On monday, july 1, 20, cnn aired the special program nword vs cracker. Jul 02, 20 there would seem to be a contingent who feel that martins use of cracker was the equivalent of a white persons using the nword. Hillary refers to muslims as sand ns in wikileaks dump. Ive noticed there seems to be this idea that nigger is the penultimate slur, that it is somehow inherently more offensive than others, usually cracker specifically. Find out where the cold, dead hand of the state weighs heaviest. Your customizable and curated collection of the best in trusted news plus coverage of sports, entertainment, money, weather, travel, health and lifestyle, combined with. The nword is obviously worse than cracker and here is a test to prove it. These stories are not about the nword and cracker the atlantic. After all, the sound of a whip lashing across their backs makes a. Trayvon martin told her a creepy ass cracker was following.
The n word probably carries more weight than most, probably due to its history, but i wouldnt say its worse. The n word was created by white people who were too lazy or ignorant to use the proper term at that time, which was negro, and that name came from negroid. Difference between hacker and cracker hacker vs cracker summary. The nword probably carries more weight than most, probably due to its history, but i wouldnt say its worse.
Earlier this evening, cnn anchor don lemon hosted a debate about the difference between the use of the n word and another racial term like. Msn outlook, office, skype, bing, breaking news, and latest. View the latest news and breaking news today for u. Cracker is relatively new and doesnt have the same effect. Blacks and hispanics pull out the race card and they are given whatever they want and they can call us honky, cracker or whitey and get away with it, but if we call them the n word, wetback or any other term, they pitch a fit and call us racist. The word cracker when used in reference to white people does not have the systematical history of bigotry against a people, in which the nword was used to demean us as a people. It was used derogatorily, and by the mid20th century, particularly in the united states, its usage by anyone. Earlier this evening, cnn anchor don lemon hosted a debate about the difference between the use of the n word and another racial term like cracker. The program was broadcast in the midst of the recent allegations of racism against celebrity chef.
The word cracker when used in reference to white people does not have the systematical history of bigotry against a people, in which the n. With a single phrase, rachel jeantel, that friend of trayvon martins, may have lit a fuse in the trial of his accused killer. President barack obama used the nword to make a point about the reality of racism in america during an interview with comedian marc maron. Cnn, in service of knowledge and desperate for ratings, is going all out on the trayvon martin case and, when its forced to cover something.
Oct 11, 2016 hillary clinton called muslims sand n ggers in an email leaked by wikileaks. Look, sure, we understand that the paula deen story and the start of the zimmerman trial happened in the same week, and america needs to have this important conversation, and ok, well even give you some credit for trying to be serious actually, painfully earnest is more the case. Lauras shocking use of the nword had her on the defensive last week. Cnn, the owner of this website, initially did the same thing, but executives soon decided it should be aired. Hispanics living longer than white and black americans. The debate on whether the n word or cracker is worse was the dumbest thing ive seen on cnn ever. Vince carters 10year beef with toronto included nelly, a possible body slam, and so many injuries duration. Cnn asks if cracker is as offensive as that other word. Jun 28, 20 for those needing a refresher course, here are just a few reasons why cracker doesnt compare to the nword. The nword has much more of a history and connotation than cracker, and was used as a derogatory term for a long time. It all depends on who is doing the calling and who is doing the hearing. Cnns don lemon and legal analyst sunny hostin have a fiery debate over the use of the nword by president obama and on cnns air.
So well need to travel back in time to begin to understand why white people saying the n word and black people saying cracker are not the same. It is a word for bigot, and is very derogatory in that sense. Aug 11, 2018 donald trump is a racist who has used the nword repeatedly, omarosa manigault newman, once the most prominent african american in the white house, claims in a searing memoir. Jun 22, 2015 president barack obama used the n word to make a point about the reality of racism in america during an interview with comedian marc maron. Neither of them is okay, but calling someone the nword is much worse than a cracker. While cracker also is someone who accesses a computer or network illegally but has the intent of destroying data. By john sepulvado, cnn new york during a late night at work, anthony federico went from an unknown editor at espn to an accused bigot after he unintentionally wrote a racially loaded headline. Ultimately, euphemizing cracker with the sluronceremoved formula works to constitute it as a racial slur equivalent in force to nigger, a term widely perceived as. Fox news and msnbc debated obamas use of the word but bleeped it in news reports.
Yes, that cnn panel did happen, less than a month ago. As i learned at the end of last year with this article, cracker barrel old country store nasdaq. Delegate eleanor holmes norton, who supports changing the teams name, and talk radio host larry elder, who opposes it, join hosts van jones and s. This term was used by slaves as a slang term for their masters. Cnn had a remarkable discussion panel this weekend, thanks to the presence of george zimmerman and paula deen in the news, in which. There would seem to be a contingent who feel that martins use of cracker was the equivalent of a white persons using the nword. Hillary clinton called muslims sand nggers in an email leaked by wikileaks. In this article, i analyze the discursive construction of this so. Growing up in the south we heard the n word as kids. It is sometimes used in a neutral context in reference to a native of florida or georgia see. We live in an equal society, we even have a black president, that was voted in by the american people, including the south. Jul 01, 20 with a single phrase, rachel jeantel, that friend of trayvon martins, may have lit a fuse in the trial of his accused killer. Why is the word honky not as offensive to white people.
Often used as a racist insult towards caucasians, the word cracker is misunderstood. Plus, samesex marriage supporter kathy griffin reacts to the fight over prop 8. Don lemon and sunny hostin argue about nword youtube. I read part of it and winced, but other parts arent bad. For those needing a refresher course, here are just a few reasons why cracker doesnt compare to the nword. A panel wondered aloud, for all of us to shake our.
