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Someone Called This Girl’s Japanese Tea Party Racist, But Then This Japanese User Stepped In

A Utah mom inadvertently sparked a fire when she threw a Japanese-themed birthday party for her daughter, Caitlyn, and posted about it on her blog. Tumblr somehow got a hold of it, and some users started dragging the mom for encouraging racism. One commentator, who happened to be Japanese, however, came in to set the record straight, and it was pretty much the mic drop of the century.

The mom in question, who runs a party planning blog called The Gala Gals, is just one of the latest people to enter the fierce modern debate on cultural appropriation, and when it is and isn’t okay. Do you dress up as people from other countries in order to make fun of them? You’re probably a racist. Do you like wearing a kimono because you appreciate its beauty and historical significance to Japan? Go right ahead. A strong argument can be made, after all, that stigmatizing the sharing of cultural elements only creates more distance between us.

Read how this latest Tumblr spat played out below, and let us know what your take on the issue is at the end!

Someone Called This Girl's Japanese Tea Party Racist, But Then This Japanese User Stepped In

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Someone Called This Girl's Japanese Tea Party Racist, But Then This Japanese User Stepped In

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7 years ago

Wow, people getting triggered by a little girl trying to embrace a different culture, what is happening to the world...

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troufaki13 7 years ago

My thoughts exactly. It seems to me that sometimes people are just trying to pick a fight, with their claws out and ready to draw blood. :(

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Daria B 7 years ago

Ahahaha! Great answer from that Japanese commenter! Good to read some common sense smashing in to destroy all the self-righteous fools. His/her words totally speak my mind. Also, to point out double standards, nobody complaints about the whole world appropriating Scotch skirts. Guess it's because Scotland's in Europe.

165points

Alan O'Brien 7 years ago

What, in the name of all that's holy, is a "Scotch skirt"? Something that ladies wear when they are drinking whisky? Would you, by any chance be referring to my countries Male National dress, the Scottish Kilt?

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Brendan Devlin 7 years ago

If you call it a skirt again you're getting KILT.

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Melody Herr 7 years ago

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Daria B 7 years ago

Uhm, guess I need to make some things clear here. Peter Bear is the one who exactly got my point. Also, my "not a native speaker", didn't refer to not knowing the word "kilt" (I come from punk roots, for crying out loud!), it was referring to the scotch/scottish/scots' adjectives. The reason I called kilts like that was to make my point a little more obvious, but obviously I failed.

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Wendy Joseph 6 years ago

I agree with your view regarding the Japanese person's response. However, you have done yourself a disservice with regard to your ignorance of things Scottish. Scotch is whiskey! A kilt is not a skirt. And a Scottish person is a Scot. Learn and grow...

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Jessie Smith 7 years ago

It's called a kilt.

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Cesi Baca 7 years ago

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Susanna Vesna 7 years ago

How unfortunate that instead of using internet to research useful things, people use to vomit their stupidity everywhere. Nowadays, everyone is so butthurt out of nothing. You cant say colour "black" without some over-sensitive b***h getting all worked up about it. I had a similar experience when I once posted a photo of myself wearing a long colourful "gypsy" skirt...I was called racist despite trying to explain that i didnt mean it in a bad way. I mean if I am a racist, that mean i hate the gypsy culture, then why the f**k would I wear a "gypsy skirt" and call it beautiful and pose in it. People need to learn to differentiate the tone of voice & the context before they open their bloody mouth!

148points

Anne Sell 7 years ago

Yes ! I once wore a gypsy skirt for halloween when I was around 10 years old, and when I got to one house the woman gasped, and exclaimed in joy in a foreign language. She was Roma, and just loved my costume! She gave me like five handfuls of candy, versus one piece for my friends, and I got a huge wonderful hug too.

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Greta Thomas 7 years ago

Exactly!

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Michele Burdette Elmore 7 years ago

Exactly!

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Ronald Aguinaldo 7 years ago

Omg you said the b-word! XD

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Deborah Rubin 1 year ago

It's Rom or Romany, not "gypsy." Too many people don't know this yet.

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Sarah Underwood 7 years ago

I see your point, and it is fair, but I also understand why people are upset with you calling it a "gypsy" skirt. Unfortunately, the term "gypsy" is an ethnic slur. Wearing a part of Roma culture and then calling it Gypsy, would be sort of equatable to saying you like rap music, but calling it "N-word" music. As with anything, some people in he culture won't have a problem with it, some people will. I think that both opinions should be valid.

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MA Luján 7 years ago

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June Pixeld 7 years ago

Little girls like to dress up. Are we really gonna tell them what to limit their fantasy world to? Theyll get enuf of that in adulthood.

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Pavel Nekoranec 7 years ago

Little boys as well.

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Wanda Queen 7 years ago

People really need to chill out on calling everything racist. It's so counterproductive - not only does it alienate people who would otherwise be allies, it detracts from ACTUAL, ill-intentioned, purposely committed acts of racism. Ever hear of the boy who cried wolf?

53points

Rafaella Bueno 7 years ago

My thoughts, exactly. People who will call "offensive" at absolutely anything are making people who would otherwise be fighting the same fight actually get angry at and reject those ideas. It's really hard to take a serious issue seriously when it comes from a group that will make a fuss over every little thing.

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Kjorn 7 years ago

Wow! i loved the comment from that japanese woman. She's so right! People who are offend by that are not the japanese it's always the other. THAT'S racist.

52points

William Teach 7 years ago

I just do not get it. The same people who talk about diversity and multiculturalism are also freaking out about people taking an interest in other cultures. Sigh.

