[JohnnyB]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

Is it blackface? Yes. (I understand people are caught up on the origins of blackface to argue this point, but this is blackface)
Is blackface racist? Yes.

Racism isn’t always the act of demeaning, implying superiority, or stereotyping. Racism can also be an act that serves as reference. As GGG said, do you think it’s ok to use the n-word amongst your white friends as a term of endearment? No? Then why is putting dark makeup on to appear black ok?

There’s nothing ironic about it, using nuance is key, and your stance of “here’s what racism is, nothing else is racist but this” is what lacks nuance.

Again, you and anyone else who doesn’t think this was racist can feel free to explain why you don’t use the n-word amongst your white friends as a term of endearment. This isn’t just about the intent of an action. If you think the racism deeply rooted in our, and many other cultures, is distinguishable just by “they’re trying to be mean” then you’ve got learning to do.

I call my wife ##### all the time as a term of endearment.