Human beings have been swiping ideas from other cultures since we stood on two feet and started calling ourselves humans. (Which, at the time, was pronounced with two grunts and an ‘EEP’.) Get over it. Or, better yet, consider it cultural homage and stop the frivolous lawsuits.
What exactly is the problem with “cultural appropriation”, anyway? I’ve never understood that. If Adam and Eve discovered the circle and square, is it somehow or other evil for Gentiles to use them? Are we prohibited from enjoying fireworks if we’re not Chinese? Must we give up the number zero if we’re not Indian, or jazz if we’re not African, or skiing if we’re not Scandinavian, or surfing if we’re not Polynesian? Sushi if we’re not Japanese? Pizza if we’re not Italian? Democracy if we’re not Greek?
The world is a splendidly variegated place, full of wonderful, imaginative people, and it’s just arrogant to think that only white Anglo-Saxon Americans can possibly come up with good ideas. If we see something cool we like from another culture, celebrate it and use it! Heck, that’s the way the entire English language developed!
Nobody should have a monopoly on, or veto power over, good HUMAN ideas.
LawrenceS 4 months ago
Human beings have been swiping ideas from other cultures since we stood on two feet and started calling ourselves humans. (Which, at the time, was pronounced with two grunts and an ‘EEP’.) Get over it. Or, better yet, consider it cultural homage and stop the frivolous lawsuits.
Amra Leo 4 months ago
Costume?
mistercatworks 4 months ago
“Very good and NOT a question. Thank you.
sevaar777 4 months ago
“If you like my costume, you’ll love our anal probes… *
Richard S Russell Premium Member 4 months ago
What exactly is the problem with “cultural appropriation”, anyway? I’ve never understood that. If Adam and Eve discovered the circle and square, is it somehow or other evil for Gentiles to use them? Are we prohibited from enjoying fireworks if we’re not Chinese? Must we give up the number zero if we’re not Indian, or jazz if we’re not African, or skiing if we’re not Scandinavian, or surfing if we’re not Polynesian? Sushi if we’re not Japanese? Pizza if we’re not Italian? Democracy if we’re not Greek?
The world is a splendidly variegated place, full of wonderful, imaginative people, and it’s just arrogant to think that only white Anglo-Saxon Americans can possibly come up with good ideas. If we see something cool we like from another culture, celebrate it and use it! Heck, that’s the way the entire English language developed!
Nobody should have a monopoly on, or veto power over, good HUMAN ideas.