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Virus731 04/19/18 3:17:43 AM #1:	Or just insensitive? Is there a difference?! --- I hope this **in' world **in' burns away And I'd kill you all if I had my way <cite>Virus731 posted [p:899919286] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote> Or just insensitive? Is there a difference?!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cjsdowg 04/19/18 3:23:21 AM #2:	yes, he was mean and horrible person. --- Bender: Well, everybody, I just saved a turtle. What have you done with your lives? <cite>cjsdowg posted [p:899919401] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote>yes, he was mean and horrible person.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pegusus123456 04/19/18 3:38:44 AM #3:	He was racist in the sense that he held stereotypes about certain races. In terms of actually disliking races, he actually tried so hard in the opposite direction that he ended up being offensive. --- http://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif http://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif http://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif So? I deeded to some gay porn. It doesn't mean anything. - Patty_Fleur <cite>pegusus123456 posted [p:899919731] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote>He was racist in the sense that he held stereotypes about certain races. In terms of actually disliking races, he actually tried so hard in the opposite direction that he ended up being offensive.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Virus731 04/19/18 3:39:54 AM #4:	pegusus123456 posted... He was racist in the sense that he held stereotypes about certain races. So there are different levels of racism? I thought you either were a racist or you weren't. Not attacking, just asking. --- I hope this **in' world **in' burns away And I'd kill you all if I had my way <cite>Virus731 posted [p:899919758] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>pegusus123456 posted...</cite> <quote>He was racist in the sense that he held stereotypes about certain races.</quote> So there are different levels of racism? I thought you either were a racist or you weren't. Not attacking, just asking.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ulyanyx 04/19/18 3:41:29 AM #5:	Virus731 posted... pegusus123456 posted... He was racist in the sense that he held stereotypes about certain races. So there are different levels of racism? I thought you either were a racist or you weren't. Not attacking, just asking. one can acknowledge stereotypes and not be racist, one could use stereotypes as a bias towards the racism they feel. pegusus123456 posted... He was racist in the sense that he held stereotypes about certain races. In terms of actually disliking races, he actually tried so hard in the opposite direction that he ended up being offensive. thats the most true thing that will be posted in this thread --- If you want me to reply to something in a topic, tag me because I lurk far more than I post. Sober from Alcohol since Jan 26th 2018 <cite>Ulyanyx posted [p:899919793] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>Virus731 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>pegusus123456 posted...</cite> <quote>He was racist in the sense that he held stereotypes about certain races.</quote> So there are different levels of racism? I thought you either were a racist or you weren't. Not attacking, just asking.</quote> one can acknowledge stereotypes and not be racist, one could use stereotypes as a bias towards the racism they feel. <cite>pegusus123456 posted...</cite> <quote>He was racist in the sense that he held stereotypes about certain races. In terms of actually disliking races, he actually tried so hard in the opposite direction that he ended up being offensive.</quote> thats the most true thing that will be posted in this thread</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pegusus123456 04/19/18 3:43:46 AM #6:	Virus731 posted... pegusus123456 posted... He was racist in the sense that he held stereotypes about certain races. So there are different levels of racism? I thought you either were a racist or you weren't. Not attacking, just asking. I mean, sort of. The strict definition of the term is that you hate people of a certain race, but it's colloquially used in a more casual manner. Like the episode where he plays the stereotype game and has everyone stick a card to their forehead. That's colloquially racist, but not Webster's dictionary racist. If that made a lick of damn sense. --- http://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif http://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif http://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif So? I deeded to some gay porn. It doesn't mean anything. - Patty_Fleur <cite>pegusus123456 posted [p:899919839] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>Virus731 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>pegusus123456 posted...</cite> <quote>He was racist in the sense that he held stereotypes about certain races.</quote> So there are different levels of racism? I thought you either were a racist or you weren't. Not attacking, just asking.