Comments on: Imus & Packer: Nappy-Headed Fags

By: L.

L. — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:47:21 +0000

First of all I would like to respond to terry by saying nappy is “race specific” nappy would not be a term used for a white person. And just FYI nappy does not mean “fucked up hair” it means thick and coarse grade of hair which white people do not have. Nappy hair was something black people had to deal with because they did not get that good ,straight and fine hair white people have. Black people have come a long way with our hair just to be called nappy-headed. He might as well just said the N word. And hoe well hell we all know what that means it is not race specific but it is disrespectful its not something you would call your mother or someone you respected. And just to make things fair If Russ Parr (who has a national radio show and he is BLACK) had said look at that predominately white team after their game they are sweatty im sure they smell like wet dogs, or dog smelling hoes! Everyone would know he was not talking about the white players and that would have been equally ignorant. the more things like this that get down played the more racism we will have. if you feel a certain way about certain people just stay away instead of showing your ignorance.

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 22:58:46 +0000

When did the words “Nappy”, “Headed”, and “ho’s” become racist terms?? What meeting did I miss? Nappy is a term for fucked up hair, not skin color. They are mean spirited but sure as hell are not racist. Why is it considered racism anytime a black person is made fun of or put down? Black people jump to racism way to fast.

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:40:39 +0000

We live in America. You don’t have to like it, but anyone can express their opinion however unsavory it may be. Freedom from being OFFENDED is not a guaranteed right.

By: Geno

Geno — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:03:06 +0000

MizB,
Soooooo if YOU were black…and I spotted you across the room…and screamed out: hey, you “nappy headed ho!!!”…that would be just fine…because it’s really nothing more than a “thoughtless remark.”

Right.

By: YuppiePunk World HQ

YuppiePunk World HQ — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 23:26:40 +0000

Just because someone’s not a racist doesn’t mean they shouldn’t censor themselves at times. We don’t believe Packer is homophobic or Imus racist, but we do believe they’re kinda stupid for saying what they did under the employ of major media conglomerates. But we also aren’t telling them they shouldn’t have said it. Just poking fun at them for using what we deemed to be bad judgement. Which we did find hilarious by the way.

By: MizB

MizB — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 23:05:10 +0000

Oh, please! Yes, Imus’ remark was tacky, but while there’s a lot you can say about the man, a racist he’s not. Political correctness is bullshit; when did we stop laughing at it and start taking it seriously?? We’ve gotten to the point where nobody can say anything. It’s ridiculous. If we as a society could regain our sense of humor and stop taking every thoughtless remark to heart, life would be funnier — and a whole lot easier.