Message: "Re: I am a little offended."

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[Opinions] Re: I am a little offended.

by Ozma (MelvinSpelvin)

2/15/2011, 11:55 AM

I know many black people with normal names that white people DO use.

Emphasis mine, of course. I fully admit I'm nitpicking here, but isn't it also offensive to say that so-called black names aren't "normal"? That only the white ones are? The names black people use are plenty normal to them.

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- mirfak +3

2/15/2011, 3:01 PM

They're normal to me, too. Especially if names like Ayden, Emmaleigh, and Alyvia are supposed to be "normal" =P

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- Ozma (MelvinSpelvin) +2

2/15/2011, 3:23 PM

Even when I hear a name like Shaniqua or Lakeisha, I hardly take notice. Names like that have been used for quite some time, now.

- mirfak +1

2/15/2011, 11:57 PM

So have names like Kayla, and Alyssa! =)
People just don't notice ... and I don't mean you, I never really thought about it before either but I think there is a certain stereotypically white style of creativity, too.

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- Ozma (MelvinSpelvin)

2/16/2011, 5:32 AM

Oh, there is. I work in a high school, and I come across plenty of names that would fit a stereotype for any race. And when you get down to it, they're all "normal."

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