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Why was the tag 'Oscars too white' not considered racist

posted 5 years ago by marty344 (1)
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Can someone tell me, why that tag wasnt considered racist, when if a tag that said NBA,NFL too black (not my opnion - just hypothetical), would have sent the internet into meltdown, and have whoever came up with those tags forever exiled?

Now to those people that have no issue with that tag when it came out before the Oscars a few years ago, let me say this - many non Caucasians throughout the Oscars have won big, not just been nominated (as was the case with Will Smith for Ali, but won the award. Let me read off a couple of names: Denzel Washington - won twice arguably making him one of the great actors of all time, Forrest Whitaker, Haley Berry, Cuba Gooding Jnr, the director of 12 years a slave (i apologize for not knowing his name), Jamie Foxx and many others. If the Oscars and the people that vote were so racist, why would these people have won? To win an Oscar, one needs a vast majority votes to give them the win over the next person/movie.

Speaking of which, although the subject material was terrible, 12 Years a Slave was a huge sucess at the box office, a movie made by an african american, starring african americans. This year Black Klansmen and Black Panther, im assuming will be nominated for best picture.

So im struggling to see how the Oscars were/are 'Too white" as that twitter tag claimed. Like i said, imagine if someone claimed the NFL was 'Too black' you would never hear from them again.

Also id just point out that for whatever reason, people seem to place more ownis on the 'Big 4 categories, when in reality, hundreds, if not thousands of people work on movies, especially the big ones, and these people are of every race under the sun.

Final point, at the end of the day its the people that buy the movie tickets that will decide which actors, actresses and directors stay in the game and keep being in, making movies, regardless of their race. Case in point (generalization), if Denzel Washington, stopped taking in big takings for his movies, the movie companies, may not hire his services as much. Is that racist, or just purely business?

Going back to the title, why was that tag not considered racist and put in its place. Can you imagine if it had been 'Oscars too Jewish'? Yet Too white was okay?

To anyone that posts replies, please be respectful and state your case in a civil manner without putting anyone down, especially anyone on here.

[–] strntz (10764) 5 years ago

LOL, you white folks brought this shit on yourselves..

One thing my daddy told me is to NEVER back down and never apologize unless you're wrong. If I was, I was to stand up like a man and take what I got coming to me. But if I was right, I should fight for what's right. Sharks smell blood in the water when you back off when you're right. It only sends them into a feeding frenzy.

White folks today tuck their tails between their legs whenever someone incorrectly yells "racist!" instead of holding the accusers to the standard of truth.

My daddy also used to say: "as you sow, so shall you reap"..

[–] samoanjoes (50638) 5 years ago

You assumed that the poster was white. That shows your bias right there. And what did white people bring on themselves? Cheryl Boone Isaacs, the public relations executive of the Academy Awards, is black. She said she wanted more diversity in the acting nominations after Oscars so white happened. The very next year a record number of black people were nominated. The problem? There wasn't a single Asian, Hispanic, Native or other race that was nominated. Also, no one with disabilities or from the gay community. A black, straight able-bodied executive wanted more diversity, and she was too blind to see other races, so spare me the "you white folks brought this shit on yourselves".

Do you think a bunch of white people are winning Japanese movie awards? Mexico just released their first film with a black lead in 25 years, but somehow it's "you white folks." Notice how everyone is silent on the lack of black nominees at the Razzie awards? They're far less diverse than the Oscars but no one brings it up because it's a negative award to win.

[–] Thrillhouse (1509) 5 years ago

Why didn't the all-powerful Cherl Boone Isaacs say the Oscars are too Jewish? Don't blame her.

[–] samoanjoes (50638) 5 years ago

I don't even think it's her fault. Everyone has this bias. It's why white people will mostly hang out with white people. Black people will mostly hang out with black people. Asians will mostly hang out with Asians. People want to be surrounded by what is familiar to them.

[–] Thrillhouse (1509) 5 years ago

You can see it in any school cafeteria table anytime anywhere. People self-segregate. Everyone knows this except white people, who are the least racially aware. White racial consciousness will grow as the country declines.

[–] samoanjoes (50638) 5 years ago

White racial consciousness will grow as the country declines.

Sure, but it's like that everywhere where there is a majority race. There are over 180 million people in Nigeria, the small amount of white people there wouldn't be treated as well as the black people there just because whites would be the minority. Minorities, whether it's race, religion, sexuality, will always be treated as minorities.

[–] Thrillhouse (1509) 5 years ago

Not true. White Americans treat blacks better black Nigerians treat blacks. That's why everyone everywhere wants to immigrate to white countries.

[–] Thrillhouse (1509) 5 years ago

Agree completely. This is why Donald Trump is a threat for teaching people to stand up for themselves.

[–] Burk48917 (10966) 5 years ago

Yeah, it's way better to force movies and actors into nominations for PC reasons, rather than recognize the actual quality of the product.🙄

[–] ProductionNow (1072) 5 years ago

One thing my daddy told me is to NEVER back down and never apologize unless you're wrong.
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By all means, don't back down where you ARE wrong also. Blacks are not owed privileges because they feel entitled-- yet we keep pandering. Movie roles are not dictated by Affirmative Action. And blacks being the percentage of the population they are--regardless of urban vs.non-urban ticket-buyers-- should not be elevated in receiving more than what that percentage allows.

