(It is sad that users like Madonna can ask such stupid questions) As a Caucasian myself I was beyond offended, to anyone who was offended by her remarks, please accept an apology from me, she does not represent the entire caucasian race instead she represents a small group of narrow minded inviduals. So on behalf of that tramp "sorry to anyone who may of been offended"
Please don't forget to answer my question
2006-07-25 12:45:52 · 19 answers · asked by Liza J 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
OOPS I MEANT 21ST CENTURY
2006-07-25 12:46:39 · update #1
Unfortunaltey racism will never end whether its 21st century or 22nd...even if people forget about this, they will find some other ways to create trouble...this human brain constantly thinks and some people think good positive thoughts / invents things of value others do the opposite...
2006-07-25 12:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by Camellias 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Princeton:
Say, Kate, can I ask you a question?
Kate Monster:
Sure!
Princeton:
Well, you know Trekkie Monster upstairs?
Kate Monster:
Uh huh.
Princeton:
Well, he's Trekkie Monster, and you're Kate Monster.
Kate Monster:
Right.
Princeton:
You're both Monsters.
Kate Monster:
Yeah.
Princeton:
Are you two related?
Kate Monster:
What?! Princeton, I'm surprised at you! I find that racist!
Princeton:
Oh, well, I'm sorry! I was just asking!
Kate Monster:
Well, it's a touchy subject.
No, not all Monsters are related.
What are you trying say, huh?
That we all look the same to you?
Huh, huh, huh?
Princeton:
No, no, no, not at all. I'm sorry,
I guess that was a little racist.
Kate Monster:
I should say so. You should be much more
careful when you're talking about the
sensitive subject of race.
Princeton:
Well, look who's talking!
Kate Monster:
What do you mean?
Princeton:
What about that special Monster School you told me about?
Kate Monster:
What about it?
Princeton:
Could someone like me go there?
Kate Monster:
No, we don't want people like you-
Princeton:
You see?!
You're a little bit racist.
Kate Monster:
Well, you're a little bit too.
Princeton:
I guess we're both a little bit racist.
Kate Monster:
Admitting it is not an easy thing to do...
Princeton:
But I guess it's true.
Kate Monster:
Between me and you,
I think
Both:
Everyone's a little bit racist
Sometimes.
Doesn't mean we go
Around committing hate crimes.
Look around and you will find
No one's really color blind.
Maybe it's a fact
We all should face
Everyone makes judgments
Based on race.
Princeton:
Now not big judgments, like who to hire
or who to buy a newspaper from -
Kate Monster:
No!
Princeton:
No, just little judgments like thinking that Mexican
busboys should learn to speak goddamn English!
Kate Monster:
Right!
Both:
Everyone's a little bit racist
Today.
So, everyone's a little bit racist
Okay!
Ethinic jokes might be uncouth,
But you laugh because
They're based on truth.
Don't take them as
Personal attacks.
Everyone enjoys them -
So relax!
Princeton:
All right, stop me if you've heard this one.
Kate Monster:
Okay!
Princeton:
There's a plan going down and there's only
one paracute. And there's a rabbi, a priest...
Kate Monster:
And a black guy!
Gary Coleman:
Whatchoo talkin' 'bout Kate?
Kate Monster:
Uh...
Gary Coleman:
You were telling a black joke!
Princeton:
Well, sure, Gary, but lots of people tell black jokes.
Gary Coleman:
I don't.
Princeton:
Well, of course you don't - you're black!
But I bet you tell Polack jokes, right?
Gary Coleman:
Well, sure I do. Those stupid Polacks!
Princeton:
Now, don't you think that's a little racist?
Gary Coleman:
Well, damn, I guess you're right.
Kate Monster:
You're a little bit racist.
Gary Coleman:
Well, you're a little bit too.
Princeton:
We're all a little bit racist.
Gary Coleman:
I think that I would
Have to agree with you.
Princeton/Kate Monster:
We're glad you do.
Gary Coleman:
It's sad but true!
Everyone's a little bit racist -
All right!
Kate Monster:
All right!
Princeton:
All right!
Gary Coleman:
All right!
