Sachinism Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 This was in the London evening papers today not giving India a good reputation one of the cheerleaders said they were constantly being called "niggers" now im not too sure about that, do they use language like that in India?? maybe im just naive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator_05 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 This was in the London evening papers today not giving India a good reputation one of the cheerleaders said they were constantly being called "niggers" now im not too sure about that, do they use language like that in India?? maybe im just naive The english word ? No. But kaliya, kaale, kalootay, etc. are used quite often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineleg Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Flamy, If its personal preference, you will always have the freedom to choose for yourself. But when it is professional and job related, thats where issue arises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachinism Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 The english word ? No. But kaliya' date=' kaale, kalootay, etc. are used quite often[/quote'] Well they claim it was used these are the words of the cheerleader "An organiser pulled us away. He said the people here don't want to see dark people. The nigger word was used and they said they only wanted beautiful white girls" heres a photo of the article http://i29.tinypic.com/29nvzma.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludhianvi Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Punjab actually had cheerleaders of mixed color in the initial couple of games. Then they snatched the ICL cheerleaders afterwards. Its obviously wrong whatever the management did. Its good that it came in the media. Hopefully this will bring more awareness to this issue in India. I am not sure about the "n" word being used in India. I wonder if the general public knows about it. However, as mentioned earlier calling names like kala , kalia, etc are quite common, even in movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineleg Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 really bad if they indeed resorted to such name calling and abuses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Outsider Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 It's a pretty well known fact that Indians prefer the fairer skin. Now in what is essentially a titillating job ie. half nude cheerleaders shaking their hips, it's pretty natural that the ones conforming to the liking of the majority of the audience will be preferred. It's a job giving eye candy to the spectators not some racial integration exercise. Why not have fat, mentally challenged, physically handicapped cheerleaders as well then? Simply put, in the Indian context being dark makes them not qualified enough for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamy Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 ^^ Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Cartman Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 N word is used in India for Africans ... and people dont know that its racist. They think its what all africans are called in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamy Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 lol, I think they waned to show off their english, what with the infestation of the hip-hop culture. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Cartman Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 lol' date=' I think they waned to show off their english, what with the infestation of the hip-hop culture. :D[/quote'] yup thats true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Cartman Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 and as for nigger , I dont know why is it that its ok when blacks use this word but its not when non-blacks use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zap_Brannigan Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 and as for nigger ' date=' I dont know why is it that its ok when blacks use this word but its not when non-blacks use it.[/quote'] Yeah......i never understood y it is ok to beat ur wife in Saudi arabia but its not ok to do it here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Outsider Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Yeah......i never understood y it is ok to beat ur wife in Saudi arabia but its not ok to do it here Yeah.....I never understood why my Pakistani friends in the US don't get offended at the word Paki, infact use it on their own volition, just beacuse it's racist in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineleg Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I'm a bit surprised to read that shwetabh also thinks "this is no big deal"! Oh well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Outsider Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I'm a bit surprised to read that shwetabh also thinks "this is no big deal"! Oh well! I am all for racial integration in cheerleaders as long as you are willing to assure me that mentally challenged, physically handicapped, fat, bald people will also have their fair representation without discrimination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Cartman Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 The funny bit is that people on pados (neighbour) are criticizing the indians, yes the same bunch of ppl who think Pathan is commiting a sin by loving a non-muslim girl... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohan495 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 wow really mean and harsh, dude they came there to have a good time and get respect, what the fuuck is the problem if they are black, im sorry to say this but if Murali and Jaya play cricket why cant they have cheer leaders who are black? thats real mean really disrespectful and mad shameful GROW UP INDIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wicket Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I am all for racial integration in cheerleaders as long as you are willing to assure me that mentally challenged' date=' physically handicapped, fat, bald people will also have their fair representation without discrimination.[/quote'] We get racial integration and fair across-the-board quotas in cheerleading, and we get Jabba the Hut waving pom poms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator_05 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 wow really mean and harsh' date=' dude they came there to have a good time and get respect, what the fuuck is the problem if they are black, im sorry to say this but if Murali and Jaya play cricket why cant they have cheer leaders who are black? thats real mean really disrespectful and mad shameful [/quote'] This may come as a surprise to you, but Indians could make the reddest of rednecks in the deep south look tolerant. That's how racist they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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