As a black woman who lives in Philly, this is absolutely ridiculous. There's nothing wrong with dressing up maybe as an African American artist/actor/singer you want to dedicate an outfit to....but that isn't even the case here. There's no blackface happening, there is no mockery of African Americans at all. It's a freaking gritty them. Orange, BLACK, and white. There's nothing racist going on here! People need to stop being sensitive and taking things out of proportion. Are you going to ban white people from wearing black paint all together? Stupid, just stupid. They shouldn't have been disqualified, their outfits were fine.
@@ChangedMyNameFinally69 I am black, and I'm smart enough to recognize when something is blown completely out of proportion. I don't know what makes you think I'm not black.
@@ChangedMyNameFinally69 So because some white people fake being minorities, you assume that I'm white because I'm pointing out something that clearly isn't racist? That's insanity.
@@TheRealMattKeller no sir you.are ignorant. If you cant see the plight of black people day in day out.being picked on by police, picked on every day by white racist, for going to the pool, having a barbecue; entering a building , the list goes on. Then people like you think it's alright to rub more shit in our faces, by justifying pricks wearing black face..and then having the audacity to call us racist because we dont like it.🤣🤣seems like the tail wagging the dog here, dont you think mathew..?
So if I go out for Halloween as Daffy Duck and wear black clothes, dye my hair black, buy a stupid ass beak and paint my face black then I’m in blackface? Not gonna deny that it isn’t controversial but the flyers colors are white, orange and black so they’re just matching the colors. Didn’t seem like they were doin anything racist, but to outright say “you’re face is painted black why are in blackface” is just jumping to conclusions. Everyone’s so sensitive bout anything nowadays and it’s dumb as shit.
Froggy car had a gritty theme. Gritty is the mascot for the Philadelphia flyers. The flyers colors are BLACK AND ORANGE. Some guys painted faces black and some orange. Pretty simple.
@Dee Gee Yup, you're right. I'm a racist moron who hates white people. You got me. I hate myself too. Thank you so much for opening my eyes. You've changed my life forever.
I honestly don’t get this particular story. YES they technically did have black paint on their faces but they were not pretending to be black ppl.🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ And I’m not WHITE btw! Lol! I just think this time y’all took the black fave thing 2 far. It’s wrong when u put it on & pretend 2 be a black person... Not a damn hockey mascot! I guess y’all are gonna band white ppl from using black paint at this point. Lol! Y’all are crazy!😂😂😂
@Dee Gee somethings in life you have to fight at every turn. It's like the jews fight over the Nazi Swastika symbol. You can only understand that fight if you know the Terrible history that comes with those symbols.
Just don't do it period. I don't understand why that is so hard for people to get. I'm a white person. I can tell you it is racist. A white person painting their face black is racist *regardless of the intent*. And if you're a white person and you claim to not be racist, then your wouldn't wear black face. Period. It doesn't really make any sense to walk around wearing black face and simultaneously say out your mouth "I'm not racist." If you weren't you wouldn't wear black face...like duh. It's embarrassing to even have to explain that... White people don't want to be "overt" racists so instead we use covert ways to express our racism. This is one of those ways. It's really easy to not paint your face black. I go every day without painting my face black. It's the easiest thing to do. And last point not one single white man who painted his face black that day didn't know in his mind that what he was doing was gonna be seen as racist. Everyone is fully aware of what we're doing, we are grown adults. At the end of the day, this is really just white people letting black people know that we don't give a fuck what they think, we're gonna paint our faces black if we want to. It's us openly disregarding black people. Period. All the excuses are just that - excuses.
I'm not trying to condone their actions, but Froggy Carr has a black brass band with 15 to 20 members and none of them had a problem with it all day? I truly feel mayor Kenny was furious about the signs the group had written about him being a shitty mayor and fueled the fire even more.
Orange is the new Black!!!! They ran out of Orange, so he puts black on his face, so what!!! Way too much PC in America. Where's Kate Smith's Statue at? Hmmmmm
@@mediumbreezetook2680 don't you think we have bigger fish to fry then worrying about 2 guys from a Wench Brigade with Blackface on!!! The smart thing to do is just let it go, kind of the way we Flyer fans had to let the statue of Kate Smith go which I thought was totally ridiculous. Like I said way TOO much PC in America. Not Healthy and Not Good!
@@tbone9603 T bone sir..when you say we. I kinda get this feeling that you think me and you are in the same boat for some reason.. I have two arguments about this debate, but I am going to give you one.. yes the rest of the people in the parade might have been genuinely there for the fun, but those 2 guys knows it's going to cause problems.. if the authorities let it go !, then another parade another group will then say hey.. if it's alright for the flyers., why cant we have blackface.. and so on and so on..get my drift. ??
@@mediumbreezetook2680 I really don't think that will happen, no brigade would do that because they're not aloud to have Blackface anymore, like I said just let it go!
2020 let the bigotry began!! My dad taught me early on: "You can't fix stupid!" These two schmucks are living proof. White is right and real is wrong.. "This is America" -Gambino
@Dee Gee BLM stands for black lives matter. Obviously the 2 racist pricks didnt think that , knowing when they put black face on it's going to upset black people. How about that for an answer then you shit stiring racist bastard..!!
@Dee Gee you don't know anything about what I do. And being opposed to racism and black face is not left wing. Also, don't call people idiots behind the safety of your keyboard if you don't do that in real life. Keep that same energy in person.
They lost their argument with me at "I know it's a shame to be a white person in philly right now". That guy really showed his true colors with that statement. It's just a matter respecting other people and taking the high ground. Totally childish behavior from these two. Unfortunately it will reflect on the club as a whole.
This isn’t blackface, this is simply showing pride to your teams colors. The definition of blackface is: the makeup used by a nonblack performer playing a black role.
What about Joan behar from the view wearing black face ? No back lash Look at the TV station bounce Friday night 8:00 movie white chicks two black actors in white face ?? Hypocrisy
If I had yhe money, I'd have a small parade just for them! This be "outraged or else" culture is making me sick! I'm black... I'm straight... I love and belive in Jesus.
Kinkel was my step dad! Until him and my mom got divorced! me and you’re daughter (my sister) Kristi Lynn and I love you Kevin! You are the best! This was a mistake and we know the truth that you are not racist and that you were drunk! They blew this out of proportion!
@2126Eliza My point exactly! It would be one thing if it was unintentional or a mistake, but hearing them talk you can tell they clearly did it to stir up controversy. It’s really sad that two idiots caused a group of over 400 who marched that day to be disqualified.
I jus saw this on the news smh...I'm disappointed esp since I'll be moving to Philly next month. Living here in Vermont which is very white they don't even have that vibe here. I'd hope Philly isn't that openly racist. Smh.
I also want to point out, it's amazing how some whites try to poke fun at black ppl by wearing black paint and pink lips, yet clearly I'm brown! As are many black Americans. We're beautiful people no matter how jealous others are.
@@voiceofreason1613 Yes you're a beautiful creation of God, however. No fullblodded African has blond hair. White people don't get offended when blacks blond their hair. Not all black face or tan skin is racism. When Jimmy Kimmel did Karl Malone was that racism?? NO. People need to stop making everything racist. Camila was a kid when she said stupid things she's matured now we need to cut her a freakn break
@@David.lovesU I'm not sure about the Jimmy Kimmel stuff as I didn't see it. But yes look up Aboriginals of Australia. Also a black person dying hair blone isn't the same as blackface not even close. You'd have to know the history of blackface to understand where I'm coming from with this. Also you aren't black so I don't really expect you to "get it"