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FP Edit : Didnt think this would make this far. My point is all of this oscar racist talk is so short sided and cheap, it has no merit. Its only about race if people keep making it about race . P.S. sorry for the typo
teuro
Well the Oscars is already the white movie awards.
DiddyMao20XX
I feel like a lot of folks here start their sentences with "I'm not racist but..."
420B0ngRips4Jesus69
At first, I thought I was on imgur. Then I realized I wad on Facebook. This shit is crazy.
Maiturbanisdurtee
And in the same sense, then, we should get rid of Univision, and ESPN deportes right, because you have a problem with a race appreciating 1
Maiturbanisdurtee
their culture/finding a place of comfort within a highly marginalized country. I truly hope you are doing this just for the int. points. 2
gyllilian
This is known as "false equivalence"
followapelaw
This is so absurdly idiotic that I logged in just to call you a moron. You moron.
TheAncientSea
@op Your spelling is but one small hint of your ignorance good sir
Maiturbanisdurtee
So my question is, black people should scrap BET and the rest, but still accept being marginalized at the main awards shows? Cmon man 1
Maiturbanisdurtee
don't be so naive/ignorant. There's obviously a fucking reason why these channels exists. 2
LettuceTurnip23
When you feel so angry about how closed minded this post is, and then you see the comments... picked my day right back up again.
peashootsandbeans
To be fair, it's not called the White Oscars.
heteroscedastic
Punch up not down.
mixxed2010
Here. Enjoy this downvote
idontneednostinkingpuffin
hehe ... "short sided."
tryntasmile
Thank you! I was like, are you shitting me?! "Short sided" WTF.
GregKeen
Fuck off. Come back when you can spell celebrate.
subtlemrs
Nah.... They don't really ever need to come back.
TestAccount321
If you weren't convinced that Black People Are Not Welcome on Imgur, here's some more ignorant racism! Get out, darkies!
TestAccount321
It sure is great to know that your voice will never be heard, but idiots like RealJoshBraddy can run their mouth about how black people are
TestAccount321
terrible hypocrites and take advantage of society, and always get their due.
HalfJudPrince
Maybe, just maybe, the actors who were nominated actually acted better than the ones who weren't.
graehall
I too completely ignore history to make a quasi racist complaint.
Crimslers
How is it racist?
treadwords
Oh, the race card. Because it's always been super constructive to use that at any given time.
Maiturbanisdurtee
I mean, it's pretty constructive to use that when its required. Example: This post.
graehall
Yeah, but some racists believe simply saying "oh it's the race card" negates their racism being called out. But to be fair-they're not smart
NotFarEnough
I mean, do you reaaaally feel threatened that there are black-centric awards and entertainment? Does this genuinely bother you?
sowetoninja
It's pointing out blatant hypocrisy. Fuck off with your double standards and double-think way of life.
NotFarEnough
As others have mentioned, it's not hypocrisy b/c minorities have been traditionally underrepresented.
sowetoninja
That's a shitty rationalization. Whatever happened to you great great grandma isn't making you act/write/perform worse than others.
MissPeabody
I made it 5 whole swipes and bam, another race post.
Straffertheflavor
Cuz the dad was racing around the lake
pocketflan
Race is so hot right now
retrohellix
Well, you turned that swiping into a race.
MadScientistAndrew
Five swipes? Teach me your secret.
Mobileuserwholikestoberandom
Swipe right then left then right then left then left then boom.
DragonDildoChandelier
Ha! +1
downvoteALLthepokemon
I bet you are really pissed off about those disabled parking spaces too
purplecumbrella
Honestly, not pissed off but angrily confused as to the amount of parking spots that are offered and unused. Ever been to a Walmart? Half
purplecumbrella
Of their spaces are only for handicapped parking. Who comes up with this ratio? Theyre always so empty, almost all of them
DarthOlderon
Your state or your local municipality.
TheRiffRaff
did you just compare black people to the handicapped?
GuyFrom2070
ever heard of an analogy?
GuyFrom2070
ever heard of an analogy?
GuyFrom2070
ever heard of an analogy?
downvoteALLthepokemon
No I compared @OP to someone who doesn't think underprivileged people deserve extra privileges.
