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> thick rimmed glasses I don't know if you're familiar with Curb Your Enthusiasm, but Larry gives this exact theory to his friend Leon ("white people revere bl
by jamestnz 10y ago
> thick rimmed glasses
I don't know if you're familiar with Curb Your Enthusiasm, but Larry gives this exact theory to his friend Leon ("white people revere black people with glasses... no glasses, no job."). It's really quite amazing how closely it mirrors what you're describing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14ECj4OcCC0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14ECj4OcCC0
- kelukelugames 10y agoA lot of black comedians have similar jokes about performing rituals to be accepted by whites. For example, Aries Spears says white women only date him after they hear him sing to 80s rock songs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg-4e4PWGY8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg-4e4PWGY8 Not a new concept to people of color. Despite the jokes, it's depressing.
- serge2k 10y agoThat's cause only nerds wear glasses and nerds aren't threatening.