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17. Is it wrong of me to wonder . . .

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Mon Feb 3, 2020, 04:11 PM

Feb 2020

I wonder how many folks objecting to Shakira's ululation are 100% comfortable with the tomahawk chop practiced by fans of the Chiefs, the Florida State Seminoles, the Atlanta Braves, and other sports teams with First Peoples mascots?

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Shakira - It's called ululation, and here's some actual information: [View all] MineralMan Feb 2020 OP

As the great John Waters said: nolabear Feb 2020 #1

Yes. If other cultures do something we don't, that's automatically bad. MineralMan Feb 2020 #2

This quote is perfect! nt chowder66 Feb 2020 #16

Went to a Eritrean wedding at a Greek Orthodox Church, where the service is sung. ismnotwasm Feb 2020 #3

Yes, exactly. MineralMan Feb 2020 #5

People are making fun of it because the don't get it. Typical human behavior. Claritie Pixie Feb 2020 #4

Yes, I agree. It's part of her extended cultural heritage. MineralMan Feb 2020 #6

Who has objected? Polybius Feb 2020 #7

Sure, Here's another thread with content from WaPo MineralMan Feb 2020 #11

Not just from other continents... FirstLight Feb 2020 #8

Beat me to it. yellerpup Feb 2020 #10

Ululation is practiced among Native tribes in the US. yellerpup Feb 2020 #9

one of my fave singers ... FirstLight Feb 2020 #12

To me it's the sound of ancient rites from so many peoples bronxiteforever Feb 2020 #13

Thanks for that information! MineralMan Feb 2020 #14

Thanks for the post. You do good service breaking down prejudice! bronxiteforever Feb 2020 #15

Is it wrong of me to wonder . . . gratuitous Feb 2020 #17

I heard it on tv when Harry and Meghan emerged from the church after their wedding. Talitha Feb 2020 #18