On 2019-09-21 22:13:25 Johnny English said:
This is not seen as just a prank. It is widely regarded as racist and insulting, ever since nearly 200 years ago when white performers began painting their faces black in minstrel shows across America, in order to mock enslaved Africans.

Yeah but to the people it doesn't affect its 'a storm in a teacup' or 'the PC brigade run amok'. This is why these things will keep happening to people for 'harmless pranks' because they refuse to realise that they aren't harmless at all.

On 2019-09-22 18:42:54 chancetaker said:
On 2019-09-21 22:13:25 Johnny English said: This is not seen as just a prank. It is widely regarded as racist and insulting, ever since nearly 200 years ago when white performers began painting their faces black in minstrel shows across America, in order to mock enslaved Africans.

Yeah but to the people it doesn't affect its 'a storm in a teacup' or 'the PC brigade run amok'. This is why these things will keep happening to people for 'harmless pranks' because they refuse to realise that they aren't harmless at all.

Yep that is why it is ironic for the most woke PM ever to be caught out, very funny

On 2019-09-22 17:08:15 Tegwane said:
On 2019-09-22 17:02:58 johndoe69za said: On 2019-09-21 19:08:39 Tegwane said: On 2019-09-21 18:56:26 JoeSdt said: This face paint saga is nothing in comparison to the craziness we call Malema

You would think, but he is the one who invented humankind instead of mankind etc etc. He is a danger to the world,malema is a danger to himself

Malema has a following, he is not only a danger to himself

I do not mean to detract from the problem malema can and will cause, but this dickhead in Canada is more dangerous to the world, in my opinion

In my opinion I do not believe so. Mr Trudeau did some stupid thing many moons ago when he was young and foolish. I'm sure almost everyone here has done something stupid back in the day, be it having a few too many drinks leading to a drunken brawl, speeding at 300km/h, writing off a speed boat into a sand dune or even all of the above lol

Surely Mr Trudeau's good actions since have more than made up for his previous foolishness. Malema on the other hand, with his populist political insanity may destroy an entire country. Destruction which will make the Rwanda genocide look like an appetiser in comparison.

Anyway I'm straying a bit. But what I believe would be the best way to unravel the situation, would be to ask Mr Trudeau if he has ever made love to or fantasise about making love to an ebony babe. If he says yes.... than I am satisfied that he ain't a racist.

What is racism really? I think this conversation should answer this question first. Once we can agree on this then we likely can classify actions as racist or not.

If there is no standard we can agree upon then this debate will be about as robust as debating whether cereal should go in before the milk or vice versa.

Are we going to bring Trump into this conversation as well? I don't see what Malema has to do with Trudeau doing black face.

Let me see if I understand this BS right.
Some of us are extremely upset that a young man used dark makeup at a party 20 + years ago???
But nobody seem concerned that here at home people that do not need dark makeup have screwed up the economy, Eskom, SAA, Provincial Hospitals, 99% of all the municipalities, etc. Crime is at an all time high!
We are the rape capital of the world.
(Hand palm to face slap)
Just maybe you should keep in mind that this website is about escorts and pussy and not varking makeup.
Don't be a CHOP!

There are some African tribes that paint their faces white! You don't hear anybody calling them racist!
Stop looking for something that is not there. Especially in another country that does not owe you shit!
Worry about the local corruption and crime boet!

So if it is racist and offensive for whites to play black roles (minstrels etc.), then presumably those same people are objecting to Lashana Lynch taking over the role of James Bond?

On 2019-09-23 06:05:15 Tiger_ said:
Let me see if I understand this BS right.
Some of us are extremely upset that a young man used dark makeup at a party 20 + years ago???
But nobody seem concerned that here at home people that do not need dark makeup have screwed up the economy, Eskom, SAA, Provincial Hospitals, 99% of all the municipalities, etc. Crime is at an all time high!
We are the rape capital of the world.
(Hand palm to face slap)
Just maybe you should keep in mind that this website is about escorts and pussy and not varking makeup.
Don't be a CHOP!

There are some African tribes that paint their faces white! You don't hear anybody calling them racist!
Stop looking for something that is not there. Especially in another country that does not owe you shit!
Worry about the local corruption and crime boet!

And this, people is the crux of the issue at hand ! Ignoring the elephant in the room but focusing on the sneeze of our neighbour!

Another debate which will 'fuel' controversy and offer up differing opinions, but why not ?
One could enlighten(oops) or darken the mood (oops), but while adult fun remains the priority, why shouldn't people debate what they feel like ?

yes and here is one from me. Tegwane i believe you are not even living in SA now? You point too many fingers!! You obviously read all the uk newspapers? I read DM on line daily. Being british myself I like to see what is going on in that terrible fucked up country. Did you see that ninja clothed woman? ranting at the bus driver about him smelling of curry and swearing like a mad woman at the poor oke. And she is Muslim. They sopposed be non searing, non drinking (another laugh) people. Get off your high horse T. You are living in one of the worst racial countries ever. Stop with your nonsense about face painting etc. And wild weasel well said. S