!

01-15-2010, 07:26 PM	#24 (permalink)
dlish Currently sour but formerly Dlishs Super Moderator Location: Australia/UAE	so true ring. i just cant help it sometimes.... it's about offer and acceptance though, so im just wondering why so far only X seems to be taking the bait. __________________ An injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere I always sign my facebook comments with ()()===========(}. Does that make me gay? - Filthy Last edited by dlish; 01-16-2010 at 02:13 AM.. Reason: sp.

01-15-2010, 07:42 PM	#25 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	Where can I get me some halal candy and Muslim lovin's? __________________ Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot