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December 09, 2005My Chat With Blackface JesusRecently Gawker has been posting about this kid who shows up at downtown parties wearing blackface and a Jesus costume. Some other bloggers have concluded that the kid is a preening jackass. But I decided to get his side of the story before making any assumptions, and spoke to Blackface Jesus through his myspace page. Our dialogue is pasted below: Posted by jsmooth995 at December 9, 2005 05:59 PM Comments
That was funny! I can't wait until everyone forgets about this guy who thinks that he represents what Jesus looked like. Posted by: Penny Woods at December 9, 2005 06:28 PM This shyt is getting old....I say someone kick Jesus's ass. But then that's blasphemy. How about turning the tables on this White Male Priviledge?? And let's just say that it is done in "art" then what of the ppl who praise him?? ala Kanye : "Blackface Jesus hate's white people!" Posted by: Pez at December 9, 2005 06:38 PM I sent BFJ a message musing on how ironic it would be if Blackface Jesus got lynched. He didn't respond. Posted by: Whitey O'Callahan at December 10, 2005 10:18 AM Kinda funny, but I wonder if maybe you pounced on him too quickly. It seems like you could have milked it a little longer. Also, he was seemed pretty gracious, especially considering how quickly you went on the offensive. Seems like maybe a few pieces of background and clarification might have been appropriate before the O'Relly factor kicked in. Posted by: i'm the skwidawd at December 10, 2005 04:12 PM Hmm, I couldn't disagree more.. I don't think his replies were "gracious" at all, but blatantly dishonest and patronizing. He knew full well what I was asking and why I was asking it, but chose to keep hiding behind his cornball schtick, making it clear he has no sincere interest in the issues his blackface act raises, and doesn't think the voices of those who dislike it are worthy of respect. Posted by: Jay Smooth at December 10, 2005 04:37 PM Remember when you when you were little and your brother used to mimic you, and it annoyed the shit out of you, and the only way you could make him stop was by completely ignoring him? That's what needs to happen here. This jackass just wants attention, don't give it to him. Posted by: ASG at December 10, 2005 07:10 PM My only point about his appearing gracious is that you start this aborted interview by putting words in his mouth and calling him a coward. Most people get pissed off when you introduce yourself with an ad hominem attack. Not that I disagree with your overall assessment of his schtick. He's a schmuck, but the interview doesn't make either of you look good. Posted by: i'm the skwidawd at December 10, 2005 07:58 PM I appreciate your criticism, and maybe I should have been more patient in letting him hang himself, but I did not at all introduce myself with an ad hominem attack.. I introduced myself with a polite, straightforward question that made no judgement or assumptions, and gave him an opportunity to respond in kind.. Then when he failed to do I switched to a tone that is admittedly not my usual style, since my usual tone apparently had no chance of eliciting an honest reaction.. then he gave another reply that made it clear he was staying in character no matter what, and I said goodnight. Posted by: Jay Smooth at December 10, 2005 08:18 PM Blackface Jesus is a Loser Posted by: Rachel at December 11, 2005 01:40 AM i actually hope he gets his ass kicked. Posted by: missruckus at December 11, 2005 02:36 PM no doubt, it just seemed out of character for the ever calm and cool jay smooth. and he did hang himself. Posted by: i'm the skwidawd at December 11, 2005 07:23 PM I disagree with the conclusion that he was being dishonest and patronizing. Perhaps before the Kill Whitie thing, I would have agreed with you, but now I've learned to appreciate what happens if you're a little bright (hey, maybe Jesus didn't have Blonde hair and blue eyes) but not curious (I figured this stuff out in 2005. Um, yeah I have a college degree. What are you asking?). Mix in a some drugs, and you have yourself a genius. I guess what I'm saying is that I think this guy is *honestly* stupid. Still needs a whooping. Posted by: janine at December 12, 2005 03:21 PM wow when he immediatley didnt respond the way you wanted you attacked and made yourself look like Bill O rielly. Well done I suppose. Posted by: Jay is a dumbfuck at December 17, 2005 06:14 PM You are probably right that simply letting his buffoonery speak for itself would have gotten the point across more effectively. But it remains buffoonery nonetheless, and cursing me out anonymously does nothing to change that. Posted by: Jay Smooth at December 17, 2005 09:08 PM How does he know the truths I wonder. Poor kid. Posted by: Helen, chat lover at April 15, 2006 09:37 AM The excellent site!!! Want you good luck!!! Posted by: trazodone at August 3, 2006 02:39 AM |
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