February 2012
6 posts
Anonymous asked: Is belly dance appropriation?
Anonymous asked: Is Egyptian style belly dance done by people in the US cultural appropriation?
Anonymous asked: so, my boyfriend's Native (but passes as white most of the time) and he really wants to dread his hair and I tried talking to him casually about how it's kind of really appropriative and he gets the whole thing about Rastafarian appropriation and says that he wants to do it more because he thinks it looks good and also his hair is super thick and coarse and could probably dread really...
woollymindedlib asked: is converting to a religion that isn't western culturally appropriative? if so, why? (genuinely asking, not being a dick.)
Anonymous asked: omg omg omg I'm super white but my great grandmother was Iroquois and I'm so upset that you told me not to wear that headdress even though any native blood i have isn't even of the same tribe that wears headdresses. OMG REVERSE RACISM
Anonymous asked: Hypothetical question: A non-black person that has somehow never known of the existence of dreadlocks discovers them on his or her own. Would they be okay to wear?
January 2012
10 posts
Anonymous asked: I had ravioli for dinner last night. Is that appropriationist? It had mozzarella cheese on it, too.
Anonymous asked: is pizza cultural appropriation?
Anonymous asked: to the anon who said henna is "sacred"- henna is involved with holidays and ceremonies but it's more of a cultural thing, not inherently religious. It's used in a lot of countries in south Asia and the middle east, not just by Indians/Hindus. And btw its a plant. I don't think nature should be off limits to anyone
Anonymous asked: how about all of these white people clowning around about the end of the mayan calendar?
Anonymous asked: Moccasins: An example of cultural appropriation or not? Does it depend on who wears them?
Anonymous asked: to the anon that said they wanted a henna tattoo: the appropriate name for it is Mehndi. It is a cultural and sacred thing in India. It is used for Karva Chauth, Teej, weddings, etc. It is ceremonial art. It is not ment as a hobby, or as something you do because it's fun. It is sacred. It's turned into cultural appropriation. It's wrong over all.
Anonymous asked: When does interest in cultures other than ones own become appropriation? I mean, I make jewelry and take inspiration from anything and everything, from colors to styles to shapes. Not to sound like a douchebag, and I apologize if I do.
Anonymous asked: Based on your interest in appropriation and ignorance, perhaps you would be interested in my blog, fucknoculturallyignorant. It's basically an archive of the stupid shit people say when they're trying to appear worldly. :) Any contributions would be appreciated.
Anonymous asked: I've long wanted a tattoo of a girl wearing a fox skin on her head; I have my own spiritual beliefs (pagan) which this tattoo would represent, however I've recently realised this could be construed as taking something from Native American/Mayan/Egyptian/various indigenous cultures that commonly use animal headdress in ceremony, as I am a white Australian with European heritage. Do you...
Anonymous asked: I've always wanted a henna tattoo, but I'm not Indian. I admire the work and patience put into them, as well as the design work. However, would it be offensive if I had one?
December 2011
25 posts
fossoaposto asked: With all this gypsy stereotyping because of the new Sherlock Holmes movie, I'm wondering if "gypsy punk" music like Gogol Bordello counts as offensive. On the one hand, its incredibly kitschy, on the other, the band members are themselves descended from Romani.
aidehua asked: I've recently voiced my opinion against forcing people to reassociate the swastika with Hinduism rather than to Nazis, White Supremacy, hate, hate crimes, and prejudice against Jews, POC, GSM, etc. Some folks seem intent that I am helping white people oppress their religious culture because I am concerned that others might have triggers of trauma associated with the symbol. What words do you...
Anonymous asked: I'm a white person who wants to write/draw sci-fi comics set in the semi-distant future. (damn you can already tell I am a pretentious dipshit, sorry) Would it be appropriation to study the artistic/philosophical/political histories of a bunch of cultures, so that I could build a non-eurocentric setting with POC lead characters? Or should I get my head out of my ass and stop thinking I can...
Anonymous asked: I missed your posts. I sit at my computer with my pants halfway down and usually jerk my junk to your witty responses. I've jerked to you so many times. I'm looking forward to tonight.
bluzinfandel asked: I absolutely love the manner in which you answer the silly questions you get. Please continue to do so and bless you, whoever you are
Anonymous asked: I love your blog to death. you are awesome. jus sayin
Anonymous asked: You guys are the best.
Anonymous asked: Why do white people with dreads look so fucking ridiculous? And why do they think they don't?