50points

ItsPam Duh 7 years ago

Well I guess I should throw out my hello kitty & my love for sushi-god forbid we appreciate other cultures and want to incorporate them

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Deborah Miller 7 years ago

I'll take your HK off your hands!!! haha, I'm 49 and STILL love Hello Kitty! lol

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Yvo Nne 7 years ago

This reminds me of Buzzfeed, where most people still think only white people can be racist. -.-

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Sean Curran 7 years ago

Maybe it is my local experience BUT - I am assuming a lot of the ones who jumped in on this whole thing were indeed white. I currently live in Oregon where a lot of people think that they are responsible and are the authority of teaching cultural appropriation. I am also an Oakland California native - and I would like to say ... these types have it ALL WRONG.

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Kori K. Warriner 7 years ago

What do I think? I think it is harmless and educational. It isn't like she colored her skin - she was just following traditional geisha makeup. Part of the costume. I think that, hiding behind a computer screen, people in general have become too bitter, and quick to insult anyone they can, because they can't fathom the thought of taking any responsibility for their own issues. It is deflection, and an excuse to not keep their negative thoughts in-check. It is a cop-out, at the expense of others, which makes it 1000% worse. Wussies!

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Pemberton 7 years ago

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Trip Kirtiputra 7 years ago

I think the lines of cultural appropriation is drawn more in terms of things that are culturally sensitive like RELIGION, but other than that, the whole point of having a cultural identity is so we can share it with other people. I mean, telling people wearing a kimono is cultural appropriation is like saying I'm being racist for wearing jeans because denim is part of American culture. Then COSPLAY would be the first to go and everyone will have to go naked in fear of being labelled a racist since basically that the true level where culture doesn't affect us one way or another.

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Rand Johnson 7 years ago

@ Kathryn O'Connor, You are full of c**p. Yes, there are many "sacred" customs Native Americans follow that are only shared within the tribe and passed on to the next generation to be passed on to the next, This is parts of their heritage and been so for thousands of years. However, there are many customs which native Americans share and encourage non-NA's to embrace, celebrate and share with other non-NA's. I bet you have never been to a Pow Wow in your life and if you had you would know Native American share their culture and customs with everyone, they just do not shares their sacred customs and culture. Now before you speak again with Fork Tongue again have the courtesy to not come off like a complete moron.

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Hikari 7 years ago

"Burn level: Hiroshima"

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Brinna Rhys Bell 7 years ago

My dad was a boatswain and we have (extended) family and friends all over the world. I grew up playing dress up in all the clothes, hats, shoes and what not that my dad brought back home with him and was always so eager to learn everything about "foreign lands." Our house was loaded with books on different cultures, history, languages and our interior was a wild mix of styles from different countries. I was raised to be absolutely in love with this world and everything it offers. To see that some brainwashed fanatics now claim this is racist or "cultural appropriation" is simply stunning. And very, very sad. If people read more history books they would see that you can't technically "appropriate" anything because like it or not, in some way or another we're all linked; folk groups merged with others, adopted their Gods, parts of their culture...in short: Welcome to life and welcome to the world.

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Timothy Dorian 7 years ago

Sounds like your dad was a cool guy!

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Brigitte 7 years ago

Ah, the internet. People get butthurt over EVERYTHING. You can't do anything right.

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Brady Möritz 7 years ago

finally, the actual racists getting called out

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Ben Smith 7 years ago

WAY WAY WAY OVERBLOWN!! Just some internet troll trying to get traction by starting a fake controversy. Glad she got shut down and wrecked.

11points

Paul Johnson 7 years ago

No dude, not a troll. There really is a whole movement of people who think this way.

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Aine 7 years ago

I'm a québécoise (a French, Irish, English and Indigenous melting pot, not even regarding the influence of more recent immigrants) who adores Icelandic culture. I read Icelandic authors, I listen to their music, I am learning their language, which I'm fairly fluent at now after 5 years. Do I do these things with the utmost respect and with the most knowledge that I can possibly put my hands on? Yes. Can this be negative? I hope not.

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Aine 7 years ago

Also: the influence of more recent immigrants to Québec is awesome, if it wasn't clear with my post...

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John Ashley 7 years ago

Social outrage about “cultural appropriation”… brought to you by the same crowd who complain about the perils of “monoculture”. Which one is worse? You can’t have both social perils in the same society. Have they forgotten U.S. society is known as a “melting pot”? (Not that the U.S. is alone in that.) What do they think happens in a “melting pot” society? Or do they believe in the old racist notion of “separate, but equal”? More and more they are sounding like the latter. Which wouldn't surprise me.

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Jan Joost Verhoef 7 years ago

I've been trying to parse the issue by discussing this with progressives. It seems to be steeped in oppressor / oppressed narrative. So it is cultural appropriation when an oppressed culture is being appropriated by someone from the oppressor group. (for example a Canadian writing fiction from the perspective of a Native American is cultural appropriation). And they use the same logic for the "melting pot". A melting pot is oppressive because it erases the minority identity, so there should be a "safe space" for cultures, except for the dominating culture since that is the oppressor group. It's dangerous relativistic b******t, because it hinges on what group is defined as oppressor, which is by no means a constant. It can be the majority culture in one situation, or the male gender in another. And we're already seeing the next dangerous step where progressives, alongside salafists and nazi's have concluded the jews are oppressing the rest of the world.

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Melody Herr 7 years ago

We lived in Japan... Here is EXACTLY what the Japanese woman was referring to in the comments above. We took our children to a studio whose PRIME BUSINESS was taking and selling such photos. They take care to even do the children's hair and makeup the same as if they were doing a Japanese family photograph. I love this memory of our time living there. We weren't making fun of or appropriating the culture, we were embracing and celebrating it! Zac-and-El...606a18.jpg

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Patrick Colliano 7 years ago

Your children are adorable!

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Blind Oracle 7 years ago

Man, that mom went all-out. What beautiful party decorations

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Karen Miller 7 years ago

Admiring and "imitating" another culture in this way is fine. It show an appreciation and admiration of the culture. Does NOT look at all racist. As mentioned, learning about another culture can bring us closer, with more understanding.

