BigMike619 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/07/09/mexican.comic/index.html HOUSTON, Texas (CNN) -- A comic-book character popular in Mexico for generations has run into a cultural barrier at the border, where Americans see him as a racist caricature. For more than 60 years Mexicans have followed the adventures of "Memin Pinguin." But the dark-skinned Memin's exaggerated features in "Memin for President" came as a shock to Houston, Texas, Wal-Mart shopper Shawnedria McGinty. ______________________________________________ overreacting or is this really a racist comic book? Personally Im just shocked to see a non-white race called racist...:2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 overreacting or is this really a racist comic book? Personally Im just shocked to see a non-white race called racist...:2cents: There is definitely some racial "tension" between blacks and Mexicans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjTj Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 overreacting or is this really a racist comic book? Personally Im just shocked to see a non-white race called racist...:2cents:Probably overreacting, but I think that in general, white people are the least racist in the world, and most other countries are way more racist than the United States.The UN said that Japan is racist: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4671687.stm The problems in Darfur are all about racism: http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0714/p09s02-coop.html Palestinians made racist cartoons of Condoleeza Rice: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/10/washington/10rice.html ...lots of racists out there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsOrlando Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Looks like a ripoff of lil black sambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASkins540 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMetal Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 :munchout: Oh, this should be wildly entertaining. I already have my "Song of the South" rant ready to drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 :munchout: Oh, this should be wildly entertaining. I already have my "Song of the South" rant ready to drop. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 Looks like a ripoff of lil black sambo it totally does and she looks like "mammy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 :munchout: Waiting for the racists to show up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 :munchout:Waiting for the racists to show up.. and just what do you think they will say? Im curious why I have seen 2 popcorn emotes to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 overreacting or is this really a racist comic book? Personally Im just shocked to see a non-white race called racist...:2cents: Who says whites have a monopoly on racism? If Blacks can be bigots too (and they can), so can other groups. The only thing I'm shocked about is their surprise at other people being offended by this. If the shoe were on the other foot and there was a modern day American comic book character based on a stereotypical Mexican, they'd be all up in arms....regardless of whether the character in question "overcame obstacles" or was "lovable" or "unique." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 But we have to embrace their culture and learn their language right? Or is there going to be a double....ahhh.....nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASkins540 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I think what surprises me the most about this story is that an American retailer was stupid enough to stock the books given the history of blackface and "darky" iconography in this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 Who says whites have a monopoly on racism? If Blacks can be bigots too (and they can), so can other groups. The only thing I'm shocked about is their surprise at other people being offended by this. If the shoe were on the other foot and there was a modern day American comic book character based on a stereotypical Mexican, they'd be all up in arms....regardless of whether the character in question "overcame obstacles" or was "lovable" or "unique." you say black people are racist on this board and watch how many black people think that it cant be true. I have seen so many threads (and participated in) that have to do with people like Wright/Jackson/Sharpton and they are never allowed to be labeled as racist by black people. I am glad to see your point of view though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 and just what do you think they will say?Im curious why I have seen 2 popcorn emotes to this. I think Yusuf06 is pretty spot on.. Who says whites have a monopoly on racism? If Blacks can be bigots too (and they can), so can other groups. The only part I disagree is with this The only thing I'm shocked about is their surprise at other people being offended by this. If the shoe were on the other foot and there was a modern day American comic book character based on a stereotypical Mexican, they'd be all up in arms....regardless of whether the character in question "overcame obstacles" or was "lovable" or "unique." Nothing that "race" hate mongers do surprises me anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I was hoping for a really racist sounding name like Speedy Mc****America or Pablo Ihategringos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccsl2 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I think what surprises me the most about this story is that an American retailer was stupid enough to stock the books given the history of blackface and "darky" iconography in this country. That's what happens when you don't have more minorities in decision making positions. See the Golf Magazine's "noose" cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccsl2 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 you say black people are racist on this board and watch how many black people think that it cant be true. I have seen so many threads (and participated in) that have to do with people like Wright/Jackson/Sharpton and they are never allowed to be labeled as racist by black people. I am glad to see your point of view though. Black being racist...no...Black prejudice...oh hells yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skindogger47 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I blindly agree with whatever community activist Quannel X says. I wonder what his day job is? Whatever it is, he shouldn't have to pay taxes with a name like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enter Apotheosis Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 :munchout:Waiting for the racists to show up.. **** whitey! :paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I think what surprises me the most about this story is that an American retailer was stupid enough to stock the books given the history of blackface and "darky" iconography in this country. I'd be willing to bet that the guy who made the decision looked at things like price structure, sales figures, and demographics. He didn't actually read the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 :munchout:Waiting for the racists to show up.. If I say he looks like Obama, then will I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 If I say he looks like Obama, then will I do? You said it with a smile. That will never do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 But we have to embrace their culture and learn their language right?Or is there going to be a double....ahhh.....nevermind. Where is your ruled by the minority nonsense now? Isn't it your belief that only white people aren't allowed to be racist? I mean OMG Michael Irvin!!!! BTW - far be it from you to respect the culture of your neighbors and the ancestors of so so so many americans. Funny how people don't whine about irish culture being celebrated or irish flags waving in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Where is your ruled by the minority nonsense now? Isn't it your belief that only white people aren't allowed to be racist? I mean OMG Michael Irvin!!!! BTW - far be it from you to respect the culture of your neighbors and the ancestors of so so so many americans. Funny how people don't whine about irish culture being celebrated or irish flags waving in the US. You do realize that the Irish were treated like absolute crap when they first came to the United States all the way until the beginning of last century, right? Integration into this country of a large volume of a certain sect/culture/race/etc takes time. Unfortunately no one gets the open arms treatment when they come en mass to the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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