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White uncapitalized. Stating Western cuisine as devoid of nutrients, texture and taste. Racist. Shocking that the author would be surprised immigrants moving to

White uncapitalized. Stating Western cuisine as devoid of nutrients, texture and taste. Racist. Shocking that the author would be surprised immigrants moving to another land adopt the culture of the land they move to? How many 4th generation Canadian-Irish regularly eat scones or rabbit stew?

subjectsigma 3y ago
What really gets me is not jokes or stereotypes, it is the blatant double standard. I have been discussing this trend with some “friends” and they made it abundantly clear that they do not care about white people’s feelings. It’s not about whether or not a specific joke is offensive - because really, stuff like these “white people food” trends are ultimately pretty harmless - but there is this overall sense that white culture deserves to be criticized and other cultures are untouchable. Stereotypes about other cultures are racist and ignorant, but jokes stereotyping white people are funny and actively encouraged. Almost all of these people are white Democrats (in case that matters). I am absolutely convinced that one day one of these “jokes” will really offend me and the response from my “friends” will be to double down. This has been bothering me so much I am seriously considering whether I want to be associated with these people anymore.
- DropInIn 3y ago
  It's almost like people seek personal and in group advantage by any means and will coopt legitimate movements to do so....
- joemazerino 3y ago
  I can empathize. The Left and the West's adversaries have done a fantastic job of making White people masochistic. White liberals are notoriously unfunny and uncreative when it comes to humour. Hell, much of my old network has split because of this very issue. I now hang around like-minded people of all cultures because for the rest of the world humour is humour and sometimes it's naughty. To counter this one must remove the notion of being "anti-racist" and "colourblind" and get back to the relatively carefree attitude of 1990s comedy. If someone gets offended they aren't invited back to the adult dinner table.

subjectsigma 3y ago

What really gets me is not jokes or stereotypes, it is the blatant double standard. I have been discussing this trend with some “friends” and they made it abundantly clear that they do not care about white people’s feelings. It’s not about whether or not a specific joke is offensive - because really, stuff like these “white people food” trends are ultimately pretty harmless - but there is this overall sense that white culture deserves to be criticized and other cultures are untouchable. Stereotypes about other cultures are racist and ignorant, but jokes stereotyping white people are funny and actively encouraged. Almost all of these people are white Democrats (in case that matters). I am absolutely convinced that one day one of these “jokes” will really offend me and the response from my “friends” will be to double down. This has been bothering me so much I am seriously considering whether I want to be associated with these people anymore.

DropInIn 3y ago
It's almost like people seek personal and in group advantage by any means and will coopt legitimate movements to do so....
joemazerino 3y ago
I can empathize. The Left and the West's adversaries have done a fantastic job of making White people masochistic. White liberals are notoriously unfunny and uncreative when it comes to humour. Hell, much of my old network has split because of this very issue. I now hang around like-minded people of all cultures because for the rest of the world humour is humour and sometimes it's naughty. To counter this one must remove the notion of being "anti-racist" and "colourblind" and get back to the relatively carefree attitude of 1990s comedy. If someone gets offended they aren't invited back to the adult dinner table.