some people will cry racism over anything

graham enzk · 22nd June 2006, 05:00 PM

here we go:

Row over boy's monkey role in play
A mother has taken her son out of a school play after he and another black pupil were cast as monkeys.

Lorraine Rees said that Ashley Down Infant School in Bristol had acted in a racist manner by asking her son to perform the role.

Mrs Rees, 39, said her son Myles, seven, was upset when he was asked to play the part of a monkey in the production of An Enchanted Island.

She complained to the school but said her protestations were ignored. The mother of four has now stopped her son taking part in the play.

Speaking from her home in Henbury, Bristol, Mrs Rees said: "Everyone is aware of the racist connotations of asking a black pupil to play a monkey.

"I think what the school have done is definitely racist and should never have been allowed to happen in the first place. It is just not acceptable.

"There is no way that black pupils should even be asked to play monkeys in any type of play.

"My son is very upset by all of this, he had wanted to play the part of a hunter but was told he would have to play the part of a monkey."

Mrs Rees said she was furious as the school have still not apologised to her. She and her husband have now taken her complaint to Support Against Racial Incidents (SARI).

Head teacher Helen Heap said an investigation into the incident would take place. Three other white students are to play monkeys in the play, which will be performed next month.

© Copyright Press Association Ltd 2006, All Rights Reserved.

so 3 white students are playing monkeys and 2 black were meant to. it's racism i tell you!

Kenny · 22nd June 2006, 05:10 PM

The title's not really fair. Some do no doubt, but it's not like it's a majority or anything. Bit of a wild generalisation.

Wee_rick · 22nd June 2006, 05:12 PM

Found this advert on myspace, i would assume that this is also racist.

humndislocation · 22nd June 2006, 05:13 PM

No. Perhaps some black people will, but to say that all black people will, is a racist statement in itself. I'm sure you probably meant "some black people" rather than "all black people" though, so that's all I'll say about that.

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Originally Posted by graham enzk

"There is no way that black pupils should even be asked to play monkeys in any type of play.

I hate idiots like this. Not being racist means treating people identically regardless of the person's race you morons!!

I could see their point if only black kids were being selected for the role, the article isn't very clear. If this isn't the case, then the person making this complaint is a retard, pure and simple.

humndislocation · 22nd June 2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Wee_rick

Reverse racism anyone? Found this advert on myspace,,

I know you didn't mean anything by it, but the term "reverse racism" is wrong, because it implies that racism can only go in one direction. Racism is racism, people of any race can be racist.

"Reverse racism", would be being non-racist.

Wee_rick · 22nd June 2006, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by humndislocation

I know you didn't mean anything by it, but the term "reverse racism" is wrong, because it implies that racism can only go in one direction. Racism is racism, people of any race can be racist.

"Reverse racism", would be being non-racist.

bad wording then, but i assume you know what i ment. it just seems so hypocritical.

graham enzk · 22nd June 2006, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by humndislocation

No. Perhaps some black people will, but to say that all black people will, is a racist statement in itself. I'm sure you probably meant "some black people" rather than "all black people" though, so that's all I'll say about that.

yes.

i think the kid wasn't upset about being a monkey because he was black, just he wanted to be the hunter role, which is probably a main role in the play. so mum wants her kid to be the star so plays the racism card to try and get her kid changed to the bigger role.

i'm looking forward to the school trying to do a production of jungle book.

RealR · 22nd June 2006, 06:18 PM

It is very frustrating how the need to be "politically correct" means you *could* end up having to show a slightly "racist" to avoid claims such as this.

I remember getting in a fight with someone at school and got in huge trouble over racism. I only got in a fight with him cos he tried to nick my ball while me and my mates were playing.

RealR · 22nd June 2006, 06:21 PM

Oh yeah and providing she actually believes what she's saying (as mentioned it could well be a ridiculous stunt to get a better role) then the women seems to be the only one attached to racial "stereotypes". (Stereotypes aint the word i'm looking for)

humndislocation · 22nd June 2006, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Wee_rick

bad wording then, but i assume you know what i ment. it just seems so hypocritical.