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Yo Frank 7 years ago

One addendum: while respectful and uncommercial borrowing of other culture is ok and good, many Japanese people in Japan do not understand why cultural appropriation is a problem, or how there really is no such thing as being racist to white People in light of historical context. Japan is a largely homogeneous country - which means you don't have to see your representation being erased - and while it's true we borrowed many of our now cultural bonafides from other cultures, that happened millennia ago mostly and we always had our own culture. So I won't take word of someone who lives in Japan's word for it when comes to these issues because they have no context and no reference point that let them understand what the issue is. They thought Scarlet Johansson in Ghost in the Shell was ok. Take it from me, someone who lived in both countries equal time.

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Jan Joost Verhoef 7 years ago

"So I won't take word of someone who lives in Japan's word for it when comes to these issues because they have no context and no reference point that let them understand what the issue is. " Holy s**t. The level of ignorance in this statement is off the charts. If you don't see how this is several scales more judgmental than the issues you're complaining about you need to re-evaluate your perspective. Your conclusion rests entirely on the assumption an entire nation is too stupid to understand your "evolved" narrative. There's few things more ignorant as that.

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Shari Custer 7 years ago

So, you're saying a Japanese person has no say in whether or not it's cultural appropriation of her own culture when someone imitates Japanese culture? I think that what most Japanese people see isn't that imitation is an erasure of their representation, but an extension of it. Oddly, you argue for cultural representation of a person and then you say you won't take her word for it. You essentially invalidate her right to speak on behalf of her own culture. So much for ensuring someone's representation of her own culture is left intact. You've just appropriated her right to speak on her native culture's behalf by saying you know better!

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Kenneth Gambill 7 years ago

"or how there really is no such thing as being racist to white People in light of historical context. Japan is a largely homogeneous country - which means you don't have to see your representation being erased " Racism is assuming all white people are the same and share the same cultural values, even in America. We don't not even by a long shot. Japan isn't even a homogeneous country. with one particular set of values or language. If you really knew anything about Japan you'd realize just how racist your remark is. The dialect of Japanese spoken in Kyoto is grammatically different from that spoken in Tokyo. Japan also had 3 distinct writing alphabets. There are Japanese Muslims, Christians, Pagans, and Buddhists. America, and White People in America are the same way.. so please tell me exactly what is "white culture"?

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Paul Johnson 7 years ago

No, sir, there is no such thing as "cultural appropriation." That is nothing but a weaponized concept to cause division by the radical left. To appropriate something you must take it away from those who have it. Culture is a set of shared beliefs, values, and arts, and they are transmitted SOCIALLY. So when you see Americans making burritos for lunch, that's not Americans appropriating Mexican culture, that's Mexican culture spreading to America. Even if it's a big American business selling burritos en masse for mad profit with no cares given about Mexicans. The thing is, there are still burritos in Mexico. That big business would have been selling one thing or another, and Mexicans only gain by that business choosing to do burritos, because it highlights Mexico and puts them on the world map even more prominently.

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Clint Hobson 7 years ago

Actually I'd say they are pretty aware. There was this funny (but controversial) airline ad campaign within Japan which parodied on how being "western" is seen as cool, by pretending to be cool and having all the japanese people in the ad wear bigger noses and blonde wigs. It was meant to be silly, and do you know who kicked up a fuss about it? Overly politically correct Japanese people. White people who saw it thought it was funny. I'd say you have your "politically correct gone crazy" people in all kinds of countries, Japan included.

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Michael Coslett 7 years ago

Scarlet Johansson in Ghost in the Shell WAS okay, because a Japanese girl's "Ghost" was put into a "shell"/identity that was put forth as a Non-Japanese person. That's like a major plot point, if you weren't too busy being triggered by association by "a while girl playing a japanese girl", that she had no idea that she was actually Japanese. :v

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George Asher 7 years ago

If the wishes of the majority of the people in Japan is that they want their culture to be shared then nobody has the right to argue otherwise despite any personal griefs they may have.

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Paul Johnson 7 years ago

Oh, and you can be racist towards anyone, unless they do not have a race. And so far as I know, everyone has a race. Racism doesn't depend upon historical context or power dynamics. That's just more divisive b******t from the left.

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Sakediva 7 years ago

Thank you Yo. I totally agree with you. This was a point I wanted to make in my comments but I kept it ambiguous and short. However Scarlet Johansson's topic is a bit of a different story. You have to understand the aesthetic which currently dominates in Japan to relate to the sentiments for this.

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Shayna Jaymie Murray 7 years ago

This is a really good point. Thank you for that insight.

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Katie Truong 7 years ago

It's racist/ignorant if the intent was to make fun of the other culture. This was purely to celebrate and learn about a culture that she enjoys. My niece and nephew LOVES Japanese and Korean culture and we're Chinese/Vietnamese. They know how to speak some Japanese/Korean and listens to mostly K & J pop. I would die if someone called them racist for cultural APPRECIATION bc I KNOW they love the culture. It annoys me that we now have to ALWAYS walk on egg shells whenever we try to embrace another culture. Whatever happened to cultural appreciation? And like she said, a lot of culture is a blend of multiple cultures. Ex: Vietnamese sandwich, Banh Mi. French and Vietnamese. Vietnamese flavors on a French baguette.

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Julie Magee 7 years ago

omg! this is a little girl's birthday party, where the children enjoyed dressing up and learning something about Japanese culture in a fun and positive way. I doubt any of those children will grow up with racist views of Japanese culture from their party experience!... hell no, only a twisted adult mind could possibly see something as negative as that in this situation!

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George Payerle 7 years ago

I agree with the Japanese dude. Political correctness has become a stultifying disease.

