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In reply to the discussion: Nipped *that* in the bud, I hope [View all]bettyellen
(47,209 posts)268. You were poking fun of African Americans' issue with watermelon humour
And you did acknowledge it. Not sure how back pedaling now is a smart plan. Doesn't fool anyone.
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...begs the question of "why don't he?" it's not like anybody will be watching.
Ed Suspicious
Feb 2014
#113
That's a great story. I love the male sneaking off and the female shrugging her shoulders and
Ed Suspicious
Feb 2014
#117
"I'm gonna do it to you, gonna do it, Sweet banana, you've never been done ..."
napkinz
Feb 2014
#222
willful ignorance- about as funny as making fun of african americans for not liking watermelon jokes
bettyellen
Feb 2014
#12
I believe you got it right. But the very fact that there are those who WANT to be offended
sabrina 1
Feb 2014
#349
so, you're saying this is political - i.e. about other political squabbles here?
RainDog
Feb 2014
#353
ok, then if you don't think so, why post a thread using a line from a 40-something year old song
BlancheSplanchnik
Feb 2014
#337
In my book if you're going to ridicule something you'd better know exactly what it is....
bettyellen
Feb 2014
#343
the lighten up about watermelon "apology" contains the link to the original "swipe"
bettyellen
Feb 2014
#355
well. So apologetic. So concerned and humbled by maybe being construed as racist.
BlancheSplanchnik
Feb 2014
#358
I think they both show a total lack of respect for DUers.... to throw that goofy thread out and then
bettyellen
Feb 2014
#362
My grandfather the musician's all time favorite song...Beer Barrel Polka!
VanillaRhapsody
Feb 2014
#33
Never mind. Obviously, there are plenty of folks in this thread who are happy to enumerate
scarletwoman
Feb 2014
#319
It is a pathetic attempt at being funny. Cheap shot. Manny gets a freebie -
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2014
#214
... lol ... if the shoe fits ... or whatever. Doors ... or something ...
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2014
#219
LOL !!! - I Knew Those Beatles Would Be The Downfall Of Western Civilization !!!
WillyT
Feb 2014
#47
LMFAO ...damn sexist Beatles. No wonder the religious nuts burned their records.
L0oniX
Feb 2014
#64
actually, Happiness is Warm Gun is from The White Album and She Came in Through
Pretzel_Warrior
Feb 2014
#97
that does sound awesome. I've seen some greats like Bob Dylan, Van Morrison
Pretzel_Warrior
Feb 2014
#122
Sorry? You were saying something? I guess I must have had "Under my Thumb" turned up too loud. n/t
lumberjack_jeff
Feb 2014
#84
That's a very wicked band. In one album they sing about beating women and keeping them away from...
JVS
Feb 2014
#110
ya. two MEN mocking feminism and women in general is so far out there. that would be the bonding
seabeyond
Feb 2014
#138
there was already a fairly well recieved mocking of African Americans and their hilarious
bettyellen
Feb 2014
#156
i hadnt heard of that. but that so many people that do not have an issue with that is disgustingly
seabeyond
Feb 2014
#160
so, really this is just another call out thread with women. as so many in this thread whine about
seabeyond
Feb 2014
#126
i do not give a flying fuck. i do care about mocking, insulting feminists and women on du. and a
seabeyond
Feb 2014
#145
it is complete bullshit- maybe next he'll mock asians, LGBTs or the homeless....
bettyellen
Feb 2014
#153
Oh girl, you ain't seen nothing til you see the post with over 300 recs OPENLY pining for the Good
Number23
Feb 2014
#299
You Better Believe It! Do you remember what finally did that troll in? A dedicated
msanthrope
Feb 2014
#351
Meanwhile not adressing whether there's been any oversensitivity or not.....
marble falls
Feb 2014
#266
I stomped ALL the puppies! But then ....I'm not the kind of ass who blatantly does things and
bettyellen
Feb 2014
#364
Well, I guess that's the kind of ass I am, too. Peace, sister. Manny is a bigger friend to .....
marble falls
Feb 2014
#367
I posit that many people minimize and trivialize the abuse suffered by women and pretend that they'r
LanternWaste
Feb 2014
#223
Ah...but it is your participation that makes it a 'successful' call out thread. I would pick
msanthrope
Feb 2014
#151
many here noted it was a callout before Sea did- this is up there with Manny's watermelon joke
bettyellen
Feb 2014
#152
I'll type this more slowly...it is seabeyond's participation that makes this thread a successful
msanthrope
Feb 2014
#159
So you refuse to prove it? Well I did what you suggested and came up bupkis.
marble falls
Feb 2014
#269
yawl pretend witht he obvious. isnt that embarrassing, or do you see yourself as clever? or do you
seabeyond
Feb 2014
#158
so, you figure i should just shut the fuck up. cause shutting the fuck up has always been so
seabeyond
Feb 2014
#167
I think you should decide what is beneath your notice and what needs to go to eleven.
msanthrope
Feb 2014
#173
there are plenty of threads i do not bother with. this one and a couple others, i bothered with.
seabeyond
Feb 2014
#178
I presume. the way you criticize, that you have always been the least opinionated,
boston bean
Feb 2014
#194
no, just point out a fact. thought it might be helpful for some reflection. nt
boston bean
Feb 2014
#203
You just can't resist the urge to educate us all, and keep kicking this thread, can you? nt
msanthrope
Feb 2014
#208
Seems as though the community agrees with Manny more than they agree with the
Vashta Nerada
Feb 2014
#161
not really. plenty of people equally agree with recommend at the wrongness. 152 rec at this point.
seabeyond
Feb 2014
#164
Nothing in that thread about watermelon, or laughing at African Americans
MannyGoldstein
Feb 2014
#236
Absolutely, Manny. There's no reason to ever reconsider the mores of the 60's. Cause they were keen.
Squinch
Feb 2014
#127
Here's a wholesome Muppets sing along instructional music video for teenage boys:
Zorra
Feb 2014
#183
I think John had admitted he was an abusive husband and a terrible father (to Julian)
napkinz
Feb 2014
#257
Three words, manny, "dis-cip-line". Why wasn't he at his job working? .....
marble falls
Feb 2014
#265
Is there some subtle hidden reason for posting the words of a 1963 song written in the UK ?
dipsydoodle
Feb 2014
#267
Your contention is that the song relates an experience that's unique to the UK?
MannyGoldstein
Feb 2014
#274
You know, I like a lot of your posts, but this one is a swing and a miss... Just my opinion...
nomorenomore08
Feb 2014
#360