@L-B-Heuschkel said in Diversity Representation in MU*ing:
the less blatant the stereotyping
I don't know if it's less blatant, but less... offensive? As in the stereotyping has been around for so long that we understand it not to be hurtful a lot more. The Norwegians are rich, the Irish are drunks, the Danes can't speak without sounding like they've got a mouth full of potatoes, the Germans are humourless drones, etc.
@Kanye-Qwest said in Diversity Representation in MU*ing:
Are we comparing being southern to being a POC now? Yikes.
It's quite evident that we're not, no.
@Wizz said in MU* Gripes and Peeves:
@Ganymede said in MU* Gripes and Peeves:
@silverfox said in MU* Gripes and Peeves:
But a very adorable angry kitten?
THAT CAT IS CLEARLY JUST GIVING THAT MAN A HUG AND HE IS REJECTING THAT LOVE
Sounds like a natural reaction to @Ganymede, then.
@Ganymede said in RL things I love:
If an employer doesn’t hire you because you’re gay, you can sue. If an employer fires you because you’re a lesbian, you can sue. If an employer refuses to promote you because you are transgender, you can sue.
Of course, I assume one would have to prove that they were fired for such reasons.
@Auspice said in Diversity Representation in MU*ing:
@Tinuviel said in Diversity Representation in MU*ing:
@Ominous While I understand the horse racing bit... it's very odd here. Being interested in horse races for Australians, at least, is a rather high class interest.
It used to be here. Now it only is during the Kentucky Derby when people want to host a themed party.
Like sure, we've got those grumpy old men with a worn newspaper betting the house on the ponies, but you only ever hear of horse races during Race Day where people wear exceptionally small hats...
@Ominous While I understand the horse racing bit... it's very odd here. Being interested in horse races for Australians, at least, is a rather high class interest.
For someone that doesn't understand the practical applications of US law... what does this mean for the average person?
@Sunny said in MU* Gripes and Peeves:
Nurses are the best.
This is the golden truth in 99.999999% of circumstances.
@Goblin said in Diversity Representation in MU*ing:
@Tinuviel Yup. Also religion.
Well, that's not racism. But yes, that is also a strong source of conflict.
@L-B-Heuschkel @Goblin From my understanding American racism is mainly about skin tone, whereas European racism is more about which country you're from. Of course skin tone is an element of European racism, as it is everywhere, but it's not really the first thing that comes to mind when you think 'European cultural rivalries'.
@Auspice I often wonder if the overuse of marijuana causes stupidity, or if stupidity causes the overuse of marijuana.
@SilentHills said in MU* Gripes and Peeves:
Can you actually smoke yourself retarded? Are past over the top pothead portrayals accurate? What is life?
Yes, somewhat, an almost unending series of grinding disappointments.
@Admiral said in Real World Peeves, Disgruntlement, and Irks.:
@Janarc Don't worry about being secure. The more you think about yourself the worse it gets. Make plans. Decide what to pack. Bring a book for the flight. Focus on what you want to do.
Your friend/partner/significant other will be happy to see you.
Can confirm, keep yourself busy with organisation. Focus on what needs to be done, and you'll have very little time to be scared until it's already too late to turn back. At least if you're scared on the plane, there's beverage service.
@HelloProject said in Diversity Representation in MU*ing:
A POC (person of color) is any non-white person.
That's not as helpful as it may seem, honestly. Since 'whiteness' isn't solely the providence of those with white skin. Italians, Greeks, Spaniards... not white, but White.
@Groth said in Diversity Representation in MU*ing:
@Tinuviel said in Diversity Representation in MU*ing:
Absence of evidence isn't evidence of absence.
True. But I'm not going to argue in favor of teapots orbiting the sun just because I can't prove they're not there.
Hair grows. People tie their hair back when it's long.
Just because the ideal was for short hair doesn't mean it was always the case.
It's not really a leap to assume that travelling people occasionally let their hair grow long.
@Prototart said in Diversity Representation in MU*ing:
there’s also just that white people “dreads” are so universally gross
Dreads and braids aren't the same thing, mind.
@Groth said in Diversity Representation in MU*ing:
It is almost certain that male vikings didn't braid their hair because it would imply their hair was long and none of the surviving imagery seem to portray anyone with long hair.
Absence of evidence isn't evidence of absence.
@Admiral said in Diversity Representation in MU*ing:
@Tinuviel Not all vikings were Danes.
No, but that's what the ones that invaded England were called. If we're going to be prescriptivists.