OnlyTheBestForMe
PC Principle.
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downvoteALLthepokemon
yeah. why? do you need someone to explain it to you?
Cuntard
so underprivileged we'll never have a black president
TestAccount321
What's next on the list? I can't wait for all the fresh new accounts held by "black people" to talk about how terrible blacks are again!
zytrcs
its the same as the idea of a white history month..
allthelubemustbeused
Would love this
cunttliflower
Have you never just taken a regular curriculum history class?
Rubmuhturkey
White history month is every month, especially in schools
allthelubemustbeused
U mean because white people founded or country? Hmm funny how that works. If it wasn't for white people black people wouldn't have gotten
Rubmuhturkey
Wouldn't have been enslaved? While the oppression of the people of africa by Caucasians was because of circumstance, it was still fucked up.
bond100
If you think the oppression of people of africa was caused by white people you're a fool. Blacks and Arabs were enslaving for 100s of years
allthelubemustbeused
Oh u mean they were the ones that sold their own "slaves" to us. Hmmmm.
AnneFranklyMyDearIDontGiveADamn
I genuinely don't understand how someone can fail to see why these awards shows exist.
raptorclawhandshake
It's an unpopular opinion.
datumerrata
I'm pretty sure award shows only continue to exist because they probably have amazing after-parties. I have no idea why people watch them.
DirtyA
because people are racist, that's why.
babyjesussuperstar
because blacks feel the need to segregate themselves?
Lenthas
You're telling me that having black specific shows/awards that bars ANY other race is OK, but as soon as a WHITE ONLY thing pops up, RACISM?
AnneFranklyMyDearIDontGiveADamn
The circumstances are different. And there have been white noms at the BETs.
Lenthas
But the sheer concept of being BLACK should be outrageous... Srsly hypocritical considering the reacion to WHITE
BluBoxx
Are you actually this dumb, or just faking it? They have these events because they (blacks) aren't included in mainstream events... and 1/?
BluBoxx
they aren't "black only", though they do focus on groups that are kept out of the mainstream. 2/2
TasteBlood
I am not understanding, Why do you think black only reward shows should exist?
AnneFranklyMyDearIDontGiveADamn
These award shows are not black only...
TasteBlood
Okay
neverknowsbest138
Seriously. People complain about "absurd SJW's" but then they post ridiculous shit like this, completely validating vocal SJW's.
GeorgeoftheDongle
Its social justice just on the unpopular side. Doesn't make it any better
sowetoninja
How does this post validate radical/idiotic SJW's?/black activists?
BluBoxx
Because they wouldn't have to have black only awards shows if they were included in the mainstream ones....
sowetoninja
maybe they should, you know, just act/perform better?
BluBoxx
You mean like the Black lead of the highest grossing film (domestic) of all time? The one released this year... you know the one....
Cuntard
so SJWs exist to promote discrimination based on race?
OolonColuphid
Yes, just as you exist to be wilfully obtuse.
Cuntard
I'm not the one who supports segregation based on race...
NicCagesDickRages
White people have always been represented in the media and in entertainment. Minorities have not been afforded that privilege.
Protean2648
Here's a crazy idea, in the current world they're represented in parts equal to their population size? Don't give 50% screen time to blacks
Protean2648
if they're only 13% of the population. CRAZY I KNOW
neverknowsbest138
WHITE PEOPLE DON'T HAVE AN EXTENSIVE HISTORY OF OPPRESSION THAT THEY NEED COMMUNITY AND SOLIDARITY TO RECOVER FROM.
CHUBMARINES
Yeah, well didn't MLK Jr teach just the opposite of solidarity to get rid of racism and discrimination?
neverknowsbest138
No
RealJoshBraddy
The jews in germany were white .
neverknowsbest138
Yeah, so were the nazis.
AnEvilSunFlower
Jews were a community even before nazis. This kinda confirms what CAPS LOCK guy was saying
Rample7
Have you ever watched these shows? So long as they exists blacks will not be "equal" like they "want".
BluBoxx
They exist BECAUSE blacks aren't included in mainstream awards shows.............. they are a response to, not a cause of inequality...
