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(22,920 posts)nolabear
(41,991 posts)iemitsu
(3,888 posts)All white people should be comforted by this presentation.
Cha
(297,655 posts)And, cracking up at the same time..
wendylaroux
(2,925 posts)joshcryer
(62,276 posts)Hahaha, fucking Chris Rock. So horrible. But brilliant.
barnabas63
(1,214 posts)orbitgirl
(35 posts)txdemsftw
(461 posts)vilify
(102 posts)treestar
(82,383 posts)Like most comedy, there's an element of truth to it! We don't have to go into black communities! We're already there!
krawhitham
(4,647 posts)RomneyLies
(3,333 posts):rolf: :rolf: :rolf: :rolf: :rolf: :rolf: :rolf: :rolf: :rolf:
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oberliner
(58,724 posts)I don't know.
joshcryer
(62,276 posts)But Chris Rock makes it too easy.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)I thought he was Mexican.
You thought this guy was Mexican?
oberliner
(58,724 posts)Some would be deceived by the fair skin and blue eyes. But stand-up comic Louis C.K. (ginger hair and all) is Irish and Mexican.
Louis C.K. was born in Washington D.C. to an Irish mother and Mexican father. The family moved to Mexico City, where he lived until the age of seven. His first language is Spanish, and he retains his Mexican citizenship, according to Best Of Comedy Online. So, C.K. is actually half Latino and has a Mexican passport.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/07/latinos-celebrities-you-didnt-know-were-latino_n_1134136.html
Marr
(20,317 posts)To look at him and listen to him, he sounds like the whitest man on the whitest block of Whiteyville.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)I remember hearing something about it - glad I found an article to confirm!
Elizabeth Warren doesn't look Native American, either.
joshcryer
(62,276 posts)oberliner
(58,724 posts)I don't know who Doug Stanhope is - but I think you are missing my point, which relates to how this routine would be taken if the comedian was white.
Like what about Jerry Seinfeld?
joshcryer
(62,276 posts)I understand the generalization you're trying to make but there are plenty of white comedians that could joke this way.
Janeane Garofalo, Bill Maher, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Rob Corddry, Sarah Silverman, Joe Rogan, Patton Oswalt are all white people who could get away with that joke.
I mentioned Louie CK and Doug Stanhope because they could do it the way Chris Rock did, straight up, look, this is the reality, this is the stereotype, I don't care about the stereotype.
The others would have to either throw sarcasm in there (Jon Stewart) with irony, or make a sketch of it. Sarah Silverman might be able to do it Chris Rock's way so throw her in there with Doug Stanhope and Louie CK.
There's still no doubt that Chris Rock, because he particularly focuses on racial humor, can really just get straight and to the point, there's hardly any setup. He doesn't need it because that's how he rolls.
But to say a white person couldn't make the joke is silly. Of course most couldn't do it Chris Rock's way (mainly because they lack finesse), white people can make the joke.
Guy Whitey Corngood
(26,505 posts)Maher's pretty white last time I checked and hr does shit like this all the time. Does that answer your question?
Gidney N Cloyd
(19,847 posts)oberliner
(58,724 posts)Remember when Michael Scott tried to do one of his bits on The Office?
That was hilarious.
SweetieD
(1,660 posts)oberliner
(58,724 posts)We're just chatting about stuff. It's a message board.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)oberliner
(58,724 posts)As long as it is in his "personae" on the show.
-..__...
(7,776 posts)Mostly because their ability to push the PC envelope was already well established.
underthematrix
(5,811 posts)Stephen Colbert. They have done stuff like this and it is hilarious!
freshwest
(53,661 posts)SamKnause
(13,110 posts)That was excellent !
Thanks for sharing.
WillyT
(72,631 posts)KathieG
(2,049 posts)JohnnyRingo
(18,641 posts)IMHO IDK WTF is funnier than that.
K&R
tblue37
(65,488 posts)eggplant
(3,913 posts)tblue37
(65,488 posts)gateley
(62,683 posts)ChisolmTrailDem
(9,463 posts)Source: LYBIO.net
Jimmy Kimmel
As you know the Presidential election is on Tuesday, according to the polls Obama and Romney are still neck and neck, both campaigns made their like final push today Romney has a very strong lead among white voters but some prominent Obama supports are looking to chip into that and our friend Chris Rock is one of them. Chris Rock is from Brooklyn and tonight hes recorded a special message for us targeted specifically at undecided voters of the caucasian variety. So listen and decide for yourself.
