Thread: America's next top model Creates Stir After 'Bi-Racial' Photo Shoot

Quote: Originally Posted by ksinc Definite chick flick. Who'd thought two black guys would portray two white chicks?

Quote: Originally Posted by Svenn True, but isn't that because we Americans were never subordinated by Asians? If you have that negative history, a patronizing innuendo by the dominant class that enforces the idea of you being the 'other', e.g. by saying they feel 'exotic' when they mimic your skin tone, would make you feel a bit alienated and offended wouldn't it? I think it would be interesting to hear from...

To the whole topic, Yaawnn

Quote: Originally Posted by Howard Let me say that White Chicks was a horrid film,didn't quite care for it,I've seen better films than this one. Definite chick flick.

Quote: Originally Posted by Sufferable Fob There are relatively "ditsy" Asian girls that dress up in a pseudo-American fashion. I can't say that I'm really offended or bothered by this. True, but isn't that because we Americans were never subordinated by Asians? If you have that negative history, a patronizing innuendo by the dominant class that enforces the idea of you being the 'other', e.g. by...

Quote: Originally Posted by Svenn True, but isn't that because we Americans were never subordinated by Asians? If you have that negative history, a patronizing innuendo by the dominant class that enforces the idea of you being the 'other', e.g. by saying they feel 'exotic' when they mimic your skin tone, would make you feel a bit alienated and offended wouldn't it? Some American girls dress like Japanese...

Quote: Originally Posted by Howard I don't see anything racial about it.I mean,women want to portray different races,it had to be part of the shoot. I think it wasa compliment to the people of mixed races.. If models are trying to impersonate them then they must be trying to be something beautiful. My favorite mixed person has to be Maya Rudolph. I think she is so pretty: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys0M9u0wQUA

Quote: Originally Posted by Mad Hatter I think this will be as controversial and as long-debated as the "blended" face of the new Betty Crocker was a few years back. That is to say, a few days. Yeah, well, she's depicted far less attractive than she was in the '80s - I've never got over the let down.

I think this is meant to be "thought provoking" and to change people's perceptions

There are those in our society, who are willing to expend whatever energy it takes to find the offense for which they seek! It seems to me that this is an example of such foolishness.