Did you actually see that movie?Oh, for crying out loud......
Give me a friggen break..
You remember the movie, White men can't jump.....
Now I was REAL offended over that!
Yeah, I saw the movie a long time ago...Did you actually see that movie?
So you know that was the point of the movie then, using that stereotype to hussle people. Using that movie's title is probably the most used incorrect example of a racial stereotype.Yeah, I saw the movie a long time ago...
I was more referring to the title of the movie, inferring that whites can't play basketball like blacks can....
Ok then :whip3: me....So you know that was the point of the movie then, using that stereotype to hussle people. Using that movie's title is probably the most used incorrect example of a racial stereotype.
You Alaskans are kinky folk.Ok then :whip3: me....
:teeth:You Alaskans are kinky folk.
No theyre NOT, their just FRIDGED!:halo:You Alaskans are kinky folk.
Exactly... which is why stereotypes are so stupid and this joker was rightfully taken to task...So you know that was the point of the movie then, using that stereotype to hussle people. Using that movie's title is probably the most used incorrect example of a racial stereotype.
so does this mean that blacks are good swimmers then?Exactly... which is why stereotypes are so stupid and this joker was rightfully taken to task...
I sure wouldn't want the jerk representing me.
It means that blacks, as a group, are neither good swimmers nor bad swimmers. Some have those skills, some don't... like any other group.so does this mean that blacks are good swimmers then?
It means blacks generally don't participate in swimming as much as whites do. I've swam against all-black swim teams, and they can swim just fine. It's not a question of potential ability as it is interest.It means that blacks, as a group, are neither good swimmers nor bad swimmers. Some have those skills, some don't... like any other group.
I think it's probably still a demographic fact that most blacks live in either urban or rural areas. Most of these areas do not provide the swim lessons that suburban kids gravitate towards, which are easily accessible and affordable.It means blacks generally don't participate in swimming as much as whites do. I've swam against all-black swim teams, and they can swim just fine. It's not a question of potential ability as it is interest.
Fair enough... but still a function of the individual. Stereotypes are just ignorant.It means blacks generally don't participate in swimming as much as whites do. I've swam against all-black swim teams, and they can swim just fine. It's not a question of potential ability as it is interest.
I'm afraid I don't agree. There are plenty of school pools and community pools even in urban and rural areas.I think it's probably still a demographic fact that most blacks live in either urban or rural areas. Most of these areas do not provide the swim lessons that suburban kids gravitate towards, which are easily accessible and affordable.
My parents grew up in the city, my dad close to Lake Michigan. He wanted a summer job, so he got through the lifesaving course, to become a lifeguard.
My mom, West Side, just west of what was Cabrini Green. She never went swimming. She was scared to death when my brother and I both were in deep water and off diving boards by 4. Thank you dad!
It might be a better generalization than saying 'blacks can't swim' to say, 'many people raised in the cities or rural areas, lack the opportunities provided most suburban people regarding public swimming pools and affordable swim lessons.'