</quote> I mean, sort of. The strict definition of the term is that you hate people of a certain race, but it's colloquially used in a more casual manner. Like the episode where he plays the stereotype game and has everyone stick a card to their forehead. That's colloquially racist, but not Webster's dictionary racist. If that made a lick of damn sense.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Virus731 04/19/18 3:51:01 AM #8:	Ulyanyx posted... one can acknowledge stereotypes and not be racist, one could use stereotypes as a bias towards the racism they feel. I find a lot of people I broach with this subject don't agree with that, arguing that any use of said stereotypes is clinging to subconscious racism. pegusus123456 posted... If that made a lick of damn sense. It makes sense. The reason I use Michael as an example is because, while being insensitive to some people, is inclusive to everyone but Toby, a white male. --- I hope this **in' world **in' burns away And I'd kill you all if I had my way <cite>Virus731 posted [p:899920004] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>Ulyanyx posted...</cite> <quote>one can acknowledge stereotypes and not be racist, one could use stereotypes as a bias towards the racism they feel. </quote> I find a lot of people I broach with this subject don't agree with that, arguing that any use of said stereotypes is clinging to subconscious racism. <cite>pegusus123456 posted...</cite> <quote>If that made a lick of damn sense. </quote> It makes sense. The reason I use Michael as an example is because, while being insensitive to some people, is inclusive to everyone but Toby, a white male.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
soulunison2 04/19/18 3:53:50 AM #9:	Hes not a racist, he was just completely ignorant about implicit bias (for example the Starbucks thing) and just a really delusional guy <cite>soulunison2 posted [p:899920055] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote>Hes not a racist, he was just completely ignorant about implicit bias (for example the Starbucks thing) and just a really delusional guy </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Old NoiseTank 04/19/18 3:54:28 AM #10:	he just wants to be darryls friend. --- Grim Reaper: "Your time has come" Xsquader: "sir whats your badge number?" <cite>Old NoiseTank posted [p:899920065] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote>he just wants to be darryls friend.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pegusus123456 04/19/18 3:57:14 AM #11:	Old NoiseTank posted... he just wants to be darryls friend. But he wants to be Darryl's friend because Darryl is black --- http://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif http://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif http://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif So? I deeded to some gay porn. It doesn't mean anything. - Patty_Fleur <cite>pegusus123456 posted [p:899920129] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>Old NoiseTank posted...</cite> <quote>he just wants to be darryls friend.</quote> But he wants to be Darryl's friend because Darryl is black</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Old NoiseTank 04/19/18 3:58:20 AM #12:	pegusus123456 posted... Old NoiseTank posted... he just wants to be darryls friend. But he wants to be Darryl's friend because Darryl is black wouldnt you want to be darryls friend? --- Grim Reaper: "Your time has come" Xsquader: "sir whats your badge number?" <cite>Old NoiseTank posted [p:899920150] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>pegusus123456 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Old NoiseTank posted...</cite> <quote>he just wants to be darryls friend.</quote> But he wants to be Darryl's friend because Darryl is black</quote> wouldnt you want to be darryls friend?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YOUHAVENOHOPE 04/19/18 3:59:09 AM #13:	Michael Scott is ignorant and cringey, and he does things that are offensive out of ignorance He's not a racist --- http://i.imgur.com/kpXTakw.gif http://i.imgur.com/Pto3yPa.jpg http://media.giphy.com/media/NBVBnHv8bV13q/giphy.gif <cite>YOUHAVENOHOPE posted [p:899920166] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote>Michael Scott is ignorant and cringey, and he does things that are offensive out of ignorance He's not a racist</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cal12 04/19/18 4:01:15 AM #14:	The basketball episode. I dont think he was racist he just tried to do HR through stereotypes and it was hilarious. <cite>Cal12 posted [p:899920214] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote>The basketball episode. I dont think he was racist he just tried to do HR through stereotypes and it was hilarious.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EpicMickeyDrew 04/19/18 4:05:20 AM #15:	Virus731 posted... And they never caught me! --- Just how, pray tell, does your dick "take life"? How could a dick take a life? - XciteMe <cite>EpicMickeyDrew posted [p:899920298] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>Virus731 posted...</cite> <quote> </quote> And they never caught me!