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Changing the meaning

Posted by OddipusRex on February 3, 2003, at 9:55:04

In reply to Re: The meaning has changed, posted by syringachalet on February 3, 2003, at 9:00:45

My objection to ethnic jokes is that they dehumanize groups of people. It is a subtle form of racism which often leads to outright discrimination. My objection has nothing to do with whether I like or dislike Rednecks. I suspect that they are as varied as any other group of people.

Jeff Foxworthy doesn't define rednecks. Or does he? He has made a lot of money promoting his caricature and seems to have had a lot of success. Is it a good thing to let a comedian change the definition of a term? Is it okay to stereotype a whole group of people if you show them as lovable buffoons?

If Amos and Andy had been allowed to define an entire ethnic group,would that be alright? They were funny. If it's funny is it okay?

Are rap songs about niggers and whores just a change of definition and a good thing?

Just asking. I don't think this thread is ridiculous at all. Though it certainly wasn't what I expected!


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