Cnn had a remarkable discussion panel this weekend, thanks to the presence of george zimmerman and paula deen in the news, in which the chyron read, n word vs cracker. Usually crackers say n word out of fear of upsetting people. Cracker conveys history of bigotry that still resonates cnn. Cnn is seriously wondering whether cracker is worse than the n. Cracker does not nearly equate to the n word and this is clear, when even in the question, the n word is not fully typed, while cracker is. The campaign to get cracker barrel to change its name is a.
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. Cnn is seriously wondering whether cracker is worse than. The power and the pain of the word cracker thought catalog. Omarosa says trump is a racist who uses n word and claims there is tape to prove it. With the n word versus cracker debate, we have to discuss the history and power relations at play. If cracker had the same level of offense to it as the n word, then cracker would be referred to as the c word. Others have pointed out how stupid cnn were when they ran that segment about which word was worse but instead of saying ni. 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. Nov 22, 2016 with the nword versus cracker debate, we have to discuss the history and power relations at play. The n word special boosts cnn ratings by 90% deadline. The debate went about as well as youd expect from the network that brought.
About paula deen, why is no one talking about the 3 12 hour video that was played in court about paula deen using the n word dont you think there is a lot more to this story then her just using the n word 20 to 30 years ago, i find it ironic that food network is the first one to pull the plug with paula deen, the food network was the film. Cnn and the problem with the egypt or trayvon question one of the few things egyptians and americans seem able to agree on during the events of the past few weeks is that they dont like. Though to be honest, i didnt mind since cnn was airing their n word vs. A guy explained that his online petition to get cracker barrel to change its name was a joke. 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. Airing earlier this evening, the debate included a variety of panelists.
On sunday, cnn finally got around to analyzing the controversial catcalling video that fueled the internet last week. The reason cnn was comparing the nword with cracker was because the latter was supposedly uttered by trayvon martin. Cnn s don lemon and a panel discuss the fallout from dr. 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. After rachel jeantels testimony this week in the george zimmerman trial stating that trayvon martin described him as a crazyass cracker and subsequent reactions to that statement, the debate has been hot over which word is worse. Thats because the media and establishment has made the n word into a major taboo. Jul 02, 20 clever cnn combined these two biggest ratingsgetters into one special, the n word, which, maybe most notably, included a 15minute segment mulling, n word vs cracker. These stories are not about the nword and cracker the. Thats a nod to a martin pal having testified he told her on the phone he was being followed by a creepyass cracker just before he was shot. The debate on whether the n word or cracker is worse was the dumbest thing ive seen on cnn ever.
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. Jul 02, 20 the debate on whether the n word or cracker is worse was the dumbest thing ive seen on cnn ever. Jun 22, 2015 cnn s don lemon and legal analyst sunny hostin have a fiery debate over the use of the n word by president obama and on cnn s air. Even further is the fact that the n word is an ideology. 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. In street interviews aired thursday, cnn found that whites are not as offended by the term cracker as they are by the n word. No one uses the n word when talking about a black person anymore and rightfully so.
I cant imaging a worse thing to say to a white person or worse case of derogatory ethnic slur language based on a histo. A panel wondered aloud, for all of us to shake our heads at. Cnn i can see you shaking your head, you are not an expert on this, my brother, because you are not a woman walking in the street, said seales. 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 n word vs cracker. Cnn anchor, analysts heated spat over nwords use cnn video. Almost every time the word is used to describe someone or something, there is a negative connotation behind the usage of the word. The word cracker in itself was a rebellion word to white oppressors, a sort of im not taking any more of this bullshit statement. Cnn asks if cracker is as offensive as that other word. 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. The segment stemmed from the george zimmerman trial, coming as a result of the prosecutions star witness claim that the late mr. Don lemon and sunny hostin argue about nword youtube. Cnn boosted its rating for people aged 2554 by a whopping 90% on tuesday night.
This guy on cnn has the worst response to the catcalling. Trayvon martin told her a creepy ass cracker was following him just moments before his life was unrightfully taken. Jul 02, 20 cnn had a remarkable discussion panel this weekend, thanks to the presence of george zimmerman and paula deen in the news, in which the chyron read, n word vs cracker. On monday, july 1, 20, cnn aired the special program nword vs cracker. Cnn, in a race to take fox news title as the most embarrassing news network in the land. 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. The neutral, positive definition of the word cracker is a denotative definition, meaning its the original intent of the word that doesnt get removed without making the whole word archaic. Africanglobe on monday, july 1, 20, cnn aired the special program nword vs cracker. 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. In 30 seconds, this man sums up hundreds of years of black. Cnn is seriously wondering whether cracker is worse than the nword. I cant imaging a worse thing to say to a white person or worse case of derogatory ethnic slur language based on a historical stereotype.