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Virus731 04/19/18 4:11:14 AM #16:	soulunison2 posted... Hes not a racist, he was just completely ignorant about implicit bias (for example the Starbucks thing) So you would accept an apology from the Starbucks people on the condition that people shouldn't consider them racist? YOUHAVENOHOPE posted... Michael Scott is ignorant and cringey, and he does things that are offensive out of ignorance He's not a racist How far can ignorance carry you before you're labeled a racist? He's been told time and time again his behavior isn't appropriate... when can you call him a racist? --- I hope this **in' world **in' burns away And I'd kill you all if I had my way <cite>Virus731 posted [p:899920399] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>soulunison2 posted...</cite> <quote>Hes not a racist, he was just completely ignorant about implicit bias (for example the Starbucks thing) </quote> So you would accept an apology from the Starbucks people on the condition that people shouldn't consider them racist? <cite>YOUHAVENOHOPE posted...</cite> <quote>Michael Scott is ignorant and cringey, and he does things that are offensive out of ignorance He's not a racist</quote> How far can ignorance carry you before you're labeled a racist? He's been told time and time again his behavior isn't appropriate... when can you call him a racist?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cal12 04/19/18 4:12:22 AM #17:	He never actually did anything racist, though. Look up the definition of racist if you need to understand why. <cite>Cal12 posted [p:899920423] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote>He never actually did anything racist, though. Look up the definition of racist if you need to understand why.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YOUHAVENOHOPE 04/19/18 4:13:41 AM #18:	Virus731 posted... when can you call him a racist? Let me answer your question with another question A child is operating a train. Eventually the train doesn't stop in time and crashes into another train Do we say the child is a bad train operator or did he crash the train because he's a child --- http://i.imgur.com/kpXTakw.gif http://i.imgur.com/Pto3yPa.jpg http://media.giphy.com/media/NBVBnHv8bV13q/giphy.gif <cite>YOUHAVENOHOPE posted [p:899920448] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>Virus731 posted...</cite> <quote>when can you call him a racist?</quote> Let me answer your question with another question A child is operating a train. Eventually the train doesn't stop in time and crashes into another train Do we say the child is a bad train operator or did he crash the train because he's a child</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Virus731 04/19/18 4:15:02 AM #19:	Cal12 posted... He never actually did anything racist, though. Look up the definition of racist if you need to understand why. How about instead of being condescending you take a moment to think why I asked the question. People seem to have different definitions of the word. Some people think that using a stereotype makes you a racist, while others think that exclusion makes you a racist. --- I hope this **in' world **in' burns away And I'd kill you all if I had my way <cite>Virus731 posted [p:899920478] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>Cal12 posted...</cite> <quote>He never actually did anything racist, though. Look up the definition of racist if you need to understand why.</quote> How about instead of being condescending you take a moment to think why I asked the question. People seem to have different definitions of the word. Some people think that using a stereotype makes you a racist, while others think that exclusion makes you a racist.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YOUHAVENOHOPE 04/19/18 4:15:46 AM #20:	Virus731 posted... Some people think that using a stereotype makes you a racist, while others think that exclusion makes you a racist. I guess a better way to put it is He does some racist things but he's not actually a racist --- http://i.imgur.com/kpXTakw.gif http://i.imgur.com/Pto3yPa.jpg http://media.giphy.com/media/NBVBnHv8bV13q/giphy.gif <cite>YOUHAVENOHOPE posted [p:899920495] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>Virus731 posted...</cite> <quote>Some people think that using a stereotype makes you a racist, while others think that exclusion makes you a racist.</quote> I guess a better way to put it is He does some racist things but he's not actually a racist</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Virus731 04/19/18 4:15:52 AM #21:	YOUHAVENOHOPE posted... Virus731 posted... when can you call him a racist? Let me answer your question with another question A child is operating a train. Eventually the train doesn't stop in time and crashes into another train Do we say the child is a bad train operator or did he crash the train because he's a child You seem to be thinking of him as a cartoon character rather than a grown man running an office. --- I hope this **in' world **in' burns away And I'd kill you all if I had my way <cite>Virus731 posted [p:899920498] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>YOUHAVENOHOPE posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Virus731 posted...</cite> <quote>when can you call him a racist?</quote> Let me answer your question with another question A child is operating a train. Eventually the train doesn't stop in time and crashes into another train Do we say the child is a bad train operator or did he crash the train because he's a child</quote> You seem to be thinking of him as a cartoon character rather than a grown man running an office.