http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2013/02/25/today-in-dumb-politicians-blackface-for-purim Comments On: Today in Dumb Politicians: Blackface for Purim by Paul Constant en-us Copyright 2013 The Stranger. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, The Stranger readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact The Stranger. webmaster@thestranger.com (The Stranger Webmaster) Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:01 -0700 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:30:00 -0700 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss
Look, I get the history of blackface and why it's offensive but this is a costume party, not Broadway theater. He's not doing blackface to make sure that "dirty negros" are kept off stage. He's painting his face as part of a silly costume at a party Chill out people.
Posted by Root]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:08:19 -0800 The Stranger
My reaction? He's such a schmuck, he didn't even do blackface right. Shoulda been several shades darker with pink or white lipstick. (Hey, if you're going for something, you might as well grab for the big brass ring.) As @3 points out, the "look" he achieved looks more South Asian than anything. (And, yes, we're sure we're offended for the right people, because the schmuck explained what he was depicting when asked.)

What an ass.
Posted by Brooklyn Reader]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:56:17 -0800 The Stranger Posted by samktg]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:25:19 -0800 The Stranger Posted by sarah70]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:53:20 -0800 The Stranger
http://www.haindavakeralam.com/HK/upload…

Not that it fixes much, but is everyone sure that they're offended for the right people here?
Posted by Apocynum]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:28:51 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Doctor Memory]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:11:42 -0800 The Stranger Posted by kinaidos]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:46:29 -0800 The Stranger