In the most recent quarter, cracker barrels samestore sales were up 2. Jul 14, 20 there was, for example, trayvons use of the words creepyass cracker to describe zimmerman shortly before his death, which culminated in the surreal cnn panel debate nword vs. Its tasty on its own, but it also must be up to the herculean task of hefting hors d. Bgd accepts writing and video from queer and trans people of color. Hear what shes saying about it now only on larry king live. Chink in the armor was the headline, used for an article in february about a poor performance by the new york knicks rising star, jeremy lin, an asianamerican. Since people still cant even say nigger and must resort to n word i think that answers that question. Msn outlook, office, skype, bing, breaking news, and. Or said less politely, probably the one you wont spell out, you fucking hacks. With the nword versus cracker debate, we have to discuss the history and power relations at play. The segment stemmed from the george zimmerman trial, coming as a result of the prosecutions star witness claim that the late mr. History shows the inequality between the two words.
Which word did they feel was so hurtful, vile, and offensive that they didnt even put it in the title of a segment specifically about that word. Jul 09, 2012 this would not even be an issue if it were an african american. Omarosa says trump is a racist who uses nword the guardian. Responding to racism is not reverse racism africanglobe. Cnns don lemon explains the origins of the nword in relation to black people. Word arent bad inherently, theyre symbols that we use to communicate with each other. There is a reason that the nsa was watching a fox news guys email, an associated press journalists email and not a single person from cnn, what could they possibly worry about from the network that brought you the nword vs cracker. It means you celebrate your whipcracking heritage in the context of. Last night cnn aired a special called the n word, which was hosted by news anchor don lemon. It is offensive because it is the same as calling someone out of their name, as if you dont care enough about the person or think they arent worthy of being called the proper name or. Trayvon martin told her a creepy ass cracker was following him just moments.
After all, the sound of a whip lashing across their backs makes a crack sound. Cracker conveys history of bigotry that still resonates cnn. In this paper, i analyze the discursive construction of this socalled reverse racism, focusing on the euphemization of cracker as the cword. Cnn is seriously wondering whether cracker is worse than. This comic shows why saying cracker isnt the same as. Your customizable and curated collection of the best in trusted news plus coverage of sports, entertainment, money, weather, travel, health and lifestyle, combined with outlookhotmail, facebook. Its a real dickish thing to do and wont earn you any friends in the long run. And i found the whole thing made her situation worse, not better. Jun 22, 2015 fox news and msnbc debated obamas use of the word but bleeped it in news reports. Why is the word honky not as offensive to white people as. Jul 15, 20 cnn hosted a talk on n word vs cracker which is worse. Comparing honky to the n word is like comparing a cigarette lighters flame to an uncontrolled wildfire. Hearing the n word was never used in a derogatory way, that was the way the world was back then, my grandpas generation. It is sometimes used in a neutral context in reference to a native of florida or georgia see florida cracker and georgia cracker.
Donald trump is a racist who has used the nword repeatedly, omarosa manigault newman, once the most prominent african american in the white house, claims in a searing memoir. Cnn asks if cracker is as offensive as that other word it. If honkys emotional impact equals the physical pain of a scraped elbow or skinned knee, then surely, the n word carries the pain of deep stab wounds from a dull, rusty knife. Jul 02, 20 the debate on whether the n word or cracker is worse was the dumbest thing ive seen on cnn ever. Its crispy and toasty, with an edge of sweet, salty or nut flavors. They have a dualing interview, featering emmanuel goldstein editor of 2600 magazine on the pro side, and he gives a. Its ridiculous some grown adults feel like they have to say n word in the context of a discussion involving the use of the word nigger. Nov 22, 2016 with the nword versus cracker debate, we have to discuss the history and power relations at play. Difference between hacker and cracker is that the term hacker, although originally a complimentary word for a computer enthusiast, now has a derogatory meaning and refers to someone who accesses a computer or network illegally. Whites with muscular dystrophy live up to 12 years longer than their african american counterparts, according to a study published monday in neurology although medical advancements over a period of 20 years increased the life span of patients with the debilitating muscle disease, those improvements havent been equal among different groups. Africanglobe on monday, july 1, 20, cnn aired the special program nword vs cracker. But, of course, cnn takes every months declining viewership numbers to mean.
So well need to travel back in time to begin to understand why white people saying the nword and black people saying cracker are not the same. There was, for example, trayvons use of the words creepyass cracker to describe zimmerman shortly before his death, which culminated. I guess you could call me a racist against myself, but i dont give a shit. Its super offensive, as a white person, to call yourself and other white people this. This was mentioned on this weeks on the media, which prompted host brooke gladstone to snort derisively oh come on. In the english language, the word nigger is an ethnic slur typically directed at black people, especially african americans the word originated in the 18th century as an adaptation of the spanish negro, a descendant of the latin adjective niger, which means black. Cnn is seriously wondering whether cracker is worse than the n.
With the n word versus cracker debate, we have to discuss the history and power relations at play. The word cracker was not used to systematically dehumanize crackers as part of a larger plan to keep crackers subservient to the majority power in these united statesbecause, get this, in. For example, if a black man calls a white man cracker, it is not usually considered a compliment. Is the name a tribute to our national heritage or an offensive throwback to a racist past. Cracker, sometimes white cracker, is a contemptuous term used against white people, used especially against poor rural whites in the southern united states. This comic shows why saying cracker isnt the same as using the nword. Usually crackers say n word out of fear of upsetting people. We have since moved passed that word in our society. Cnn, in a race to take fox news title as the most embarrassing news network in the land, hosted a debate last night on the nature of two words. Cnns don lemon and a panel discuss the fallout from dr.