Catnikko 11,508 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Maybe it passed the eyes of so many people because those people aren't racist so didn't see it and automatically draw a comparison between monkeys and a black child? Actual patient Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gia Gunn 7,265 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Unbeweavable said: Maybe it passed the eyes of so many people because those people aren't racist so didn't see it and automatically draw a comparison between monkeys and a black child? Calling black people monkeys is a known way to deshumanize them, even to this day. It doesn't mean that people who are offended think of black people as monkeys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haroon 49,685 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Couldn't agree more at the surprise that it passed by so many eyes and still made it to being published I'm surprised at the wording and how it's all phrased though, like it seems so formal and fancy (in a good way) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dommy 38 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 H&M finished. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borislshere 52,615 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 14 minutes ago, Unbeweavable said: Maybe it passed the eyes of so many people because those people aren't racist so didn't see it and automatically draw a comparison between monkeys and a black child? I brought receipts today. People are upset cause sh*t like this still happens and has happened for a long ass time.  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnikko 11,508 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 17 minutes ago, Gia Gunn said: Calling black people monkeys is a known way to deshumanize them, even to this day. It doesn't mean that people who are offended think of black people as monkeys. I didn't say or mean that? If i see a kid in a top that says he's a little monkey i would see it as how grandmas etc may call their grandkids the same thing.. Maybe the people who let this mistake make it to the internet just didn't pay particular attention to the colour of the child?  Idg why people jump to 'it's racist/they're deffo racist!' so fast Actual patient Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordEnigma 11,313 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 But he didnât care that his clothing line was going to be made in sweatshops? wow - so woke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theahsfan 13,595 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Is it really only in the UK where "little monkey" is a term of endearment for a child, it meant nothing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
codymonster 7,937 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Unbeweavable said: Maybe it passed the eyes of so many people because those people aren't racist so didn't see it and automatically draw a comparison between monkeys and a black child? This. I get that people could look and go âlmao, that could be taken the wrong way...â but I donât understand why people are so furious when H+M CLEARLY did not mean for it be taken that way. Itâs obviously a shirt meant for any race, and referencing that little kids are often called monkeys. No actual hate or racism was meant, so itâs strange why people attack so quickly. And if the celebrity had such a issue an effective way would be to personally phone H+M and let them know of your concerns. Guarantee they would have quickly adjusted it appropriately. Unfortunately, we as people in this current society love to attack, humiliate, and jump to extreme measures to make ourselves look like victims fighting for our freedom; we do it to be noticed. When in reality, there are ACTUAL instances of real, hateful racism that we should be worrying about and REAL victims who donât have a voice or means to stand up for themselves. Not issues like a store accidentally making a shirt that they didnât realize would be offensive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion Heart 15,041 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 King of Rap âââââââââââââââââââââââââ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno 2,880 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I'm sorry but this is absolute ridiculousness. It was an offensive and unfortunate mistake. Its not like those things go through tons of people to get online, its usually a generator and probably one person overlooked said mistake and the rest is history. I really can't believe people are dropping them over this one thing. This is hardly him being woke, its a PR move so people (like some in this thread) can go "wow hes so woke, i like him more now". Not to mention that hes a white f*cking rapper? Like how can you guys talk about racial issues and then allow all these white men to dominate the industry and the charts, meanwhile just a few years ago you were complaining about Iggy Azalea. Like I just.....headache. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craven Moorecox 2,806 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Before this thread get messy, can we only talk about the topic of this post please. Whataboutisms and the whole argument that he upset with this problem, but is fine with *insert problem deemed greater* does not justify that photographying the boy in that sweater was not offensive. @Alexander Levi If you want to start a topic on sweatshops and child labor laws, Iâm down to talk about that problem...but just not on a topic that is about racial insensitivity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordEnigma 11,313 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, Craven Moorecox said: Before this thread get messy, can we only talk about the topic of this post please. Whataboutisms and the whole argument that he upset with this problem, but is fine with *insert problem deemed greater* does justify that photographying the boy in the sweater is not offensive. @Alexander Levi If you want to start a topic on sweatshops and child labor laws, Iâm down to talk about that problem...but just not on a topic that is about racial insensitivity. I agree - the sweater is offensive in that picture. I guess Iâm just talking to the fact that people like to be ignorant to things that donât hit home or they see on a regular basis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordEnigma 11,313 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, Craven Moorecox said: Before this thread get messy, can we only talk about the topic of this post please. Whataboutisms and the whole argument that he upset with this problem, but is fine with *insert problem deemed greater* does justify that photographying the boy in the sweater is not offensive. @Alexander Levi If you want to start a topic on sweatshops and child labor laws, Iâm down to talk about that problem...but just not on a topic that is about racial insensitivity. I think what Iâm also trying to point out is that this is more of a PR move than anything for G-Easy. Im sure he cares about racial inequalities but heâs using this as a way for people to notice him and approve of him being âso wokeâ - yet, apparently if he is âso wokeâ he would have noticed other things before this incident. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craven Moorecox 2,806 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Alexander Levi said: I agree - the sweater is offensive in that picture. I guess Iâm just talking to the fact that people like to be ignorant to things that donât hit home or they see on a regular basis. I wouldnât necessarily call it ignorance, but more of a lack of exposure to certain issues. The United States has had an on going problem with racism. Due to constant incidents of racism/prejudice acts happening, people are naturally more likely to be vocal about these types of problems. Added with the fact that American media rarely cover other countries (excluding Russia and North Korea), issues that affect 3rd world countries arenât first thing that comes to mind. Or if they do, people feel helpless on the situations. Capitalism and globalization allow companies to use cheap labor, however, the act of boycotting countries that donât have child labor laws can be more harmful then helpfully. Many 3rd world countries have been plundered of their resources and rely heavily on labor intensive jobs . If a country demand higher pay for their workers, a company would just simply move production to a cheaper country. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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