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Patricia Garrett 7 years ago

I think way too many people think they have a right to tear others apart lately, every damn thing is called racist and its not, the kid is cute and the party was beautiful, it showed a joy and happiness in something new to her, good job mom and for the haters, go swimming in shark infested waters please

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Carol Stephen 7 years ago

I think that if we mistake cultural appreciation for appropriation, it isn't a big step to saying that learning the another language is wrong too. If we stop educating ourselves in other histories and cultures, then society reverts to isolationists. Might as well wall off your country from the rest, just to make sure there is no cross-cultural education. I think this smacks of political correctness taken way too far.

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Jim Witte 7 years ago

> Might as well wall off your country from the rest Exactly what our (US) fearless leader promised during his campaign (or screaming fest..)

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Ms. Understood 7 years ago

As long as they are not making fun of a culture and practicing it to the best of their knowledge....

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Ms. Understood 7 years ago

...and not religious or in any way sacred, etc.

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Shana 7 years ago

People need to stop being so butthurt over every damn thing... Yes, racism and discrimination is terrible but come on, a girl having a japanese-themed bday party?

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Elizabeth Cline 7 years ago

i was just talking to my son who is 16 about Don Rickles and the old days. i told him that people respecting and loving all different cultures and races and laughing at ourselves and coming together used to be a good thing. Im half japanese and i think this is great. All cultures and nations can be appreciated and loved for their culture and art and today people are just too pc and too touchy.. she looks lovely and i think its awesome she wanted to have a japanese themed birthday! good for her.

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Maya Turnor 7 years ago

I am a Caucasian American with a Japanese Bonus Mom (aka Step mom) and her entire family...they didn't have any granddaughters in the family so she and my Bonus Grandma gifted me the family kimono. I too have been called a racist when I wear it and all the proper makeup & such, but not too often. I feel sorry for the under educated less aware people who's life is that unbending and bland. 💜 Others, learn about their culture and embrace the differences & what they have to offer!

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Caitlyn Scarlett 7 years ago

I had a friend who was Japanese, he passed away before he was of marrying age, but because we where close they always assumed it would have been me so they gifted me their family Kimono, I felt honored and I wear it whenever they come visit; I have been called racist as well, and someone even asked my friends mother if she felt angered or ashamed to be out in public with a racist like me

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Jade 7 years ago

Love the Japanese person's comment. How stupid can you be to think a little girl having a party with a Japanese theme is racist? She's not mocking the culture. She clearly likes it, and is enjoying it. It's the opposite of racist.

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Aleta Friedrich Huotari 7 years ago

do not blacks dress white and not in their traditional garm? Do not native Americans dress like whites? Why are they not called rasist? I do not understand why you cannot dress like another culutre if you are not doing it to make fun. I love Japan, China, Celtic, Scottish, Irish, and all of that styles. I love their food. So should I not eat other countries foods? Would that make me rasist if I eat their food. Or learned to cook it and serve it at home? I mean come on!

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Revgirl2017 7 years ago

Once again, little girl, smile on her face,innocent and pure intentions and someone gotta rip her apart. Makes no damn sense! Leave her alone.

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Tony Kohanek 7 years ago

I wish people would look up definitions of words before they say s**t Racist: a person who shows or feels discrimination or prejudice against people of other races, or who believes that a particular race is superior to another. This was not showing one thing is superior or being prejudice towards another race, they were just imitating or embracing another culture. Simple as that

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Melissa Smith 7 years ago

There is Nothing wrong at all having a party like that ! Wow People need to stop this silly crazy stuff...Wow Is there not more Important stuff going on in this world today I mean come on

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Valerie Finnigan 7 years ago

My town has a sister city in Ibaraki Prefecture, and my kids went there last summer as part of a Sister Cities youth delegation. One of the best photos I have from their trip was taken at a festival. Not only were they encouraged to wear traditional attire, their host families actually gave them yukata and jinbei to wear. They also came home knowing a little more about the language, the cuisine, and proper chado. My daughter and the student we hosted the year before also bonded over their love for archery. She taught my daughter kyudo, and my daughter taught her how to shoot recurve and compound bows. International/intercultural friendships depend on cultural sharing.

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LaurenF 7 years ago

Some people are just dumb. This whole politically correctness is pushed to an extreme that they think makes them progressivists when in fact they just get on the other end of stupid. Some people use social platforms just to instigate and provoke as a sad way of coping with their personal frustration. I also noticed that the more intelligent the arguments are against their poor judgement, the more aggressive they are. Intelligent people use social media to share, inform, educate, spread awareness, others are just sharks hunting for opportunities to attack.

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Katheryn Marie 7 years ago

People can't enjoy& embrace the cultural beauty of other cities without the pc police coming down. Does anyone else notice it's so called liberals who are the most offended by things such as this? There has been a huge shift in what liberalism means today, they seem to be some of the most hateful bigots I've ever seen.

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Katheryn Marie 7 years ago

Cultural beauty of other cultures (autocorrect got me)

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Audrey Gauci 7 years ago

So what. She likes to dress up and play around with make up. Is that illegal now! She’s just a kid and would probably have no idea about racism. She was just trying to have fun.

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Marty BlackEagle-Carl 7 years ago

only american's fear cultural appropriation, and cant separate it from cultural appreciation.

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Terry Griffin 7 years ago

..and yet we are foreigners within "our" own land, and a mixture of many, many races. Hypocritical much? I love to go to ethnic festivals...the more you learn of what is outside your own little circle, the bigger your circle becomes and the more it includes.

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Fallo Ings 7 years ago

I was taught that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I truly do not understand this 'cultural appropriation' offence. Are the Japanese business men wearing suits appropriating European/American culture?

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Teresa Wilbanks 7 years ago

Japanese people are prideful, respectable, traditional, ambitious and very motivated. Children attend school 6 days a week. Which most likely attributes greatly for their success. I do not believe that any of the Japanese would be offended because someone from different countries honored their culture and dress for a themed birthday party. I have great respect for Japan because they put their people first and see to their welfare before they let refugees be forced on them.