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 seemed ridiculous to me that cnn wouldnt realize that hey, maybe the word you cant spell out on television is worse. View the latest news and breaking news today for u. According to the testimony of rachel jeantel, martin referred to george zimmerman as a creepyass cracker who was following him. Aug 14, 2010 cnn s don lemon and a panel discuss the fallout from dr. These stories are not about the nword and cracker the atlantic. Rangels recent rant against tea party crackers was just. Cornel west reacts to obamas usage of the nword duration. Pocomoke city police officer says his nword complaint.
For the record, theres no evidence that zimmerman ever used the n word. To be sure, he cautions, cracker is not on par with the nword, but it is nonetheless a sharp racial insult that resonates with white southerners even if white northerners dont get it. Cnn is seriously wondering whether cracker is worse than the n word. So why do black people still call white people cracker. Cnn was the first network to provide 24hour news coverage. Cnn found that whites are not as offended by the term cracker as they are by the. The nword on the heels of the paula deen controversy and the racial slurs revealed in the george zimmerman trial, cnns don lemon will anchor the n word, a provocative and honest debate. Cracker is not on equal terms with the nbomb onyx truth. Why white people saying the nword isnt the same as black. Jun 30, 20 in street interviews aired thursday, cnn found that whites are not as offended by the term cracker as they are by the n word. 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.
The word cracker can be likend to calling a black person. For example, cnn anchor don lemon hosted a segment tonight on the use of the n word, which of course represents a horrible racial epithet for black people, and cracker, which represents white people. I guess you could call me a racist against myself, but i dont give a shit. On monday, july 1, 20, cnn aired the special program n word vs cracker. The nword on the heels of the paula deen controversy and the racial slurs revealed in the george zimmerman trial, cnn s don lemon will anchor the n word, a provocative and honest debate. Though to be honest, i didnt mind since cnn was airing their nword vs. For those needing a refresher course, here are just a few reasons why cracker doesnt compare to the n word. Cnn is an american cable news network, founded in 1980 owned by warnermedia. However, they all agreed that the nword is far worse than cracker, since black and white are not the same, and one has a deep history rooted in oppression, whereas the other. With a single phrase, rachel jeantel, that friend of trayvon martins, may have lit a fuse in the trial of his accused killer. A few reasons why cracker doesnt compare to the nword. Cnn decided to have a debate monday july1 over the nword and cracker slurs, and attempted to have a serious discussion over which.
Cnn had a remarkable discussion panel this weekend, thanks to the presence of george zimmerman and paula deen in the news, in which. The question itself is as stupid as the evidence marshalled. Why is the word honky not as offensive to white people. Jul 09, 20 on monday, july 1, 20, cnn aired the special program nword vs cracker. So, this critical discussion clearly did not take place to distract from the gop wave as we facetiously suggested. 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. The internet has turned don lemons nword sign into a meme. While cleaning the basement, i stumbled across a 1976 issue of time. With the frenzy surrounding the george zimmerman trial continually growing, cnn last night hosted a panel discussion on the use of the derogatory nword versus cracker, asking which is worse.
Cnn asks if cracker is as offensive as that other word it. Being unfit should be treated as a disease that has a prescription, called exercise, the studys author said. Why i cant say the nword theres a difference between simply saying a word that some find obscene and saying one thats been used by an entire culture to dehumanize another. Any positive or neutral concept of the n word is slang, connotative definitions. Cnn and the problem with the egypt or trayvon question. Cnns don lemon moderated a panel discussion titled nword vs. Kendrick lamar chastised a white fan for using the n word during a may 20 performance in alabama. This question was the center of a recent segment on cnn, with all agreeing that using the n word is, in fact, worse using cracker. The n word is obviously worse than cracker and here is a test to prove it. 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. But, of course, cnn takes every months declining viewership numbers to mean. Jul 18, 20 clever cnn combined these two biggest ratingsgetters into one special, the n word, which, maybe most notably, included a 15minute segment mulling, n word vs cracker. It was a good job by don, who kinda pissed me off when he tried to play objective in the beginning like he wasnt black. 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.
Responding to racism is not reverse racism africanglobe. Levar burton chillingly details how he avoids confrontations. Jul 02, 20 cnns don lemon moderated a panel discussion titled nword vs. Nigger vs nigga has the same meaning and its intent is not positive and every time the word is used, it is not used in a positive manner. Please click the report button below if the video on this page is not working properly.
With the george zimmerman trial underway and paula deens scandal, many opinions about racism have been spoken from the walls of cnn, and other major media outlets. They touched on the issue of privilege the distribution of power, and why racial words against whites will never be the same as the n word. Trayvon martin told her a creepy ass cracker was following him just moments. Clever cnn combined these two biggest ratingsgetters into one special, the n word, which, maybe most notably, included a 15minute segment mulling, n word vs cracker.
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