[MB.]

Originally Posted by Alf

How what works?

Rosanne made a mistake (we've all made mistakes and we'll continue too) she immedietly apologised, give the woman a break and a bit of forgivness.

It isn't how ethnicity or race work; "she doesn't look completely black so Roseanne wasn't being racist"

[Alf]

Originally Posted by MB.

It isn't how ethnicity or race work; "she doesn't look completely black so Roseanne wasn't being racist"

How does ethnicity and race work?

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by MB.

It isn't how ethnicity or race work; "she doesn't look completely black so Roseanne wasn't being racist"

Well... it's not the most insane comparison, is it ...

Spoiler:

It could just be that Rosanne didn't realise the woman was black, so didn't know making the comparison could have racist implications.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

Well... it's not the most insane comparison, is it ...

Spoiler:

It could just be that Rosanne didn't realise the woman was black, so didn't know making the comparison could have racist implications.

Aussie Rules player - Adam Goodes

Spoiler:

Fron his wiki page -

On 24 May 2013, during the AFL's annual Indigenous Round, a 13-year-old Collingwood supporter called Goodes an "ape". Upon hearing the abuse, Goodes pointed the girl out to security who ejected her from the stadium.[22] After the game, Collingwood president Eddie McGuire apologised to Goodes on behalf of the club. McGuire said that Collingwood had a zero tolerance policy towards racism, but also said that the girl, who later apologised to Goodes, did not know that what she had said was a racial slur.[23] Goodes said that he was "gutted" and that he had "never been more hurt" but nevertheless called on the community to support the girl instead of blame her.[24][25]

Do you think it's a not insane comparison in this case? Ape is a word that is used pretty much around the globe to describe people often indigenous people so, for me, its always an insane comparison.

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

Do you think it's a not insane comparison in this case? Ape is a word that is used pretty much around the globe to describe people often indigenous people so, for me, its always an insane comparison.

But the woman's haircut does resemble those from the old Planet of the Apes movies...

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

But the woman's haircut does resemble those from the old Planet of the Apes movies...

Ok so you think it fair enough then. I cant debate that.

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

Ok so you think it fair enough then. I cant debate that.

C'mon, there's no debate that the resemblance is there. The only thing to debate is whether or not it should be pointed out, and the possibly racist implications of doing so.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

C'mon, there's no debate that the resemblance is there. The only thing to debate is whether or not it should be pointed out, and the possibly racist implications of doing so.

WTF So you actually think it is a fair comparison . I wasn't sure if you were t taking the p&ss with your last post. Thanks for clearing it up.

Personally I never compare people to animals but if you do then go for it however, word of warning, you may find yourself in this position in the future. Be careful with that

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

Well... it's not the most insane comparison, is it ...

Spoiler:

It could just be that Rosanne didn't realise the woman was black, so didn't know making the comparison could have racist implications.

The she's as stupid as she looks.