Posted on 01/27/2015 7:36:24 AM PST by mbarker12474
British actor Benedict Cumberbatch has apologized after describing black people as 'colored' on US television, saying he is 'an idiot' and is 'devastated to have caused offense'.
...Sherlock star ... racial term ... diversity ... British screens ... Tavis Smiley....
... hundreds took to social media to condemn....
...Cumberbatch ... issuing an apology... 'incorrect'... 'offensive' ...
... 'I'm devastated ...
... sincere apologies. ... idiot ...
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
I prefer “person of pallor”.
How about the term “melanics”, from melanin, a skin pigment?
We’re all people of color of some sort. Some of us are more pinkish.
These are indeed worthy contributions to the English-speaking world. Let's go viral!
Soon, news reports could now accurately identify "marauding teens at the mall" as "Mall Melanics!"
"The Rev. Sharpton claims Police of Pallor too tough on Melanics."
What happens if someomne says "colored" referring to one of these thin-skinned professional victims? Do they start to bleed from the ears? Or are they just looking for something else to bitch about?
The truth is, they're pissed that they were born black, and we were born white.
Hey, La'Rastus, get a clue. I had no say in that. I'm a victim, just like you. Well, perhaps I'm a bit less "colored."
LMAO!!!!
You forgot "Dazzling Urbanite". ;-)
Black-Limeys or Blimeys for short.
Uhhh, when I was a kid, folks got offended if you described 'colored' people as 'black.' This is very confusing.
Cumberbund should have replied, “Grow up, it’s not that big of a deal,” and then sat back and watched liberal heads explode.
Because you're not insane. The liberal world is a bizarro world of people constantly offended by "microaggessions" and unintended slights perceived only by those who have a special sense of self-glorification and narcissism.
“Never apologize. Its a sign of weakness.” Better yet. Never do anything requiring a fake apology.
I teach “Obamics”
“I’m sorry, I’m not going to participate in your fake outrage.”
What a shame that they never taught grammar alongside "astrology."
AHA! So it is Gender Normative Homophobia that keeps so many Melanics illiterate. Ah well, perhaps is for the greater good. That way, they will never have to read about Barry's down-low predilections.
What a shame for Reverend Al’s theories that there wasn’t even a single two story building (nor the concept of one) in Sub-Saharan Africa until “White Folks” showed up. You can’t build much of an empire if all you can build is a straw hut.
Doesn’t that offend Charlize Theron?
I donatawana have to repeat that. Remember, he is a "Man'o'the Cloth." When he uses any malaprops or bad grammar that is the Holy Spirit providing us with endless amusement, a bit of local color, as it were.
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