Why are we called black or white?

[Ninastar]

When there is actually no black or white people?

[Stu]

What's your suggestion?

[Ninastar]

No idea lol. Its just wierd people are called it even though its something we aren't.

[Twilight]

One of the many things we will never know:P

[Beastie]

Some people call black people "coloured" people but I rather just say black or white or halfcast.

[Stu]

No idea lol. Its just wierd people are called it even though its something we aren't.
I think you just answered your own question :wink:.

It's convinient. I don't want to carry around a Dulux colour chart with me when I'm going abroad.

[Beastie]

Or suppose halfcast could sound wrong so possibly tanned or whatever.

[Stu]

Or suppose halfcast could sound wrong so possibly tanned or whatever.
Nah nothing wrong with it. Just like nothing wrong with calling blacks black. It's riddiculous that people think the term 'black' is racist. These true racists who insist on sounding like complete dolts when talking about there 'African American co-workers' get on my tits.

[Ninastar]

I think you just answered your own question :wink:.

It's convinient. I don't want to carry around a Dulux colour chart with me when I'm going abroad.

Pmsl. True.
Do you think they will ever do anything about it in the future?

[King Gizzard]

Ive always wondered, is calling someone halfcast racist?

[*mazedsalv**]

Ive always wondered, is calling someone halfcast racist?

We were studying poetry and the HalfCaste poem last year and my English teacher said that it is an actual offensive and racist term, but most people dont find it racist and use it.

[Stu]

Pmsl. True.
Do you think they will ever do anything about it in the future?
Knowing the political corectess gripping the nation? Probably.

[Niamh.]

Ive always wondered, is calling someone halfcast racist?

How about calling them grey?, seeing as black + White = Grey

[setanta]

I don't like the word halfcast and wouldn't use it in company. Mixed ethnicity/heritage works better for me.

[King Gizzard]

We were studying poetry and the HalfCaste poem last year and my English teacher said that it is an actual offensive and racist term, but most people dont find it racist and use it.

awww man I remember that poem in english

we had a book called anthology with loads of poems and short stories in it


+ I find it a bit hesitant and weird to call someone who only has the slightest black heritage , black

[Stu]

How about calling them grey?, seeing as black + White = Grey
The Rock is grey?

[Niamh.]

The Rock is grey?

What rock?

[Crimson Dynamo]

It is a good question.

Black in just about every other circumstance is a negative connotation.


if I was Black i would be pissed.

[Stu]

What rock?
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/kingofthering/22-the-rock-wwf-champ.jpg

IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT ROCK.

Sorry, but you walked right into that one.

[Niamh.]

aawww, are you taking the piss out of me Stu? :bawling:

[Crimson Dynamo]

It is somewhat like calling someone gay. There are 2 types of human, men and women. gay is a sexual proclivity and not an identity. There is no such thing as heterosexual or homosexual - but that is another debate.

Colour is determined by the sun. Black skin is dominant in sunny areas as whiter skin shades die out due to evolution. That is why red hair does well in Ireland and Scotland.

[King Gizzard]

if you smellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll...

[Stu]

aawww, are you taking the piss out of me Stu? :bawling:
No, just paying homage to the greatness of The Rock :lovedup:.
It is somewhat like calling someone gay. There are 2 types of human, men and women. gay is a sexual proclivity and not an identity. There is no such thing as heterosexual or homosexual - but that is another debate.

Colour is determined by the sun. Black skin is dominant in sunny areas as whiter skin shades die out due to evolution. That is why red hair does well in Ireland and Scotland.
Oh christ, your not one of them are you?

[Crimson Dynamo]

No, just paying homage to the greatness of The Rock :lovedup:.

Oh christ, your not one of them are you?

Capital C in Christ

a human, yes.

[Firewire]

What do you want to be called, peach?

[Stu]

Capital C in Christ

a human, yes.
Not for me, homeboy.

[Ninastar]

Ive always wondered, is calling someone halfcast racist?

Same. I remember saying it once then my friend proper told me off for being racist then I heard a teacher say it. I still have no idea!?

[Niamh.]

What do you want to be called, peach?

haha, I want to be called peach!!! That's better than white, white is so bland

[Ninastar]

Also, is there any black people in the bible?

