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Originally Posted by Oling_Roachinen
Terrible argument.
Take a picture of Urkel and Eminem, who do you think would be referred to as a thug more frequently? (Hint: it's not Urkel). If anything you're arguing that clothes make the man, not race.
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Firstly, clothes are a cultural artifact.
Secondly, your post reinforces my point. People frequently apply the term "thug" based solely on appearance, without any knowledge of whether or not someone is or is not violent. Eminem's appearance signifies his participation in/adoption of hip hop culture (which of course plays a central role in American black culture.) Many people associate the term "thug" with hip hop culture (and therefore black culture). That is why Eminem is more likely to be labelled "thug" than Urkel.
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