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Infinitum
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
usernamepickingsucks
what's the point if living in melting pot if we can t learn and incorparate others ways
IdAppreciateDickPicsIWould
The notion that something as malleable, expansive and adaptable as culture can be "owned" & "appropriated" is just pants-on-head retarded.
ItTastesLikePurple
If it's done in taste, then it's no longer "appropriation". The definition of appropriation includes tastelessness and disrespect.
only90skidswillgetthis
"the real racists"
TwatSprinkle
From "WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO WEAR WHATEVER WE WANT" to "NO, YOU CANT WEAR THAT. THAT'S CULTURAL APPROPRIATION".
Myfamilyjewelshaveascendedinsidemeturnedintoovariesandexploded
Yes, do your research on it. Its pretty flattering if done correctly.
5knotcans
I'll raise a petri dish to that!
ThisIsFrigglish
I'm still waiting for a single "this was culturally appropriated and the originators have no access to it" example.
Drosophilamelanobastard
I agree with this, but I can see how people find dressing up as "a mexican" or "a black" for Halloween insulting. (1)
Drosophilamelanobastard
A lot of these things are just arbitrary. Like a wearing Sheik shoes is probably fine but people will be mad if you try to rock a turban(2)
OldDickSlap
But there's almost never any time taken to understand the symbolism of what it is they're copying or why it could be disrespectful to do so.
OldDickSlap
Especially with things like Indian head dresses. Has a powerful meaning, so it's a mockery to wear it if you haven't earned the right.
katniped
As a Cherokee: Nope. Cultural appropriation of things that are sacred is always, always wrong. Even crosses on non-Christian things. Sacred/
katniped
is sacred, period.
katniped
This isn't to say that I find cultural appropriation of non-sacred things bad. It's essential. It's just y'all don't know when to stop.
redjokerzero
I agree, similar situation when people put Buddhas in the bathroom
EvilChiWaWa
Cultural appropriation is just a made up excuse to additionally further racial devides.
nitrobw1
Shit, if we're being real, it's necessary to break those down (as long as it's done with respect.)
TonawandaBlue
I'm guessing that it's not your culture being appropriated.
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derschweiz
Different between blending cultures and mocking/disrespecting cultures. Blackface/Native American headdress/stereotypes...
mineovermatter
What does that even mean?
NunSlutsEverywhere
It is the response of someone who directly applies to this post.
TonawandaBlue
People who whine about "political correctness" just want the freedom to be a fucking asshole without any consequences from their victims.
OldDickSlap
This right here. "Understanding why this is disrespectful is hard so I'm just not gonna bother."
TonawandaBlue
OP thinks that if someone steals your grandmother's cremation urn and uses it as a piss-pot, you should feel honored & complimented.
redjokerzero
I agree. For example, people decorating bathrooms with a Buddha statue and thinking it showcases an appreciation of Asian art
chrisnumbers
that would be theft. partaking in culture is not theft.
TonawandaBlue
Oh, really? The people getting disrespected would disagree.
chrisnumbers
Describe an instance of disrespectful participation in culture. An experience of your own (if you aren't appropriating victim culture.)