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12. There's something distasteful about a member of an oppressed group being such a dick to other

Reply to jmowreader (Reply #11)

Sat Apr 27, 2013, 03:37 PM

Apr 2013

oppressed groups. It shouldn't be - dickness is equal opportunity - but it's not unreasonable to expect some empathy to others who face intolerance and bigotry.

Plus bad reviews are often the most fun to read.

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Why Tyler Perry's Temptation Kills Women With HIV [View all] dlwickham Apr 2013 OP

My wife is a fan of Perry's movies but is COMPLETELY confused by this post. Can someone diabeticman Apr 2013 #1

I think the post refers to the shocking twist at the end of Perry's latest bomb. EOTE Apr 2013 #2

please do. Yes, Perry movies do get preachy in my wife's eyes but they are good for diabeticman Apr 2013 #3

Done. Check your PM. nt EOTE Apr 2013 #4

got it diabeticman Apr 2013 #5

so you think people getting HIV is funny? dlwickham Apr 2013 #6

I think Tyler Perry infecting multiple people with HIV as his "twist" ending is pretty hilarious. EOTE Apr 2013 #7

guess you aren't familiar with the whole DL thing among the African-American community dlwickham Apr 2013 #8

I am, in fact. EOTE Apr 2013 #15

Outstanding. Thanks for posting this. redqueen Apr 2013 #9

Better piece: Lindy West in Jezebel REP Apr 2013 #10

This could have been eight words long jmowreader Apr 2013 #11

There's something distasteful about a member of an oppressed group being such a dick to other REP Apr 2013 #12

very well said dlwickham Apr 2013 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author Sheldon Cooper Apr 2013 #14