Stuff White People Like
#101 Being Offended
May 28, 2008 by clander
To be offended is usually a rather unpleasant experience, one that can expose a person to intolerance, cultural misunderstandings, and even evoke the scars of the past. This is such an unpleasant experience that many people develop a thick skin and try to only be offended in the most egregious and awful situations. In many circumstances, they can allow smaller offenses to slip by as fighting them is a waste of time and energy. But white people, blessed with both time and energy, are not these kind of people. In fact there are few things white people love more than being offended.
Naturally, white people do not get offended by statements directed at white people. In fact, they don’t even have a problem making offensive statements about other white people (ask a white person about “flyover states”). As a rule, white people strongly prefer to get offended on behalf of other people.
It is also valuable to know that white people spend a significant portion of their time preparing for the moment when they will be offended. They read magazines, books, and watch documentaries all in hopes that one day they will encounter a person who will say something offensive. When this happens, they can leap into action with quotes, statistics, and historical examples. Once they have finished lecturing another white person about how it’s wrong to use the term “black” instead of “African-American,” they can sit back and relax in the knowledge that they have made a difference.
White people also get excited at the opportunity to be offended at things that are sexist and/or homophobic. Both cases offering ample opportunities for lectures, complaints, graduate classes, lengthy discussions and workshops. All of which do an excellent job of raising awareness among white people who hope to change their status from “not racist” to “super not racist.”
Another thing worth noting is that the threshold for being offended is a very important tool for judging and ranking white people. Missing an opportunity to be outraged is like missing a reference to Derrida-it’s social death.
If you ever need to make a white person feel indebted to you, wait for them to mention a book, film, or television show that features a character who is the same race as you, then say “the representation of <insert race> was offensive and if you can’t see that, well, you need to do some soul searching.” After they return from their hastily booked trip to land of your ancestors, they will be desperate to make it up to you. At this point, it is acceptable to ask them to help you paint your house.
Does it make me a bad white person if I don't like being offended?
Oh by the way, I don't think this thread is degrading or "racist"...totally nothing wrong with it at all.
I made a thread about the white of NBA, got a couple of angry repliers. I'm not even white. LOL http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=273019
But anyways, the thread is fine.
However, Model~Roll Model's remark there has puzzled me a bit. I'd like to get to know what's her reasoning. Or is she just messin' around. If she's not then I'd like to know why she based her love interest on race and nationality?
See, now you are assuming I am a female!! There are male models you know!!!
You are not your job.
You are not how much money you have in the bank.
You are not the car you drive.
You are not the contents of your wallet.
You are not your fucking khakis.
racist? how exactly? if he asked how many italian americans there were would that be racist? why is it that it's suddenly racist because it involves white people?
racist? how exactly? if he asked how many italian americans there were would that be racist? why is it that it's suddenly racist because it involves white people?
Because as soon as a white person calls attention to their own race, the assumption is that he somehow hates everyone else. White people are not allowed to talk positively about their own race.
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Pearl Jam needs more black fans. I demand an affirmative action program to get rid of some of these dumbass white people.
Since I feel guilty about the color of my skin, I think I will now burn all my PJ cd's, dvd's, etc and never ever go to another show. Columbia was my last. The guilt I just cannot overcome.
"As a rule, white people strongly prefer to get offended on behalf of other people."
Hence the big whoop-tee-doo about this thread.....although I see no point in it, who the hell cares
"It is also valuable to know that white people spend a significant portion of their time preparing for the moment when they will be offended. They read magazines, books, and watch documentaries all in hopes that one day they will encounter a person who will say something offensive. When this happens, they can leap into action with quotes, statistics, and historical examples. Once they have finished lecturing another white person about how it’s wrong to use the term “black” instead of “African-American,” they can sit back and relax in the knowledge that they have made a difference."
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aww, that's kind of cute :-)
See, now you are assuming I am a female!! There are male models you know!!!
We all walk the long road..............
Assumptions...that's what this thread is full of!
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You are not your job.
You are not how much money you have in the bank.
You are not the car you drive.
You are not the contents of your wallet.
You are not your fucking khakis.
Here in Indiana we have one of the biggest black expo's in the nation.
Do you know what we call the "White" Expo?
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Because as soon as a white person calls attention to their own race, the assumption is that he somehow hates everyone else. White people are not allowed to talk positively about their own race.
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how is having an entertainment channel dedicated solely to your race not seen as racist?
how is having an organization dedicated solely to ensuring the advancement of your race not seen as racist?
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You can only be racist if you're a WMA. Don't you know the rules?
I'm offended that you aren't PC enough.
* Some of you folks are ridiculous. Offended at WMA thread. Good Lord people.
Since I feel guilty about the color of my skin, I think I will now burn all my PJ cd's, dvd's, etc and never ever go to another show. Columbia was my last. The guilt I just cannot overcome.
Fanch, I present this to you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k2kLvsIbXY skip to 4:05
Hence the big whoop-tee-doo about this thread.....although I see no point in it, who the hell cares
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
"It is also valuable to know that white people spend a significant portion of their time preparing for the moment when they will be offended. They read magazines, books, and watch documentaries all in hopes that one day they will encounter a person who will say something offensive. When this happens, they can leap into action with quotes, statistics, and historical examples. Once they have finished lecturing another white person about how it’s wrong to use the term “black” instead of “African-American,” they can sit back and relax in the knowledge that they have made a difference."
jealous?
count me in as WMA... who didnt win the lottery
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
I can't see it! I'm at work; I'll check it out sometime at home, eh?
Yeah, me too. English American here as well or else I will be offended.
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I like it. That way you cover every bit of family history without offending anyone.
Nicely done.
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