Halloween costume offensive?

MIN2511 · 29-10-2008 10:47AM #1

So i decided to go as a member of the KKK clan for Halloween this year. A lot of people think its cool and a few people are offended.

I ask the people of AH, dress as KKK or not?

NiSmO · 29-10-2008 10:48AM

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c - 13 · 29-10-2008 10:51AM

Wouldnt be something i'd advise for your own safety.

Yeah definately do it, you'll be the most popular guy out on the night. You'll get loads of attention

TPD · 29-10-2008 10:52AM

*assuming this is the right person*

The OP is black, go for it!

Edit: If I was Jewish I'd so go as Hitler

niceirishfella · 29-10-2008 10:53AM

c - 13 wrote: »

Wouldnt be something i'd advise for your own safety.

Yeah definately do it, you'll be the most popular guy out on the night. You'll get loads of attention

yep - you'll get the ATTENTION of some big Black Dudes on the way home and give you a good kicking.:eek:
This is a dumbass idea.

mayordenis · 29-10-2008 10:54AM

My friend went as al jolson to a dress up thing a few years ago everyone was cool with it except 1 of our lectures got up on her high horse - lost a huge amount of respect for her that day.
however KKK is more a sign of hate and could result in some seriously pissed of people.

thelordofcheese · 29-10-2008 10:56AM

MIN2511 wrote: »

So i decided to go as a member of the KKK clan for Halloween this year. A lot of people think its cool and a few people are offended.

I ask the people of AH, dress as KKK or not?

Go for it, if anyone asks say you're recreating that scene from Blazing saddles, double points if you manage to slip in the phrase "where all de white women at"?

(also - MIN2511 is not a honkey, this is why it's ok)

Dragan · 29-10-2008 10:56AM

MIN2511 wrote: »

So i decided to go as a member of the KKK clan for Halloween this year. A lot of people think its cool and a few people are offended.

I ask the people of AH, dress as KKK or not?

With all due respect you will get away with it because you are black.

If a white person went anywhere dressed as a member of the KKK there would be serious issues.

**** it, if a white person started this thread it would be a lot different i think.

c - 13 · 29-10-2008 10:58AM

niceirishfella wrote: »

yep - you'll get the ATTENTION of some big Black Dudes on the way home and give you a good kicking.:eek:
This is a dumbass idea.

I never specified what type of attention he'd get. If he wants to go out dressed as a member of a racist group then thats the chance he takes.

EDIT: Didnt realise the OP was black him/herself - In which case - As Dragan said you wont have any hassle in that case.

Dudess · 29-10-2008 10:58AM

"She"...

MIN2511 wrote: »

So i decided to go as a member of the KKK clan for Halloween this year. A lot of people think its cool and a few people are offended.

I ask the people of AH, dress as KKK or not?

If you do, people wouldn't be in any position to get offended... seeing as you are black.

NiSmO · 29-10-2008 11:00AM

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TPD · 29-10-2008 11:00AM

So is it cool to say black again? I was slightly hesitant typing it above.

m@cc@ · 29-10-2008 11:00AM

MIN2511 wrote: »

A lot of people think its cool

You should get them to go as the KKK as well. Strength in numbers.

NiSmO wrote: »

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What has the OP's colour got to do with his costume being offensive?

Dinter · 29-10-2008 11:02AM

Yep, wear whatever you like but don't be suprised if people think you're an Uncle Tom!!

vodkadub · 29-10-2008 11:03AM

Reminds me of halloween a couple of years ago, a mate of mine dressed up in nazi uniform swaztica and all, dissappointingly we stayed in a gaff, can only imagine the beatings he would of got out on the town

Dinter · 29-10-2008 11:04AM

c - 13 wrote: »

EDIT: Didnt realise the OP was black him/herself - In which case - As Dragan said you wont have any hassle in that case.

That's true C-13 but isn't the whole point of a KKK costume that it has a hood that covers the face?

Good luck getting it off and showing everyone how black and hilarious you are before the first stones start flying OP.

Dudess · 29-10-2008 11:07AM

m@cc@ wrote: »

What has the OP's colour got to do with his costume being offensive?

It makes a big difference really whether it's a black person or a white person that wears such a costume.

m@cc@ · 29-10-2008 11:08AM

Surely on Hallow'een night you would just want to enjoy yourself and not have in the back of your mind, the worry of it all kicking off.

c - 13 · 29-10-2008 11:08AM

Dinter wrote: »

That's true C-13 but isn't the whole point of a KKK costume that it has a hood that covers the face?

Good luck getting it off and showing everyone how black and hilarious you are before the first stones start flying OP.

