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Originally Posted by TheSutterDynasty
Alright so clearly the line these days is coloring your entire face black. What I don't understand then is what causes it to cease being a costume with blackface? Because blackface used to be used to mock black people? What if I wear a kimono and dye my hair black? Or color my face a "non-marginalized" color (like green)?
Thanks for the link and the discussion.
Unfortunately that article is just commentary. As far as I know, there are no studies that confirm it reduces glare. Even if it did, isn't there a component of looks to it? I think football players look way more intimidating with the eye black on.
To me a lot of it looks like war paint. No one is trying to parody another race (nor are many people who are wearing a costume). It's a costume in the sense that if you're eye to eye with a guy wearing it then maybe it gives him a bit of a psychological edge due to prior connotations. |
I can tell you with absolute certainty in talking with football players of all ages including several pro, that there is absolutely zero racial component to the makeup and no thought put into it from that perspective.
A lot of them wear it because they believe that it reduces glare athletes are always looking for what they believe is a mental edge, some as a game superstition. With some they will draw a symbol on their face that's meaningful. I know a player that's very christian and he draws crosses under his eyes as a request for blessing.
I know players that will draw the number of a fallen or injured team mate.
I knew one player that painted his whole face because he through it would be intimidating but there were no racial connotations. I think he tried to do a joker thing but it wasn't very good
You are completely stretching things with this. I can tell you with almost 100% certainty that you are incredibly off base with what you're saying, and trying to create a narrative that has nothing to do with reality.