and if there is no such thing as 'acting' black, then what is the phenomenon known as ebonics, and what is it that Bill Cosby is going on about?
2006-08-29 12:00:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Yes there is such a thing and it's really dumb looking/sounding when a white person tries it.
2006-08-29 12:06:27 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In the old days a black person that acted white would have either been comical or threatening to whites. Once I went to a Karate tournament and a black couple was raising a white child. He talked like he was black too. I was not impressed at all. Imagine how much trouble he had gotten into with most blacks who thought he was mocking them. It does seem natural to pick up habits and language to feel accepted. Eddie Murphy does this for comedy.
2006-08-29 12:44:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm as precise unwell of politicians. the ideal definition of Abe Lincoln is "Statesman". that's all about funds and votes to at present's politicians. someone in simple terms ought to upward thrust up with an theory to enable problem-loose commonly used human beings from the mainstream run in at present elections. the rich silver spoon fed legal professionals operating for workplace at present are to this point out of contact with the actual U.S.. thats about all i'll imagine of of on the second one, thanks for paying for my blood pumping.
2016-11-23 13:30:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bill Cosby is upset with black people who will not work, who beat their wives, don't support their kids and blame the world for their inadequacies.....those blacks who blame every problem on the world hating blacks
2006-08-29 12:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by Becky 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, i dont think thers such thing as "acting black". Everyone acts in different ways, but you dont HAVE to be black in order to talk, walk ,ect, in any specific type of way.
2006-08-29 12:06:59 · answer #5 · answered by WuN_WiSh_BaBe 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it is simply people who demonstrate actions that typically are only seen in certain cultures... this is predominately an american issure... and with the freedom in our country .. african americans have definately made a very unique and valuable mark on humanity by establisihing themselves in many areas of the world and maintain for the most part a collective pride in their culture as far as membership and race.... remember african americans are very young in their freedoms in this country .... it is only a matter of time the strength and resilency of the culture will gaining ground in other areans than the stereotypical music and sports...
2006-08-29 12:11:43 · answer #6 · answered by In God's Image 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Acting like a street n***** is sooooooooo cool. I can't wait to get dresses up in my baggie pants so I can show off my butt crack. I loves to twist my nappy hair up into knots, it makes me look so...intelligent! I likes to talk too much and axe really stupid questions so udda folks knows I stupid. I am soooooo cool!!
2006-08-29 12:27:33 · answer #7 · answered by rico3151 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