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**Donger** · 02-16-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wutamess

It's like this... whites don't have to do near as much as minorities do to get by. We have to jump higher... score better... be light skinned... talk white... etc. It's a game all minorities play.

Not racist... just telling it like it is.

Could you provide some real-life examples?

wutamess · 02-16-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Could you provide some real-life examples?

I can't order some fuggin chicken at company dinners

. I don't eat red meat and pork but I don't want to feed into the stereotypes of all we eat is chicken, greens and other soul foods.

I have to tip more to change the perception of black people don't tip.

Like the guy in the video, I have to try my best to bring out whiteness in my voice when talking to be taken seriously.

Like the video subtle differences but they're there.

**Donger** · 02-16-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by wutamess

I can't order some fuggin chicken at company dinners

. I don't eat red meat and pork but I don't want to feed into the stereotypes of all we eat is chicken, greens and other soul foods.

I have to tip more to change the perception of black people don't tip.

Like the guy in the video, I have to try my best to bring out whiteness in my voice when talking to be taken seriously.

Like the video subtle differences but they're there.

That's it? Really?

Well, if it makes you feel any better, I won't play basketball or attempt to dance in public.

MikeMaslowski · 02-16-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by wutamess

I can't order some fuggin chicken at company dinners

. I don't eat red meat and pork but I don't want to feed into the stereotypes of all we eat is chicken, greens and other soul foods.

I have to tip more to change the perception of black people don't tip.

Like the guy in the video, I have to try my best to bring out whiteness in my voice when talking to be taken seriously.

Like the video subtle differences but they're there.

Sounds like you are insecure and blaming it on white people.

stumppy · 02-16-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by wutamess

I can't order some fuggin chicken at company dinners

. I don't eat red meat and pork but I don't want to feed into the stereotypes of all we eat is chicken, greens and other soul foods.

I have to tip more to change the perception of black people don't tip.

Like the guy in the video, I have to try my best to bring out whiteness in my voice when talking to be taken seriously.

Like the video subtle differences but they're there.

Going with my second thought here but I'd much rather associate with someone, be it work or personal related that wasn't trying to be/act like something they are not.

02-16-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by wutamess

I can't order some fuggin chicken at company dinners

. I don't eat red meat and pork but I don't want to feed into the stereotypes of all we eat is chicken, greens and other soul foods.

I have to tip more to change the perception of black people don't tip.

Like the guy in the video, I have to try my best to bring out whiteness in my voice when talking to be taken seriously.

Like the video subtle differences but they're there.

Just order the chicken. Nobody actually cares. Do not order the collard greens though. I will make a stupid joke if you order some collard greens.

I have a similar complaint. I find my voice dropping some ethnic slang when I hang out with a few black guys. What is up with that? I certainly don't do it intentionally but I catch myself breaking into that mode. I can't figure that out for the life of me.

InChiefsHeaven · 02-16-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by wutamess

I can't order some fuggin chicken at company dinners

. I don't eat red meat and pork but I don't want to feed into the stereotypes of all we eat is chicken, greens and other soul foods.

Yes you can, you just give a shit about what people think of you. Order the chicken and enjoy it. What's the big deal?

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I have to tip more to change the perception of black people don't tip.

I used to deliver pizzas for Godfathers, and I can tell you honestly that about 95% of my black customers did not tip. The ones who did were very good tippers. Maybe there is something to that...

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Like the guy in the video, I have to try my best to bring out whiteness in my voice when talking to be taken seriously.

Instead of "whiteness," maybe you could think of it as "professional"...I don't talk at work the same way I talk around my buddies...

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Like the video subtle differences but they're there.

Subtle, but not earth shattering, and certainly nothing that is holding you back. Now, I'm certain that racism exists (on all sides, by the way) but I'm also certain that most people are good and do not carry racism to a level of hatred or deep discrimination. But lets face it, we all have a certain comfort level and we all have our pre-conceived notions about each other.

My question is, what do you want us to do about it?

blaise · 02-16-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by wutamess

Dude... Things go well for me and countless other minorities... I'm not angry black man. We've had this discussion numerous times on here.

The video is mainly for the people in general that doesn't get a sense of what we actually go through on a daily basis and then try to marginalize our struggles to be considered and treated as equals.

I'm always surrounded by whites and I'm usually the token black guy as there's not many of us in IT period. I have no problem with white people but it doesn't mean that I'm not aware of what I have or other minorities have to do to excel.

It's like this... whites don't have to do near as much as minorities do to get by. We have to jump higher... score better... be light skinned... talk white... etc. It's a game all minorities play.

Not racist... just telling it like it is.

Pardon the pun, but that's a pretty black and white way of looking at things. I'm sure there's plenty of black people who grow up with advantages other white people don't.

wutamess · 02-16-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by blaise

Pardon the pun, but that's a pretty black and white way of looking at things. I'm sure there's plenty of black people who grow up with advantages other white people don't.

True as there's exceptions to rules. I wonder what the ratio is?
You're picking the exception not the rule. Great way to look at it. NOT!

**Donger** · 02-16-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by wutamess

True as there's exceptions to rules. I wonder what the ratio is?
You're picking the exception not the rule. Great way to look at it. NOT!

What would you like us white people to do? Stop breeding so you black people can catch up or something?

Why not look at the exceptions and emulate their success, instead of looking at the norm and complaining about it?

blaise · 02-16-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by wutamess

True as there's exceptions to rules. I wonder what the ratio is?
You're picking the exception not the rule. Great way to look at it. NOT!

"NOT!" Really? Now you're creating the stereotype that you're lame.
You don't seem like you came in here looking for any discussion at all. It seems like you just want people to validate your feelings and if they don't you're getting upset.
Great way to look at it! NOT!

**Dave Lane** · 02-16-2010, 10:19 AM

Its pretty easy to pick out the racists in this thread. Roger you just trying to flush 'em out?

wutamess · 02-16-2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Lane

Its pretty easy to pick out the racists in this thread. Roger you just trying to flush 'em out?

Trust me... vailpass and co will be in here shortly. Nothing surprises me anymore in here.

Quesadilla Joe · 02-16-2010, 10:24 AM

The USA has a black president.

MikeMaslowski · 02-16-2010, 10:24 AM

Wutamess, it appears that you are just slinging shit to make your goal. I really attempted to take a humorous look at this but you are lost.

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