On LYBIO.net you can find - The Largest community of text-script-video blogging service. http://www.lybio.net
Chris Rock:
Hi, Im Chris Rock with a special message for white people. In times like these you need a President you can trust and that white presidents name is Barack Obama. Lets take a look at the facts: for the first two thirds of his life Barack Obama was known as Barry which is the third whitest name on earth. Right after Cody and Jeff. And these are the white people who raised Barry. Madelyn and Stanley Dunham. Their so white they have to wear sunglasses because they are hurting each others eyes. After college Barry went into black neighborhoods in Chicago to try to organize people. How white is that? Black people dont have to go into black communities, we dont have to; we are already there. Look at him; playing golf, body surfing, wearing moms jeans, dancing with Ellen. Barack Obama supports gay marriage. Most black men dont even support straight marriage. President Obama has a dog but is it a Pitbull, is it a Rottweiler? No! Its a Portuguese Water Dog. And he named it: Bo. After one of the Dukes of Hazard. And lets not forget Barack Obama is whiter than Snooki, the tanning mom and Tara Reid. Even Mitt Romney is blacker than Obama. This is Obamas family and these are the Romneys. Look at that: Kids, Cousins, Aunts, Uncles. Mitt Romneys family has more people in it than Tyler Perry. And if your still not convinced check this out:
Barack Obama
I Barack Hussein Obama do solemnly swear I am a white guy so help me god.
Chris Rock
If you want a white president. I have a polo wearing, Hawaii living, home beer brewing, league bowling guy for you Barry Obama! Hes juuuuuuuuuust WHITE.
Paid for by Chris Rock The Vote
Jimmy Kimmel
Thank you Chris, he made some good points.
Source: LYBIO.net
Bryn
(3,621 posts)for this It's much appreciated.
ChisolmTrailDem
(9,463 posts)BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)Don't forget that!!!! Haaahahahahaaa! That cracked me up
tblue37
(65,488 posts)but I really love comedy, and with comedy, you need more than just the gist to really enjoy the --especially with a fairly cerebral comic like Chris Rock.
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Emit
(11,213 posts)http://Lybio.net
The Accurate Source To Find Transcript To Chris Rock Message For White Voters.
(Chris Rock - Message For White Voters)
(Jimmy Kimmel)Source: LYBIO.net
As you know the Presidential election is on Tuesday, according to the polls Obama and Romney are still neck and neck, both campaigns made their like final push today Romney has a very strong lead among white voters but some prominent Obama supports are looking to chip into that and our friend Chris Rock is one of them. Chris Rock is from Brooklyn and tonight hes recorded a special message for us targeted specifically at undecided voters of the caucasian variety. So listen and decide for yourself.
(Christopher Julius Chris Rock III (February 7, 1965)] Source: LYBIO.net
Hi, Im Chris Rock with a special message for white people. In times like these you need a President you can trust and that white presidents name is Barack Obama. Lets take a look at the facts: for the first two thirds of his life Barack Obama was known as Barry which is the third whitest name on earth. Right after Cody and Jeff. And these are the white people who raised Barry. Madelyn and Stanley Dunham. Their so white they have to wear sunglasses because they are hurting each others eyes. After college Barry went into black neighborhoods in Chicago to try to organize people. How white is that? Black people dont have to go into black communities, we dont have to; we are already there. Look at him; playing golf, body surfing, wearing moms jeans, dancing with Ellen. Barack Obama supports gay marriage. Most black men dont even support straight marriage. President Obama has a dog but is it a Pitbull, is it a Rottweiler? No! Its a Portuguese Water Dog. And he named it: Bo. After one of the Dukes of Hazard. And lets not forget Barack Obama is whiter than Snooki, the tanning mom and Tara Reid. Even Mitt Romney is blacker than Obama. This is Obamas family and these are the Romneys. Look at that: Kids, Cousins, Aunts, Uncles. Mitt Romneys family has more people in it than Tyler Perry. And if your still not convinced check this out:
(Barack Hussein Obama II (born August 4, 1961))
I Barack Hussein Obama do solemnly swear I am a white guy so help me god.
(Chris Rock)
If you want a white president. I have a polo wearing, Hawaii living, home beer brewing, league bowling guy for you Barry Obama! Hes juuuuuuuuuust WHITE.
Paid for by Chris Rock The Vote
(Jimmy Kimmel) Source: LYBIO.net
Thank you Chris, he made some good points.
http://lybio.net/chris-rock-message-for-white-voters/comedy/
pinstikfartherin
(500 posts)trailmonkee
(2,681 posts)Bryn
(3,621 posts)No English Subtitle... no CC
gateley
(62,683 posts)is, Obama is really White (trying to chip into Romney's advantage with White voters)
Emit
(11,213 posts)http://lybio.net/chris-rock-message-for-white-voters/comedy/
http://Lybio.net
The Accurate Source To Find Transcript To Chris Rock Message For White Voters.
