"What is your ethnic background?" - Page 10

Raiderhater · 03-20-2007, 03:36 PM

Anybody else hate this fucking question? I just fielded a phone survey (for GreatClips of all places) and when we got to the second to last question I think I completely mystified the poor gal (who was a minority as evidenced by her speech) when I kept answering "American". "But what ethnicity: caucasion, African American, Asian American, Native American, other?" "American." "African American?" "No, just American." "But what is your ethnic background?" "Just American." "Uh, ookay (checks the 'other' box undoubtedly)."

There is nothing wrong with recognizing and even being proud of one's heritage, but why must we continually segregate ourselves from ourselves? Why is skin color so damned important? I thought we were all equall regardless of ethnicity? So why does everyone want to make such a big deal about it? If you live in America and are a citizen of our lovely country, you are an American first and foremost. I refuse to participate in this nonsensical division, I answer American.

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Except for the parts where he mocks people because of their color or shows racial insensitivity for the sake of humor.
Oh, wait............

Dave Chappelle has a platform.
His show ran on Comedy Central for crying out loud.

It should be noted that he eventually left the show because he felt as the show was beginning to reinforce the stereotypes he infused into his bits. Way to overlook that part though...

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

It will certainly be a shame if you can't get past some silliness and continue to bring your enlightened opinion to our community. At least I got a few laughs out of it. I don't care whether you did or not.

I'm sorry, but I don't cozy up to ignorance cloaked in humor.
That's a very serious matter in my book.
Because it's something I deal with regularly.

If you can't understand that well...carry on in your pursuit of cheap laughs.

listopencil · 03-21-2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

Dave Chappelle has a platform.
His show ran on Comedy Central for crying out loud.

It should be noted that he eventually left the show because he felt as the show was beginning to reinforce the stereotypes he infused into his bits. Way to overlook that part though...

My Great Grandma on my Dad's side was the daughter of the chief of a Melungeon tribe. Does that mean I can make jokes about black people too?

JBucc · 03-21-2007, 10:26 AM

Jesus Christ let's change the subject here. So, Micjones, what's your 40 time? Vertical?

sedated · 03-21-2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

carry on in your pursuit of cheap laughs.

poopy

03-21-2007, 10:27 AM

I don't think you're really paying attention to what I'm saying, Junior.

You'd rather be offended and upset than understand the issues.

If you continue to have doubts, maybe you should check out your reputation comments from yesterday. Maybe that would be more convincing for you - not that I care either way....

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 10:28 AM

I'm wondering why you need my approval?

The right to be racially insensitive and ignorant is God-given. Doesn't matter what I think.

I'm here to talk Chiefs football mostly.
I understand that those who reside in Chiefs kingdom come in all shapes and forms. I'm fine with that.

I was hoping I could engage in some intelligent conversation here and there, but now I know that I'll have to stick to threads where Kansas City Chiefs football is the focal point.

**HemiEd** · 03-21-2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

This country is still very young.

One of my German visitors was laughing at our money boasting of the 200 years. ****ing arrogant Germans!
When I visited his facility, we stayed in a 400 year old hotel next to a 700 year old church. He took me to see a church that was well over a 1000 years old.

listopencil · 03-21-2007, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

I was hoping I could engage in some intelligent conversation here and there,

Good luck with that. Let me know how it works out for you.

JBucc · 03-21-2007, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

I was hoping I could engage in some intelligent conversation here and there

That was your first mistake. They only have that in the DC forum.

JBucc · 03-21-2007, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

One of my German visitors was laughing at our money boasting of the 200 years. ****ing arrogant Germans!
When I visited his facility, we stayed in a 400 year old hotel next to a 700 year old church. He took me to see a church that was well over a 1000 years old.

You should have told him "2-0"

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

I don't think you're really paying attention to what I'm saying, Junior.

You'd rather be offended and upset than understand the issues.

If you continue to have doubts, maybe you should check out your reputation comments from yesterday. Maybe that would be more convincing for you - not that I care either way....

But that's where you're wrong.
I won't lose a wink of sleep over your commentary.
It's honestly not that serious.

You're investing too much energy in explaining yourself.
Really...

You have every right to joke about whatever you damn well please.
Please understand that. I'm not out to silence anyone. And I'm certainly not pleading with anyone to understand or sympathize with me.

I saw what you had to say for what it was... Called it a spade...
And now that I know where you stand I'm prepared to move on.
I'd ask that you do the same.

No explanations necessary.

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JBucc

That was your first mistake. They only have that in the DC forum.

Now I know the wiser...
Ha ha...

chagrin · 03-21-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JBucc

That was your first mistake. They only have that in the DC forum.

If by intelligent conversations, you mean quoting previously written articles and trying to take credit for them, then yes - they do have alot of that over there.

03-21-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

But that's where you're wrong.
I won't lose a wink of sleep over your commentary.
It's honestly not that serious.

You're investing too much energy in explaining yourself.
Really...

You have every right to joke about whatever you damn well please.
Please understand that. I'm not out to silence anyone. And I'm certainly not pleading with anyone to understand or sympathize with me.

I saw what you had to say for what it was... Called it a spade...
And now that I know where you stand I'm prepared to move on.
I'd ask that you do the same.

No explanations necessary.

You called it a spade? You're funnier than you're willing to admit, Junior.

I hope you're around here for a long time - at least until you get sent down the river.

03-20-2007, 03:36 PM
Raiderhater Tried it on and it fit Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: A Webb of chaos Casino cash: $-1557979	"What is your ethnic background?" Anybody else hate this fucking question? I just fielded a phone survey (for GreatClips of all places) and when we got to the second to last question I think I completely mystified the poor gal (who was a minority as evidenced by her speech) when I kept answering "American". "But what ethnicity: caucasion, African American, Asian American, Native American, other?" "American." "African American?" "No, just American." "But what is your ethnic background?" "Just American." "Uh, ookay (checks the 'other' box undoubtedly)." There is nothing wrong with recognizing and even being proud of one's heritage, but why must we continually segregate ourselves from ourselves? Why is skin color so damned important? I thought we were all equall regardless of ethnicity? So why does everyone want to make such a big deal about it? If you live in America and are a citizen of our lovely country, you are an American first and foremost. I refuse to participate in this nonsensical division, I answer American.
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03-21-2007, 10:26 AM	#139
JBucc MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Casino cash: $10004952	Jesus Christ let's change the subject here. So, Micjones, what's your 40 time? Vertical?
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03-21-2007, 10:27 AM	#141
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	I don't think you're really paying attention to what I'm saying, Junior. You'd rather be offended and upset than understand the issues. If you continue to have doubts, maybe you should check out your reputation comments from yesterday. Maybe that would be more convincing for you - not that I care either way....
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03-21-2007, 10:28 AM	#142
Micjones Whose house? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $10005180	I'm wondering why you need my approval? The right to be racially insensitive and ignorant is God-given. Doesn't matter what I think. I'm here to talk Chiefs football mostly. I understand that those who reside in Chiefs kingdom come in all shapes and forms. I'm fine with that. I was hoping I could engage in some intelligent conversation here and there, but now I know that I'll have to stick to threads where Kansas City Chiefs football is the focal point.
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