Blacks who cite prejudice with the film industry are not pushing for equal-opportunity, but finagling a free pass by relying on the subtext of "racism" in general. How convenient for you. And sorry, but in general (with exceptions) whites do prefer to watch other whites on the screen, and we all know blacks like the same (in the same way races prefer to hang out together) TV's The Jeffersons was different, unlike films. So, that means whites are not represented enough and there is a lack of "diversity" in black countries also--BUT that's ignored. Maybe your "daddy" had a saying about being truthful also.

[–] strntz (10764) 5 years ago

Well, you completely missed the entire meaning of my post. Nice job.

[–] ProductionNow (1072) 5 years ago

No, I got your slang-like meaning, that while folk should not "stick our tails between our legs" if we believe we are right, and to not back down from our accusers.

I wanted to expand on the topic, and was speaking in general about that same thing, the accusations against whiles regarding racism.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

I don’t watch the Oscars, I have no idea, nor do I care, if they’re too white. As a white person I’m not offended by hearing the phrase “too white”. Is it racist? I guess, but white people seem to worry about this too much.
In my opinion, white people need to relax. I mean is this really even an issue? Only because people make it one. Is saying something is “too black”, or “too Jewish” offensive? I don’t know, but as a white person, who am I to say?
I just don’t understand the issue, seems dumb. Would it be more pc to say “the oscars aren’t diverse enough”? Sure, but again, who cares. Are white people seriously offended by this statement? Doubt it. The only argument is “if they said that about (enter race), it would be considered racist.” Waaah. Who cares.
There are more important things to focus on than whites in America being discriminated against. I mean seriously, what a joke.

[–] Thrillhouse (1509) 5 years ago

Fetch massa's shoes while you're at it, slave.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

I have no idea what point you’re trying to make, or if you even have one, but thanks for your meaningless contribution to this discussion. At least you’re consistent.

[–] Thrillhouse (1509) 5 years ago

(You're a brown noser)

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

🤣🤣thrillhouse can you please send more dingleberrys of wisdom my way?! I mean , say what you mean brah, instead of giving me these empty one liners. Just nonsense from you.

[–] Frogarama (12942) 5 years ago

Possibly your most idiotic and meaningless post yet. Did you even read what you replied to?

You're not even entertaining anymore, Trollhouse. Total waste.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

The Oscars are too shite if anything, Bring back Billy Crystal.

[–] Frogarama (12942) 5 years ago

"Can someone tell me, why that tag wasnt considered racist, when if a tag that said NBA,NFL too black"

NBA and NFL are jobs that have bona fide qualifications. Oscars are an award selection done by secret vote. COMPLETELY different things. As for the statement itself, I have no opinion.

[–] Thrillhouse (1509) 5 years ago

College admissions have objective qualifications.

[–] Frogarama (12942) 5 years ago

Also, I'm sure plenty consider the tag racist. Feel free to consider it such... the majority view is not the only view.

[–] Thrillhouse (1509) 5 years ago

What do large corporations think about it?

[–] BillHicksFan (10079) 5 years ago

Talent should not have a quota.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

Talent also shouldn’t be judged by elitist dickbags...

[–] Thrillhouse (1509) 5 years ago

Wealthy Hollywood liberals aren't doing enough to push black actors on us? How do you tie your shoes in the morning?

Here's the thing. Where are the Oscars for black/female/whatever cinematographers? Cinematography is far less prestigious, less visible, and less well paid than acting. Yet blacks/women/whatever are far more likely to win for acting. Cinematography is also far more technical. We see this everywhere. Look at Nobel Prizes. Blacks/women/whatever win the subjective awards, like literature. They don't win the more objective awards, like physics. You see, when we as a society have discretion, we use it in favor of blacks/women/whatever. Not against them.

You need those elitist dickbags, because they're on your side. Maybe it's time to rethink where you stand?

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

Why didn’t you just say that to begin with? Now I understand your views at least.
You don’t know where I stand though. I could care less about the oscars, never watched them in my life.
I don’t care about liberals or elitist dickbags.
I just don’t think someone saying the oscars are “too white” should be an issue. Seems insignificant to me.

[–] BillySlater (4093) 5 years ago

If you want true equality, the same rules should apply for all. The problem is that its become acceptable in today´s society to be racist towards whites because, whites are the majority race in the USA and some black people even think its not possible to be racist towards whites since whites have "institutional power" which I find hilarious...

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

True equality isn’t sweeping the past under the rug. What are you even talking about, true equality??!! You guys really feel like white people are getting shafted in someway? “some black people even think it’s not possible to be racist...” and what? Some white people are still racist as fuck. What’s your point?? Racist towards whites?? That must really affect you. C’mon, how are white folk affected by all this racism against them?

[–] BillySlater (4093) 5 years ago

What do you mean by sweeping the past under the rug? This is not about white people getting shafted, this is about everyone being treated equally. Skin colour should be irrelevant. Real racists are the ones that make it relevant. So yeah, Will Smith´s wife, total racist...