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Roberta Vinci drinks, bathes in, and makes lemonade out of Serena William's tears (Original Post) GummyBearz Sep 2015 OP
What was the point of this post? Just curious. nt Logical Sep 2015 #1
To be a contrast to a previous post that was highly discussed in this forum GummyBearz Sep 2015 #2
I remember that horrible post. Kingofalldems Sep 2015 #4
Yup. PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #8
me2 840high Sep 2015 #28
So you're making this about race? Lisa D Sep 2015 #6
Does my OP say anything about race? GummyBearz Sep 2015 #7
the other one was about race JI7 Sep 2015 #9
Notice I said it was a contrast to that previous post GummyBearz Sep 2015 #12
Who do you think is going to win that race? Eleanors38 Sep 2015 #37
I think your OP speaks for itself. Lisa D Sep 2015 #10
see post 12 GummyBearz Sep 2015 #13
Interesting... BklnDem75 Sep 2015 #18
As another poster put it... GummyBearz Sep 2015 #19
So stupid, you responded in kind BklnDem75 Sep 2015 #20
Can we not do this? ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2015 #3
Lots of DUers did, though. Smarmie Doofus Sep 2015 #14
Yep. Kingofalldems Sep 2015 #16
So be above that shit n/m ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2015 #23
43 wins 2 loses Truprogressive85 Sep 2015 #5
Thank you for highlighting how stupid that particular meme sounds n/t Hydra Sep 2015 #11
Oh my! Lol... riderinthestorm Sep 2015 #15
This is bullshit. Brickbat Sep 2015 #17
it was the first time, too Skittles Sep 2015 #22
Except that she doesn't. She is classy and modest (nt) Nye Bevan Sep 2015 #21
ah, what a classy post fishwax Sep 2015 #24
Serena Williams... Cracklin Charlie Sep 2015 #25
Well she's 1000 times better than you at tennis CreekDog Sep 2015 #26
What comments did I make? GummyBearz Sep 2015 #36
Serena may be the best women's player ever. nt geek tragedy Sep 2015 #27
Her record would certainly indicate that... PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #31
DU UNREC! eom MohRokTah Sep 2015 #29
Sad some people can't look past race and just enjoy the event davidn3600 Sep 2015 #30
Same problem with the OP that this refers to... PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #32
Can we stop taking the "white tears" meme so seriously IVoteDFL Sep 2015 #33
The same can be said about the original post. mythology Sep 2015 #35
oops Eleanors38 Sep 2015 #38
Serena Williams is an astounding athlete ... what would mke you write this? etherealtruth Sep 2015 #34
 

GummyBearz

(2,931 posts)
12. Notice I said it was a contrast to that previous post
Fri Sep 11, 2015, 10:25 PM
Sep 2015

And I avoided using a line such as "drinks black peoples tears" or "drinks white peoples tears". Because it should NOT be about race. I find it gross, no matter what race is being taunted. If that point escaped you, then I guess I was too subtle.

Lisa D

(1,532 posts)
10. I think your OP speaks for itself.
Fri Sep 11, 2015, 10:21 PM
Sep 2015

My previous post was simply hoping that I was wrong about your intent.

fishwax

(29,146 posts)
24. ah, what a classy post
Fri Sep 11, 2015, 11:18 PM
Sep 2015


At least Vinci demonstrates class. The idea that this is any sort of cogent response to the previous thread, which directed its ridicule to a racist subset of the population, is rather silly.

CreekDog

(46,192 posts)
26. Well she's 1000 times better than you at tennis
Fri Sep 11, 2015, 11:50 PM
Sep 2015

But feel free to make fun of her. It onky makes you look more ridiculous.

And given your comments on the bravenak incident, i suspect tgere's an addition purpose in your OP.

 

GummyBearz

(2,931 posts)
36. What comments did I make?
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 01:41 PM
Sep 2015

I have argued with bravenak before, but not for quite a while. I was out of town with limited connectivity for a week and when I came back I noticed something had happened in which she received a threat(?) in the mail... I don't think I have ever made comments on that situation, but link them if I did...

 

PoutrageFatigue

(416 posts)
31. Her record would certainly indicate that...
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 01:03 PM
Sep 2015

The match with her sister the other night was fabulous tennis...I really thought Venus could have won that.. her serves were ridiculous...

 

davidn3600

(6,342 posts)
30. Sad some people can't look past race and just enjoy the event
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 01:46 AM
Sep 2015

It always has to turn into black vs white.

 

PoutrageFatigue

(416 posts)
32. Same problem with the OP that this refers to...
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 01:06 PM
Sep 2015

No one really gave a shit that Martina Navratilova was gay when she was kicking everyone's asses...

IVoteDFL

(417 posts)
33. Can we stop taking the "white tears" meme so seriously
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 01:11 PM
Sep 2015

It has been going around social media sites like twitter and tumblr for a long time. It's just a taunt, get some thicker skin.

 

mythology

(9,527 posts)
35. The same can be said about the original post.
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 01:31 PM
Sep 2015

It's ridiculing an incompetent meme that serves only to undermine the argument that we as a society need to enact changes to ensure minorities of any race/sexual orientation/gender etc have an equal place.

The people using the white tears meme are inherently setting the debate as zero sum game where for black people to win, white people have to cry.

etherealtruth

(22,165 posts)
34. Serena Williams is an astounding athlete ... what would mke you write this?
Sat Sep 12, 2015, 01:22 PM
Sep 2015

The woman's record is phenomenal .... the only tears would be tears of joy for such an incredible life?

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