Anonymous
Post 05/28/2024 18:05     Subject: Is using the word ‘hood’ racist?

Yes it is racist.
Anonymous
Post 05/28/2024 16:30     Subject: Is using the word ‘hood’ racist?

Now, if you refer to Toys R Us as "We Be Toys 'n Shit" that's racist.

It's also an Eddie Murphy joke.

And Delirious -- that was some FUNNY SHIT man.

Anonymous
Post 05/28/2024 16:29     Subject: Is using the word ‘hood’ racist?

Anonymous wrote:As in short for neighborhood.


Please explain why it would be "racist." I don't follow.
Anonymous
Post 05/28/2024 16:28     Subject: Re:Is using the word ‘hood’ racist?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:"I've been away for so long, it's so nice to be back in my 'hood." No, not racist. Short for neighborhood.

"I don't like that shirt, it's pretty 'hood." Code word for ghetto. Yes, racist.


* but, it's OK for POC to use it.


The acronym is BIPOC.

Get it right, grandma !
Anonymous
Post 05/28/2024 14:21     Subject: Re:Is using the word ‘hood’ racist?

Anonymous wrote:"I've been away for so long, it's so nice to be back in my 'hood." No, not racist. Short for neighborhood.

"I don't like that shirt, it's pretty 'hood." Code word for ghetto. Yes, racist.


* but, it's OK for POC to use it.
Anonymous
Post 05/28/2024 13:46     Subject: Is using the word ‘hood’ racist?

Can be. No one says this anymore so you’re also old.
Anonymous
Post 05/28/2024 11:28     Subject: Is using the word ‘hood’ racist?

no! it's not!