Listen up folks, I have something I need to ask and it’s not gonna be easy. Now, many of you are preparing to make the trip to DC this weekend to celebrate the inauguration of President-Elect Obama. And I am sure that you have heard that there are millions of people expected to hit a city that boasts a population of barely 600,000. I, who usually does just fine in big crowds, am actually a little nervous about this trip. I understand that this is a historical moment and so many people need to see, feel and experience it. However, I think the only way this can be a remotely successful and enjoyable event for all attendees is if a certain group decides to stay home: White people.
Yes you, and your “liberal” scarf too.
Now, before you guys start with the “Obama is about unity and change and friendship” or “He’s half-Whiiiiite!” and “I’m a liberal” and “My third cousin twice removed has a neighbor who may or may not be half-octroon”, I just want you to see where I’m going with this. DC is mad small. Maaaaad small. I know, because I ran those streets for about five years. There just isn’t enough room for everybody to go. Now, if we look at it mathematically, you will see why I am asking White people to stay home:
Chances Whites have had to go see the inauguration of a White president: 43
Chances Blacks have had to go see the inauguration of a Black president: 1
Now, I should be able to stop the argument here, shake hands and know that I will be able to comfortably enjoy my time in DC without being crushed to death by people who should have very well stayed home. But I know that sheer logic is not enough to deny the White man what he wants. *Le sigh*
So let’s look at it this way: while we realize that Barack couldn’t have been elected without White people, what is the whole reason that his win was so amazing, so seemingly impossible? Oh yeah….WHITE PEOPLE. Why yes, those decades and decades of oppression and racism did make the idea of a Black president sound crazy, didn’t they? I think instead of coming to DC and patting yourselves on the back for a job well done (AKA doing the right thing for once), Barack’s inauguration day should be a day of atonement for White people. Stay home and think about all the ways you can REALLY support our new President’s message of hope and change by confronting your racism. Most White people will tell you that they are not racists, but have done zip, zlich, zero to eradicate racism…though they could have a much bigger impact in doing so that most Black folks ever could.
Something else worth considering- like it or lump it, Black people are gonna turn Inauguration Weekend into All Star Weekend. The club is gonna be jumpin’ jumpin’ like Destiny’s Child circa 1999. We know that we party a little bit differently than you guys….
Black party
White party
So…yeah, White folks. Stay home, I promise to take plenty of pictures and tell you all about it. We can share him on January 21st, but on THE BIG DAY…he’s ours. We need this more than you, trust.
I’m just sayin,
Sister Toldja
I understand that it´s supposed to be a joke’ but still, do as some previous commenters suggested and flip the races. In no way would it be funny. This piece is pathetic, which is no doubt a reflection of the writer.
As a biracial person why don´t ¨my people¨ get the whole fucking capital and you stay home. I mean, like, you don´t have no claim to him compared to me. LOLZ
I apologize for these ignorant, hateful comments on behalf of white people… ugh.
well, if it was a joke, then it was funny, if it wasn’t, your a racist ignorant person and I am sad for you.
Thanks for writing this — it was a joy to read, funny & on-target.
(from: a white person who worked her ass off for Barack, and who seriously is staying home from DC on the grounds that that way folks who need it more can have a decent view. There had better be good pictures, though …)
this is how white people party
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1023/1390276743_0036083a7b.jpg
I’m white, and I wasn’t going to down to DC, but after reading this, I’m bringing by whole family, just to piss you off.
can I just mention the grammar in these posts are incredible
As a white woman, I am extremely disgusted by the racism shown (by white people)in these comments. It was satire people. A joke. Some people need to get a sense of humor.
These comments go to show that while we have made giant leaps to overcome racism and prejudice, we still have a long way to go.
For a proud black person, judging by your picture, you look and dress whiter than i do. crazy bitch.
“Whitey- I get it from my momma…and my half-White daddy. How you like that?”
Stay home then you mulatto whore!
You are a racist. I am white and I will be there. I wouldn’t miss this.
F u c k you.
do you know black people are just as racist as white people??
I’m white and from DC and all I can say is GO TO HELL. I’ve never seen someone with a more ignorant statement in my life. People like you are the reason there is still a racial divide. It works both ways.
“I’m not always right, but I’m always tight!”
Your half-white daddy’s dick told me otherwise…
Thank you! I was wondering if I should skip class and work to go to DC on Tuesday. My head was about to explode with all this pondering. No, seriously, go fuck yourself. You are so racist you must be “white”. I now know I should stay home and atone for all the slaves I own. Maybe, just maybe, I’ll free them*.
