Who's racist here?
Posted by AmericanGreatness 9 years, 8 months ago to Culture
Predictable outrage over claimed stereotypes. Stereotypes are stereotypes for a reason.
Black America should be outraged that 11% of black men 18-34 have spent time in prison, not that it's pointed out in a movie.
There should be outrage that almost a quarter of a million rapes occurred in prison last year (almost triple the rate outside of prison), not that it's pointed out in a movie.
On the other hand, it's entirely reasonable for a man going into prison to be afraid. The only absurd stereotype is the "stupid, rich, white guy".
Black America should be outraged that 11% of black men 18-34 have spent time in prison, not that it's pointed out in a movie.
There should be outrage that almost a quarter of a million rapes occurred in prison last year (almost triple the rate outside of prison), not that it's pointed out in a movie.
On the other hand, it's entirely reasonable for a man going into prison to be afraid. The only absurd stereotype is the "stupid, rich, white guy".
I have never thought Ferrell was funny or talented, and this "humor" reinforces that view.
Most people do not even notice color and those that do are likely more concerned about being sure they are not being racist than anything else.
I highly doubt that either of these stars is a racist, and they are counting on a big box office from the KKK.
I'm not going to be in the audience, and it sounds like the movie may be a stinker. It may not make a profit, but I'd wager they will be both "people of color" and "people of pallor" who are fans of these two celebrities that will go see it, and they won't be racists.