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SHOCKING

posted 18 years ago by mean_maori_mean22
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NOW WHAT'S UP WITH JEFF THE MAORI??YES HE IS FUNNY BUT THE WAY HE ACTS IS GIVING US MAORI A BAD LOOK.WE DON'T SAY "OW" IN EVERY SENTENCE AND NOT ALL MAORI'S ARE "PROUD POT SMOKING DULL BLUDGERS".
I WAS ALSO INSULTED BY THE 5TH EPISODE, "A MAORI AT MY TABLE".

THE MIHI MADE BY MACK??IF SOMEONE DID SOMETHING LIKE THAT AT MY MARAE IM SURE THAT PERSON WOULDN'T HAVE GOTTEN AWAY WITH IT.

THE WAY "AUNTY KUINI" WAS LAYING THERE IN HER OPEN CASKET, MAORI DO NOT LEAVE A DEAD BODY ON ITS OWN AND LAYING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MARAE.

THE "BOYS" HAD THEIR SHOES ON IN THE MARAE, IF THAT WAS ME WEARING MY SHOES I WOULD HAVE GOT A CLIP AROUND THE TARINGA.

AND THE PART WHERE EVERYONE IS INSIDE THE MARAE AND THEN 2 WOMEN WITH PIUPIU COME IN AND SAY "KAI MOANA" AND THEY EAT INSIDE THE MARAE.LAST I HEARD WE WEREN'T ALLOWED TO DO THAT??

I KNOW THIS IS JUST A CARTOON BUT IT ISN'T RIGHT.YES BRO TOWN IS A HARDCASE SHOW I MUST ADMIT THAT BUT THERE ARE JUST A FEW THINGS THAT MAKE ME HOHA AND I THINK THE MAKERS (THE NAKED SAMONS) SHOULD THINK ABOUT WHAT THEY ARE DOING.

[–] o_LadyMacbeth_o 18 years ago

Well it's not just Maoris they take the piss outa.. E.g Pacific Islanders, NZ Europeans, South Africans, Aboriginis etc etc... It's pathetic to think that maoris were the only "race" targeted..

[–] weresmurf 18 years ago

It's called parody. Learn what it means. If you take note of episodes, they take the mickey out of everyone equally. For example, the swipe at Australians and Australian aborigines that pop up everywhere. Im australian but I dont give a toss about it, I think its a great show.

[–] DjStoneage 17 years ago

your right us aussies dont give a toss

laters ow

stoner

[–] gatekepa 18 years ago

I'm Maori, and I was in no way offended. They're not even mocking the various cultures they have in the show, they're mocking the stereotypes. Something Billy T. James was able to do.

[–] thesingularplural 14 years ago

Exactly.
It's not racist, the people making it come from different backgrounds so obviously know that those things don't come from race. It's about stereotypes not race.

[–] bananashroogle 18 years ago

*sighs* Let's see...

Jeff doesn't have a change of clothes, is dirty, always wipes his nose and keeps on saying 'Ow'.

Now Maoris are going to say I'm racist, but a lot of Maoris are like that. 'Specially kids.

Maybe not necessarily the change of clothes, but seriously, look around primary schools. That should tell you enough about Jeff and why he looks like he does.

[–] Stonedwithoutdope 18 years ago

Yes its is understandable that this cartoon is a parody but as mean Maori stated the some of the Maori customs portrayed in this programme are incorrect and unnecessary to be parodied. While spoofing anything in particular, the most obvious and recognizable aspects are targeted in order for the audience to receive entertainment they can understand through general mocking of the subject. In Bro'town Maori's are made fun of for particular flaws their reputation has given them. Such as frequently taking what doesn't belong to them, wiping their runny noses with their bare hands and their constant use of sentence enhancers. Breaching heritage customs due to the lack of the creator's knowledge on the particular culture can't be considered as an intentional spoof.

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[–] jamesr-18 18 years ago

jeff da maori is a star
nd if u dont lyk him
bring it on

[–] elphot_j 17 years ago

lighten up buddy, the show takes the piss out of every culture and it uses the stereotypes and jokes that, say, a school kid would use... we're not in school and it isn't directed at anyone with malice, so chill.

show keeps saying how much of a group of *ankers us aussies are but it's a show so i'm not crying about it.

maybe they know enough about maori culture to know they are wrong..... but it doesn't matter because most of the viewers aren't there for cultural half-hour

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[–] elphot_j 17 years ago

What were you trying to get at with that post? just trying? good job.... nah really you did great.

[–] kiwi_a_gogoland 17 years ago

Not all Maori are like Jeff, but it is the stereo type, and atleast the show makes the stereo type fun. If the show had completely square people who behaved and never did anything to offend anyone, would it still be funny? I'm not saying insulting people is the way to go for comedy, butwhen you watch a show like the simpsons/bro'town/familyguy/south park - well lets face it, you shouldn't be looking in that direction if you want political correctness. Blah. Its stupid. If Jeff the Maori was portrayed as a good little boy then i would vote him off the show survivor style.

[–] heavenly_pearl 17 years ago

Something else we need to remember-- Jeff is a CHARACTER, and as such he represents only the artistic vision of his creators. At no point did his creators state, "He is the epitome of a Maori youth, and represents his culture without flaw." I'm sick of people getting offended by one character in a story. Notable Maori have appeared on the show, and they obviously weren't offended. Moreover, if kids like him exist, shouldn't people be aware of it so they feel more inclined to do something about it? As for culture being misrepresented . . . well, just be happy that Polynesians who are at least somewhat familiar with it are misrepresenting it. It's better than having Rob Schneider butcher it.

[–] nicesocksman 16 years ago

I'm Maori and not all Maori's are like that. It's stupid to think so. But in saying that, a lot of Maori youth are like Jeff.

"Oh, nice socks. Nice socks, man" - Heath Ledger

[–] anthony_the_dark 17 years ago

You know, maybe is true (I don´t know any maori person) but the people should understand that it´s just comedy. Do you think that I care about the ridiculous stereotypes of Speedy Gonzales or Bumble Bee (From The Simpsons)? If all the people tries to not to offense any group, trust me, that would be the end of the comedy...

[–] defleppardfan10 17 years ago

not all maoris are like that!

[–] shbak10 16 years ago

I know the show just a bit of fun but some Maoris take their culture VERY seriously!! I for one do, and even tho i take it seriously i still watch the show.

[–] kiwi_a_gogoland 16 years ago

Maori do take their culture very seriously, its a culture to be proud of, we should take it seriously. Not that there are cultures to be... not proud of. Well, there are those guys to drink their own urine I guess... don't know what they are.

Anyway, even though Maori take their culture seriously, it doesn't mean we don't know how to laugh! In fact, Maori are probably more likely to joke about themselves then any other culture. Even if its, "I can laugh at me but you can't" its a lot less stupid then the African American "I can call me a n***** but you can't."
Good on them for turning the tables so well though. Haha.

Oh, btw, its just Maori, even if referring to a group. No 's' at the end. Just a little information for ya.

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