Anonymous asked: I have this ring in the shape of a Lummi/PNW Costal Native styled octopus. I got it from a friend who's a silver smith in trade for some printwork, cause I like octopuses and that's the style of jewlery she makes. My dad is like, a quarter Cherokee (or lying POS, either is completely possible) and is currently married to an Inuit woman - but I'm Danish as fuck and have no real...
Anonymous asked: A local bar hosts a weekly 'Reggae Night' for the University students and I constantly get shit for vocal distaste for it and refusal to go. I've also begun avoiding going in there in general. A friend of mine tried to argue that it wasn't cultural appropriation because the DJ is Black. Dispite the fact that, in a town with a population that is 85% 'White Only' and...
Anonymous asked: fuck yeah being unapologetic to white people whining about how they just really wanna wear all the urban outfitters stuff with "navajo" in the name cause it's so preeeeetty, we're just appreciating your culture okay and culture is shared anywaaaay. i love you, mod/mods, forevernever.
iamseafoamgreen asked: Quite a while ago there was a really great explanation of why cultural appropriation is problematic posted on here, and now I can't find it, but I'd like be able to show it to my mom. There was something about signals or symbols? Do you know the one I mean/have a handy link/have an idea of something I can search? Thanks!
Anonymous asked: This blog is useless. Not terrible, not necessarily misinformed, just useless. You don't actually post anything critical about cultural appropriation, or anything critical period, really. All you do is make fun of hipsters. That wouldn't be a bad thing if you were actually funny, but you're not, soo... yeah. Useless. Waste of time and energy.
Anonymous asked: please answer all of my questions about race and culture
Anonymous asked: 'nope' is in its never ok? or 'nope' as in not all cultural appropriation is bad?
Anonymous asked: so is all cultural appropriation in all its forms bad? what about all the appropriation over history that has led to the amazing traditions we have now?
Anonymous asked: What *isn't* cultural appropriation? Or, is a band of white kids playing a reggae song ever OK?
Anonymous asked: totally get what youre saying that shit pisses me off too but my boyfriends rez sells a shitton of moccasins and leather goods and its basically white assholes keeping them in business and paying for their groceries and stuff so im torn. thoughts?
Anonymous asked: Do you feel there's a specific appropriate way to convert to another faith that has origins elsewhere in the world (in my case Islam) without it being culturally appropriative?
Anonymous asked: lmao i see why you're so fucking sarcastic with these asks people are fucking dumbbbbb
quickkthinkin asked: fuck if i am or not. i asked you a question and you were too scared to answer. FAKE
Anonymous asked: can yall recommend some good books that would break down the Dawes act?
quickkthinkin asked: so.. your native? what tribe? are you from the rez? i feel like i need to know this before i give a damn what you say
Anonymous asked: you being so ignant is really offensive. thats a cultural trait of ALL whites. you should cut it out. CA blogs are not cool or fun.
Anonymous asked: shopping at walmart is apart of my culture and brown people should stay out of the promise land. do you think i should put 25" rims on my truck?
November 2011
5 posts
Anonymous asked: So I really want to shave one side of my (white) head, but I'm concerned that doing so would be culturally appropriative, and I've been having trouble finding much information online about the history of shaving half of one's head. Do you know of anywhere I might find an answer, and/or know something about the history of half-shaved heads?
Anonymous asked: How come no one answers questions seriously anymore?
Anonymous asked: Can I just say I love everything this blog is? I'm a Mexican immigrant here in California and it pisses me off that Mexican culture is treated by the white people I know like some sort of fucking novelty. People actually fucking walk around talking about how Day of the Dead is Mexican Halloween and it makes me want to punch the ignorance out of them. Especially this time of the year.
Anonymous asked: eat my pants?
Anonymous asked: can you east?
October 2011
9 posts
Anonymous asked: All cultures evolved through appropriation. I think the people who are against cultural appropriation are just racists, these days its harder to tell, so why not have a list of things call it cultural appropriation, don't do anything on the list so everyone knows 100% you're not racist! Plus you get to put mostly non-racist people on blast for being racist so you're not the bad...
Anonymous asked: I'm Mexican and it bother me a lot seeing non-Mexican white girls with sugar skull make up appropriating the day of the dead tag. I want to see none of them and more actual day of the dead stuff.
Anonymous asked: i was invited to a private Japanese tea ceremony by two of my Japanese friends and they want me to wear a kimono. i am not Japanese so would it be cultural appropriation if I do it?
Anonymous asked: Yr thoughts on Wednesday Addams' thanksgiving speech from the film Addams Family Values?