Personally I don't see how having a black singles site is racist. Some black people are more attracted to black people than other races, and there's nothing wrong with that.

Wee_rick · 23rd June 2006, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by humndislocation

Personally I don't see how having a black singles site is racist. Some black people are more attracted to black people than other races, and there's nothing wrong with that.

but could you imagine the uproar if that had been a white singles website?

AlanG · 23rd June 2006, 07:23 AM

Youre assuming there are no such sites?

xglitter-me-upx · 23rd June 2006, 08:23 AM

I was just watching TV and it said on The Wright Stuff (gospel btw

) that the only two black kids in the year were cast as the monkeys.

Someone at the school obviously never thought it out properly. Would look a bit suspect, not that I am saying it's racist. Maybe they were both just crap actors so got crap parts.

22nd June 2006, 05:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
graham enzk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: back in the day Posts: 2,778 Band: condition21, ultramegaholocausticwhi rlwindzombiedeathsquad , utter fucking hate, distorted noise, tin pot hippies, spiteful	some people will cry racism over anything here we go: Row over boy's monkey role in play A mother has taken her son out of a school play after he and another black pupil were cast as monkeys. Lorraine Rees said that Ashley Down Infant School in Bristol had acted in a racist manner by asking her son to perform the role. Mrs Rees, 39, said her son Myles, seven, was upset when he was asked to play the part of a monkey in the production of An Enchanted Island. She complained to the school but said her protestations were ignored. The mother of four has now stopped her son taking part in the play. Speaking from her home in Henbury, Bristol, Mrs Rees said: "Everyone is aware of the racist connotations of asking a black pupil to play a monkey. "I think what the school have done is definitely racist and should never have been allowed to happen in the first place. It is just not acceptable. "There is no way that black pupils should even be asked to play monkeys in any type of play. "My son is very upset by all of this, he had wanted to play the part of a hunter but was told he would have to play the part of a monkey." Mrs Rees said she was furious as the school have still not apologised to her. She and her husband have now taken her complaint to Support Against Racial Incidents (SARI). Head teacher Helen Heap said an investigation into the incident would take place. Three other white students are to play monkeys in the play, which will be performed next month. © Copyright Press Association Ltd 2006, All Rights Reserved. so 3 white students are playing monkeys and 2 black were meant to. it's racism i tell you!

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Wee_rick Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Menziehill, Dundee Posts: 1,328	Found this advert on myspace, i would assume that this is also racist. Last edited by Wee_rick : 22nd June 2006 at 05:30 PM.

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AlanG ModSword +5 of Editing Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dundee Posts: 3,429	Youre assuming there are no such sites? __________________ Ernie Ross - "I'm not a rent-a-quote MP" 10 Sep 04 Ernie Ross being a rent-a-quote MP 23 Jul 04

22nd June 2006, 05:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kenny Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 518	The title's not really fair. Some do no doubt, but it's not like it's a majority or anything. Bit of a wild generalisation.

22nd June 2006, 06:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
RealR Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,140 Band: They are make believe	It is very frustrating how the need to be "politically correct" means you could end up having to show a slightly "racist" to avoid claims such as this. I remember getting in a fight with someone at school and got in huge trouble over racism. I only got in a fight with him cos he tried to nick my ball while me and my mates were playing.

22nd June 2006, 06:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
RealR Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,140 Band: They are make believe	Oh yeah and providing she actually believes what she's saying (as mentioned it could well be a ridiculous stunt to get a better role) then the women seems to be the only one attached to racial "stereotypes". (Stereotypes aint the word i'm looking for)

23rd June 2006, 08:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
xglitter-me-upx [discothèque] Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,383	I was just watching TV and it said on The Wright Stuff (gospel btw ) that the only two black kids in the year were cast as the monkeys. Someone at the school obviously never thought it out properly. Would look a bit suspect, not that I am saying it's racist. Maybe they were both just crap actors so got crap parts.