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re: Ohio lawmaker under fire from naacp for use of “coon arse”
Posted on 3/15/20 at 9:35 am to Gangsacked
Posted on 3/15/20 at 9:35 am to Gangsacked
When will people learn:
“Coon” - pejorative term referring to black people, is racist
“Coonass” - term of endearment for rural people who live the “cajun” lifestyle of fishing, hunting, french slang, cooking, drinking, Catholicism and music. Not necessarily restricted to only those of Cajun ancestry, but includes groups that largely assimilated into this regional culture (Canary Islanders, Germans, Irish, Native Americans, blacks, creoles, Poles, etc). Not racist
“Coon” - pejorative term referring to black people, is racist
“Coonass” - term of endearment for rural people who live the “cajun” lifestyle of fishing, hunting, french slang, cooking, drinking, Catholicism and music. Not necessarily restricted to only those of Cajun ancestry, but includes groups that largely assimilated into this regional culture (Canary Islanders, Germans, Irish, Native Americans, blacks, creoles, Poles, etc). Not racist
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Posted on 3/15/20 at 9:38 am to kingbob
quote:
term of endearment
No Bob, it isn't but we took it back. Now, like the N word, people use it for all different reasons. But bottom line, the NAACP has ZERO claim to this word.
Posted on 3/15/20 at 9:39 am to Oates Mustache
I have never once heard the word coonass used as an insult in my entire life.
I have heard the n word and/or “coon” used as insults A LOT
I have heard the n word and/or “coon” used as insults A LOT
This post was edited on 3/15/20 at 9:40 am
Posted on 3/15/20 at 9:42 am to kingbob
quote:
I have never once heard the word coonass used as an insult in my entire life.
My great grandparents told stories about it being used as a slur, I personally listened. It wasn't a good word. But since we took it back it's become a multi-use word.
Posted on 3/15/20 at 9:43 am to Oates Mustache
quote:
No Bob, it isn't but we took it back.
While that’s true, the reason we “took it back” is because a defining characteristic of our culture is to flatly refuse to see ourselves as victims. Cajuns are survivors and thrive in extreme conditions because of our family culture, our faith, our humor, and our fighting spirit.
And our self-deprecating humor!
This post was edited on 3/15/20 at 9:45 am
Posted on 3/15/20 at 9:45 am to Jimbeaux
quote:
Cajuns are survivors and thrive in extreme conditions
You know, unless temps drop into the 50’s
I keed
Posted on 3/15/20 at 9:50 am to BROpaneTANK
quote:Subtle “I remember before everything was cancelled” brag noted.
There was a guy near me at the texas LSU baseball last year
Posted on 3/15/20 at 9:51 am to Gangsacked
Lol, that is a badge of honor for people around here
Posted on 3/15/20 at 9:55 am to Gangsacked
This is all insane! My wife calls me that all the time, even tells people in public here in Houston she has trouble understanding my 'coon arse' talk! I remember when my Dad was still alive, he would tell people me & him were just a couple of old 'coonies'.
The NAACP needs to be shut down! Why don't people see it for what it is- a racist organization!!
The NAACP needs to be shut down! Why don't people see it for what it is- a racist organization!!
Posted on 3/15/20 at 9:56 am to Gangsacked
Ole baw hasn’t heard of the Coonass Militia I guess.
Posted on 3/15/20 at 9:58 am to Gangsacked
Racoons are known to pilfer and forage for food especially at night. The term coon is short for raccoon. Because of the coloration of their coat it looks like they are wearing a mask while pilfering through your garbage can. I.e. they look and act like a thief.
A person can look similar when they cover their face and try to steal or pilfer.
The phrase coon hunting is when you let your hound dogs run a coon up in a tree at night and corner it. Then with your spot light and your rifle, you put its lights out.
A person can look similar when they cover their face and try to steal or pilfer.
The phrase coon hunting is when you let your hound dogs run a coon up in a tree at night and corner it. Then with your spot light and your rifle, you put its lights out.
This post was edited on 3/15/20 at 10:05 am
Posted on 3/15/20 at 10:00 am to Mike da Tigah
quote:. I am a Coon arse and proud of it.
I don’t know one Cajun or half Cajun or non Cajun Louisianian who’s put off by the term Coonass.
I am also dark complected and the older Coonass’s would call me “ T-Negre” when I was little.
Today I still call my adult Coonass son “ T-Negre “ or “Negre” as in “ Mais Negre , what the hell you doing?”
This post was edited on 3/15/20 at 10:38 am
Posted on 3/15/20 at 10:01 am to Gangsacked
Stay the heck off of facebook. Pompous idiots trying to impress other idiots. I'm better then you. I have something you don't have.
Posted on 3/15/20 at 10:03 am to Gangsacked
Posted on 3/15/20 at 10:08 am to Dire Wolf
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Clearly Andrew Pappas has no filter nor understanding of how insensitive, hurtful and racist his comments are," Mallory said. "His offensive comments are reprehensible and unacceptable. His judgment is lacking and shows his ignorance. he needs to apologize to the community and everyone should stand against his insensitivity, divisive and racist commentary and views."
I feel like this is just a copy and paste, fill in the names response from these groups. It’s been shown to require a groveling apology as a response, and they’re going to stick with it. Until the accused stand up to them and call bullshite in large numbers, it will continue.
Posted on 3/15/20 at 10:12 am to Gangsacked
Coach O is a Coonass. Don’t forget it.
Posted on 3/15/20 at 10:12 am to Gangsacked
Time to sue the NAACP for cultural appropriation?
Posted on 3/15/20 at 10:14 am to Methuselah
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Time to sue the NAACP for cultural appropriation?
I like it.
Posted on 3/15/20 at 10:15 am to Gangsacked
I'm Registered
Posted on 3/15/20 at 10:18 am to Bigfishchoupique
quote:
Mais Negre
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