King Kong James?
What do you think of this cover photo?
Simple question: does this offend you?
Some people out there are saying they find the photo inappropriate.
Perhaps there is a connotative meaning to this photo. It is being compared to this:
I can see where people may draw that distinction.
I personally do not find it offensive. Then again, I am not an African-American.
So again I ask, whatever color you may be: Do YOU find this offensive or do YOU understand why it may be?
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Does this offend me? Not really. I mean, yes, I see the comparison, but when I saw it, the first thing I thought of was Damn, LBJ is doin his thing, not that they made a racial mockery of him. And yes, I am an African American. But really, people need to hug it out. If you go around looking for latent racism, you will ALWAYS find it. Sometimes, let’s just chill on the shit, man. Here’s their thought process….I hope…
LBJ does that pose all the time. He’s always shown with that animalistic killer BBall player look. They prolly thought to just have his pose and insert pretty bitch for the magazine pose. I get it. If they were trying to offend, then they deserve this, but I doubt it.
Comment by Big James — March 27, 2008 @ 12:20 pm
I agree, James. If you look for racism, you WILL find it.
I’m with you though…let’s say forget all this b.s. For people to blatantly look for or to imply something along the lines of LBJ is King Kong-like, is ridiculous. If the photo shoot was meant to come off that way, then shame on them because they are doing nothing to help stop racism and stereotypes, only promote them.
Also, just to note to anyone that reads this, I’m not trying to promote or condone the image or ideas of racism…I am simply pointing out what people are saying and get people’s opinions about it.
Comment by Mike D — March 27, 2008 @ 12:30 pm