I must make a representation, and I found Al Jolson an interesting character, and I found the word coon, and Blackface style is more interesting, I want include coon word in muy representation, but I will have colored people, afro-american there, and I wanna not be offensive. I am from Argentine republic and I am ingnorant about this interesting historic theme, thank you for the anwers.
2007-07-20 11:27:51 · 9 answers · asked by Juan Carlos E 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
the word "coon" stems from the Portuguese word “barracoon,” meaning prisoner in a cage.
The word ‘barracoon’ translates into English as the word barrack, barrier, something that holds you back. Whites adapted and shortened the word when looking for slave labor. Less educated whites assumed the word derived from 'raccoon' referring to "buck eyes" and that additional blackface routine whites created for cheap entertainment.
Depending on the nature of your presentation, it will probably be offensive however, i think you being a person of color it would just make you look like an idiot.
2007-07-20 12:45:13 · answer #1 · answered by aivory01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
COON is a name used by some people in the southern states way back in the 50 & 60's.
Not used anymore as far as I know. Being from the south I have NOT heard this until now but I do remember it.
2007-07-20 11:32:50 · answer #2 · answered by Southern Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coon is offensive and colored isn't used or popular any more either. Also the blackface style is considered offensive now, though it's understood that things were different years ago. Boca o River?
2007-07-20 11:36:43 · answer #3 · answered by Rossonero NorCal SFECU 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pobably THE most offensive word I'm aware of, and
"colored" isn't at all good either. Afro-American is ok,
but why distinguish anyhow ? If you're referring to Americans,
the description "American" will cover it.
2007-07-20 11:49:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, in an ANSWER I used several terms, as examples of derogatory names as not acceptable, and I had my account terminated. I wonder what will happen to you?
(YAHOO can kick me but not keep me down. I'm BAAACK...just a slight change in my account name...he he.)
2007-07-20 14:37:10 · answer #5 · answered by AmericanPatriot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pray to god you die.
Edit: Why are you using the word colored? With a name like Juan Carlos I doubt your white.
2007-07-20 11:41:41 · answer #6 · answered by reelperspectiv 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Err, yes, very offensive.
2007-07-20 11:30:59 · answer #7 · answered by caldini 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Glad u ask u could get shot.
2007-07-20 11:31:41 · answer #8 · answered by less 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we no longer are colored people , and I don't even know what word u are talkn about.
2007-07-20 11:31:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