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cal12 04/19/18 4:16:46 AM #22:	YOUHAVENOHOPE posted... Virus731 posted... when can you call him a racist? Let me answer your question with another question A child is operating a train. Eventually the train doesn't stop in time and crashes into another train Do we say the child is a bad train operator or did he crash the train because he's a child Lol wtf. Technically the answer is both but the real question is who the fuck let a child drive a train? Not quite the same as the manager of the office having idiot stereotypes in his head. <cite>Cal12 posted [p:899920517] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>YOUHAVENOHOPE posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Virus731 posted...</cite> <quote>when can you call him a racist?</quote> Let me answer your question with another question A child is operating a train. Eventually the train doesn't stop in time and crashes into another train Do we say the child is a bad train operator or did he crash the train because he's a child</quote> Lol wtf. Technically the answer is both but the real question is who the fuck let a child drive a train? Not quite the same as the manager of the office having idiot stereotypes in his head.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YOUHAVENOHOPE 04/19/18 4:17:13 AM #23:	Virus731 posted... You seem to be thinking of him as a cartoon character https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Office_(U.S._TV_series) The Office is an American television comedy series that aired on NBC from March 24, 2005, to May 16, 2013. also it's seen that michael scott is actually a capable worker right he's just socially awkward af --- http://i.imgur.com/kpXTakw.gif http://i.imgur.com/Pto3yPa.jpg http://media.giphy.com/media/NBVBnHv8bV13q/giphy.gif <cite>YOUHAVENOHOPE posted [p:899920531] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>Virus731 posted...</cite> <quote>You seem to be thinking of him as a cartoon character</quote> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Office_(U.S._TV_series) <quote>The Office is an American television comedy series that aired on NBC from March 24, 2005, to May 16, 2013.</quote> also it's seen that michael scott is actually a capable worker right he's just socially awkward af</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Virus731 04/19/18 4:18:41 AM #24:	YOUHAVENOHOPE posted... Virus731 posted... You seem to be thinking of him as a cartoon character https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Office_(U.S._TV_series) The Office is an American television comedy series that aired on NBC from March 24, 2005, to May 16, 2013. also it's seen that michael scott is actually a capable worker right he's just socially awkward af The question asks for you to imagine him as a real person, especially since his character is obviously meant to be a Frakenstein creation of all the terrible bosses out there, but Michael has a heart. --- I hope this **in' world **in' burns away And I'd kill you all if I had my way <cite>Virus731 posted [p:899920557] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>YOUHAVENOHOPE posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Virus731 posted...</cite> <quote>You seem to be thinking of him as a cartoon character</quote> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Office_(U.S._TV_series) <quote>The Office is an American television comedy series that aired on NBC from March 24, 2005, to May 16, 2013.</quote> also it's seen that michael scott is actually a capable worker right he's just socially awkward af</quote> The question asks for you to imagine him as a real person, especially since his character is obviously meant to be a Frakenstein creation of all the terrible bosses out there, but Michael has a heart.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cal12 04/19/18 4:20:07 AM #25:	Virus731 posted... Cal12 posted... He never actually did anything racist, though. Look up the definition of racist if you need to understand why. How about instead of being condescending you take a moment to think why I asked the question. People seem to have different definitions of the word. Some people think that using a stereotype makes you a racist, while others think that exclusion makes you a racist. Its not condenscending at all. Look up what is a racist and you will have your answer which is no. Was he an idiot? Big yes. Did he believe in stereotypes? Big yes. Was he a racist? Big no. I mean I will cut and paste the definition if you really want me to. This topic was pretty unnecessary since by definition hes not a racist. <cite>Cal12 posted [p:899920583] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>Virus731 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Cal12 posted...</cite> <quote>He never actually did anything racist, though. Look up the definition of racist if you need to understand why.</quote> How about instead of being condescending you take a moment to think why I asked the question. People seem to have different definitions of the word. Some people think that using a stereotype makes you a racist, while others think that exclusion makes you a racist.</quote> Its not condenscending at all. Look up what is a racist and you will have your answer which is no. Was he an idiot? Big yes. Did he believe in stereotypes? Big yes. Was he a racist? Big no. I mean I will cut and paste the definition if you really want me to. This topic was pretty unnecessary since by definition hes not a racist.