okaypimpn said:

Maybe he's from Iowa

"I agree that he is better than Arsenio, but that goes for every interviewer out there."

I thought you didn't see color? Other than their complexion and the fact they have been talk show hosts, what the hell else do they have in common?

okaypimpn said:

First off, I don't care what is "played out", but the truth is the truth (as Prince might say).

"nigga" is offensive to some people and not offensive to other people. I knew that in a nation 300 million people that someone could potentially be offended by it, but I didn't think that many people cared much about it either way. But apparently a significant minority of people do care (and were a bit offended), so I've learned something and won't use the word again on here unless it is clearly a direct quote.

In retrospect, it would have been more tactful to say "in the words of ODB, 'Nigga please'. ."

I really did think it was more acceptable than perhaps it apparently is. Did you ever see that bit on the Chris Rock show and the sketch about the cereal called "Nigga please"? It's kind of a dumb comedy bit, but it just points out the mainstream acceptability of that particular expression.

Oh well....
And if he imitates the best
I guess that's what I'll try 2 be
And I will let the rest dissolve with my guitar underneath the sea

So your final answer...

Will you continue to use the word and if so, will you use it in front of a black person? Just curious.

intha916 said:

hey now, i'm from iowa...that word gets used down there, too.

And by the way, I didn't say that I never notice if someone has light or dark skin....but I notice it largely the same way that I notice if someone is tall or short, or has blonde hair or black hair. I'm just not totally OBSESSED with it like some people are.

RupertZ said:

so u use the term "nigga please" when talking to white folks as well? Not saying u don't just askin.

RupertZ said:

I already answered that a couple of times...read above..

RupertZ said:

I already answered that a couple of times...read above..

okaypimpn said:

First off, I don't care what is "played out", but the truth is the truth (as Prince might say).

"nigga" is offensive to some people and not offensive to other people. I knew that in a nation 300 million people that someone could potentially be offended by it, but I didn't think that many people cared much about it either way. But apparently a significant minority of people do care (and were a bit offended), so I've learned something and won't use the word again on here unless it is clearly a direct quote.

In retrospect, it would have been more tactful to say "in the words of ODB, 'Nigga please'. ."

I really did think it was more acceptable than perhaps it apparently is. Did you ever see that bit on the Chris Rock show and the sketch about the cereal called "Nigga please"? It's kind of a dumb comedy bit, but it just points out the mainstream acceptability of that particular expression.

Oh well....
And if he imitates the best
I guess that's what I'll try 2 be
And I will let the rest dissolve with my guitar underneath the sea

intha916 said:

Well, I said it on here, so I was talking to everyone, regardless of skin color. But sure, I might say it when talking about a caucasian person. They just play that little sound clip of ODB a lot on Howard Stern and it has been burned into my consciousness. It runs through my head sometimes when I see somebody on TV saying something crazy, regardless of what the persons's ethnic background is. It's just a funny expression the way ODB used it. He was addressing a bunch of reporters in a press conference and cursing up a storm and it was just funny. Oh well, if you haven't heard that clip, you don't know what I mean and I probably shouldn't have assumed that it would be taken by everyone as I understand it. But it would probably even be funnier if directed towards a white person, so sure I might use it in the right company.

Well I can't totally fault you for thinking the word can be "funny" since it's sold to you that way by many in the hip hop culter. But trust me, that word is never funny coming from a white person. Just too much history behind it no matter if you mean it that way or not. I'm no going to beat a dead horse so I'll leave it there. You seem open to somewhat understanding it wasn't cool and at least that's better than nothing.

Are these boards moderated or do they always go this ridiculously off-topic?

Are these boards moderated or do they always go this ridiculously off-topic?

freakebear said:

Things that are worth discussing should be discussed regardless of the original topic. I guess we should have just "stayed in our place" and not have reacted when an N-Bomb was dropped. getthafuckouttaherewiththatbullshit!

all that aside, the show he had on bet before they gave him the boot was the last shining bit of decency on that network, believe it or not. i respect the cat, he's a good journalist.

mine!

First, he over enunciates every syllable like his life depended on it.

Second, he asks dumb questions and begs like a little bitch for Prince to come back on the show.

Third, what kind of name is Tavis? I hope he doesn't love his mother too much after that. Has she ever heard of the letter "r"...nigga, please...

Well, he seems to be a big Prince fan, so at least he's got that going for him.

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NOTE: The expression "nigga, please" is a quote from ODB of the Wu Tang Clan and is not meant to harm, offend, or otherwise unsettle any sensitive readers..

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[This message was edited Fri Feb 20 13:31:08 2004 by RupertZ]