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Angela Sanchez 7 years ago

Personally speaking, Ethnicity X Theme parties bot hosted by Ethnicity X make me uncomfortable. Bear in mind, I'm coming at this from the perspective of having seen many "Mexican-themed" parties where the participants (usually white) dress up in stereotypes of what they *think* Mexicans look like. It's ignorant at best and hateful (especially when you get party-goers waving around signs about The Wall) at worst. That being said, it looks like this family actively tried to learn about Japanese customs and culture in order to hold a proper tea ceremony. If I were the parent, I would've taken my kid over to a local Japanese garden and had her observe/participate in one hosted there, but we can't assume what resources are available to the family. I think a lot of folks were quick to jump the gun before giving it more consideration.

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Heather Holt Woods 7 years ago

I'm an anthropologist, I have been saying for years that this is the case. Is there a disrespectful way of borrowing from culture? Yes, there is. A racist white person who says they hate dark skinned people but also has Native American decor in their house is an example. But in general, I think we as humans find beauty in other cultures and try to duplicate it as a way to further enjoy it. It allows us to take part in that culture and share it with others who may not have ever seen it before. People need to lighten up.

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Buk Man 7 years ago

Are transgendered people guilty of gender appropriation then? Black people speak english is that cultural appropriation? Asians eat pizza, is that cultural appropriation? Mexican girls bleach their hair blond. . .is that ethnic appropriation?

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Lazy_Potato 7 years ago

Culture isn't owned by only one race. People should be honored that others want to learn and celebrate their culture. I see nothing wrong with this party tbh.

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Mike Thompson 7 years ago

I do a lot of Business in Japan, I love the culture. I was given a Kimono as a gift and was shown how to tie the belt correctly and how to wear it. I was told the story of how it was hand made and was given to me out of respect for some work I had done in the community. I wear it at home in the US as a kind of smoking jacket.. my point is, I am pretty sure they were not worried that I was appropriating their culture... lighten up on the little girls party, I do not see the racism here... PS I eat Sushi too, hope that does not trigger anyone...

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Tree Grace 7 years ago

More like What does it matter. Shesh! THIS s**t is F*****g Unreal. Even the japanese female was like , your cray cray. Its a beautiful culture. Shesh. namaste

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Lilach Loughead 7 years ago

oh come on is people got nothing better to do with their life? just looking for racistic things that are not???

2points

Robbert Plink 7 years ago

There is absolutely nothing wrong with what the dressed up girl is doing. she is having fun. there is a problem with people that stretch to find racism and predudice at every turn.

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Diana See 7 years ago

Imitation is the Highest form of flattery! There is nothing offensive here& furthermore when I was growing up we had multicultural day in school which it doesn't seem like they do anymore :-(

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Sharon Brewster 7 years ago

overblown out of proportion. some people have to make everything racist today like some idiot who called the cops on a 3rd grader for caling a baked good exactly what it is brownies. want to tell me whats racist about brownies? its a popular dessert that can be paired with ice cream and chocolate sauce and whipped cream and made into a chocolate brownie sundae. come on people grow up. not everything in this world today is racist. whats racist is your hate of someone whos not like you. so go live elsewhere and take your hatred with you. this would be a better world without all you haters making everything a racist issue. it's great to learn about other cultures. you all have nothing better to do but complain. i could give a whole list of racist stuff but whats the sense? all cultures are discrininated against. so lets not go there okay? we need to live in peace and harmony not pick on little girls who love the culture and make their birthday party after that culture. sick people

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Donnell Moses 7 years ago

Totally overblown, so sad ppl troll just looking to cause blow ups nowadays in the name of ' politically correctness'

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Ivana 7 years ago

I am so sick of cultural appropriation c**p. I don't see the difference between wearing a kimono and eating sushi, yet one is considered racist and the other is a meal. Why can I borrow food but not fashion? Or are you telling me I can't eat sushi? Because I f*****g love sushi. I also love fashion, I love putting on clothing from different cultures because I am not racist and I think other cultures are great and interesting. No one is going to think that white people invented the kimono or that we look the best in them. I understand cultural appropriation when it comes to music in the US, because all of the best bands and artist stole that music from the black community and they got all the credit. That is a real thing. Elvis would be nothing without the black artist that he borrowed from. But fashion, food and culture have always been shared and the sharing of goods and ideas is what created the global community and the alliances we have today.

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Rebecca Kettler 7 years ago

I think the music example is interesting, because I think blues, Jazz, and rock music are a blend of MANY different influences, many of which are western european (such as 4/4 meter, etc.) While it's true that many white artists capitalized on music from the black community and didn't credit African American artists, those very African American artists were already playing music that was a blend of european and african influences. In short, do we have jazz, blues, or rock & roll without Mozart and Beethoven? I don't think we do. I'm not sure, therefore, that "cultural appropriation" is the right model to think about U.S. popular music.

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Kayo Frazier 7 years ago

10 years ago...No one blinked an eye or much less protested in the blending of cultures...In fact, it was highly encouraged...It helped you become more open-minded, less racist, and you learned to ACTUALLY care about the people around you...It's sad that this happening unchecked...

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Hilary 7 years ago

the media is often controlled by people that shout cultural appropriation and if you don't agree with them, you're called a racist even if you are a big fan of different cultures and differences and not racist in the slightest.

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Billie Washburn 7 years ago

I love the response of the Japanese poster. WTG and THANK YOU! <3

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Laura Zaini 7 years ago

I often read about cultural appropriation and I honestly don't understand that. To me braiding your hair or dressing up in a certain way are not an expression of racism but it's a way to express admiration towards a different culture.

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Tammy Alderink-Paige 7 years ago

Too many people these days take offense at absolutely innocent things. I saw a facebook post where a white girl got bashed by a black girl because she dared to get her hair done in cornrows. The black girl accused her of taking "just another thing from my black heritage". The sad part is the girl was like 11 and just like the style.

