Is this poster racist?
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Black sheep is a derogatory colloquialism in the English language meaning an outsider or one who is different in a way which others disapprove of or find odd.
The term originated from the fact that the occasional black sheep will be born into a herd of white sheep. Black sheep were considered undesirable because their wool cannot be dyed, and there weren't enough to make black wool. White is the preferred color for wool as it is most easily dyed and thus easiest to market
The term originated from the fact that the occasional black sheep will be born into a herd of white sheep. Black sheep were considered undesirable because their wool cannot be dyed, and there weren't enough to make black wool. White is the preferred color for wool as it is most easily dyed and thus easiest to market
Lokki 7
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On this website you are a goat at the Swiss boarder. There is a German and a French version, choose whichever is easier to negotiate.
The object of the game is to kick out the bad black sheep, and let in the good whities.
To begin playing, you must first answer one of the quiz questions. For instance, when it asks about the percentage of crimes in Switzerland commited by foreigners, you have to answer 85.5%. Then you can play. Genius.
http://www.zottel-game.ch/
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The object of the game is to kick out the bad black sheep, and let in the good whities.
To begin playing, you must first answer one of the quiz questions. For instance, when it asks about the percentage of crimes in Switzerland commited by foreigners, you have to answer 85.5%. Then you can play. Genius.
http://www.zottel-game.ch/
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Tesco in Disguise
Where do we go from here?
that may be the case. but it has no explicit racial connotations.
Tesco in Disguise
Where do we go from here?
Don't backtrack Mr.Tesco. I enquired as to whether you were suggesting that different = inferior. You said you were not.
Nibble
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- Jan 3, 2007
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Tesco in Disguise
Where do we go from here?
no-one would ever say that different = inferior, whether you are talking about race, colour or anything. however, if you are explicitly talking about the difference between black and white, exclusively in the realm of the application of natural wool, then yes - it would appear that white is best.
step into the light.
I give up too TiD. You win.
Just to recap for you though, in direct comment regarding the origins of the derogatory phrase 'black sheep' you stated that it 'existed because you get abnormal' [black sheep].
Ergo abnormal = bad. End of.
Just to recap for you though, in direct comment regarding the origins of the derogatory phrase 'black sheep' you stated that it 'existed because you get abnormal' [black sheep].
Ergo abnormal = bad. End of.
Tesco in Disguise
Where do we go from here?
in sheep.
Dave the OAP
Well-known member
...and my gollywogs?
We were not discussing sheep though, as well you know. We were discussing the term 'black sheep'.
They are fine, but you should keep at least one white doll with them. Or are white dolls banned from your shelf? Eh? Eh?
Tesco in Disguise
Where do we go from here?
i thought you'd said you left it. you're like columbo, mate. "just one more thing..."
my position:
q. is the poster racist?
a. no. it's about sheep.
Tesco in Disguise
Where do we go from here?
...actually, hans. i'm going to do a total u-turn. i've just looked at the poster more closely, and i hadn't noticed that the white sheep are actually kicking the black sheep out.
i can see why there was confusion now. yes - racist.
(and so's bof
)
i can see why there was confusion now. yes - racist.
(and so's bof
)
Dave the OAP
Well-known member
Robertson jams....i had the following gollywogs:
Drummer
saxophonist
guitarist
trumpeter
and many others....
No white honkeys in there
keaton
Big heart, hot blood and balls. Big balls
- Nov 18, 2004
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It's not actually about sheep though is it?
