i've never actually experienced racism from white people, latinos, asians etc. in my own life but every question i read on here someone's racist? so why is it that confided behind a computer screen everybody thats different has to get picked on
2007-08-11 06:04:46 · 35 answers · asked by ashley 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
they're acting out, seeking attention, and expressing stereotypes they may deny believing, if you ask them in person, but feel safe expressing on the 'net.
2007-08-11 06:07:30 · answer #1 · answered by mury902 6 · 3⤊ 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!
Christmas Eve:
Evlyone's a ritter bit lacist!
2007-08-11 06:12:16 · answer #2 · answered by Iden x 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not to be offensive, but the questions is contradictory. If everyone is racist and you have not actually experienced it than not every one is. I'm not. It's easy for a coward to be brave hiding anonymously behind an avatar's safety to speak their mindless mind and there are the attention seekers who want to be noticed. This question and our answers just gave them a whole lot of recognition. They're not worth the time or the effort, and if we ignore them or report them they will eventually become insignificant, obsolute and disappear. But right now, we are filling their need of bravery or recognition and acknowledging them and giving them power. A few weeks a ago there was a plea to help block a racist person and the guy only lasted a day on this website and was removed. Like Terrell (the first answer) can be reported for objectionable speech. There is power and recognition in numbers, just don't give the power and recognition to the wrong side.
2007-08-11 08:20:00 · answer #3 · answered by Shug 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the world teaches us.
Yahoo Answers is just a reflection of that energy.
Everything changes, however. A racist now will likely be on the other side of that in a lifetime or two and wonder what terrible things he or she did to God to deserve such misery.
Everything is recorded in ways we cannot imagine.
Develop a philosophy for dealing with the inevitable. If you have not experienced it, you are not alive. Just look around and image being that person who is falsely accused then imprisoned. Imagine going to an amusement park and being arrested days later because some terrible lady started something with you while you waited in line. Imagine the horror of being left in a filthy stadium with no food or water for 5 days.
Open you eyes and become proactive.
All people are affected by racism--all.
2007-08-11 06:19:54 · answer #4 · answered by Starte Christ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems that on Yahoo Answers that there is a disproportionate amount of racists! But that cannot be the case. I think maybe people post with multiple identities! Also it may be cowardly but it is "safe" to say racist things behind a false identity. There are not really so many racists I believe. Some people may not truly be racist they just like to anger people here!
2007-08-11 06:09:10 · answer #5 · answered by Unafraid 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can make that EVERYBODY MINUS ONE! Cos i'm not racist at all. I'm half cast/mixed race/coloured whatever you wanna call it and have experienced a few racist remarks but only from white people. I've just learnt to accept who i am and ignore anyone who wants to bring me down for it.
Also, have you noticed that it seems like only white people are racist to anyone of any other race/creed but blacks/asians etc. get away with being racist to white people?
2007-08-11 06:15:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love black people I have never EVER been racist to a black person before but a black person has been racist to to me and I got really mad and didn't do anything cause I know what balck people had to face during to the 50's and 60's and stuff and I also have many black friends I think they are actully cooler than white people and I am white lol.....
2007-08-11 15:43:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
EVERYONE is NOT racist! There, does that make you feel better? There are too many racists in the world today! With everything going on in the world today you'd think it would stop! People hiding behind their computers are just plain cowards!
2007-08-11 06:11:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its Human nature.
In person people know that they have to minimize their racism because the consequences are great. But behind a computer screen they can vent all that racism. I personally don't do it and I know alot of other people don't either, but there are definitely some bad apples.
2007-08-11 06:08:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you may be onto something.I've noticed it too.I think the anonymous nature of the Net brings the closet racists out in droves.The things is,these jerks would never dare say out loud the things they say on-line.if they feel that strongly about the question(particularly inter-racial dating)bugs them so much,why can't they speak up inpublic?Becuase they know that they'll get the beat-down they desreve,that's why!I've reported each and every racist rant that I've come across to Ansewers&I think everyone of like mind should speak up&expose them for the hate-mongering ***holes they are! Whew!I'm glad i got that off my chest!Thanks!
2007-08-11 06:16:41 · answer #10 · answered by TL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have lived a very sheltered life if you have never experienced some form of racism. You may have gone through institutional racism.
2007-08-11 13:51:32 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