when did this board start with dialects. if it is meant to be funny, it misses it's goal.

all it does is resurrect old attempts to demean a specific group.

What are you talking about Rick?

I missed it.

Wouldn't be the first time.

Bingo!

Another cigar!

adroomi

read Administrator Please! and pay attention to the dialects.

What happened Jimmy? It's a simple question.

jjohnson28

i keep thinking we met at that indoor herf at the bar in fullerton or brea.

Bingo!

Another Cigar!

Why yes Rick we did.

Yeah Rick,

I saw that. Folks on this board think it's cute to copy the dialects of blacks, hispanics, and Italians. Toss a Jew, and an Asian in there, along with a Muslim, and we've got everyone represented.

In some contexts, it would be funny, and the folks that represent these ethnic groups would even laugh along with the crowd, but given the previous statements and attitudes shown by these posters about minorities, most of these ethnic groups would be offended.

It's okay though. They've got to have some sort of outlet to spew their semi-racist feelings, and since it's no longer acceptable to do it in public, a forum board is the best place. As long as it's allowed here, they will continue to do it.....but yet claim they aren't.

Rick...Oh Rick...Was that it Rick? I was sort of expecting a response after confirming that we did indeed meet at Red Cloud in Fullerton. LOL

Do you remember Charles/Titlerep1? I believe he's the one who setup the Herf. Young guy, likes cuban cigars and rum. Ran into him in Vegas last April, he's married now and has three kids, no ****.

Later, JJ

Re: #10

Yup. I'm a minority in most parts of the US. However, I've always lived in large cities where there was lots of diversity and I forget that there is racism sometimes. However, I've been offended quite often on this board by both overt and subtle forms of racism, religion bashing, and other forms of hate speech. That's not the part that bothers me b/c I'm well aware that most racists are just ignorant. What really irks me is when someone makes disparaging remarks towards a minority group and it goes unnoticed and unchallenged by the other members. That creates an overall atmosphere of tension for me, racial or otherwise.

Obviously it's not true for all the members. I've followed some wild debates over religion and such. And there definitely are members on this board who are strong advocates for the underrepresented. But if this board were a company where I worked at, I would feel that it was a hostile working environment for sure and I would need to watch my back. That being the case, I can still roll with the punches and I'll even punch back sometimes when the mood strikes me.

I LOVE different dialects and the espressions used by different groups.

When I mimic an authentic dialect I try to emulate their funniest accents, words, intonations, and figures of speech. I grew up with a rich tapestry of different accents. Growing up, we would imitate and goof on each other. Now, with the pc movement overtaking our schools, entertainment, and culture in general, everything is perceived to be vile and discriminatory unless it is of a sexual nature or targeting Christians and/or whites. Those are safe.

Well, I will not succumb to this vanilla tripe. Everyone is entitled to be goofed on at some point. I take no offense & hope that my black, latin, Italian, Tajikistani/ Kazakhstani accents haven't caused anyone too much pain nor consternation. Send me your laundry bill & I'll pay for the tear- stained pillows caused by my dialects.

Or you can take a chill pill and relax.

Btw, I haven't imitated middle easterners nor gays because that's just not me but I AM entertained greatly by others who do it well.

Bloody, ju are a mahvellous figurado of a man!

I agree with ju with the holes of my heart.

I extend the branch of olive oil to those of ju who are offended by the passions emanating from my sole.

Oh, and remember my dear friends, that it is far better to loook mahvellous than to feeel good.

Hey Rick?

Puck you, mudder pucker.

mudder pucker?

Is that what happens when poor kids play street hockey on a dirt road?

I find it Ironic how easily the lefties on this board (and everywhere else) brand people things like racist, fascist, homophobe, xenophobe etc. If I don't think illegals are good for America, or that affirmative action is just more racism or Gay couples shouldn't adopt children, I get labeled right away.

But a lefty can Bash America all day long and if anyone dares say there actions are un American the lefties freak out.

Along this line I see young swim bladder is terribly sensitive to anything he deems racist, but has no problem attacking other, more discriminated against groups (the handicapped)and thinks it's okay.

I tried to explain this to Janice and I'll try to explain it to you SB. To earn respect you must give respect.

sincerely,

The Man

Waaah! Swimbladder is a hypocrite. Waaaah! He makes fun of handicap people. (For the full effect, you have to read it in the voice of a whiny baby. Normally I wouldn't have to explain it but apparently the joke seems to be too subtle for some people). Waaaaaaah!

Waaaaaah!!!

Point proven, thanks SB.

If you wanna be a thin skinned cry babby stop throwing rocks.

Also, a classic liberal response to valid point.