What is Acting Black???

18 replies · 3487 views · Started by Slim GoodyN757 · Jun 2004
Personally I don't think there is a such thing as acting Black. But I have came across ignorant ppl who say I act white, because i speak proper english and I'm articulate. Please post your opinions
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ClassyWisdom08 · Jun 2004
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bonitachicaN757 wrote:
Personally I don't think there is a such thing as acting Black. But I have came across ignorant ppl who say I act white, because i speak proper english and I'm articulate. Please post your opinions
Yea, I recieve the white jokes as well but not only because of how I speak.They say everything about me is "white",including my skin complexion, hair, eyes etc...It was really difficult to deal with when I was younger but now It doesnt bother me as much.Why cant a person be themselves with being described as white or black.Thats just something you cannot act out.As long as youre not hurting anyone, I say you should be yourself with no regrets.
· Jun 2004
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ME MYSELF, SPEAK THE SAME WAY YOU SEE ME POSTING ON THIS WEBSITE. SO WHAT IF ITS PROPER, ISNT IT THE WAY WE SHOULKD TALK ANYWAY. IN MY EYES, MAINLY BECAUSE I WAS TEASED THROUGHOUT MY LIFE, I DONT THINK THERE IS A WAY TO ACT BLACK OR WHITE.
d.blaze · Jun 2004
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acting black....2 me....to exploit the traits made popular by black acting (just wanted 2 switch the words around ) such as using slang seen in rap videos starring black ppl...or using quotes from movies starring black ppl dressing like the black ppl on tv same with acting white EXAMPLES 1.if u go into American Eagle Outfitters (who never called me back for a job :evil: ) u'll see posters of only white ppl...thus when I make my opinion i say "hmm white posters this must b a white store" 2. a white person comes up to me and says "wutz good...dogg?"...after i get over how he said dogg i realize he doesn't look or sound like any of the other ppl i've seen say wutz good they were all black...so i'll say he's acting black Just realize one that all women bring up(black women) 3. BO DEREK-- when a white woman wears braids she is considered 2 be trying 2 be or acting black because the style wuz rocked first by a black person (been tryna figure out my answer the whole time bear wit me) ok...i guess a trait/fashion/mannerism/etc. is associated with whoever broke it....so since more white ppl talk proper combined with how black ppl like 2 make murdering grammar and how things are pronounced made talkin well...well white :wink: ....dont u say "LaWd" tho....HaHaHa u'Z Kuhn-TrEE (stressin the point...)
Slim GoodyN757 · Jun 2004
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D.Moniker wrote:
acting black....2 me....to exploit the traits made popular by black acting (just wanted 2 switch the words around ) such as using slang seen in rap videos starring black ppl...or using quotes from movies starring black ppl dressing like the black ppl on tv same with acting white EXAMPLES 1.if u go into American Eagle Outfitters (who never called me back for a job :evil: ) u'll see posters of only white ppl...thus when I make my opinion i say "hmm white posters this must b a white store" 2. a white person comes up to me and says "wutz good...dogg?"...after i get over how he said dogg i realize he doesn't look or sound like any of the other ppl i've seen say wutz good they were all black...so i'll say he's acting black Just realize one that all women bring up(black women) 3. BO DEREK-- when a white woman wears braids she is considered 2 be trying 2 be or acting black because the style wuz rocked first by a black person (been tryna figure out my answer the whole time bear wit me) ok...i guess a trait/fashion/mannerism/etc. is associated with whoever broke it....so since more white ppl talk proper combined with how black ppl like 2 make murdering grammar and how things are pronounced made talkin well...well white :wink: ....dont u say "LaWd" tho....HaHaHa u'Z Kuhn-TrEE (stressin the point...)
shutup Darius ^^^^ you are ignorant
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d.blaze · Jun 2004
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^^who uses ignorant fo'real itz "U'z ig'nant" ^^lesson in "actin' black 101" **next class how 2 avoid using any1'z real name**
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Wisdom_Tree · Jun 2004
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I wrote on this topic long ago, going off about what it means to be a black American. It was probably one of the first times people started takin me seriously on the site. I want some icecream cake.
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Punk'd · Jun 2004
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Truthfully speaking, "acting black" can probably be used synonomously with "acting ignorant." Think about it. Most of the time when someone is acting black they are generally being loud (i.e. cursing someone out, neck weaving, etc), not using correct grammar, not wearing their clothes properly (i.e. sagging) and etc.
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The Big Girl Sweetz · Jun 2004
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BigDaddy Tres wrote:
I wrote on this topic long ago, going off about what it means to be a black American. It was probably one of the first times people started takin me seriously on the site. I want some icecream cake.
*hands tres a box of icecream cake* i got connections...*takes off running*
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The Big Girl Sweetz · Jun 2004
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JaMarcus wrote:
Truthfully speaking, "acting black" can probably be used synonomously with "acting ignorant." Think about it. Most of the time when someone is acting black they are generally being loud (i.e. cursing someone out, neck weaving, etc), not using correct grammar, not wearing their clothes properly (i.e. sagging) and etc.
unfortunate as it is...i have to COSIGN...
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