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appalachiablue

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57. How many people who see this skit realize that Odom is a professional actor?
Mon Apr 11, 2016, 09:44 PM
Apr 2016

He's a second to the two principals, is attired in historic costume, hence 'servile' avec quotes. And he voiced objection. So it's clear to most excluding a small group of elites and those familiar with the context. Highly offensive and in very poor taste regardless.

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Well that went over like a dead fish. TM99 Apr 2016 #1
It's offensive and outrageous with the deep, violent racism rising daily in this country appalachiablue Apr 2016 #28
Yes, it is was. TM99 Apr 2016 #30
Lower: like pus that infects the mucous that cruds up the fungus that feeds on the dead fish. Bodych Apr 2016 #38
They are politicians: not profeesonal entertainer: lighten up lewebley3 Apr 2016 #76
politician humor redruddyred Apr 2016 #2
It seemed staged, therefore it was given forethought - which makes it even worse ! agracie Apr 2016 #33
It was staged. The delivery could not have seemed less natural if they tried. merrily Apr 2016 #55
That joke would guarantee a hide on DU. arcane1 Apr 2016 #3
no it wouldn't redruddyred Apr 2016 #4
The OP would guarantee a lock in GD. KamaAina Apr 2016 #22
Locked for being a P discussion in GD instead of being in GDP. eom Festivito Apr 2016 #47
Well that was awkward. n/t npk Apr 2016 #5
Will the real Hillary, please stand up. phazed0 Apr 2016 #6
like trying to talk about the peanut gallery as a term PatrynXX Apr 2016 #8
Same here sarge43 Apr 2016 #13
All that was missing was the watermelon, banjo, 'loose shoes' & Minstrel Show. appalachiablue Apr 2016 #20
Yes, it was shorthand for all that. zentrum Apr 2016 #27
Faux-hip 'fans' need to be jerked up into reality & history, fast. Same for Neo-Nazi hipsters (?). appalachiablue Apr 2016 #32
I heard "cautious politician time." What did you hear? Gomez163 Apr 2016 #7
That was the "punchline" of the joke. If you missed it, it was because it wasn't funny. phazed0 Apr 2016 #9
I think maybe only desperate Bernie Bros heard something more. Gomez163 Apr 2016 #10
You're good at acting naive on the internets Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author Ed Suspicious Apr 2016 #16
The mayor said CP Time. Hillary said Cautious politician time. pangaia Apr 2016 #23
It may be thoughtless but it is hardly "sick".We've all been guilty virgogal Apr 2016 #42
Hillary does it every day, even when it is in the script. pangaia Apr 2016 #43
Hahaha! Bangbangdem Apr 2016 #51
No, the black guy onstage with them heard it and voiced his disapproval. agracie Apr 2016 #34
The black guy onstage? oberliner Apr 2016 #41
No. retrowire Apr 2016 #35
exactly Locrian Apr 2016 #44
Those who are out of touch would think it's hilarious. retrowire Apr 2016 #46
Well, how clever and original, chervilant Apr 2016 #49
What? Bangbangdem Apr 2016 #50
i saw bill point his finger in hillary's general direction redruddyred Apr 2016 #65
Are you fucking kidding me??????? liberalnarb Apr 2016 #73
This "bernie-bro" is a grandmother of four me b zola Apr 2016 #81
The word you are seeking is "obtuse" Android3.14 Apr 2016 #26
Yeah, well, chervilant Apr 2016 #48
Na, this is Not cool but tasteless, offensive garbage said while in our highly racist, appalachiablue Apr 2016 #11
Bet you a dollar the corp media will never show this Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #14
They have to and need to expose this kind of ugly insider 'Charity fundraiser reality'... appalachiablue Apr 2016 #24
I didn't have a clue what it meant. I'm guessing one needs to live with that kind of Ed Suspicious Apr 2016 #19
This can't be put on whites who may live around and condone racist language and action. appalachiablue Apr 2016 #45
I read in the Salon article he is an actor from the play "Hamilton". agracie Apr 2016 #36
Servile black prop actor? oberliner Apr 2016 #56
How many people who see this skit realize that Odom is a professional actor? appalachiablue Apr 2016 #57
Everyone in the audience oberliner Apr 2016 #58
That still doesn't make it right, for high level public officials to particpate in something appalachiablue Apr 2016 #59
The Inner Circle show is a tradition dating back to 1923 oberliner Apr 2016 #60
Well That Does It AND Changes Everything! I can't count the number of plays I've read appalachiablue Apr 2016 #61
Do you not understand what the event was? oberliner Apr 2016 #62
A performance at The Globe? No? Got it, a roast, parodies, skits, etc. Doesn't change a thing appalachiablue Apr 2016 #63
I am just trying to provide context that might be helpful oberliner Apr 2016 #64
I got 'the broader context' of the event up front. Again, hope you realize the wide appalachiablue Apr 2016 #68
Gotta wonder Iwillnevergiveup Apr 2016 #67
No politician would have touched an asinine inside-elite theater ditty like that now or appalachiablue Apr 2016 #72
Oh, isn't she just so cute? Duval Apr 2016 #15
They can get away with it because polls show that more than 2/3 of the people of color . . . DrBulldog Apr 2016 #17
So you say "2/3 of the people of color" show "such unbelievable ignorance"... SunSeeker Apr 2016 #39
no but you are redruddyred Apr 2016 #66
Awww those poor unfortunate minorities, if only they were as smart as you. giftedgirl77 Apr 2016 #54
Hear that uncomfortable silence? Android3.14 Apr 2016 #18
It has Goldman Sachs rolling on the floor Geronimoe Apr 2016 #21
Wow. Way to Patronize. zentrum Apr 2016 #25
Dammit Bill maindawg Apr 2016 #29
I wonder how many southern AA's wish they could change their vote Cassiopeia Apr 2016 #31
The tragic truth that I've been pondering for months. What fraud and a shame... appalachiablue Apr 2016 #37
She's a horrible candidate... AzDar Apr 2016 #40
Sure... realmirage Apr 2016 #52
Oh, goodie! chervilant Apr 2016 #71
HRC displays yet again more presidential gravitas. chapdrum Apr 2016 #53
"Cringe-worthy" as a descriptor Iwillnevergiveup Apr 2016 #69
Anyone else object to the gold coat? Looks like they melted gold... Peace Patriot Apr 2016 #70
Appropriate for an empress. Helen Borg Apr 2016 #78
Curious this did not happen before South Carolina! Helen Borg Apr 2016 #74
Excellent point, wouldn't That have been a Clinton awakening! appalachiablue Apr 2016 #75
I want her labs, from her concussion. This was just too stupid. ViseGrip Apr 2016 #77
This kind of sickness is what is wrong with society today. RoccoR5955 Apr 2016 #79
Another Made-Up Story with No Legs . . . Gamecock Lefty Apr 2016 #80
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