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RickyTheBAWSE 04/19/18 4:21:55 AM #26:	he's racist, but not maliciously racist. he's oblivious and lacks social maturity. I think a lot of people have the habit of associating racism with "evil" by default. mention racism, a lot of people think of lynchings, the KKK and roasting Jewish people in a very unfunny way. what about the racist who intentionally adopt Brown kids with the sincere intention of giving them a better life, but via means of cutting them off from "Brown behavior" and Brown culture in general. this has been going on since the settlers arrived though. had Indians wearing their clothes, cutting their hair, learning about Jesus, etc... shedding all of those "Savage" ways. benevolent racism, haha --- Never let those intent on misunderstanding you be the narrator to YOUR story! Context? Context!? CONTEXT!!! <cite>RickyTheBAWSE posted [p:899920621] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote>he's racist, but not maliciously racist. he's oblivious and lacks social maturity. I think a lot of people have the habit of associating racism with "evil" by default. mention racism, a lot of people think of lynchings, the KKK and roasting Jewish people in a very unfunny way. what about the racist who intentionally adopt Brown kids with the sincere intention of giving them a better life, but via means of cutting them off from "Brown behavior" and Brown culture in general. this has been going on since the settlers arrived though. had Indians wearing their clothes, cutting their hair, learning about Jesus, etc... shedding all of those "Savage" ways. benevolent racism, haha</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Virus731 04/19/18 4:24:28 AM #27:	Cal12 posted... Its not condenscending at all. Look up what is a racist and you will have your answer which is no. Was he an idiot? Big yes. Did he believe in stereotypes? Big yes. Was he a racist? Big no. I mean I will cut and paste the definition if you really want me to. This topic was pretty unnecessary since by definition hes not a racist. I'm not asking for the definition of racism, I'm asking if YOU think he was a racist. Hurrrr fucking durrrr mate. --- I hope this **in' world **in' burns away And I'd kill you all if I had my way <cite>Virus731 posted [p:899920652] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>Cal12 posted...</cite> <quote>Its not condenscending at all. Look up what is a racist and you will have your answer which is no. Was he an idiot? Big yes. Did he believe in stereotypes? Big yes. Was he a racist? Big no. I mean I will cut and paste the definition if you really want me to. This topic was pretty unnecessary since by definition hes not a racist. </quote> I'm not asking for the definition of racism, I'm asking if YOU think he was a racist. Hurrrr fucking durrrr mate.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Youngster_Joey_ 04/19/18 4:33:02 AM #28:	He was ignorant racist, but not like hateful racist. <cite>Youngster_Joey_ posted [p:899920790] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote>He was ignorant racist, but not like hateful racist.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cal12 04/19/18 6:52:16 AM #29:	Virus731 posted... Cal12 posted... Its not condenscending at all. Look up what is a racist and you will have your answer which is no. Was he an idiot? Big yes. Did he believe in stereotypes? Big yes. Was he a racist? Big no. I mean I will cut and paste the definition if you really want me to. This topic was pretty unnecessary since by definition hes not a racist. I'm not asking for the definition of racism, I'm asking if YOU think he was a racist. Hurrrr fucking durrrr mate. Aww did that hurt your feelings that I thought your topic was silly? <cite>Cal12 posted [p:899923422] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote><cite>Virus731 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Cal12 posted...</cite> <quote>Its not condenscending at all. Look up what is a racist and you will have your answer which is no. Was he an idiot? Big yes. Did he believe in stereotypes? Big yes. Was he a racist? Big no. I mean I will cut and paste the definition if you really want me to. This topic was pretty unnecessary since by definition hes not a racist. </quote> I'm not asking for the definition of racism, I'm asking if YOU think he was a racist. Hurrrr fucking durrrr mate.</quote> Aww did that hurt your feelings that I thought your topic was silly?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wetterdew 04/20/18 3:49:37 AM #30:	Yeah he's racist, though not hatefully. More like casual racism borne of ignorance, and he thinks he's actually a paragon of racial enlightenment. This scene shows him as pretty clueless: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ6S9FKmm0E" data-time=" --- Touch fuzzy get dizzy. <cite>Wetterdew posted [p:899978947] in Was Michae... [t:76530770]...</cite> <quote>Yeah he's racist, though not hatefully. More like casual racism borne of ignorance, and he thinks he's actually a paragon of racial enlightenment. This scene shows him as pretty clueless: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ6S9FKmm0E" data-time="</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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