-a peachish colored kid who isn’t racist but can have some prejudiced thoughts from time to time. Admit it WE ALL DO.
* A joke, like I hope your epic blahg is.
I shit on U
I wanna bust my nut in ur face !!!
1) you are racist, as only a true bigot would create such an elaborate joke.
2) the racist responses are just as sad
YT people are funny because they get so worked up over one woman’s psychotic/unrealistic fantasy.
Black people are funny because they actually believe her or agree with her sentiments.
The only color that matters is green
that is possibly the most ignorant post ive read in awhile. seriously, i dont like to think of myself as rascist, but after reading that, i feel a lot of inner prejudice coming out. talk about conceited and moronic. some black ppl have let this go waaay to thier heads. here are sum facts
1) Barack is in no way going to alleviate the suffering of blacks or allow them to gain a better status in society. America (and all other societies for that matter) will remain stratified: there will always be rich and poor, and generally the poor are going to be ethnic minorities
2) Barack being president will not alleviate the racism that has built up over the decades. Racism will unfortunately never die. The sheer fact that ppl are different from each other (skin color, physical features, etc..) will always promote indifference and aversion from groups. Black ppl are just as rascist as whites, its part of human behavior.
3) Barack is not going to get everyone 10 acres and mule. sorry but he simply is not some black savior. now go back to ur rap music and pull up those pants.
ill stay home as long as i can have nigs as slaves again
I see dead people… mostly black women that I killed with my bare hands in the field.
I would like to think that I live in a country of human beings. Not a country of while people and black people and hispanic people and whatever other race you can think of. Unfortunately I do not and this is not only because of white people. This is because of every single ethnic group; because in every ethnic group there are people who discriminate against others because they are not the same. YOU are part of the problem. This article you have written, in which you proclaim that this election is for black people, and that white people have done nothing to eradicate racism has done just the opposite. YOU have perpetuated racism by writing this article. I would like to ask you to stay home, not because of the color of your skin, but because your views have shown me and anyone else who reads what you have written that you do not understand the ideals that president elect Obama has been and will continue to strive to achieve in the united states.
Sistah..you act so tough behind your screen..would LOVE to run into you in real life….boy would that be fun!
Brooklyn
calling a white person YT is pretty much the equivalent of calling a black person a nigger. The poster and several subsequent commenters are being extremely racist. I would like to get a show of hands from white people across America who had the chance to see 43 Presidents sworn in.
” Cocoa Mademoiselle said…
LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!
LMAO @ YT PPL/GIRLS…they maaaaaad!
SISTA TOLDJA is the truth!!!
Keep the hilarity coming and keep them on their feet…they are clearly watching/reading you now!
Hi YT PPl….welcome welcome welcome!”
you are a fucking moron.
I hope this was a shock blogging stunt to get more awareness and hits on your blog.
untz..untz..untz..untz..untz I’m RAVING!!!
You are the reason that racism continues to be what it is. He is OUR president and he is making OUR lives better. I thought OUR country was finally on the right track. I mean we have OUR first black president and this is something WE all would love to see. GWB out of office a proud day for all of US.
C’MON PEOPLE–JUST CALM DOWN.
First of all–she is OBVIOUSLY kidding.
Second of all–she DOES have a good point about the ratio of a white person trying to get into a white inauguration and a black person trying to get into a black inauguration.
She isn’t racist, she’s making a joke–she doesn’t want you to ACTUALLY stay home, she is just saying that this day is exponentially more important to a black person than a white person could ever understand. Hard fact of life, but true.
On a last note, I do appreciate all the white people who have said they understand that they would never understand what it’s like to be a minority because it’s true, you never will because you are not so please stop pretending you do. However, the elimination of racism does not have to do with these harsh truths of life, but rather the fact that we can relate to one another on a basic human level–our fears, humiliations, desires, they exist in all of us regardless of race–including the hope to better this country of ours.
-Asian girl from LA
Why dos it need to be about race?
Isn’t that what we’ve been trying to get rid of?
I hope it is a joke i really do. if its not god help your soul, cause you are a idiot and a racist.
Am I the only one who sees two white people in the ‘black party’ picture?
Holy hell, I would just love to see an inundation of comments like this directed at some of the ACTUAL racism going on in this country.
“calling a white person YT is pretty much the equivalent of calling a black person a nigger.”
This is the some of the most ignorant ish I’ve read.
Nigger: Name thrown at the oppressed.
YT: Name thrown at the oppresser.
Not the same, sorry.
Also, this:
“I would like to get a show of hands from white people across America who had the chance to see 43 Presidents sworn in.”
