Current Events > Casual usage of the n-word by non black people

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So today I was walking and walked by a group of 4 guys, they were all talking loudly and referring to each other as ninja multiple times. They were not black, but they were minorities (hispanic). They seemed to be friends. I was disgusted by their usage of the word, but I obviously was not going to start anything with them. It surprised me by how casual they were using the word, and frankly, how loud they were talking while using that word.

Some might say that those guys are using the n-word out of ignorance of what the word means, therefore lack of education is to blame. On the contrary, I believe they know exactly what it means and are just using it because they want to be edgy and rebellious. Either way though, the intent is not necessarily malicious.

Overall, how common do you see non black people using the n-word casually? And how big of a issue is it, in the grand scheme of things? I see it as an issue, but not too big compared to other racial issues that actually exist.

*Casual usage of the n-word by non japanese people
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very common by hispanics in cali and other with black people

no one cares
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In my opinion, donald trump casually uses the n word.
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ImTheMacheteGuy posted...

In my opinion, donald trump casually uses the n word.

When does he do that?
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southcoast09 posted...

ImTheMacheteGuy posted...

In my opinion, donald trump casually uses the n word.

When does he do that?

All the time. Whenever he gets the chance.
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I have no problem with it as a black person.
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As a hispanic guy i dont like being called the n word.
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Big pun type Hispanics can say it its whatever. Ricky Martin types can't.
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ImTheMacheteGuy posted...

southcoast09 posted...

ImTheMacheteGuy posted...

In my opinion, donald trump casually uses the n word.

When does he do that?

All the time. Whenever he gets the chance.

mohomad posted...

I have no problem with it as a black person.

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I can't believe people would use the word nincompoop so haphazardly
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https://www.resetera.com/threads/casual-usage-of-the-n-word-by-non-black-people.70726/
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Basically any minority gets away with it, especially if they're lower on the socio-economic totem pole. Nobody cares.

I do notice white people throw that shit around when no other minorities are around or if you're white-washed. Not racist, more casual, but it's funny how they only talk like that when they're not around minorities.
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We all came from Africa so really we're all-

Nevermind.
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TheoryzC posted...

https://www.resetera.com/threads/casual-usage-of-the-n-word-by-non-black-people.70726/

Rofl one hilarious post about how Koreans in PC bangs used the n word a bunch when the word used to refer to you and me phonetically sounds like the n word
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Blue_Dream87 posted...

I do notice white people throw that s*** around when no other minorities are around or if you're white-washed. Not racist, more casual, but it's funny how they only talk like that when they're not around minorities.

and i've seen white guys who use it around blacks

its funny how you think all white people fear black people
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lifeamovie posted...

Blue_Dream87 posted...

I do notice white people throw that s*** around when no other minorities are around or if you're white-washed. Not racist, more casual, but it's funny how they only talk like that when they're not around minorities.

and i've seen white guys who use it around blacks

its funny how you think all white people fear black people

True
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lifeamovie posted...

Blue_Dream87 posted...

I do notice white people throw that s*** around when no other minorities are around or if you're white-washed. Not racist, more casual, but it's funny how they only talk like that when they're not around minorities.

and i've seen white guys who use it around blacks

its funny how you think all white people fear black people

When did I say they fear black people?
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During a DEP meeting a few weeks ago, a Navy enlisted man told us about his experience at boot camp.

At some point, a white guy casually dropped the N word. When everyone responded with a collective "what the fuck?" His defense was he had "gotten the pass to use it in high school". That dude was not there two days later.
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Bends down and runs awkwardly up to op with arms stretched behind back. I'm a ninja, believe it. Tosses smoke bomb on the ground a disappears.

Tsukasa1891 posted...

Bends down and runs awkwardly up to op with arms stretched behind back. I'm a ninja, believe it. Tosses smoke bomb on the ground a disappears.

Lmao
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Bump for the night crew
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I use it and I'm not black. {Shrug}
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Vicious_Dios posted...

I use it and I'm not black. {Shrug}

Not surprising considering the breathtakingly racist rhetoric you use on here
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0AbsoluteZero0 posted...

Vicious_Dios posted...

I use it and I'm not black. {Shrug}

Not surprising considering the breathtakingly racist rhetoric you use on here

Anything it takes to own the libs
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RainblowDash posted...

Bump for the night crew

What's you opinion of scrotum?
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The usual trolls are triggered

0AbsoluteZero0 posted...

