Historically, "******" has been used self-referentially by many in the African American community. With the rise in popularity of rap and hip-hop, the term has become more widely used among some black youth and among some non-blacks as well. This neo revisionist usage, particularly among non-blacks, has been the source of considerable controversy. In such applications, the word often is spelled ***** — as it is pronounced in African American Vernacular English and in Southern American English.
"The Chris Rock Show", a variety comedy show on HBO starring black comedian Chris Rock, included fake commercials for products such as a cereal called "***** Please" which included interracial children holding out emptied bowls and asking, "More ***** Please, please...", and a headache reliever for black people to use to combat mental oppressions, called "Niggatrol". These commercials made more of a broad parody at the absurdity of the stereotypes than a social statement directed at any one group. The "***** Please" cereal commercial was "from the makers of Cracker-*** Crackers".
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2007-09-02 18:36:16
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answered by The Corinthian 7
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