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[Massive Duck. C.M.]

This isn't even worth considering.


Someone please tell this isn't actually being considered over some feigned indignation.

#CancelColbert was the Twitter hashtag, it's obvious the show wouldn't be cancelled over something like this.

"ching chong" and its variants aren't subtle, but they are safe: it gets used non-satirically, non-ironically and without repercussions in mainstream media all the time, which is why it can work as anti-Redskins satire in the first place. The contextless tweet was unfortunate, Park doubling down even after context was more unfortunate, and the most unfortunate thing of all is racists and people like Snyder leaning back and laughing at the rest of us.

 

[Imm0rt4l]

#CancelColbert was the Twitter hashtag, it's obvious the show wouldn't be cancelled over something like this.

"ching chong" and its variants aren't subtle, but they are safe: it gets used non-satirically, non-ironically and without repercussions in mainstream media all the time, which is why it can work as anti-Redskins satire in the first place. The contextless tweet was unfortunate, Park doubling down even after context was more unfortunate, and the most unfortunate thing of all is racists and people like Snyder leaning back and laughing at the rest of us.

Yeah, it undermines the message that was being conveyed in the first place.

Also, I hope people are using #cancelcolbert ironically. I don't have a twitter.

 

[soundscream]

Putting this here instead of the Colbert thread for reasons:

Why Colbert's Joke Failed

They pretty much say what I initially thought; he didn't go hard enough for it to really be effective. I feel like Colbert is reaching that late Chappelle Show point, where people in on the jokes appreciate them for what they are, but everyone else is just laughing mindlessly.

I also think the fact he went to Asians and not black people is interesting, especially when we know how often Natural's Law pops up.

Nope

The satire was obvious

 

[cdyhybrid]

Yeah, it undermines the message that was being conveyed in the first place.

Also, I hope people are using #cancelcolbert ironically. I don't have a twitter.

This is Twitter (i.e. a platform for basically anyone, no matter how knowledgeable)...I think you know what the deal was.

 

[Infinite]

Eh, satire is supposed to be over the top and "offensive". The whole point is to use that ridiculousness to make your point and to point out the flaws in the thing you're satirizing. Like, "this thing is messed up, because THIS (ridiculous over-the-topness) is the next logical step".

The skit is fine but the tweet needed the context of a link to the skit. Of course, people should know that Colbert's persona and his associated outlets (the show, social media accounts, etc.) are 100% satire 100% of the time, but even most of the clueless people would have probably kept the outrage in the bag with a link to the skit next to it.

#CancelColbert was the Twitter hashtag, it's obvious the show wouldn't be cancelled over something like this.

"ching chong" and its variants aren't subtle, but they are safe: it gets used non-satirically, non-ironically and without repercussions in mainstream media all the time, which is why it can't work as anti-Redskins satire in the first place. The contextless tweet was unfortunate, Park doubling down even after context was more unfortunate, and the most unfortunate thing of all is racists and people like Snyder leaning back and laughing at the rest of us.

This is why I don't think his satire is effective and a little irresponsible regardless of intentions.

 

[cdyhybrid]

This is why I don't think his satire is effective and a little irresponsible regardless of intentions.

I don't think it's "safe" at all, really, unless by "safe" you mean "requiring little depth" or something. Common or easy, maybe, but it's pretty blatantly racist. It's not like you have to dig deep for the racism involved.

 

[Massive Duck. C.M.]

Nope

The satire was obvious

Neither I or nor the article said it wasn't obvious.

 

[Imm0rt4l]

This is why I don't think his satire is effective and a little irresponsible regardless of intentions.

With all due respect, I don't think he'd have a show if his satire wasn't effective. He's been on the air a long time now.

 

[The Faceless Master]

another L for KFC

 

[soundscream]

Neither I or nor the article said it wasn't obvious.

Not everybody who laughs at “Ching Chong Ding Dong” is laughing because Colbert the character is so stupidly racist, but they are laughing at Asians. I believe this to be the case because this kind of anti-Asian dialog is still common in our society and is not immediately countered by most of society for being racist.

But it is, it was during the same segment as his Redskins coverage, and it was obviously making fun of Snyders so called efforts.

And saying that most of the audience is laughing at it because he was making fun of Asians not because of the satire is insulting to the intelligence of the audience.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

another L for KFC

People take Ls, Spin

 

[Infinite]

I don't think it's "safe" at all, really, unless by "safe" you mean "requiring little depth" or something. Common or easy, maybe, but it's pretty blatantly racist. It's not like you have to dig deep for the racism involved.

The thing I'm saying is the mainstream media portrays orientalism and Asian stereotypes all the time unironically and unsatircally. This is a problem just as much as the redskins name is a problem.

With all due respect, I don't think he'd have a show if his satire wasn't effective. He's been on the air a long time now.

That not what I meant. I meant this particular joke was poor not his whole legacy.

 

[Slayven]

another L for KFC

What Chick-fil-A lacks in store count, it makes up for in traffic. Each restaurant made about $3.2 million in 2013, more than three times as much as the average KFC at $938,000

I surprised there aren't fights at CFA stores. The lines be wrapped around the building all day everyday.

 

[cdyhybrid]

The thing I'm saying is the mainstream media portrays orientalism and Asian stereotypes all the time unironically and unsatircally. This is a problem just as much as the redskins name is a problem.

Right, but the skit doesn't endorse that in any way.

 

[Infinite]

Right, but the skit doesn't endorse that in any way.

Of course! I'm not saying it does. Spreading harmful stereotypes unknowingly can still happen even if you meant well

 

[cdyhybrid]

Of course! I'm not saying it does. Spreading harmful stereotypes unknowingly can still happen even if you meant well

Part of the deal when doing satire, unfortunately. Some people will miss the point, even if you try to make it as obvious as possible.

