Has political correctness actually gone mad?

2 man midfield said:
You’re not only a rapist during the actual act of rape though are you?
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Well I mean, I know an ex-bank robber personally and well he left that profession behind. In favour of becoming a weed-dealer. At some point it's in the past.
 
Not a fan of Bill Maher(but wish him a speedy recovery etc), but I think he's right on the money here:

 
OutlawGER said:
This world has really gone nuts... :lol:
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I'm not sure it's something that people are accused of that often or if many people are even making something out of it tbh.
I think this is the 2nd time I've seen it suggested and I can't say I see anything in those pictures to say it's something she's tried to do. I'm definitely not an expert though :lol:
 
calodo2003 said:
What is 'blackfishing?'
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English, 100% caucasian.
 
Eyepopper said:
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English, 100% caucasian.
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Is identifying as other races still offensive then? I find the whole face offensive, yet another frozen generic face that is the current trend, unnatural browns, pumped up lips. I can see why she doesn't want to look natural though early years pic below.

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Red_toad said:
Is identifying as other races still offensive then? I find the whole face offensive, yet another frozen generic face that is the current trend, unnatural browns, pumped up lips. I can see why she doesn't want to look natural though early years pic below.

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This is the same person?
 
Scarlett Dracarys said:
Yikes. She looks a bit like Lil Kim.
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I love the latest quote from her.

The singer, who has collaborated with Nicki Minaj for Boyz, added that she was just resuming her sense of style from the days before her Little Mix fame and said she wanted to be "authentic and true" to herself, adding "don't be a part of my journey" to those who didn't like it.

So completely changed her face so she could be authentic :lol: Must have a new album coming out and any publicity is good publicity
 
You should watch her documentary on her issues with her body image and the decade of cruel abuse she’s had on social media over her looks and her weight before you judge her too hard. She’s been depressed and suicidal for virtually the entire time she should be living her dream.

I understand the arguments of cultural appropriation that are being raised against her but I think people should also understand why she might have gone to these lengths to change her image. It’s not just some wannabe influencer making crude choices to gain attention, it runs a lot deeper than that, she’s got virtually zero self esteem and I can imagine that she’s probably feeling distraught that once again as she finds an image that gives her confidence to perform she finds herself on the end of the media and social media mocking and criticising her looks once again.

I feel genuinely sorry for her and think that if this is the image that gives her some body confidence she should be encouraged.
 
Pexbo said:
You should watch her documentary on her issues with her body image and the decade of cruel abuse she’s had on social media over her looks and her weight before you judge her too hard. She’s been depressed and suicidal for virtually the entire time she should be living her dream.

I understand the arguments of cultural appropriation that are being raised against her but I think people should also understand why she might have gone to these lengths to change her image. It’s not just some wannabe influencer making crude choices to gain attention, it runs a lot deeper than that, she’s got virtually zero self esteem and I can imagine that she’s probably feeling distraught that once again as she finds an image that gives her confidence to perform she finds herself on the end of the media and social media mocking and criticising her looks once again.

I feel genuinely sorry for her and think that if this is the image that gives her some body confidence she should be encouraged.
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Well said.
 
Pexbo said:
You should watch her documentary on her issues with her body image and the decade of cruel abuse she’s had on social media over her looks and her weight before you judge her too hard. She’s been depressed and suicidal for virtually the entire time she should be living her dream.

I understand the arguments of cultural appropriation that are being raised against her but I think people should also understand why she might have gone to these lengths to change her image. It’s not just some wannabe influencer making crude choices to gain attention, it runs a lot deeper than that, she’s got virtually zero self esteem and I can imagine that she’s probably feeling distraught that once again as she finds an image that gives her confidence to perform she finds herself on the end of the media and social media mocking and criticising her looks once again.

I feel genuinely sorry for her and think that if this is the image that gives her some body confidence she should be encouraged.
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Oh gawd.
Now I have read this, I really do feel bad about another post I made saying that it looks like she is related to a fish.
 
Pexbo said:
You should watch her documentary on her issues with her body image and the decade of cruel abuse she’s had on social media over her looks and her weight before you judge her too hard. She’s been depressed and suicidal for virtually the entire time she should be living her dream.

I understand the arguments of cultural appropriation that are being raised against her but I think people should also understand why she might have gone to these lengths to change her image. It’s not just some wannabe influencer making crude choices to gain attention, it runs a lot deeper than that, she’s got virtually zero self esteem and I can imagine that she’s probably feeling distraught that once again as she finds an image that gives her confidence to perform she finds herself on the end of the media and social media mocking and criticising her looks once again.

I feel genuinely sorry for her and think that if this is the image that gives her some body confidence she should be encouraged.
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I think there's a lot to be said when white women who don't fulfil white beauty standards look to the Black community for sanctuary and recognition, as if we're some sort of rehab - especially when those same white women can pick parts about black culture they like, disregard others & benefit from the privilege all the while, black people don't get that same ability or privilege.
Not that I don't have empathy for what she's gone through, and it's not like she's the first white woman to do this (far from it), but it still doesn't make it okay and there needs to be a way for her to seek help and improve her self confidence without erasing the experiences black women go through and appropriating black culture at the same time.

edit - also when her mixed race bandmates were facing racist abuse from fans, Jesy didn't make any attempt to stand up for them publicly (another white band mate did though), so it's hard to believe that she genuinely stands with and supports the black community when it really matters.
 
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Pexbo said:
You should watch her documentary on her issues with her body image and the decade of cruel abuse she’s had on social media over her looks and her weight before you judge her too hard. She’s been depressed and suicidal for virtually the entire time she should be living her dream.

I understand the arguments of cultural appropriation that are being raised against her but I think people should also understand why she might have gone to these lengths to change her image. It’s not just some wannabe influencer making crude choices to gain attention, it runs a lot deeper than that, she’s got virtually zero self esteem and I can imagine that she’s probably feeling distraught that once again as she finds an image that gives her confidence to perform she finds herself on the end of the media and social media mocking and criticising her looks once again.

I feel genuinely sorry for her and think that if this is the image that gives her some body confidence she should be encouraged.
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Feel sorry for anyone suffering mentally, but just for a minute reimagine the situation and apply those quotes as coming from James Corden to justify his decision to go blackface 100% of the time.
 
villain said:
I think there's a lot to be said when white women who don't fulfil white beauty standards look to the Black community for sanctuary and recognition, as if we're some sort of rehab - especially when those same white women can pick parts about black culture they like, disregard others & benefit from the privilege all the while, black people don't get that same ability or privilege.
Not that I don't have empathy for what she's gone through, and it's not like she's the first white woman to do this (far from it), but it still doesn't make it okay and there needs to be a way for her to seek help and improve her self confidence without erasing the experiences black women go through and appropriating black culture at the same time.

edit - also when her mixed race bandmates were facing racist abuse from fans, Jesy didn't make any attempt to stand up for them publicly (another white band mate did though), so it's hard to believe that she genuinely stands with and supports the black community when it really matters.
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The cultural appropriation accusations I get but how is she “erasing the experiences black women go through”?
 
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