[King Gizzard]

mainly if not all middle eastern people caitlin

[Ninastar]

mainly if not all middle eastern people caitlin

Oh right lol :blush:

[Beastie]

Is it racist calling someone with ginger hair a ginger nut? :joker:

[King Gizzard]

My mum calls them copperknobs lol

[King Gizzard]

Also, is there any black people in the bible?

Jesus would probably look more like Osama Bin Laden then the white, long hair and bearded Hollywood Jesus

[Shasown]

Maybe we could use a non offensive term, like the colour of coffee with no milk , lightly creamed coffee, coffee with cream and a very milky coffee. :wink:

[Stu]

I reckon if Jesus was a nazarite like some people say then he had dreads. He more than likely looked something like Bob Marley.

[King Gizzard]

maybe we could use a non offensive term, like the colour of coffee with no milk , lightly creamed coffee, coffee with cream and a very milky coffee. :wink:

lol!!!

[Shasown]

Is it racist calling someone with ginger hair a ginger nut? :joker:

Of course it isnt, however do not call someone with strawberry blonde hair a geenger. it really hacks them off if you say the "G" word.

[WOMBAI]

haha, I want to be called peach!!! That's better than white, white is so bland

lol peachy!

[Crimson Dynamo]

Also, is there any black people in the bible?

Yes

http://www.rastaites.com/HIM/bibleref.html

[Crimson Dynamo]

Same. I remember saying it once then my friend proper told me off for being racist then I heard a teacher say it. I still have no idea!?

Half-caste (or often mis-spelt half-cast) is a term used to describe people of mixed race or ethnicity.[1] Caste comes from the Latin castus, meaning pure, and the dervative Portuguese and Spanish casta, meaning race. The term originates from the Indian caste system, where a person of 'lesser' or half-caste would be deemed to be of a 'lower class'. While the origins of the term are derogatory, its usage has evolved to give it the more objective meaning described above.

(from wiki)

[Niamh.]

lol peachy!

haha, What race are you? I'm just peachy! hahahaha

[WOMBAI]

Half-caste (or often mis-spelt half-cast) is a term used to describe people of mixed race or ethnicity.[1] Caste comes from the Latin castus, meaning pure, and the dervative Portuguese and Spanish casta, meaning race. The term originates from the Indian caste system, where a person of 'lesser' or half-caste would be deemed to be of a 'lower class'. While the origins of the term are derogatory, its usage has evolved to give it the more objective meaning described above.

(from wiki)

Interesting - makes you more appreciative of why people found it offensive!

[WOMBAI]

haha, What race are you? I'm just peachy! hahahaha

I'm peachy too! :joker:

[Shasown]

Half-caste (or often mis-spelt half-cast) is a term used to describe people of mixed race or ethnicity.[1] Caste comes from the Latin castus, meaning pure, and the dervative Portuguese and Spanish casta, meaning race. The term originates from the Indian caste system, where a person of 'lesser' or half-caste would be deemed to be of a 'lower class'. While the origins of the term are derogatory, its usage has evolved to give it the more objective meaning described above.

(from wiki)

I prefer the term "coffee with non dairy creamer", more PC

[Beastie]

Someone said I looked spanish before. Mmm compliment :)

[Captain.Remy]

We should be called beige and brown, is that what you're saying ?

[Ninastar]

Lol hmm i dunno tbh. We could, it would make more sense but i wonder if people would use it

[Smithy]

I dont use Black & White

I use ****** and Cracker

[Stephanie]

people call me half-cast all the time lmao. i don't think it's offensive.

[Sophii3x]

My cousin is British-Ghanaian and I've always called him mixed race. I'd never call him halfcaste, just seems so offensive and I know he finds it offensive too!

[Tom]

dark brown and beige/tinted yellow/pink/light brown don't really have the same effect esp when it comes to the variety of colours white people can be

What colour are Asians on the colour chart?

[30stone]

Ive always used the word half cast no one has ever said anything? Never thought it was racist.

Then i said it on here and like 3 people called me racist straight away i was a little confused.

[Tony Stark]

When there is actually no black or white people?

Because humanity is illogical.

[Shaun]

to confuse Michael Jackson.