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Originally Posted by cheevers
Well it is definitely racist...
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I don't see how someone sees it as anything but racist with more than a passing resemblance to minstrel shows than a modern holiday tradition. If it was soot that would be one thing but the large hoop earing, the black curly hair, the exaggerated lips, a comical accent/manner of speaking, along with the skin that is literally painted completely brown or black. Understanding that the Dutch historically were incredibly active in the slave trade should give some pause for reflection as to whether it is just a harmless tradition or something that should be critically examined.