(Chris Rock - Message For White Voters)
(Jimmy Kimmel)Source: LYBIO.net
As you know the Presidential election is on Tuesday, according to the polls Obama and Romney are still neck and neck, both campaigns made their like final push today Romney has a very strong lead among white voters but some prominent Obama supports are looking to chip into that and our friend Chris Rock is one of them. Chris Rock is from Brooklyn and tonight hes recorded a special message for us targeted specifically at undecided voters of the caucasian variety. So listen and decide for yourself.
(Christopher Julius Chris Rock III (February 7, 1965)] Source: LYBIO.net
Hi, Im Chris Rock with a special message for white people. In times like these you need a President you can trust and that white presidents name is Barack Obama. Lets take a look at the facts: for the first two thirds of his life Barack Obama was known as Barry which is the third whitest name on earth. Right after Cody and Jeff. And these are the white people who raised Barry. Madelyn and Stanley Dunham. Their so white they have to wear sunglasses because they are hurting each others eyes. After college Barry went into black neighborhoods in Chicago to try to organize people. How white is that? Black people dont have to go into black communities, we dont have to; we are already there. Look at him; playing golf, body surfing, wearing moms jeans, dancing with Ellen. Barack Obama supports gay marriage. Most black men dont even support straight marriage. President Obama has a dog but is it a Pitbull, is it a Rottweiler? No! Its a Portuguese Water Dog. And he named it: Bo. After one of the Dukes of Hazard. And lets not forget Barack Obama is whiter than Snooki, the tanning mom and Tara Reid. Even Mitt Romney is blacker than Obama. This is Obamas family and these are the Romneys. Look at that: Kids, Cousins, Aunts, Uncles. Mitt Romneys family has more people in it than Tyler Perry. And if your still not convinced check this out:
(Barack Hussein Obama II (born August 4, 1961))
I Barack Hussein Obama do solemnly swear I am a white guy so help me god.
(Chris Rock)
If you want a white president. I have a polo wearing, Hawaii living, home beer brewing, league bowling guy for you Barry Obama! Hes juuuuuuuuuust WHITE.
Paid for by Chris Rock The Vote
(Jimmy Kimmel) Source: LYBIO.net
Thank you Chris, he made some good points.
http://lybio.net/chris-rock-message-for-white-voters/comedy/
whatchamacallit
(15,558 posts)amuse bouche
(3,657 posts)Chris Rock is brilliant. I hope it got millions of views
Wounded Bear
(58,706 posts)Chris Rock at his best.
Lucinda
(31,170 posts)tnlurker
(1,020 posts)I'll save this to show some people at work
fightthegoodfightnow
(7,042 posts)Thanks for Posting.
DLine
(397 posts)malaise
(269,157 posts)HopeHoops
(47,675 posts)Sekhmets Daughter
(7,515 posts)Thanks.
ChillZilla
(56 posts)Unfortunately it's what RW talk radio has probably been saying about Obama for years.
octoberlib
(14,971 posts)Brigid
(17,621 posts)Love, love, love Chris Rock!
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)hehehehehehehehehe
CrispyQ
(36,509 posts)TwilightGardener
(46,416 posts)Rosa Luxemburg
(28,627 posts)riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)hatrack
(59,592 posts)Chris Rock is THE SHIT!!
Cha
(297,655 posts)thanks Will
Historic NY
(37,453 posts)Skittles
(153,193 posts)Carni
(7,280 posts)Bet he'll be revamping some of his his casual wear after hearing that! lol
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)AllyCat
(16,222 posts)Or because he's black. I think he's a good President and the best person to lead our nation for the next 4 years.
Hippo_Tron
(25,453 posts)"Black people don't go into black neighborhoods to organize people, we already live there"
As was "Mitt Romney's family has more people in it than a Tyler Perry movie"
Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)Chemisse
(30,817 posts)I've never understood why someone who is 1/2 black, 1/2 white is simply considered black. (Well I do understand actually; it's called racism).
But why don't more people perceive this logic failure? Especially considering Obama was raised in a white family, in the white version of our culture. So really that makes him more white than black, if one must fit him into a single category.
It's great to see all this captured in a good comedy act.
Scurrilous
(38,687 posts)Kurovski
(34,655 posts)K&R
lib87
(535 posts)Omg
luv_mykatz
(441 posts)Too funny.
SheilaT
(23,156 posts)I'm convinced the the President's REAL name is O'Bama, and that he's secretly Irish.
Sure looks like a relative to me.
crunch60
(1,412 posts)Barack Obama it is, he gets my vote!
Egalitarian Thug
(12,448 posts)SCVDem
(5,103 posts)The one, the only, Sir Richard Pryor!
When he was alive I mean.
MaeScott
(878 posts)ObamaLove
(8 posts)Obama is the greatest president in history!
icarusxat
(403 posts)Diclotican
(5,095 posts)WilliamPitt
This white ASS loved it . But then again, I love Chris Rocks form of humor allready...
Diclotican