Rample7
Did you ever think their might not be as many good black actors as white actors. We shouldn't just nominate people because if skin color????
BluBoxx
The highest grossing film (domestic) of all time was released this year with a Black lead. Tell me more about the lack of good black actors
OneWolfManPack
And then there's Leonardo DiCaprio
Rample7
The film was good. But not so much him in my opinion.
Cuntard
because it's OK to discriminate against someone based on their race?
endoskeleton
So by that logic we should make an award show for the best white players in the nba?
shuckface
Who's stopping you
Maiturbanisdurtee
Go ahead, but they shouldn't be a part of the main awards show.
BluBoxx
And yet a disproportionate amount of White NBA players already get awards....
LeBRonSwanson
Who would walk away with awards?
endoskeleton
whites only because they're underrepresented in the NBA
LeBRonSwanson
Yeah but who is the best white player in the NBA? In your opinion...
Macewindow54
why dose that matter?
endoskeleton
I wouldn't have a clue because I don't watch basketball
OolonColuphid
Do you also wish with all your heart that it was still OK for you to say the N word without repercussions?
Maiturbanisdurtee
I think that today, people say nigga primarily as a coloquial term for a person/a friend. I'm black and I have no problem with this term.
mothballsoup
The fact that the Oscars are overwhelmingly white is why these other awards exist! If a "race-neutral" awards show honors almost (1/2)
Protean2648
If there's 80% white people, white people should win 80% of the awards. Sometimes it swings because random chance.
mothballsoup
exclusively white people, it's total valid for those marginalized by said show to create their own space to honor their achievements.
midgetsunite
Not to mention black entertainment awards are given to white people as well. And don't forget other minorities. They hve way les recognition
PhunPhact
I really don't understand how ppl don't get this. +1
PaulVolcker
Right, and i suppose you have a problem with Black fraternities too? What about latino fraternities? Or Jewish organizations? Or any other a
PaulVolcker
organization meant to celebrate a particular race, religion or nationality. There is nothing wrong with celebrating your group as long as
PaulVolcker
you aren't demeaning another in the process. Spread love not hate you closer bigot.
echonite
Calling out the Oscars on lack of diversity isn't doing just that? Perhaps they based nominations on actual merit and no blacks made the cut
kindacreepy
Nobody else was putting them on TV. Nobody else was giving them awards. These things exist for a reason.
antiantifaantifada
False. They statistically are represented in the award shows. They literally are only 10% of the population.
ChodesNShlongs
Maybe because they're not the type of movie that would be enjoyed globally. More like focused on certain group of citizens.
midgetsunite
Like how star wars focuses on people living in another planet and timezone? But then, my god, we're all able to understand them
interrogationbear
Unlike movies starring only white people, which represents everyone.
Macewindow54
not everyone just the majority
ChodesNShlongs
Well white is still majority of population, so most likely will take the role. There are also a lot of movies with mixed race.
ChodesNShlongs
Also how about Kevin Hart, Tyler Perry, and Martin Lawrence movies where most of the stars are black. How come no one complains about them?
WallCrawlerArt
Because not enough people actually watch them to care.
ChodesNShlongs
Well white is still majority of population, so most likely will take the role. There are also a lot of movies with mixed race.
interrogationbear
White people are definitely not the global majority.
TimTruck
I thought we were talking about actors and actresses. How many movies do you see coming out of Iran or Africa?
ChodesNShlongs
The movies you're referring to is made in USA. Bollywood movies are usually Indians. Do ppl complain about Indians not being "global maj."
Cuntard
the first black Oscar winner was in 1939
AnneFranklyMyDearIDontGiveADamn
And only 31 others since her.
Moonmoon409
And she won for what role? A MAID! Most black actors win playing drug addicts, thugs, or slaves. As if that's all they're capable of.
Cuntard
projection... is Ray Charles a criminal? how about Idi Amin ?
Moonmoon409
MOST. Not all. Also...as many other things as he was...the man was also a heroine addict. If you can fractionalize, so can I.