Vicious_Dios posted...

I use it and I'm not black. {Shrug}

Not surprising considering the breathtakingly racist rhetoric you use on here

What racist rhetoric?
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Vicious_Dios posted...

0AbsoluteZero0 posted...

Vicious_Dios posted...

I use it and I'm not black. {Shrug}

Not surprising considering the breathtakingly racist rhetoric you use on here

What racist rhetoric?

You know exactly what Im talking about. I dont tag people as racist conservatrolls for no reason.
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That reminds me of the time I was walking and walked by a group of 4 guys, they were all talking loudly and referring to each other as ninja multiple times. They were not black, but they were minorities (hispanic). They seemed to be friends. I was disgusted by their usage of the word, but I obviously was not going to start anything with them. It surprised me by how casual they were using the word, and frankly, how loud they were talking while using that word.

Some might say that those guys are using the n-word out of ignorance of what the word means, therefore lack of education is to blame. On the contrary, I believe they know exactly what it means and are just using it because they want to be edgy and rebellious. Either way though, the intent is not necessarily malicious.
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Black people do not own the right to that word. No one does, of course saying it to a black person in the States is bad because of the history of the word there.

Again, its about Context.
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Those four guys you described are just like me and my friends.

Is it that hard to believe that a word can be harmless?
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0AbsoluteZero0 posted...

Vicious_Dios posted...

0AbsoluteZero0 posted...

Vicious_Dios posted...

I use it and I'm not black. {Shrug}

Not surprising considering the breathtakingly racist rhetoric you use on here

What racist rhetoric?

You know exactly what Im talking about. I dont tag people as racist conservatrolls for no reason.

That's not how it works, bud. The burden of proof is on you.
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Where I'm at it's become another term like dude bro or guy
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lifeamovie posted...

Blue_Dream87 posted...

I do notice white people throw that s*** around when no other minorities are around or if you're white-washed. Not racist, more casual, but it's funny how they only talk like that when they're not around minorities.

and i've seen white guys who use it around blacks

its funny how you think all white people fear black people

Yah I have quite a few white friends that have no problem saying it around our black friends and the friends don't care what the other friends are saying.
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Makeveli_lives posted...

Big pun type Hispanics can say it its whatever. Ricky Martin types can't.

Purta Ricans are considered the black Mexicans.
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TheoryzC posted...

https://www.resetera.com/threads/casual-usage-of-the-n-word-by-non-black-people.70726/

lol ce is so weird about reset era. hates the forum but literally lifts entire threads and posts from the place.
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I basically don't hear it. Of course I live a predominately white-suburb and work at a predominately white office. So I don't run into a lot of other minorities using it. And it least where I live, most people have the good sense to not throw it around casually in public even if they do use it.

My roommate and good friend is also black so, if only for that reason, it doesn't get used in social gatherings either, though I don't believe the people I socialize with would use it even if my roommate wasn't around.

Hell, my roommate never uses the word either. He finds it distasteful.
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Le bump

Filipinos can use it too for some reason. Are Filipinos black?
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I dont know where they let white people get away with using the word casually, but it sure as hell wasn't where I grew up lmfao black people who let that shit slide are some goofys for real

Hispanic people? It's a little trickier. I, for one, am not a fan of it. Particularly given the attitude the community has about black people in general.
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ThyCorndog posted...

Filipinos can use it too for some reason. Are Filipinos black?

Filipinos are the black Asians.
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Racial offensiveness is selective and completely made up.
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lifeamovie posted...

Blue_Dream87 posted...

I do notice white people throw that s*** around when no other minorities are around or if you're white-washed. Not racist, more casual, but it's funny how they only talk like that when they're not around minorities.

and i've seen white guys who use it around blacks

its funny how you think all white people fear black people

Majority do
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TyroneDawg posted...

lifeamovie posted...

Blue_Dream87 posted...

I do notice white people throw that s*** around when no other minorities are around or if you're white-washed. Not racist, more casual, but it's funny how they only talk like that when they're not around minorities.

and i've seen white guys who use it around blacks

its funny how you think all white people fear black people

Majority do

That sig always makes me laugh
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Awesome posted...

As a hispanic guy i dont like being called the n word.

As a white guy i dont like being called the n word either
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Trigg3rH4ppy posted...

Awesome posted...

As a hispanic guy i dont like being called the n word.

As a white guy i dont like being called the n word either

Too bad