More Black Pete Foolishness....

[ttt]

stream.aljazeera.com/story/201412041421-0024408



A hospital in the Netherlands drew condemnations earlier this week after a photo emerged showing a dark-skinned baby boy under a sign referencing a Dutch character who wears blackface makeup.

Zwarte Piet, Dutch for "Black Pete", refers to Saint Nicholas' helper, who is traditionally portrayed with a black face, said to come from chimney soot. The custom has come under fire in recent years, with many declaring it racist and rooted in the Netherlands' slave-trading past.

The photo led to accusations of racism on social media, prompting the country's immigration authority to send an employee to investigate.

In response, the hospital posted an apology on Facebook. Staff said the Dutch names for Saint Nicholas and Black Pete were used to test the electronic signs and had nothing to do with the infant patient.

The boy's mother was also quoted in the hospital's statement, saying that the incident was a misunderstanding and not the hospital's fault.

[summer]

Well, that's unfortunate. And I hate this Black Pete thing with the fire of so many suns.

[ttt]

Dec 4, 2014 16:50:19 GMT -5 summer said:

Well, that's unfortunate. And I hate this Black Pete thing with the fire of so many suns.

I just had this conversation with a friend of mine who was trying to defend it. She's like, he's black because of the soot when he comes down the chimney! I'm like, okay, but why isn't Santa black too then??


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Oh. I never thought of that. 

[pixy0stix]

*cough*bullshit*cough* on them just testing the signs.

[meshaliuknits]

Dec 4, 2014 16:52:51 GMT -5 ttt said:

Dec 4, 2014 16:50:19 GMT -5 summer said:

Well, that's unfortunate. And I hate this Black Pete thing with the fire of so many suns.

I just had this conversation with a friend of mine who was trying to defend it. She's like, he's black because of the soot when he comes down the chimney! I'm like, okay, but why isn't Santa black too then??


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Oh. I never thought of that. 

[cville]

Dec 4, 2014 16:52:51 GMT -5 ttt said:

Dec 4, 2014 16:50:19 GMT -5 summer said:

Well, that's unfortunate. And I hate this Black Pete thing with the fire of so many suns.

I just had this conversation with a friend of mine who was trying to defend it. She's like, he's black because of the soot when he comes down the chimney! I'm like, okay, but why isn't Santa black too then??


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Oh. I never thought of that. 

This explanation is so hilariously wrong to me I can't even stand it.  Like, uh, if it was SOOT it not only would be on SANTA it would also be all over their clothes.  There's no way "Black Pete" is wearing his shiny, brightly colored outfit down the chimney and staying that way.


ASIDE:  her entire life, my grandmother pronounced the word "cheh-hu-min-ey."  I actually have trouble pronouncing it properly because that's how I hear it in my head.

[origami]

Dec 4, 2014 16:52:51 GMT -5 ttt said:

Dec 4, 2014 16:50:19 GMT -5 summer said:

Well, that's unfortunate. And I hate this Black Pete thing with the fire of so many suns.

I just had this conversation with a friend of mine who was trying to defend it. She's like, he's black because of the soot when he comes down the chimney! I'm like, okay, but why isn't Santa black too then??


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Oh. I never thought of that. 

isn't Pete Santa's helper? He must clean the chimney out for him. Funny how the soot only sticks to his face and hands. His clothes must be made of magic erasers and Tide pens.

[meshaliuknits]

Dec 4, 2014 16:58:24 GMT -5 origami said:

Dec 4, 2014 16:52:51 GMT -5 ttt said:

I just had this conversation with a friend of mine who was trying to defend it. She's like, he's black because of the soot when he comes down the chimney! I'm like, okay, but why isn't Santa black too then??


.........


Oh. I never thought of that. 

isn't Pete Santa's helper? He must clean the chimney out for him. Funny how the soot only sticks to his face and hands. His clothes must be made of magic erasers and Tide pens.

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