reddogblitz Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 In the article about this in my hometown paper, they also said you shouldn't dress as a person of another race, for example, no Pocohantes of you're not an American Indian. No Kanye West unless you're black, etc. Even then be careful because it might be offensive to some people. Evidently Barack didn't see the article. http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/president-obama-is-smitten-by-toddlers-adorable-baby-pope-costume-20153110 Some kid came to the White House trick or treating as the Pope. Couldn't that be offensive to some people? Not sure if he asked the kid if he was Catholic but he did declare it as the best costume.
Chef Jim Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) On 11/3/2015 at 6:27 AM, reddogblitz said: In the article about this in my hometown paper, they also said you shouldn't dress as a person of another race, for example, no Pocohantes of you're not an American Indian. No Kanye West unless you're black, etc. Even then be careful because it might be offensive to some people. Evidently Barack didn't see the article. http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/president-obama-is-smitten-by-toddlers-adorable-baby-pope-costume-20153110 Some kid came to the White House trick or treating as the Pope. Couldn't that be offensive to some people? Not sure if he asked the kid if he was Catholic but he did declare it as the best costume. So it's wrong to dress as someone you admire if you're not of that ethnicity? That is the dumbest thing ever. Hell it's dumb even if you're mocking that person. What a bunch of wienies we've become. Edited November 3, 2015 by Chef Jim
keepthefaith Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) On 11/3/2015 at 6:27 AM, reddogblitz said: In the article about this in my hometown paper, they also said you shouldn't dress as a person of another race, for example, no Pocohantes of you're not an American Indian. No Kanye West unless you're black, etc. Even then be careful because it might be offensive to some people. Evidently Barack didn't see the article. http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/president-obama-is-smitten-by-toddlers-adorable-baby-pope-costume-20153110 Some kid came to the White House trick or treating as the Pope. Couldn't that be offensive to some people? Not sure if he asked the kid if he was Catholic but he did declare it as the best costume. I see pumpkins in that picture which will cause global warming. Very very bad and some of them have been painted which I'm sure is toxic. Edited November 3, 2015 by keepthefaith
Azalin Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 On 11/3/2015 at 2:30 PM, Chef Jim said: So it's wrong to dress as someone you admire if you're not if that ethnicity? That is the dumbest thing ever. Hell it's dumb even if you're making that person. What a bunch of wienies we've become. Just wait until I see anyone of less than 50% Irish ethnicity celebrating St Patrick's Day.
TakeYouToTasker Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 On 11/3/2015 at 4:12 PM, Azalin said: Just wait until I see anyone of less than 50% Irish ethnicity celebrating St Patrick's Day. I'd go a step further, and require an Irish surname.
DC Tom Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 On 11/3/2015 at 6:27 AM, reddogblitz said: In the article about this in my hometown paper, they also said you shouldn't dress as a person of another race, for example, no Pocohantes of you're not an American Indian. No Kanye West unless you're black, etc. Even then be careful because it might be offensive to some people. Evidently Barack didn't see the article. http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/president-obama-is-smitten-by-toddlers-adorable-baby-pope-costume-20153110 Some kid came to the White House trick or treating as the Pope. Couldn't that be offensive to some people? Not sure if he asked the kid if he was Catholic but he did declare it as the best costume. I'm German. Can I dress as Hitler?
Chef Jim Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 On 11/3/2015 at 7:15 PM, DC Tom said: I'm German. Can I dress as Hitler? I've had some very interesting costumes at my annual party. One year the theme was come as your favorite dead celebrity. A guy (of German decent of course) came as Hitler in a body bag.
/dev/null Posted November 3, 2015 Author Posted November 3, 2015 On 11/3/2015 at 4:12 PM, Azalin said: Just wait until I see anyone of less than 50% Irish ethnicity celebrating St Patrick's Day. On 11/3/2015 at 5:47 PM, TakeYouToTasker said: I'd go a step further, and require an Irish surname. Here is a dilemma My surname is English. Really English, like super WASP English. I can trace my lineage back to England in the 1600s when they came over to New England with the Puritans. My fathers fathers mother was from England My fathers mothers father was from Ireland Am I allowed to celebrate St Pattys day anymore? Or does the oppression of some of my ancestors against my other ancestors prohibit me from imbibing the green beer?
TakeYouToTasker Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 On 11/3/2015 at 10:22 PM, /dev/null said: Here is a dilemma My surname is English. Really English, like super WASP English. I can trace my lineage back to England in the 1600s when they came over to New England with the Puritans. My fathers fathers mother was from England My fathers mothers father was from Ireland Am I allowed to celebrate St Pattys day anymore? Or does the oppression of some of my ancestors against my other ancestors prohibit me from imbibing the green beer? It does, right up until you renounce the repressive ancestors and adopt your mother's maiden name.
/dev/null Posted November 3, 2015 Author Posted November 3, 2015 On 11/3/2015 at 10:26 PM, TakeYouToTasker said: It does, right up until you renounce the repressive ancestors and adopt your mother's maiden name. My mothers maiden name was also very English
TakeYouToTasker Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 On 11/3/2015 at 10:31 PM, /dev/null said: My mothers maiden name was also very English Then you're out.
Chef Jim Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 On 11/3/2015 at 10:32 PM, TakeYouToTasker said: Then you're out. Those celebrations are highly overrated anyway.
keepthefaith Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 On 11/3/2015 at 10:22 PM, /dev/null said: Here is a dilemma My surname is English. Really English, like super WASP English. I can trace my lineage back to England in the 1600s when they came over to New England with the Puritans. My fathers fathers mother was from England My fathers mothers father was from Ireland Am I allowed to celebrate St Pattys day anymore? Or does the oppression of some of my ancestors against my other ancestors prohibit me from imbibing the green beer? You can, but only until 8:00 PM.
Azalin Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 On 11/3/2015 at 10:31 PM, /dev/null said: My mothers maiden name was also very English I don't give a crap - I'll make you honorary Irish (as if I have any such authority - but that's never stopped me from making proclamations before) and will gladly drink a few beers with you. In fact, we can talk a lot of smack about what a bastard Cromwell was while we're drinking.
TakeYouToTasker Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 On 11/3/2015 at 11:01 PM, Azalin said: I don't give a crap - I'll make you honorary Irish (as if I have any such authority - but that's never stopped me from making proclamations before) and will gladly drink a few beers with you. In fact, we can talk a lot of smack about what a bastard Cromwell was while we're drinking. Unless his last name happens to also be Cromwell, at which point you're obligated to kill him.
DC Tom Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 Okay...my wife's Irish, but when I met her had a Polish surname because her ex-husband's Italian family was forced to adopt it when they ran from the Chicago Mafia. So now she has a German surname...even though I'm half-French. So can we celebrate the Chinese New Year?
TakeYouToTasker Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 On 11/3/2015 at 11:14 PM, DC Tom said: Okay...my wife's Irish, but when I met her had a Polish surname because her ex-husband's Italian family was forced to adopt it when they ran from the Chicago Mafia. So now she has a German surname...even though I'm half-French. So can we celebrate the Chinese New Year? Not a Chinaman's chance.
DC Tom Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 On 11/3/2015 at 11:18 PM, TakeYouToTasker said: Not a Chinaman's chance. How 'bout if I don't care what those slant-eyed little yellow chinky-dink bastards think?
Chef Jim Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 Damn I never thought I'd be able to use this twice in one day.
/dev/null Posted November 4, 2015 Author Posted November 4, 2015 On 11/3/2015 at 11:18 PM, TakeYouToTasker said: Not a Chinaman's chance. what about LBFMs?
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