I have friends from all walks of life. A somewhat religious Muslim kid, and a lower-middle class German, a Filipino with immigrant parents, and a middle-class Jew make up all of my best friends. I am Cuban, Italian, Irish, and Native American. We constantly make jokes on one another for our backgrounds (example: I call my German friend a Nazi, he calls me a Communist, we call my Muslim friend a terrorist, etc.).
In addition, I have no problem with the n-word, because if black people want to use it, why should I care? (I don't say it, however.)
I know this sounds like a really dumb question and random, but is this racism? We don't really mean it or anything; it's all in good fun. But these comments and remarks come from somewhere. Is it possible that I'm slightly racist to some degree despite my ideas on equality?
2006-12-09 09:27:30 · 21 answers · asked by CDRun87 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Yeah, you list every body by racial profile.
2006-12-09 09:39:23 · answer #1 · answered by taxidriver 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only you know what is in your heart. It is common for people with a sense a humor and a good relationship to joke with each other (as long as none in the group are offended). I'm black. My white coworker and I joke all the time about how she is a cracker and how I am a poor black child. I joke with my closest black friends about how the are the n word. That is my private personal life. I would never say anything like that in public and outside of that small circle. It is always in jest and never serious. If you call people names outside of your circle of friends and offend your friends, then maybe you are a racist. Or, you could just be an insensitive jerk. ;-) The fact that you asked this question shows that you have some sensitivity to the issue.
2006-12-09 14:46:54 · answer #2 · answered by truly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!!!!! This is what we need to do. Get the language out in the open & if someone has a problem, discuss it. Communication is the key!. I am from a mixed neighborhood. Black, White, Puerto Rican) My daughter's best friend was one of the last "boat people" to come from VietNam. The only person I still e-mail from my old high school is black. My God-daughter is half black, one of my best friends is Jamacian. The others are Scottish, Swedish, etc. (don't put them all in the category of white) They are very different cultures. My first husband was Italian, so my daughter is half Italian. I asked a question last night about this. I would be a Kraut & Cracker, but it's OK to say that. It's never blocked out.
2006-12-09 09:45:43 · answer #3 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If this is something you're sharing with your friends, and you're sure on one is getting offended, it is maybe okay. However, you may not know for certain that no one minds it. Maybe one or more of your friends do mind, but they are just playing along. It doesn't necessarily mean you're a racist, but it is better not to use these words at all, even amongst friends. As I said, someone may not like it, and he doesn't want to be the odd man out. And it doesn't sound like a nice group of nicknames you have given each other.
2006-12-09 09:40:17 · answer #4 · answered by bellegurl17 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should keep in on the low, just between you and your friends, not out in public, someone may over hear you saying that to one of your friends and take it wrong, and you could possibly be a target of someone that believes that they are in the right for defending your friend. Just as long as you all are fine with calling each other those names (Make sure that they are fine with it) Then there is absolutely no problem with you and your friends continuing with your nick names.
2006-12-09 09:49:24 · answer #5 · answered by 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you and your friends have a close enough bond to make fun of each others religious backgrounds (and not get offended) I don't think this makes you racist. I have a Christian friend and I am Muslim and we do that to eachother as well. Having fun is a part of being friends. Deep down inside, we know that we love each other.
2006-12-09 09:30:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If these are your friends then it's like jokes but if they get out of hand then its bad. To other people besides your friends it might seem like racist comments. Keep in mind that your friends will remember you in school and what you said. Do you really want them looking back and asking themsevles "did he/she really mean i was a Nazi?"
2006-12-09 09:37:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all about the heart. If you were to hear someone else call your friends these names would you agree with them or would you stand up for your friend? If you would agree with the other people then Yes you are hiding some prejudices. If you would stand up for your freinds then the answer to your question is No.
2006-12-09 09:38:15 · answer #8 · answered by Billy FZ1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 02:36:22 · answer #9 · answered by huenke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends ...there is a saying that goes like this:it's not what you say but the way in which you say it. So i guess if you jokingly say it to your friends i would not consider it as a racist. It's like calling your girl friend a bi**h while making love...
2006-12-09 09:45:44 · answer #10 · answered by lucky_you 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're just having fun with friends it's not too bad. I would avoid the N-word at all costs though.
2006-12-09 09:34:12 · answer #11 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