JUDE Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I think the question that begs to be asked is 'can people really afford a tar baby on minimum wage'? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 "medical marijuana tar baby" you know they're referring to scraping your bowl to get the resin, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 you know they're referring to scraping your bowl to get the resin, right? *cymbal crash* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I tried to find a "porch monkey 4 life" picture, but couldn't.Frankly this was one of the funnier bits in a totally cringe inducing movie...LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 "It's okay, I'm taking Porch Monkey back..." "hey, you little porch monkey! Oh, it's cool. I'm taking it back" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 now you're just being silly chink 1 Pronunciation (chngk)n.A narrow opening, such as a crack or fissure.tr.v. chinked, chink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anodyne Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 "tar baby" was always a slur around these parts as well. i don't think "jungle bunny" has any non-racist connotations, but there's still a few months until the election. perhaps there will be some initiative to save rainforest rabbits or something. sigh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I grew up in a little town where the Klan pretty much ruled politics until the '70's ,believe it or not.All of these slurs piss me off,regardledss of their intended humor.Oh & btw,Huey for Prez Quote Link to post Share on other sites
groselicain Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I grew up in a little town where the Klan pretty much ruled politics until the '70's ,believe it or not.All of these slurs piss me off,regardledss of their intended humor.Oh & btw,Huey for Prez I live in a town where the Klan still rules politics. But Tar Baby? That's just ridiculous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
c53x12 Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Chevy Chase and Richard Pryor knew it back in 1975. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 The word "nigger" did not have negative/derogatory implications or meaning originally, either. The root word being "Niger," and being Latin for "black." The word was acceptable in print and speech as synonymous with Africanners/ African-Americans and was not considered hateful. It obviously evolved into a nasty connotation to describe someone, though. This happens to words occasionally with time, of course, and it happened with "tar baby." As a politician/public speaker he should have selected his words more wisely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 As a politician/public speaker he should have selected his words more wisely. Absolutely, but it doesn't change the context. I hope the Klan never uses the word 'lozenge' in a negative manner, because that may be one of the sexiest words in the english language and I just love it to death.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Phillips Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 The big stink is funny, but I have to admit I am amazed people didn't know this was a racial slur. I knew it as a kid. It's August of a mid-term year, kids. This is when the fun really starts. You can expect something like this every fucking week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anodyne Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 yeah, me too derek. i have a very racist aunt who used the word quite frequently -- and never about a sticky situation. what's worse - the tar baby comment or biden's 7-11 humor attempt? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 what's worse - the tar baby comment or biden's 7-11 humor attempt? again, considering the context, i'd say biden's for sure. are you kidding me?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Phillips Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 again, considering the context, i'd say biden's for sure. are you kidding me?! If we're talking about context, go back and read Biden's full quote. He was bragging about the influx of Indian Americans and the support he enjoys from them. Sure, it was a bad soundbite but since you mentioned context... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 If we're talking about context, go back and read Biden's full quote. He was bragging about the influx of Indian Americans and the support he enjoys from them. Sure, it was a bad soundbite but since you mentioned context... C'mon now, D. The question was which was worse... Bragging about the influx of Indian Americans and the support he enjoys from them...In Delaware, the largest growth of population is Indian-Americans, moving from India. You cannot go to a 7/11 or a Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent. I am not joking.Or Talking about how it would have been better to avoid a politically sticky situation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Kinsley Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I think it's perfectly appropriate to cut Gov. Romney some slack on this. I totally believe him when he says he didn't know tar baby was a derogatory term. Hell, the poor guy grew up thinking Mitt is a first name! What'd he name his kids? Cup, Batting Helmet, and Spike? And by the way, there's no way to put a positive spin on Joe's Indian comments. He's not touting, he's complaining. I'm disappointed too, but really. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I totally believe him when he says he didn't know tar baby was a derogatory term. Well, I wouldn't go that far...but in this case, it wasn't used in a derogatory manner. That's all i'm saying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 If I ever met Mitt, I'd say "Why do you hate Massachusetts?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anodyne Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 to answer my own question, i'd have to agree that both are pretty bad. i'd tend to agree that biden was more boneheaded, but romney was ignorantly insensitive using such a loaded word. now if romney had been bragging about the support he has amongst tar babies... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 to answer my own question, i'd have to agree that both are pretty bad. i'd tend to agree that biden was more boneheaded, but romney was ignorantly insensitive using such a loaded word. that's a shocker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anodyne Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Phillips Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 C'mon now, D. The question was which was worse... Bragging about the influx of Indian Americans and the support he enjoys from them... Or Talking about how it would have been better to avoid a politically sticky situation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Complaining? I didn't say he was complaining, that was Mr. K...I think he was being just as idiotic and, versus using an unintentional racial slur, used an unintentional racial stereotype. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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