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Lidee Moril 7 years ago

Thats the thing with social media these days. Any idiot is able to share his/her stupid opinion. People who get offended by any kind of fart on the internet have no life and should not be taken serious in any way. I know I do :)

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Suzanne G 7 years ago

Like we don't have enough problems in the world. *eye roll*. This little girl saw something truly beautiful and wanted to be a part of it on her special day. Who knows? This may be the first step towards a career in foreign policy, or cultural studies, or translation services. Don't stifle her; let her shine!

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Nia Hilton Wohl 7 years ago

There are some cases where cultural appropriation is a concern, for instance the misrepresentation of a religion to make money, or of course making fun of another culture. That said this party theme does not necessarily qualify as that, as long as it's done respectfully and with awareness of the culture it is based on, which seems to be the case here.

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Ella Arnold 7 years ago

This is not wrong!!! She is just having a cute little tea party and long ago tea parties like these and girls dressed like that HAPPENED

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Captain Planet 7 years ago

This is true for the entire internet. Also on this very website Boredpanda I see it ALOT. It's like a hobby. Try to find anything and twist it in such a way that it called be called "offensive" or racist and then downvote them so their comments get hidden.

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Lucky Vine 6 years ago

We have a local Scottish society that hosts various events annually, and I never hear one word about cultural appropriation with all the kilt wearing and bagpipe playing and haggis eating. It must be because nearly everyone who participates is white, even though many of us have publicly admitted to not having any Scottish ancestry. We've even had a few actual Scots attend our festivals, and as far as I could tell, they thoroughly enjoyed them. No complaints about us Americans stealing their proud traditions or "doing it wrong" or whatever.

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Sonya Bamboo 7 years ago

Wow I lived in Japan and that's not racist like they said its traditional makeup and it's praised not shamed

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viktoh.. 7 years ago

I think people should really understand the concept of racism before screaming foul play...

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Evelyn Potoczny 7 years ago

I hate political correctness. With a passion.

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Harold Ward 7 years ago

This is EXACTLY what we need to be teaching our kids more of... It is one issue that over vigilance in political correctness has actually exacerbated. People are afraid to ask questions about, or to attempt to participate in, other people's culture and way of life. This makes it impossible to fully embrace one another's individuality. We were raised not to mention the things that make other people different. It was rude to ask a Muslim person, for example, why they wear the particular clothing they do? That's ridiculous. Because, in the absence of an actual first hand explanation, people will naturally make up their own. This makes it easy for those who want to peddle fear to fill our heads with negative feelings toward a certain cultural group. People are a naturally curious species. One way or another, we will obtain an answer. Whether or not we get an honest and accurate answer depends on our freedom to respectfully ask the right questions and explore the appropriate experiences.

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Seb Marshall 7 years ago

Its because a large percentage of humanity are actually sheep and we have been conditioned to be overly politically correct. The morons who are unable to think for themselves think how society want's them to think; instead of using their brain to make deductions and calculations.

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Shelly hardwick 7 years ago

Had a row in a hair group about white people having dreads, it was branded as cultural appropriation. However in my opinion its just liking the hairstyle? And actually vikings had dreads, why does one culture claim to 'own' a certain style?

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Brian Nguyen 7 years ago

I don't get it. What's the problem here?

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Morganna 7 years ago

I truly fail to see the problem with embracing other cultures. Like troufaki13 I think people are just picking fights one after another. Our world is becoming too weird. :(

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Hugo Raible 7 years ago

What a condescending, angry person. I hate when people claim to speak for other people not because the other people need it, because of their own ego.

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Deonna Ramos 7 years ago

I think the little girl looks absolutely adorable. She is embracing the Japanese Tea Ceremony in a respectable way. Anyone who sees this as racist or making fun of . . needs to stop bullying and look into themselves. They are the one with a problem. Do you think every little girl who dresses up as a Disney Princess is making fun of Disney Princesses?

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Glynis Lailann 7 years ago

I think the person who made the "racist" remarks either i) does not have a passport & therefore has never travelled overseas, let alone out of his/her home town ii) Never thinks about the origin of Sushi when eating it iii) Has no enquiring mind.

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Wendy Hall 7 years ago

Everyone needs to mind they own business, get your nose out of others poeples business and focus on your own, that's why we have so many arguments and wars....

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John Lamb 7 years ago

not racist at all in fact there is a saying Imitation is the highest form of flattery

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Kim Dowding 7 years ago

I have Japanese inspired tattoos. I love reading about the history of geisha. I'm not Japanese and I'm definitely not racist because I have an interest in a different culture! I love the mum's idea of what she did for her daughter

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Lynn Diahann 7 years ago

The definition of Cultural appropriation is the adoption or use of the elements of one culture by members of another culture. What is wrong with doing this? Nothing, I find it that it is flattering to another culture that their culture is so admired that a person would ADOPT their culture and apply it to their lives. I am an Army brat and I lived in different parts of Central America and I immersed myself in the different cultures, dialects, slang, way of dress and there are things that I still do that are part of these cultures because I loved, admired, and enjoyed them. I adopted their cultures and made it part of my life. In no way is this racism, unless I blatantly disrespect their culture by mocking, making fun of, disparaging their culture in the eyes of others and making it seem like that is what that country's culture is supposed to be like. People have been fooled into believing that cultural appropriation is a bad thing , when instead it is a form of utmost flattery.

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Chris Love 7 years ago

You people are ignorant, AND selectively outraged, when it comes to the appreciation and admiration of another culture's artistic development. Those who oppress this appreciation.....in the form of a child's birthday party, are paranoid and absolutely over-reacting. Try to think a little bit, BEFORE you react. Responding takes thought, reacting doesn't. I love "things Japanese". I have cultivated an appreciation for their artistic expression and style, and would love to see a party that re-enacts the beauty and culture of the country of Nihongono (Japan). Those who "protest" against this birthday party, are ignorant idiots, who are brainwashed and DON'T have a clue!!!! They are paranoid, brainwashed, extremists, who have to blow things out of proportion...in order to "support" their own mistaken view of the world.

