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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have heard D.C. being called Chocolate City by AA or someone who is not AA saying  something in a light hearted manner using the term 'chocolate'. Usually the reference is sexual though. Ex: " He is a good looking chocolate man".[/quote]

I heard a black guy at the grocery store say to his friend, "What's up my [n-word]!?!"  But when I said this to Pete from accounting (who happens to be black) he punched me in the nose.  What's up with that?[/quote]

[b]that is a stupid double standard.  either the word is offensive or it is not.[/b]  Chocolate is not offensive.  silly though.[/quote]

Stop whining.  Language is all about context.  What is signified varies by who the transmitter, and who the receiver is.  If your brother tells you to "stop being a dick", it's different than if a subordinate at work tells you to stop being one.  Let's stop pretending that non-black folk who don't get to use the n-word are being unfairly treated.  It's been about a generation since we've had legal apartheid in this county, so it's offensive and the height of douchebaggery to kvetch about this. [/quote]

So, if it's ALL about context, is it okay if you're using the term 'chocolate' affectionately?

As in, the PP who mentioned that the kids on her son's sports team cheered for the only AA boy by yelling 'Chocolate'?  As long as they were being supportive of the AA kid, that seems to be a pretty good context for use of the term.

It's either acceptable, or not.  I find it unacceptable for my brother and my subordinates to call me a 'dick'.  It's great if you're okay with it, but I think it's unacceptable from anyone.  It's rude and vulgar.  I think the same of the n-word.  I don't use it and don't want anyone else to use it.  Don't justify it's use by AAs.  And, you calling the PP a 'douchebag' doesn't seem all that appropriate either.[/quote]

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