CertifiedTintinologist
And since 1929 (the beginning of the Oscars), 12 black people have won acting Oscars. In 88 years. 12 total black acting Oscar-winners.
kanihaznaiph
I thought I read somewhere that the black population only accounts for 12% of the population (in America). Admittedly I could be wrong tho
GraysonHunt
17. Even so, only twelve people is ridiculously low.
ChocolateWithRaisins
As a black guy, I can understand your point but I can also understand these awards.
yaxplz
A moderate view...I don't think you're supposed to have one of the those on imgur.
niet3sche
Let me ask your opinion, not speaking for any race, etc.: Do you see these shows as an intermediate point between here and mainstreaming,...
niet3sche
...or do you see them as being an "and" option in the future, post-mainstreaming? Or is mainstreaming not what's wanted at all? I'm curious.
aprilludgateduire
OP is just being an ass
WhatTheFluxCapacitor
Just curious, would you mind explaining your point of view?
ChocolateWithRaisins
BET award?
ChocolateWithRaisins
To see a white guy in a high position in a certain kind of work. And being 2016 it can be any race. But as a race you can see a lot of black
ChocolateWithRaisins
people being lazy and just accepting their circumstances and possibly blame others for it. We give these awards out for "You did it".
Pjnla
The interesting thing is that BET was bought by Viocom years ago. Most black folks I know don't even watch it
ChocolateWithRaisins
While Viacom owns it. It's still for Black people. I don't watch BET awards. And I also don't watch Oscars. Because I don't care about them
ChocolateWithRaisins
But lasty, I still see your point in how there's a separation here. No black people were nominated for oscars but what white person gets a
bomboy23
Do you feel the presence of BET awards and such appropriately offsets the lack of black presence in the mainstream awards?
ChocolateWithRaisins
I certainly hope not. But I can see where you're coming from. "They have the BET awards, why give them an Oscar?". But everyone has side 1/
ChocolateWithRaisins
/3 It's just that no black actors were nominated this year. That's all.
ChocolateWithRaisins
2/ Awards. Like each country has awards for their own residents. But that shouldn't stop them from receiving a mainstream award.
ChocolateWithRaisins
For the BET etc. Look how black people are portrayed on the media and everywhere. Rapists, murderers, thieves etc. I see these awards as
Cuntard
white people are also portrayed as ceiminals
Cuntard
* criminals
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Vekete
Aw fuck I forgot, I defending a conflicting stance sorry bout that, go about your business everyone and continue the hivemind.
fuckpuffins
"Drug heads".
ChocolateWithRaisins
White people are often portrayed as drug heads? Which country is that mate?
Mylastusernameoffendedpeoplefeelingsmatter
White males are portrayed as useless husbands, gamer nerds who live in their basement, loser potheads, etc. Do i get an award show now?
ChocolateWithRaisins
Let's see how that compares to "No dads/Always in jail/Rapists/Murderers/Thieves/Uneducated/Rachet/Gangsters"
ChocolateWithRaisins
Something for the black community who did great things with their lives despite their circumstances and stereotypes. IMO, it'd be regular
LZYRMN
Except no one is forcing the black actors into those roles or anything. All I hear is fucking excuses.
Legitllama
I'll get down voted with you bc these days excuses are all you hear
ChocolateWithRaisins
What are you talking about? What roles? What?
icyvaynes
I think i get. Instead of keeping with stereotypes the community chose to celebrate the achievements to show you can be more than the 1
icyvaynes
Stereotypes. If I'm wrong I'm sorry. 2
kindacreepy
Its really simple white people were really racist and didnt want to put black people on TV or give them awards. So they made their own.
dotes
statistically blacks are over respresentated in media, hispanics and asians should be complaining
NotFarEnough
Plenty of Hispanics and Asians are vocal for more media representation
TheAncientSea
Thank you! Why can people not get those
Tippster
Ok, but today things are different. Hell, the head of the Academy is black.
anthropologicallyspeaking
It's so nice to live in a post racism world now.
Tippster
You missed my point.
mercked
The president of the US is also black, that doesn't change systemic and engrained racism.
Tippster
Yet the organisation SHE LEADS literally controls who gets nominated for an award THEY BESTOW. Obama's race is immaterial.
babyjesussuperstar
you do realize an exceeding amount of blacks are racist AF but live in your dreamland