Bigotry has never been
Exclusively white
All:
If we all could just admit
That we are racist a little bit,
Even though we all know
That it's wrong,
Maybe it would help us
Get along.
Princeton:
Oh, Christ do I feel good.
Gary Coleman:
Now there was a fine upstanding black man!
Princeton:
Who?
Gary Coleman:
Jesus Christ.
Kate Monster:
But, Gary, Jesus was white.
Gary Coleman:
No, Jesus was black.
Kate Monster:
No, Jesus was white.
Gary Coleman:
No, I'm pretty sure that Jesus was black-
Princeton:
Guys, guys...Jesus was Jewish!
Brian:
Hey guys, what are you laughing about?
Gary Coleman:
Racism!
Brian:
Cool.
Christmas Eve:
BRIAN! Come back here!
You take out lecycuraburs!
Princeton:
What's that mean?
Brian:
Um, recyclables.
Hey, don't laugh at her!
How many languages do you speak?
Kate Monster:
Oh, come off it, Brian!
Everyone's a little bit racist.
Brian:
I'm not!
Princeton:
Oh no?
Brian:
Nope!
How many Oriental wives
Have you got?
Christmas Eve:
What? Brian!
Princeton:
Brian, buddy, where you been?
The term is Asian-American!
Christmas Eve:
I know you are no
Intending to be
But calling me Oriental -
Offensive to me!
Brian:
I'm sorry, honey, I love you.
Christmas Eve:
And I love you.
Brian:
But you're racist, too.
Christmas Eve:
Yes, I know.
The Jews have all
The money
And the whites have all
The power.
And I'm always in taxi-cab
With driver who no shower!
Princeton:
Me too!
Kate Monster:
Me too!
Gary Coleman:
I can't even get a taxi!
All:
Everyone's a little bit racist
It's true.
But everyone is just about
As racist as you!
If we all could just admit
That we are racist a little bit,
And everyone stopped being
So PC
Maybe we could live in -
Harmony!
2006-07-25 12:50:57 · answer #2 · answered by carouselsb3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Racism happens as people are still ignorant. They still think their race is above and beyond others. Just because their ancestors invaded a country thousands of years ago or their skin is fairer than anyone elses. They deem everyone else is of a lower standard. These people do not appreciate the beauty of diversity. Their word is in monotone. Sad isn't it? It's them, that are intellectually disabled.
Madonna.... well.... I respect her as an entertainer. She accomplised a lot. Probably she didn't think hard before talking. She should be more politically correct in her statements even if they are her actual opinions.
2006-07-25 13:01:09 · answer #3 · answered by delusionale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should read up on Darwin. The whole philosophy was likely going on well before the 19th century but his works have really boosted the idea of racism in the 20th century and beyond.
2006-07-25 12:51:58 · answer #4 · answered by Poncho Rio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Racism is fueled by earlier generations. It is brought down from our families and I see it diminishing but it will take time. It is also fueled by the many many poor out there who do not bother to try to get jobs to make things better but would rather rely on the government for help.
2006-07-25 12:49:45 · answer #5 · answered by Alida2u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It gets passed down from generation to generation. People install those beliefs in their children and it doesnt' die. Society lets it happen too. Sad, but that's the reality. Just smile knowing you're smarter than the majority.
2006-07-25 12:49:02 · answer #6 · answered by Becky Jo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People will always organize themselves into "Us and Them". Skin color is a facile and easy way for people to do this without giving it much thought. In a population made up of all one racial group, however, people will create other ways to establish groups. I think this goes back to the tribal, family based groups ALL of us descended from.
2006-07-25 12:52:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did Madonna say?Because some people are still stuck in the past.
2006-07-25 12:51:39 · answer #8 · answered by scorpion prince89 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because man is egotistic by nature and when they come together to form societies egotist ism transfers to ethnocentrism. Basically, it is the idea that ones race is better than everyone else's.
2006-07-25 12:57:47 · answer #9 · answered by jim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until we can consider all equals some form of racism will exist.
Before was religion, after that was color, today is economical position, tomorrow who knows.
We have to break the back of racism with our deeds.
2006-07-25 12:48:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