The Bloggingheads discussion between Adam Serwer and Anna Holmes – both bi-racial liberals* – is one of the more painful I’ve seen in a while. They discuss Gabby Douglas and the “fetishization” of Lolo Jones. Both are offended that Jones is considered an “exotic beauty”. They even “bristle” at the use of that term in a New York Times takedown of Jones. Holmes mentions that people often say things like “oh, I want a bi-racial baby”. Of course, it is usually only single white women (the people on the political side of Serwer and Holmes) who say such things.
Holmes backs away from a criticism of Bolt’s cockiness by adding “I think what gives me pause is my understanding that men of color do not get away with boasting or bragging in the same way that, say, white men can. When I see criticism of him for being boastful I have to be very careful not to react negatively to the criticism because I feel somewhat protective.” Except, in sports at least, the incidence of boastfulness, cockiness, or showboating among white athletes isn’t comparable to that of black athletes.
They fawn over Bolt giving ‘dap’ to a cameraman pursuing him after one of his races – speaking of the exchange as if Bolt had the power to grant every wish and dream to the cameraman through the brief touching of fists. Holmes says something to the effect of “that made me so happy,” which is annoying because we get the sense that she believes that she’s some sort of surrogate for Bolt.
But Holmes’ defense of Bolt fades away as she addresses the general cockiness of male sprinters versus their female counterparts. When they begin talking about sprinters in general – when Usain Bolt the individual is no longer being defended from personal criticism of his so-called cockiness – Holmes says: “I prefer the way that the women are.” Of course. Why not have cake and eat it too?
Lolo Jones is too masculine to be considered a beauty. That’s why I’m not overly surprised she is still a virgin.
I think there are white men who would like to act as cocky as black men, but they know they would be ridiculed for it.
“I think what gives me pause is my understanding that men of color do not get away with boasting or bragging in the same way that, say, white men can. When I see criticism of him for being boastful I have to be very careful not to react negatively to the criticism because I feel somewhat protective.”
huh?
What planet is she living on currently?
There’s no more boastful group of people on the planet than black males. She can’t be serious. Shame, grace, moderation and modesty are completely unkown to these people.
Anna Holmes claims she is protective of Usain Bolt. I find it odd to feel protective of a multimillion dollar athlete. There are no white athletes I feel protective of. It’s just weird.
No, he (allegedly) broke up with this particular Slovakian marketing rep after there was a huge controversy in Jamaica. He’ll never be with any female anywhere nearly as black as him, and who can blame him? Nobody wants a black chick if they have the choice.
Holmes mentions that people often say things like “oh, I want a bi-racial baby”. Of course, it is usually only single white women (the people on the political side of Serwer and Holmes) who say such things.
What! People don’t OFTEN say things like…. If anything, people rarely say things like this. The ONLY people that say things like this are spacey, young, naive White and (non-militant) black chicks.
Lolo Jones is too masculine to be considered a beauty. That’s why I’m not overly surprised she is still a virgin.
I think there are white men who would like to act as cocky as black men, but they know they would be ridiculed for it.
OT,
Have you guys seen that “One is Too Many” Campaign that Obama is doing? Check out an edited version that shows the hypocrisy of the campaign.
Usain Bolt’s girlfriend is a blonde from Slovakia. I have no idea why a black or biracial woman would ever feel compelled to jump to his defense.
http://www.jayblessed.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/clovis-usain-new-girlfriend.jpg
“I think what gives me pause is my understanding that men of color do not get away with boasting or bragging in the same way that, say, white men can. When I see criticism of him for being boastful I have to be very careful not to react negatively to the criticism because I feel somewhat protective.”
huh?
What planet is she living on currently?
There’s no more boastful group of people on the planet than black males. She can’t be serious. Shame, grace, moderation and modesty are completely unkown to these people.
“Holmes mentions that people often say things like “oh, I want a bi-racial baby”.”
LOL at shit white women say to black women.
The moment the word “fetishization” is uttered you know you’re dealing with a lib femcunt. It’s one of their favorites, along with “male gaze”.
white women LOVE black men
Isn’t his name really “Sewer”?
It should not be forgotten that those two people are diversity hires.
That they do not say much of intelligence is a consequence of that.
Anna Holmes claims she is protective of Usain Bolt. I find it odd to feel protective of a multimillion dollar athlete. There are no white athletes I feel protective of. It’s just weird.
“Anna Holmes claims she is protective of Usain Bolt.”
Holmes is running nurturer-girlgame on Bolt because she feels she can’t compete in hotness-girlgame against Slovakian blondes.
Usain Bolt has made it !!
He’ll never have to mess with black chicks again.
Usain Bolt is no longer dating a white woman.
@PA,
And yet, black women don’t want to hear this from white women.
Of course they don’t want to hear this. The white women are being extremely insincere.
“Usain Bolt is no longer dating a white woman.”
No, he (allegedly) broke up with this particular Slovakian marketing rep after there was a huge controversy in Jamaica. He’ll never be with any female anywhere nearly as black as him, and who can blame him? Nobody wants a black chick if they have the choice.
He certainly has functional eyes.
@anti-racist…
Actually, black women LOVE the black Supremacist.
And that’s why there are a ton of Angry Black Women.
NO black Supremacists on the scene. Anywhere.
Holmes mentions that people often say things like “oh, I want a bi-racial baby”. Of course, it is usually only single white women (the people on the political side of Serwer and Holmes) who say such things.
What! People don’t OFTEN say things like…. If anything, people rarely say things like this. The ONLY people that say things like this are spacey, young, naive White and (non-militant) black chicks.