Quasimofo Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 A black friend of mine forwarded a text message to me (I am white) that he received from someone he goes to school with. When I read it, I have to admit I laughed my ass off. Then I thought about it for a second. I was like, "damn, that's really bad." Then I thought about it some more. I realized that coming from him to me, it was funny as hell, but at the same time, it was so screwed up. Then I felt kinda bad for laughing. This is the text..... "President Obama said all honkies to the cotton field at 6 A.M." Has anyone else gotten this? A few of my friends say they did, and they all had pretty much the same reaction I did. I'm confused, was it wrong of me to laugh, or was it really ironically funny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivy94f Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 My goodness, we've been getting that one all day. On a listerve that I belong to with predominately african-americans, everyone thought it was funny. Only a few didn't take to it. They weren't sure if it was inciteful to some so they didn't want it going around, but its everywhere. I personally got a chuckle out of it. EDIT: I just read yours. Actually the one I read was different. It just said white people report to the cotton fields for orientation at 6am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac27 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Nah, it's just a joke. Laugh if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Yeah, I had different versions of that text message sent since yesterday. Friggin hilarious if you ask me. In fact, I told my boss that I am going to be late tomorrow and showed him the text as my excuse. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Really? People think that's funny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Some were getting texts that said:"Shave your pubes because bush is gone." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Really? People think that's funny? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Kaos Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Really? People think that's funny? WoW! All I've heard for 2 years is race this & race that, now less than 48 hours since his election THIS is funny?? Sad, just really sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracelander Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Oh so it is a joke?? now you tell me.. I was out there in the fields freezing until 6:45 waiting for something to happen. I assumed I had the wrong day or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I got this one: "ALL WHITE PEOPLE MUST REPORT 2 THE COTTON FIELDS TOMORROW MORNING AT 7AM FOR ORIENTATION!!!" Weird, we were just talking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Oh so it is a joke?? now you tell me.. I was out there in the fields freezing until 6:45 waiting for something to happen. I assumed I had the wrong day or something. It starts on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Where the hell is Al Sharpton when WE need him? Oh woe is me! ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I got this one:"ALL WHITE PEOPLE MUST REPORT 2 THE COTTON FIELDS TOMORROW MORNING AT 7AM FOR ORIENTATION!!!" Weird, we were just talking about it. Just got that one... it made me laugh. Honestly, anyone who takes these seriously will get over it eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I don't think it's funny. I don't think it's offensive or anything, not really, but I don't think it's funny either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I don't think it's funny. I don't think it's offensive or anything, not really, but I don't think it's funny either. Ding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I've seen everything from that to super racist text messages involving the white house and KFC. I don't really think that they are half as funny as they are racist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissU28 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 On election day I got the forwarded text message..."Early votes show Obama in the lead.... but that will change when all the white people get out of work". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulRebel Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 It starts on Monday. I hear that he realizes he is only currently president-elect and has pushed the orientation programs back until January 21st when he has full control of the government and he can't be stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseyJones7 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 yep i got it. the one i got tonight though had me in stitches. it read: not to worry, when has a black man ever held the same job for 4 years? After yesterday these jokes fly imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve09ru Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 WoW! All I've heard for 2 years is race this & race that, now less than 48 hours since his election THIS is funny??Sad, just really sad. Agree...would everyone think it was funny if it was with McCain's name and blacks? jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamingwolf Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Agree...would everyone think it was funny if it was with McCain's name and blacks? jw First of all these are person to person messages and none of us have any right to say if its ok to make those transmissions. Ofcourse its ok no matter how much it hurts you. I have no doubt that if mccain had won that the same thing would have been said in different context and detail, or that when obama won that some idiot sent something equally as stupid. Statements like that show the base quality of man, and many enjoy that excercise. It is a fact of life and everyone has to accept it, the only recourse individuals have is to rise above it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ax Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Jesus H. Christ! If you think it's funny, laugh. I sure as hell did. I'm looking forward to some great stand up over the next 4 years that will be along the same lines. My guess is this will be considered tame compared to some of the stuff I expect to here from my brothers of the non Caucasian persuasion. Grow a set, and let's all laugh at ourselves. Especially those who suffer from "White Guilt Complex." Consider it part of your therapy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Jesus H. Christ! If you think it's funny, laugh. I sure as hell did. I'm looking forward to some great stand up over the next 4 years that will be along the same lines. My guess is this will be considered tame compared to some of the stuff I expect to here from my brothers of the non Caucasian persuasion. Grow a set, and let's all laugh at ourselves. Especially those who suffer from "White Guilt Complex." Consider it part of your therapy. Uh again, I don't really think it's offensive. And you can take that white guilt bull**** somewhere else. No, I don't think it's funny because...shocker,it's not funny. I'm curious, what are some other things that make you laugh? Like what's your go-to comedy tv show or comedy movie? Or who is your favorite comedian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Pressure Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 who is your favorite comedian? Michael Richards, that guy is so hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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