Yep, Agree completely. There's a fair chance of getting a belt in the back of the head with something before you get the hood off to show.

m@cc@ · 29-10-2008 11:12AM

Dudess wrote: »

It makes a big difference really whether it's a black person or a white person that wears such a costume.

So if a black person wears a KKK outfit then it's ok? B*****ks! The KKK carried out attacks on any non-white people and even white people who were seen to be either living amongst black people or condoning their existence. I personally wouldn't attack someone who wore it as a Hallow'een costume but I certainly wouldn't be impressed or find it amusing.

Dinter · 29-10-2008 11:14AM

Dudess wrote: »

It makes a big difference really whether it's a black person or a white person that wears such a costume.

Why I don't subscribe to KKK ideals. In fact my group of friends would certainly understand that I wasn't being serious if I wore such a costume and whilst they wouldn't find it the slightest bit funny I could definitely get away with making a "joke".

littlebitdull · 29-10-2008 11:14AM

Short answer ... yes it is offensive. I dont care what colour you are - its still offensive, as would be hitler, even if you were jewish - actually especially if you are jewish or in this case especially if you are black.

Why would you want to/

Dinter · 29-10-2008 11:18AM

m@cc@ wrote: »

The KKK carried out attacks on any non-white people and even white people who were seen to be either living amongst black people or condoning their existence. I personally wouldn't attack someone who wore it as a Hallow'een costume but I certainly wouldn't be impressed or find it amusing.

And anyone who wasn't a WASP. They hated the Irish, Eastern Europeans, Catholics.

Why shouldn't I dress up as a KKK member as an ironic, look at me I'm so funny, protest about the Europeans sold into slavery by the Moors?

Dragan · 29-10-2008 11:22AM

m@cc@ wrote: »

So if a black person wears a KKK outfit then it's ok? B*****ks! The KKK carried out attacks on any non-white people and even white people who were seen to be either living amongst black people or condoning their existence. I personally wouldn't attack someone who wore it as a Hallow'een costume but I certainly wouldn't be impressed or find it amusing.

Agreed. Personally i think it a case of laugh at anything or laugh at nothing, but the double standards around things like this piss me off.

Remember the parts of history you choose to remember and act accordingly.

Dudess · 29-10-2008 11:24AM

m@cc@ wrote: »

So if a black person wears a KKK outfit then it's ok? B*****ks! The KKK carried out attacks on any non-white people and even white people who were seen to be either living amongst black people or condoning their existence.

Can't see where I said it was ok... All I said was it would make a difference. At the end of the day, while the KKK did terrorise and kill white people, their main agenda was to destroy blacks and Jews.

MIN2511 · 29-10-2008 11:28AM

Dragan wrote: »

With all due respect you will get away with it because you are black.

If a white person went anywhere dressed as a member of the KKK there would be serious issues.

**** it, if a white person started this thread it would be a lot different i think.

tbh, i wouldn't be offended or treat the person anyt different... It's halloween and there is no pun, it's all for a good laugh

NiSmO wrote: »

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Yeah

m@cc@ wrote: »

What has the OP's colour got to do with his costume being offensive?

I am black, it doesn't mean much...
And seriously i am trying to get my friends to dress up the same...

And incase things don't go well i have the emergency # on my speed dial;)

MIN2511 · 29-10-2008 11:30AM

m@cc@ wrote: »

So if a black person wears a KKK outfit then it's ok? B*****ks! The KKK carried out attacks on any non-white people and even white people who were seen to be either living amongst black people or condoning their existence. I personally wouldn't attack someone who wore it as a Hallow'een costume but I certainly wouldn't be impressed or find it amusing.

Fair enough, each to their own tbh....

I don't mean to offend anyone or make a mockery of the people who died and fought for the cause. I am just out to have a good laugh

m@cc@ · 29-10-2008 11:31AM

Dudess wrote: »

Can't see where I said it was ok... All I said was it would make a difference. At the end of the day, while the KKK did terrorise and kill white people, their main agenda was to destroy blacks and Jews.

Their main agenda was to destory anyone who wasn't white and Protestant.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 29-10-2008 11:31AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJkHykGRXrw

First thing I thoght of when I read the OP.

Perhaps you could stencil a 'vote Obama' logo on the back...?

m@cc@ · 29-10-2008 11:32AM

MIN2511 wrote: »

Fair enough, each to their own tbh....

I don't mean to offend anyone or make a mockery of the people who died and fought for the cause. I am just out to have a good laugh

As I said, I probably wouldn't say anything to you. I wouldn't find it that offensive. But I would think again if I were you, you're bound to get hassle from somewhere.

Quazzie · 29-10-2008 11:33AM

Loving the Sig MIN2511. I see you're already getting into the KKK spirit. I'd pay to see the faces of the people who get onto you about it then stand like spas amazed when you take off the pillow case

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