fuck yeah cultural appropriation

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May 2011

31 posts

Anonymous asked: Is getting a sugar skull inspired tattoo considered cultural appropriation?

Anonymous asked: Here http://theghostdancer.tumblr.com/

Anonymous asked: CULTURES HAVE BORROWED, IMITATED, STOLEN FROM, IMPROVED UPON, COMPLETELY MISSED THE POINT OF, COPIED FROM AND GENERALLY EMPLOYED OTHER CULTURE'S SINCE FOREVER.

EXAMPLE: SLAVES IMPORTED FROM AFRICA RETAIN THEIR MUSICAL HERITAGE AND MAKE USE OF IT. THIS INSPIRES ROCK AND ROLL. A LITTLE WHILE AFTER BANDS LIKE THE BEATLES AND THE KINKS TAKE INFLUENCE FROM INDIA, ET CETERA AND ON...

Anonymous asked: I just wanted to say that I'm Native American, and nothing makes me more upset than seeing non-native people (who likely have no understanding of the culture) wearing a head dress.
I think it's awesome that you guys are calling people out on their ignorance and I hope they learn in the process. You know, respect and all that jazz.
Keep up the good work!

feministthought asked: Is this cultural appropriation? I saw a photo from this blog post on the Tumblr Radar and my kneejerk reaction was "wtf, cultural appropriation, much?" But I'd like to read your perspective.
http://www.mydesignchic.com/2011/03/tents-and-teepees.html

Anonymous asked: What is the difference between appreciating something from another culture and cultural appropriation? Is there a way to appreciate aspects of other cultures without being a douche about it?

specialagentspooky asked: http://paul4allseasons.tumblr.com/post/4351687191/josh-holland

barf.

sundrenchedhaze asked: I really enjoy your blog because i think it has a political conscience that 0.00001% of tumblrs have. I feel however, that you have a very inflexible view of what categorises people as being of a certain race. Most people these days tend to be some sort of blend (as am I) but you seem to be asking us to identify with one or the other.

Anonymous asked: So what about non-Christians wearing the cross on necklaces, purses, shirts, etc. I know there are clothing brands (ie. Chrome Hearts) that use crosses in many of of their designs, and when non-Christians wear this, is it cultural appropriation. When you see someone wearing a cross is it safe to assume that they are a Christian?

Anonymous asked: http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22391390

"Lil Brazilian Chief"
hot ~exotic~ brazilian model in modern fashion warpaint, wtf

ordream asked: Hi,

Can you please spread the word on this

http://1radicaldreamer.tumblr.com/post/4537814730/eagle-feathers-are-actual-living-spiritual

Thank you

cityofbridges asked: Miley Cyrus got a Dreamcatcher tattoo?

http://www.thesuperficial.com/the-crap-we-missed-monday-18-04-2011/0418-miley-cyrus-dream-catcher-tattoo-00

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Anonymous asked: I sent in an ask w/ a bunch of questions, to which you replied with something about how I should stop asking POC to think for me...and yeah, okay, fair enough. I wasn't actively trying to be an asshole, just looking for opinions to take into consideration while continuing to formulate my own. sorry.

piinboots asked: As a Tamil woman who gets all sorts of lovely questions about curry and saris this tumblr makes me so happy, just wanted to let you know.

Anonymous asked: Concerning mohawks and dreadlocks!

I'm Hawaiian and tend to be quick to tell others when they might be appropriating or just downright offensive, but I've been trying to be critical of myself as well.

I had a mohawk for the past three years (well, the sides were shaved, but I never put it up) and I'm not sure how appropriative this is? To make matters...

Anonymous asked: what do you think of Poe's Law?

http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Poe%27s_Law

Anonymous asked: Why do you think its okay for you to use the internet?

Anonymous asked: just wanted to say thanks for turning off the caps lock. i have a learning disability and it was also hard for me to read. i love what you have to say, so it's nice that i can actually read it without struggling through the caps!

Anonymous asked: Yeah, after reading this blog, I'm seeing appropriation everywhere, f-ing EVERYWHERE. Artists I love, people I like, blogs I read. Oh, yeah, my CLOSET. There too.

Anonymous asked: i understand everything you have to say and it makes perfect sense but the people youre getting angry at dont even know what cultural appropriation is....nor would they probably know the true meaning of wearing feathers on their heads or paint on their faces. you cant be angry and those that dont know. its the ignorant you have to worry about..so i was wondering why you get so upset at people that...

Anonymous asked: Did you guys go to collegE? SEems like you probably went college. Maybe even studied cultural studies. Thanks for making the fashion world safe from funny hats!

Anonymous asked: what do you think about ethnic people (like people of indigenous north or south american origin) coloring their hair blonde, and things like that? just wondering, as i am of native ethnicity and just bleached my hair...and now somewhat regret it :s

Anonymous asked: I'm white, and working on the whole not-being-a-racist-culture-appropriating-douchebag thing, and I have questions. Eating (for example) Thai food at a Thai restaraunt: unacceptable? Making (for example) Thai food at home: unacceptable? How about listening to the music of another culture? Or, okay, I just went to my (white) friend's birthday party, and one of her (asian) friends gave her...

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rgr-pop: culturite: What’s with white musicians appropriating Indigenous names & iconography for their hipster bands? Warpaint Local Natives Indian Wars Geronimo Neon Indian First Nation [thx Sean & Cam] So tiring, so tired. And I’m not the only one who’s noticed this.