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I still fail to see how it was racist. Though if I was narrow-minded, and prudish I probably would.
RACISM:
1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3. hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
Hmmm. None of those.
Ever watched Dave Chappel, the African-American comedian? He makes fun of white folk all the time. More so, he makes fun of black people too! White and Black people are in the audience laughing themselves to tears. Eddy Murphy, Chris Rock, Chris Tucker god I could go on. Instead of seeing what they say as racist, I see it as humorous observations about people. There seems to be no backlash against them.
The Jackson Five, were in fact black. They were tremendously talented. Some guys put some black stuff on their faces and mimicked them. There was no suggestion of inferiority, superiority and no derogatory comments made. And there's one of the key problems with our society today. We're all becoming hyper-sensitive to things that just shouldn't matter. What is supposed to make us Australian, thick skin and a good sense of humour, is eroding away. It's alright for Americans to wage illegal wars and cause horrific collateral damage, but they can tell us what is funny and what isn't? In OUR OWN country no less? Come on, they dictate to us too much already and we take too much notice. Did the audience boo? No, they laughed and enjoyed the act in the spirit it was intended, just like Aussies should. Who cares if that idiot doesn't get our sense of humour?
Australia definately does have some racial demons to get past, and this is what we should be working on, not getting all hot and bothered about skits on a variety show.
Seriously, some Aussies need to eat a bowl of concrete for breakfast everyday, because we're becoming a bunch of whimps.
That said, I agree that Darryl handled it the right way.
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