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LEVI TATE 7 years ago

Saying that a little girls actions are racist is like saying that Japanese people should'nt wear suits or western clothes . I never heard any thing so ridiculous and yeah i'd say that only racist people think its racist too.

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Dee 7 years ago

Some people just love to get offended on other peoples behalf. Its annoying as hell.

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Shawn Murphy 6 years ago

right on sister right on short and to-the-point I love it

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Imperfekt 7 years ago

I think it goes back to when people started actually trying to find ways to be OFFENDED. They would make some big fever pitch drama about it and then demand apologies. Unfortunately some cultures did take up the being offended rants. So it's nice to see someone who obviously respects and enjoys their culture to wish to share it and have its beauty and history enjoyed and appreciated. The world would be a better place if we took the time to genuinely take an interest in the lives of other people around the world. Done in a respectful manner of course.

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elaine potgieter 7 years ago

I think it is a charming and novel theme for a little girl's party. That the child chose Japan over the usual TV character indicates that she and her mother are interested in real people and the world around them. Reaction = overblown.

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elaine potgieter 7 years ago

I think it was a charming and novel theme for a party. That the child chose Japan shows that she (and her mother) have an interest in other people and their culture. Reaction ... overblown

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Natalie Poptart 7 years ago

How is this racist? Because she's white? Maybe she admires/likes what she knows about Japanese culture????plus she's just a kid. I think her parents are awesome for teaching their children about other culture :-)

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spirit wolf 7 years ago

My parents are collectors of various things and since a young age I have acquired a vast array of national costumes from many different cultures because of its beauty, respect and admiration for the cultures and expert craftsmanship but in this day and age I am scared to wear them or mention them because all the fucktards out there consider everything to be racist and culturally inappropriate etc... I am glad this issue surfaced. All these hyper sensitive self righteous people should move to another planet.

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Carol Larsen 7 years ago

I think the little girl is absolutely adorable in interpreting a culture she wanted to celebrate.

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Kerry Donnan 7 years ago

Little girls dress up, so do boys, they also jump in puddles, get covered in mud. What is wrong with you people?? I think she looks cute and her mummy has done a great job. Go and plant a tree, help a homeless person, do something for someone, get some warmth and niceness back in your heart.

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Audrey Gauci 7 years ago

She’s likes Japanese dresses and the way they wear makeup for special events. Why shouldn’t she

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Santino Marazzo 7 years ago

Good for you to set that person straight. That little girl looked sooo happy. Good mother as well.

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Santino Marazzo 7 years ago

Good for you to stand up to this person. That little girl seemed soooo happy.

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Dee DeFrancesco 7 years ago

I don't think it is racist, I am a Aunt to my brother's 2 kids and they are American and Japanese.. They are bilingual in English and Japanese.. They live in Japan but the dress like that and so does my brother and his wife.. People who are racist have no morals.. Every person in this world is different and we need to embrace that... Teach Our Children Love Not Hate!!!!!!

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Ann Del Rosario 7 years ago

come on. this is just kids' play. kids and kids at heart use their imagination. those who complain about this probably didn't have a happy childhood..or at least a normal one.

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Doni Masongsong 7 years ago

For all those OBSESSED in "cultural appropriation." As a dark skinned, ESL, immigrant to the United States, I appreciate the the diversity that this country offers. Growing up consuming media (books, movies, television) in the Philippines, I was an "American cowboy," a "Japanese samurai," a "Chinese fighting monk," a "Thai warrior," an "English Knight," and many other stereotypical cultural heroes. I was Bruce Lee. I was Donnie Yen. I was George Clooney. I was Tony Jaa. I was all of these because we SHARE culture. I am not just a Filipino forced to wear a Barong Tagalog for life. Does this mean I hate the barong? Hell no. I LOVE IT. Because I love it, I will happily share it with other cultures. I am proud to see a white, black, brown or any other "color" wear my beloved Filipino outfit. I love it when non-Filipino friends taste (and subsequently fall in love with) Halo-Halo or Jollibee. I am proud when they start making Filipino food in their homes. Culture should be shared. It is how

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Ana Fuentes 7 years ago

Being from Mexican heritage I still do not understand culture appropriation, I participated on Mexican day at college.

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Steven Callahan 7 years ago

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. The Japanese culture along with cultures all over the world are full of beauty that can only be learned and enjoyed through immersion. I have studied many cultures and have never seen as much racism as we have in this country. Racism is based on hate and ugliness and most people who scream racist at someone are themselves the racist.

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Duncan McPherson 7 years ago

I was an exchange studen in Japan in the summer of 1990 and I loved it my host family gave me a gift of a yugata a summer style kimono and they loved it when I wore it to events and festivals they took me too and I jumped right into culture and everyone I met helped me enjoy the culture. This little girl is going to go far because she loves to learn

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Doreen Ball 7 years ago

I strongly believe that hall monitors grow up to be cultural appropriation vultures.

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Catherine Ciferni 7 years ago

I think you have to take the motivation in the spirit in which it is offered. I DONT think the girl is being offensive, I think she is learning about a culture and paying it homage. If you look closely, it looks like she made her Kimono like garment complete with hand painted cherry blossoms. Those are not the efforts of an individual meaning disrespect--quite the opposite. It is indicative of an person who has learned about a culture and wants to share what she learned. Concerning the whole appropriation argument, I understand it to a point , but also throughout History ART borrows and permeates into a fusion of something new, often those influences stem from other cultures--if we keep a purest approach---while we should miss out on hateful mockery, what new wonders will we miss? For Example Sting samples middles eastern music in Desert Rose, that uses arabic region musical tones and structure---is that racist? Or does it expose a new audience to sound they may not have heard

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Marie Wit 7 years ago

i think it's beautiful. that little girl & her mother did a great job making a traditional Japanese tea party! she dressed her up & did her geisha makeup. set the tables & tea cups to look fancy & authentic. this is a real compliment! they are showing appreciation to the Japanese culture.

