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I don't think the issue is about "becoming" any of those nationalities you mentioned. You might not be considered Indian or Nigerian or Kuwaitian in those count

by khallo 8y ago

I don't think the issue is about "becoming" any of those nationalities you mentioned. You might not be considered Indian or Nigerian or Kuwaitian in those countries, but you sure as hell won't be ostracized or receive disapproving looks. That is speaking generally since every country has racist/xenophobic people. Blackface is quite common in Japan. Example: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42561815 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42561815 They have more work to do on their attitude towards foreigners than opening up more immigration channels.

yorwba 8y ago
Blackface isn't necessarily racist. Is the blackfaced actor used to make fun of black people? Probably racist. But that would also be the case if it were a black actor doing the same (it might just be more difficult to hire one for that). Is it used to create tension between the obviously fake costume and the effort put into pretending that it is real? Probably not racist. I can imagine a show deriving great hilarity from casting everyone in a role they are not the least bit suited to and then trying to make it work anyway.
- ShabbosGoy 8y ago
  > Blackface isn't necessarily racist. I remember the controversy of blackface being used in Tropic Thunder. I think you’re right that the intention behind it matters.