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wutamess · 10:24 PM

This is an excellent 47 minute long video. It's based off the older brown eyed blue eyed documentary done in the 60's.

Basically it goes to show people how we (black people) feel like we have to "play the game" to get by.

Of course YOU aren't the one's that enslaved us etc, and YOU may not be a racist but this is an excellent way to see how disadvantaged and how many obstacles we have when it comes to succeeding in life.

Here's the vid.
http://www.megavideo.com/?v=G6E0188O

Please watch it with an open mind and maybe see that we kinda have a point to feel that way instead of trying to defend how you're treated as we are.

Kerberos · 02-16-2010, 08:00 AM

Just got done watching it.

That was pretty informative.

Lady has a strong statement for everyone out there that thinks they know how anyone on a different side of the fence feels.

Kerberos · 02-16-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Saggysack

But I didn't have a choice. I didn't ask to be born white.

Affirmative Action made the choice for you no matter whether you were qualified to be white or not.

Duck Dog · 02-16-2010, 08:05 AM

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Of course YOU aren't the one's that enslaved us etc

You were enslaved?

wild1 · 02-16-2010, 08:26 AM

I'm going to have to charge you the normal hourly rate if you want 47 minutes of my time.

InChiefsHeaven · 02-16-2010, 09:28 AM

I watched this in Psychology class in 10th grade...in 1986. I believe it was on Oprah, as I recall. 20+ years later, it's still an interesting experiment.

I used to be quite the long hair back in the late 80's and early 90's. Went into a convenient store up in North Omaha, which is the "black" area of town. Talk about getting the stare down and the cold shoulder. All I wanted was a pack of smokes, and the dude behind the counter would barely acknowledge my existence.

A few years ago, I went to take my son in to get a haircut. There was a new place that opened called the Scraggly Head. Me being the stupid white guy that I am, I guess it's a reference to a black person's haircut or something. In any case, I walk in there and there is the barber cutting one kid's hair while the rest of the guys (about 4 or 5) are just sitting around bs-ing. I sat down and waited. After noticing that the dude was not really even cutting this kids hair (he was pretty much shaved head and he was cutting some lines on the side) I realized that this dude had no intention of serving us. Finally I got up and said I couldn't wait any longer. He apologized for being so "busy".

Just a glimpse into what it must be like for black people in certain situations.

Duck Dog · 02-16-2010, 09:44 AM

Yeah, one time my buddy and I were driving in downtown KCMO, bar hoping because we were underage and could get into any city bar. Anyway, I got pulled over by a KCMO cop in my Trans Am. He told us to get our Johnson County ass's back to OP.

Sometimes you find yourself in places or circumstances in which you just don't belong.

wutamess · 02-16-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Saggysack

I think her "experiment" is slightly outdated and rudimentary that fails to address the nuances of why people of all racial backgrounds are, or are not racist. To this woman you're either a racist, or a racist. There was no either-or proposition. There were no gray areas. And with the failures to address that I think her lesson is somewhat lacking.

Having said that, I completely agree with her unapologetic stance she takes on racism in society.

I think you're still missing the point. She gave you a first hand look at how we have to go through our ENTIRE LIFE with a disadvantage from birth because of our skin color. It doesn't matter if YOU personally are a racist...

The society we live in is racist to an extent which makes it harder for minorities to thrive. Of course there are exceptions to the rule but the way the system is already in place it's a breeding ground for failure for minorities.

wutamess · 02-16-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by stumppy

Same ole same ole with you people. These excuses are getting pretty tired.

Did you even watch the video... if you can't understand what we go through after watching that video you're just as clueless as the teacher that tried to compare her white husband to the black father that wouldn't pick his daughter up in the all white school because it'd be used against her.

**Dave Lane** · 02-16-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Affirmative Action isn't reverse racism - it's guilty white guy trying to force change upon white America. You can't FORCE anybody to change their minds any more than you can force them to stop smoking. They make the choice. They open their minds.

No its giving a person that is disadvantaged a chance to escape those circumstances.

wutamess · 02-16-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Duck Dog

You were enslaved?

