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In reply to the discussion: An Observation About White People and Wypipo [View all]Madampiece Theater
(5 posts)again, unless a post really strikes me as brilliant, as did EffieBlack's. I am not a new poster, by the way. I had to re-register due to a glitch with my computer.
Effie's brilliant observation about wypipo and white people really illustrates the dynamic as it relates to race in this country. It should be of no surprise to anyone that the wypipo who are upset by that term are the very definition of that term. White people are not wypipo.
Those who are offended by the word wypipo are being disingenuous and obtuse. I say this to them: black people are called the n-word on a daily basis. Black people are discriminated against on a daily basis. Black people are the last hired, first fired on a daily basis. Black people are judged for just being black on a daily basis. I could go on and on, but you should get the point. Now, do you all really want to continue playing dumb about this? Because if you do, then the members who post frequently should treat you as if you are dumb. Black people were forced into a country that literally enacts laws to discriminate against us. And you all are upset at the word "wypipo?"
Thing is, wypipo still enjoy white privilege. Wypipo will never be police-escorted from an establishment, told that the texture of their hair is offensive, wypipo will never have laws enacted to discriminate against them, etc. Whereas a black person is already a problematic n-word at first sight and can be discriminated against. Again, you're mad at the word "wypipo," though. Okay.
For those of you who want to come for me, don't expect a response. I'm a 52 y/o woman who has observed alot. Nothing that you can say is going to make me change my mind. If my post upsets you, then you are wypipo.
Thank you, EffieBlack, for your brilliant post.