My theory is that people were intimidated by black men, and came up with that term? Any other theories or answers?
2006-10-11 03:31:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Why are all you're questions race based? If I were to ask that question I'd be called a racist.
2006-10-12 08:00:27 · answer #1 · answered by All I have to do is dream... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
African American's are, at times, referred to as "spooks" because of our dark skin. It is said that our skin can blend with the night making us ghost-like.
But I like your theory; African Americans are referred to as spooks because people are afraid of our strength! Our power "SPOOKS" them......
Kudos PamelaN
2006-10-11 11:41:13 · answer #2 · answered by Natural_Woman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Someone probably said it a long time ago and it just caught on. Like 'cracker' for a white guy.
2006-10-11 10:36:50 · answer #3 · answered by faversham 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
probably because they are so dark and can pop out of no where when it is dark outside
2006-10-11 10:36:13 · answer #4 · answered by AFwife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