wtf? "based on a formula provided"???The question read, "Condoleezza holds a watermelon just over the edge of the roof of the 300-foot Federal Building, and tosses it up with a velocity of 20 feet per second." The question went on to ask when the watermelon will hit the ground, based on a formula provided.
It IS the US educational system.....ALEXIS_DH said:wtf? "based on a formula provided"???
what kind of math test is that????????
lol.MMike said:It IS the US educational system.....
Dude you're one of my boys and all, but for a college to have a reference to a prominent black female member of the current adminstration holding a watermelon on a test is just asking for trouble. Anyone with a brain knows what was going on there. Some teacher thought he (or she) was being funny, and didn't think about the consequences.peter6061 said:How was that question 'racially offensive'?
the fvck jew said:Based on the tensile strength formula provided, how long of a piece of copper wire would two jews make fighting over a copper penny?
Da Peach said:What a waste of energy. I don't even know where the watermelon thing comes from. Would a coconut be less offensive?
They should just have Michael Jackson dropping his baby off the balcony of a hotel instead. That way we can all have a good laugh, and learn at the same time.
Echo said:Dude you're one of my boys and all, but for a college to have a reference to a prominent black female member of the current adminstration holding a watermelon on a test is just asking for trouble. Anyone with a brain knows what was going on there. Some teacher thought he (or she) was being funny, and didn't think about the consequences.
wikipedia said:The image of a watermelon slice being eaten and general references to watermelons sometimes historically have been used derogatorily. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, African Americans often were depicted in racist caricatures as being inordinately fond of watermelon. Southerners of any race frequently have been lampooned for the fruit's popularity in the South over the years; however, some of the folk humor about Southerners has been gentle self-parody, as seen in the annual watermelon seed-spitting contests at Southern festivals like Georgia's "Redneck Olympics."
Ah, I see. I did not know that.sanjuro said:Ok ok ok. Anyone here from the Deep South?
She's not a person, she's a republican.Ridemonkey said:Ah, I see. I did not know that.
I wonder if attention like this helps the issue, or perpetuates it. I didn't even know of this stereotype...and now I do. I mean at some point, maybe it's too soon, don't we all just have to see this for what it is - a person holding fruit?
I agree. Again, not knowing all the details behind the stereotype, so pleading a little bit of ignorance here, I don't understand why asserting a fondness of watermelon is derogatory. I happen to love watermelons, they're delicious and refreshing. Ask anyone in the world what a Canadian's favourite food is and they'll say pancakes and maple syrup. Have you ever had real maple syrup? It's amazing! Would I take offense to someone assuming I like maple syrup because I'm Canadian? Um no...why would I?sanjuro said:On the other hand, this would be like Ridemonkey banning me because I said, "You're from Canada? Why don't you eat a Tim Horton's donut?"
The main difference being that, as far as I know, Canadians were never imported to the southern USA and forced to be slaves. Yet.Ridemonkey said:Would I take offense to someone assuming I like maple syrup because I'm Canadian? Um no...why would I?
Come on now, I'm not suggesting that African Americans have had an easy past, or that they haven't faced extraordinary discrimination...I just don't understand the food link up.Echo said:The main difference being that, as far as I know, Canadians were never imported to the southern USA and forced to be slaves. Yet.
...so I guess I'd cut the teacher some slack.the Inbred said:i mean...it is a community college.
People ran out of other crap to point at black people about so they used fried chicken, watermelon and pig's feet. They should throw the dumb ass that had the idea off of the building just for stirring up another unneeded controversy. It's just stupid. As much as I make fun of you Canadians, I am more than frequently jealous of your culture. Dumb ass Americans. :nonono:Ridemonkey said:Come on now, I'm not suggesting that African Americans have had an easy past, or that they haven't faced extraordinary discrimination...I just don't understand the food link up.
the Inbred said:http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/news/jimcrow/picaninny/more/homepage.htm
notice also the crazy (psychotic, untamed) appearance.
peter6061 said:Man, that picture sure is offensive. Two kids enjoying a slice. More power to anyone who was smart enough to know that watermelon tastes great.
Let's see, watermelon is grown mostly in warmer climates, so the south makes a great place. Slavery was predominent in the South. So a picture or statuette(sp?) of two black kids enjoying a slice is offensive?
If anything, I would hope they have an extra slice for when I get there.