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So, with Halloween fast approaching I've been trying to figure out a costume for a party. I've been growing in my hair and a pretty robust beard. A guy at work tells me I look like General Hood, a Confederate General. Inspiration hits me for a costume, but wifey tells me I shouldn't because it's racist and I'll get punched in the face.
What does everyone think?
You live with your wife ...
Don't use words like "black" and "slavery" and you are good to go IMO. I like costumes that not everyone could pull off. Now, dressing in white sheets with a nice pointed hat...different story.
As long as you don't rub Kiwi on your face, I think your good to go.
I'd say you're good. Will anyone even realize who you are?
ETA:http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/x...acist_Pink.gif
I think you'll be fine... (P.S. - Great costume idea!)
Bullshit, it is a part of our history! I don't see how it could be considered racist....I mean slavery wasn't the only reason the Confederacy succeeded from the Union. It was more so that they didn't want to be governed by people that didn't care about the South's interest. If the first and only thing that comes to mind about the Confederacy, is slavery, then there is something wrong.
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Originally Posted by Eville
That's exactly what I thought.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eville
Exactly how I feel as well. I personally love reading about history, particularly American Military history. But these days most peoples knowledge of historical events is limited to whatever crappy high school course they were told, and probably didn't want to hear anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mizicke5273
To be racist depends on what you carry in your heart, not what you wear on your body.
...though I would not suggest wearing the outfit to a hip-hop concert for fear you might become the party Pinata. :smiley37:
Do it up right, though - don't skimp. I wanna see you looking like this:
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If you can pull that look off, you oughta consider doing the Civil War reenactment thing. Some local groups do it here in Illinois and I think it could be interesting, educational and good clean fun.
My dad is a big Civil War buff, been to almost all the battlefields on the east coast here, some great family vacations! We used to go to Gettysburg every year in the fall. I loved it out there, I think it is one place every American should visit at least once in their life.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tdre977
Keep in mind that it doesn't have to meet the academic definition of racist to still get punched in the face. :smiley18:
No, I don't think it is. Dressing up in black face and cake-waking down the street while trick or treating, however would be.
Doc.
Being from the south I am proud of my heritage. Southern history is a rich one with good people as well as ignorant evil people. My ancestors never owned slaves. In fact they were poor farmers that struggled to make a living. My grandfather was the first of my family to make it. He bought and sold mules. I am proud of that south.
I personally would not wear it...But the costume itself is not racist. Enjoy wearing it. It did not happen without pics.:smiley20:
I'd pay good money to see that ! :smiley36:Quote:
Originally Posted by Devil Doc
I agree with Sarge...I personally wouldn't wear it either. Not because it's racist, which it's not- I would just get tired of answering "who are you supposed to be?" all night. :smiley36:
Wear it and say who you are. Dressing up as a Civil War general is not "racist" no way, no how.
I have to try to make this happen now. Maybe I'll make my gal dress up as a southern belle.
My dad is a big fat guy, or at least he used to be. Lost a bunch of weight. But when I was a kid he used to dress up every year as Aunt Jemimah. Black face, kerchief, long dress, the whole nine yards. Was that racist? I don't think so. He did it because it was fucking hilarious that he looked just like the lady on the pancake box in the cupboard. There was nothing mean about it. In my mind it is no different than if he dressed up as the Quaker Oats guy, Chef Boyardee, or Tony the Tiger.
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Originally Posted by MrJeff
While Al Jolson may have made a career out of wearing black face, I'd venture to say there would be some serious mixed reaction to playing Al Jolson or Aunt Jemima in black face today. To my point - if I were to send your dad to a "club" down on the South Side of Chicago dressed as Aunt Jemima, do you think he'd come out in one piece?
Call me conservative, but I would not be so foolish as to do something that brash for fear I'd become the party's pinata. :smiley2:
1. Get a blender
2. Make yourself a nice frozen margarita
3. Get a Burger King crown and turn it inside out
4. Write "Sir Mix-a-Lot" on the crown
No one will call you racist, and you'll be drinking a refreshing margarita all night long. Win-win.
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Originally Posted by buzz
I agree with what the majority said here it's not racist. Most will no more about the beer your drinking then about who you are suppose to be. They will know you are dressed up as a civil war soldier but knowing who you are and further knowing this solider was a Lieutenant General by the end of his Carree I doubt it. So have fun and do not forget the pictures!:smiley20:
I agree with Buzz... :smiley36:
http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/x...7/1defd24b.jpg
http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/x...7/fb5b3031.jpg
Here it is, in all it's glory!
That's awesome.
Again "will anyone even realize who you are?"
I think you're safe.
Will
Yep...that's not racist, that's bad to the bone (now that I've seen the pics!) :smiley20:
That costume is pretty badass. It really doesn't matter exactly who it is when you are packing a sabre.
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fuckin cool
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...eneralHood.jpg
Yep, you're a spittin' image.:smiley36:
That is one hell of a costume.:smiley20: