[user104658]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

You know,There is a traditional English morris dancing group who’ve been painting their faces black for years.It’s apparently from the 16th century and nothing to do with race.
I’ve seen them a few times in the 80’s/90’s and there was no problem.Everyone enjoyed it.
Only the other year though they apparently suffered abuse and had to flee from crowds who didn’t understand the tradition.

Thus, someone blacking up as Bob Marley so that their friends can have a chuckle on Facebook because they're the biggest fan EFFER!! is also acceptable.

[Parmy]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Thus, someone blacking up as Bob Marley so that their friends can have a chuckle on Facebook because they're the biggest fan EFFER!! is also acceptable.

What's facook got to do with things. .

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Thus, someone blacking up as Bob Marley so that their friends can have a chuckle on Facebook because they're the biggest fan EFFER!! is also acceptable.

No but it does show that context and nuance should be applied.
Just a blanket ‘Thou shalt never apply boot polish to ones face under any circumstance’ (as some people think) isn’t always appropriate(as with the morris dancers).
People’s intentions aren’t always clear.