Yeah, really slick. Except everyone who is alive today and of legal age to vote STILL was able to witness a White president more times than they were a Black one. So, her point is still valid. And forget about just witnessing it, we’re LEARNED about it in school. I can’t WAIT to see those Social Studies books with Obama’s pic in the List of Presidents in the back of the book.
What you said in your post is a load of nonsense and you know it. You obviously know how to spark up controversy.
But I for one respect your right to say it. I believe that you should be able to voice your opinion with impunity. Not like those days of old where you were likely to receive a late night call by a group of hooded scum bags dressed in white burning crosses outside your house and possibly turning you into a bit of “strange fruit”
I am a little disappointed at the amount of anonymous comments you received. I wish people had the guts to show their faces when they speak.
I would go and fight for your right to be able to say what you want to say in a second. Even though I think that what you actually said was a load of nonsense.
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Wow this is racist as hell. Great job encouraging ignorance. I hope the presence of whites, hispanics and asians ruins your little get together.
Wish I’d have gotten in on this yesterday, but just wanted to tell you that this white chick loved what you had to say and wishes you didn’t have to apologize for it.
another clever blog… you’re talking about us being racist? while you’re saying that only black people should attend the inauguration of our new president who is supposed to save us from one of the worst states our country has ever been in? maybe you can see that most of us (including black people) have gotten over racial differences, and are concerned about MORE IMPORTANT THINGS….. sista
Hey, I just wanted to apologize for all the crazy Jezebels. I really thought most of that site’s readers were better than this. I just wish all the fucking Jezzie cowards had used the usernames from there on here rather than hiding behind anonymity. I know some of the most outlandishly racist of these comments must have come from them.
And, not that you need my validation, but I thought the post was very funny. I have no idea why it inspired that whole kerfuffle yesterday. (Well, actually, I do have some idea, and it gives me yet another reason to be embarrassed about being a white person.)
i found your post funny & entertaining. lol
man, i have never seen so many angry white people in a blog response b4!
have fun in DC! i can't do crowds.
What do you know, another dumb, entitled nigger.
KYS.
WOW, WOW, blacks saying whites are angry, Blacks being angry back… some pretending to be writers as well… go figure… perhaps in years to come the author will understand her ignorance. News flash all races are deprived. What makes blacks so special…. another pity party… how sad
peace sister
I miss your blog for like three days and this happens?
lol
I thought your blog was hilarious…
I am getting tired of these anons..
we will be in NYC the week after next. if anyone gives you trouble, holla at a schola, my siblings and i got your back…
Every single one of you are fucking stupid moronic retards…grow the fuck up!!
ignorance. plain, simple, and stupid ignorance.
Wow, as a Canadian, I would really like to apologize for Canadian jackasses who say shit like “we’re way more disenfranchised than African American people”. Good grief, eh.
I just thought I’d say hey, great post. My happy ass will be watching the day on dvr, since I have class that day.
People in a rage are always at a truer mark than people in calm. We get so hung up on racial pc in this country that we fail to relate to each other as human beings.
So kudos to you for exposing people at their ugliest. The most beautiful moments in life surely do bring out the worst in us.
Im a complex “gray” european woman and English is my third language, and even i could tell it was satire. People, come on: either you are so overlyprotected from everything around that you can have a dialetic thougth running inside your head and take everything for granted (how dare she…) or your bloodsugar is low.
But absolutely nothing written is so offensive to make people react in the crude and rude and coward way some of the commenters (anonymous, of course) did.
If this is what you propose as communication, “anonymous”, then we better all give up on life.
P.S. Toldjah: not you, don´t give up please!
i thought your other blogs were funny, but this militant black persona is tired.
fuck you, you racist cunt.
I think your view of “The black need this because we are so incredibly repressed” is ludacris. I would hope that Americans are smarter than to vote for someone just because their skin is a certain color. I agree, this is a monumentous occation for the United States and for the world and is certainly a step in the right direction. Obama could be purple for all I care if I think he will run this country in a righteous way. For you to say “Whites stay home” is racism on your end. Shame on you. I think Barack would want EVERY American to attend if possible, regardless of color, race, or ethnicity.
This is so not funny, or insightful. It is disgusting, stereotypical, and just ridiculous. Way to create more division instead of unity. Obama would be proud!!
How pissed are your parents that they didnt leave you in a dumpster after you were spit out of your momma? I have to assume, very.
I guarantee your dad reads this blog and tells your mom “see bitch, I told you that you should have just swallowed, now look at the mess we have to call a daughter.”
I hope you’re an only child.