If you're not going to watch the video and be ignorant about it then why make stupid comments? In a sense, if we're still prejudged, held back and still have to fight to be equal I guess we're still enslaved to a different extent.

wutamess · 02-16-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

It's a really well-meaning video, wutamess. I want to know what you people are going to do about it.

Are you really serious? The teacher asked the same thing and it was decided that that was her defense mechanism to try to pin the problem on us when we haven't created the problem.

phisherman · 02-16-2010, 10:15 AM

you confuse me roger. on one hand, you talk about how well things have gone for you in general, and then you turn into the angry brother.

pick a stereotype and stick with it!

you know you're my buddy either way. and a heck of a disc golfer!

wutamess · 02-16-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kerberos

Affirmative Action made the choice for you no matter whether you were qualified to be white or not.

As I've said before, it's the fairest way to give minorities a fighting chance in an already tilted society ran by white people of power. Not a racist statement... it is what it is.

stumppy · 02-16-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by wutamess

Did you even watch the video... if you can't understand what we go through after watching that video you're just as clueless as the teacher that tried to compare her white husband to the black father that wouldn't pick his daughter up in the all white school because it'd be used against her.

Chill out man, I was joking around.

Now tell me more about this daughter and what she likes used on...uh, against her.

**Dave Lane** · 02-16-2010, 10:19 AM

Its pretty easy to pick out the racists in this thread. Roger you just trying to flush 'em out?

02-15-2010, 10:10 PM
wutamess MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lee's Summit Casino cash: $4711637	OMG: 1000 posts here I come... This is an excellent 47 minute long video. It's based off the older brown eyed blue eyed documentary done in the 60's. Basically it goes to show people how we (black people) feel like we have to "play the game" to get by. Of course YOU aren't the one's that enslaved us etc, and YOU may not be a racist but this is an excellent way to see how disadvantaged and how many obstacles we have when it comes to succeeding in life. Here's the vid. http://www.megavideo.com/?v=G6E0188O Please watch it with an open mind and maybe see that we kinda have a point to feel that way instead of trying to defend how you're treated as we are. Last edited by wutamess; 02-15-2010 at 10:24 PM..
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02-16-2010, 08:00 AM	#46
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02-16-2010, 08:26 AM	#49
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02-16-2010, 09:28 AM	#50
InChiefsHeaven Rockin' yer FACE OFF! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Casino cash: $785437	I watched this in Psychology class in 10th grade...in 1986. I believe it was on Oprah, as I recall. 20+ years later, it's still an interesting experiment. I used to be quite the long hair back in the late 80's and early 90's. Went into a convenient store up in North Omaha, which is the "black" area of town. Talk about getting the stare down and the cold shoulder. All I wanted was a pack of smokes, and the dude behind the counter would barely acknowledge my existence. A few years ago, I went to take my son in to get a haircut. There was a new place that opened called the Scraggly Head. Me being the stupid white guy that I am, I guess it's a reference to a black person's haircut or something. In any case, I walk in there and there is the barber cutting one kid's hair while the rest of the guys (about 4 or 5) are just sitting around bs-ing. I sat down and waited. After noticing that the dude was not really even cutting this kids hair (he was pretty much shaved head and he was cutting some lines on the side) I realized that this dude had no intention of serving us. Finally I got up and said I couldn't wait any longer. He apologized for being so "busy". Just a glimpse into what it must be like for black people in certain situations. __________________ We have a million reasons for failure, but not one excuse... Die Donks, DIE!! Holy Crap fellas!!! We did it!!! THREE TIMES!!!
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02-16-2010, 09:44 AM	#51
Duck Dog Reap the whirlwind Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $10004900	Yeah, one time my buddy and I were driving in downtown KCMO, bar hoping because we were underage and could get into any city bar. Anyway, I got pulled over by a KCMO cop in my Trans Am. He told us to get our Johnson County ass's back to OP. Sometimes you find yourself in places or circumstances in which you just don't belong.
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02-16-2010, 10:15 AM	#57
phisherman King Sandbagger Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Summit, MO Casino cash: $-880000	you confuse me roger. on one hand, you talk about how well things have gone for you in general, and then you turn into the angry brother. pick a stereotype and stick with it! you know you're my buddy either way. and a heck of a disc golfer!
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