 

[Spinluck]

another L for KFC

Popeye's for lyfe.

 

[Infinite]

Part of the deal when doing satire, unfortunately. Some people will miss the point, even if you try to make it as obvious as possible.

Not necessarily. A way he could have done is to do it in a way to invoke sympathy from those who aren't aware of how offensive the redskins name is to native american or even people who don't think it is by making them the subject of the satire.

 

[EscoBlades]

Popeye's for lyfe.

I've finally found a place in Montreal that does good fried chicken.

 

[Kreed]

Remember this?

Spoiler

The article is in the context of a gay white man professing his disinterest in dating black men, but the arguments and rebuttals work outside of that context.

Surprised this wasn't a GAF thread in some form.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

I surprised there aren't fights at CFA stores. The lines be wrapped around the building all day everyday.

for real, that shit is always packed

too many Christian values for fights

 

[Mumei]

Surprised this wasn't a GAF thread in some form.

Feel free~

 

[Htown]

Feel free~

Belay that order!

We've already had enough nonsense in the last 24 hours, I don't need the stress.

 

[Massive Duck. C.M.]

We could definitely use some pleasant news...

How about this

Couple Wins Lottery Three Times In One Month

 

[Slayven]

for real, that shit is always packed

too many Christian values for fights

It's that creepy false niceness

 

[Trey]

We could definitely use some pleasant news...

How about this

Couple Wins Lottery Three Times In One Month

Hope they invest most of that.

 

[Slayven]

If I won the lottery won't nobody know that shit, except for Devo when I come and save her.

 

[TheKaeptain]

I wouldn't tell anyone but the mother of my child but that's because I have to disclose shit like that to her and child support.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

I let my momma in on it...and that's it. Ya'll niggas wouldn't know a goddamn thing

 

[Alligatorjandro]

I'd buy neogaf and ban everybody

Then, every new user who signs up would become my slave

 

[Professor Beef]

I wouldn't even try and be a big spender if I won. I'd just make people think I earned more money at work. Pay for meals instead of splitting checks, tip a bit more, buy some gifts, etc.

I'd buy neogaf and ban everybody

Then, every new user who signs up would become my slave

What color pony avatars would you have them wear?

 

[Nakazato]

Id spend a kilo on BCT Darkness across Japan. And give my parents some then vanish

 

[Massive Duck. C.M.]

Take care of my debts and bills, make sure mom is situated, then bounce back to Japan or England.

 

[Parallax]

Remember this?

Spoiler

The article is in the context of a gay white man professing his disinterest in dating black men, but the arguments and rebuttals work outside of that context.

wasnt there a thread about this before?

 

[Alligatorjandro]

I wouldn't even try and be a big spender if I won. I'd just make people think I earned more money at work. Pay for meals instead of splitting checks, tip a bit more, buy some gifts, etc.

What color pony avatars would you have them wear?

Purple

 

[Htown]

I'd buy neogaf and ban everybody

Then, every new user who signs up would become my slave

posts in the black culture thread



expresses desire to reinstate slavery



smh

 

[EscoBlades]

If i won money like that, NO ONE besides my dad would know. NO ONE!

I'd invest most of it and live off that interest anyway.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

posts in the black culture thread



expresses desire to reinstate slavery



smh

You just have to read the fine print

 

[double jump]

Y'all already know imma buy a week with tigerr and a steam box if I win. Gone go full ignorant.

Nah but for real my first move would be to get a lawyer and accountant.

 

[Slayven]

I let my momma in on it...and that's it. Ya'll niggas wouldn't know a goddamn thing

except wii uu sells jump for some reason

 

[Silky]

i'd give every member in GAF $100 with that kind of money

then i'd go into hiding

 

[Slayven]

Y'all already know imma buy a week with tigerr and a steam box if I win. Gone go full ignorant.

Nah but for real my first move would be to get a lawyer and accountant.

I get a feeling a week with tigerr would be 4 or 5 days too long.

 

[Nakazato]

I had to search who tigerr was....

Damn

 

[Professor Beef]

Oh, and I'd foot the bill for a month of Nas' child support. Lord knows he could use the help.

 

[Gorillaz]

If I won that much shiiiiit

Pay off student debt
Pay off mom's stuff/clear anything important in the "close" circle of the family

I'll buy yall a new bucket, get yall a few

Spoiler

trifling ass

redheads and lifetime supply of hot and ready from Little Caesar's.

I'm out after that, disappearing,gone, all that shit

posts in the black culture thread



expresses desire to reinstate slavery



smh

His diet consist of church's chicken and he has a pony avatar...he doesn't know better

 

[Alligatorjandro]

If I won that much shiiiiit

Pay off student debt
Pay off mom's stuff/clear anything important in the "close" circle of the family

I'll buy yall a new bucket, get yall a few

Spoiler

trifling ass

redheads and lifetime supply of hot and ready from Little Caesar's.

I'm out after that, disappearing,gone, all that shit




His diet consist of church's chicken and he has a pony avatar...he doesn't know better

smh and to think I wouldve gotten you out of ohio

 

[EscoBlades]

Oh, and I'd foot the bill for a month of Nas' child support. Lord knows he could use the help.

Damn!

 

[Gorillaz]

smh and to think I wouldve gotten you out of ohio

I really do need to move out of here in like the next 3 years or something lmao

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Beef helping with Nas' child support before his own brotha DY

that nigga aint shit

 

[double jump]

I get a feeling a week with tigerr would be 4 or 5 days too long.

Yeah thinking on it I can see that. She looks like one of those people with no off button

Beef helping with Nas' child support before his own brotha DY

that nigga aint shit

#toocold burr