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Conor Bohannon 7 years ago

There is NOTHING racist about admiring & honoring another culture! Mocking or parodying a culture on the other hand is an obvious no-no. These little girls on the other hand are clearly honoring the Chanoyu and based on appearance alone they evidently also researched proper Otemae. This is something done out of deep respect and honor NOT racism!

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Carla Swan 7 years ago

I don't think that there is anything wrong with celebrating and appreciating different cultures

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Pamela Laske 7 years ago

i think the problem people have is that they DON'T try to learn other cultures! i find the world amazing i think the parents are doing a fine job intergrating different cultures in their childs life showing her there are different traditions that are also fun and educational for all to embrace and enjoy! we all eat different foods from all over because we like and appreciate the food....not cuz we want to be chinese one day and maybe feel like being mexican or italian the next day...if she had a tea party with a tiara would you criticize her for not really being a princess from England and call her racist stereotyping tea parties....thats ridiculous!! LOL crazy!

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Scott Levine 7 years ago

People in general need to relax. Are our lives so empty that we need to find instant outrage and a need to curtail peoples pursuit of an expanded, and more diverse existence? I taught my children to embrace our differences because under it all, we are all the same. If she played Doctor and dressed up as one, would she be insulting medical professionals? if she wore a clown costume, should carnies and circus performers everywhere scream in outrage? There is an old adage, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". I believe that she is paying a compliment in admiring a facet of Japanese culture enough to want to bring authenticity and care to her activities. I admire their ingenuity and attention to detail, in a world were many kids are relegated to their rooms to play mindless video games. Just some FRIENDLY food for thought.

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Danielle Renee 7 years ago

I agree that cultures must be shared. If no one is allowed to participate in other cultures there can be no understanding. There's a difference between appreciation and appropriation...this girl was certainly appreciating the beauty and ceremony of Japanese customs, even if she doesn't fully understand it yet.

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Becks Towers 7 years ago

Too many racist, biased, and prejudice people to can only see black and white. They are ignorant and don't know how to appreciate the beauty that exist in all cultures! High five to the Japanese response!!!

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Allen Ryther 7 years ago

Social justice warriors are the 2010s version of a hall monitor. They are sticks in the mud, they have no sense of humor, and they have some inexplicable internal mandate to "explain to everyone what is right and wrong", without considering that their opinion is neither.

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Barbara Bugg 7 years ago

She looks lovely and I trust it was a beautiful party. Get over yourselves people and stop overthinking everything for goodness sake.

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Bill Brewer 7 years ago

At various points of history, people of oppressed classes or colors were required to dress and act in certain ways, so as not to get above their station. Now, the SJW's are the ones demanding that we all stay in culturally approved lanes, according to our demographics. You can't say or wear or eat whatever because you're the wrong color. They honestly don't get that THEY are the racist oppressors now. Along with their many other flaws, SJW's are oblivious to irony.

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Heidi Weispfenning 7 years ago

Something has really gotten lost along the way. Yes, "Sexy Pocahontas" Halloween costumes are repulsive, on several levels, but honest interest in, and appreciation of a culture is not wrong. If people try to avoid anyone embracing aspects of another group's culture, we're going to end up with a highly segregated, deeply racist society. Where do you draw the line? Someone suggested the girl needed to have Asian blood to have a Japanese Tea party. Will any Asian blood do? From India? From Russia? What about Native American or First Nations? They're Asian by ancestry. Meanwhile I guess we all need to get our DNA tested so we know if we have the right to celebrate various holidays, like St. Patrick's Day, or Christmas. This is a multicultural world, and this sort of behavior is just as racist as the people calling for white separatist countries are.

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Vinny Santiago 7 years ago

What a moron! How would anyone know about any other culture if it wasn't for sharing of those cultures. I would never have tried any of the cuisines from foreign countries if it weren't for my interest in them. Nor would I have learned about and enjoy cinematic or musically cultural media if not for love of said places. I would never reprimand or forsake my children because they found something from a different culture they like, love and enjoy.

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Dorothea Socea 7 years ago

So sad how divisive some people have become, this child looks charming, harmless happy dress up. My sisters and I used to make up all sorts of dreamy costumes when we were young. People, lighten up, please!

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Lee from Phoenix 7 years ago

Seems to me that dressing like Japanese is actually honoring their culture. People don't tend to imitate things that they think poorly of and hold in low regard. .

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Margie Lazou 7 years ago

Picasso (and Dali) said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I think the little girl here has done a wonderful and classy job for her party, and the Japanese commentator above is the most decent human being in that thread over there.

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William Mattsson 7 years ago

It appears that many of the props - the kimono, the hair style, the table arrangement, the chosen color scheme - were carefully made and selected by hand, likely by the child herself. I'm a gaijin married to a native Japanese, and when I first traveled to Japan after we married, I wore a man's kimono, geta, learned how to use ohashi, ate sushi for the first time, and drank marvelous Kirin and Ashai beer. One of my favorite actors is Toshiro Mifune. I love Ghibli Studio animation and the work of Hayao Miyazaki. I would have missed much of this wonderful art had I not fallen in love with my wife and adopted some of her culture, as she has done with mine.

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Miriam Hirsch 7 years ago

Please, how are people supposed to learn about other cultures if not by imitation? The little girl and her mother are not ridiculing Japanese culture, but honoring it with a tea party birthday celebration. Brava .

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Candace Rocha 7 years ago

I think that little girl had a wonderful party. She looks wonderfully happy. That is what is important. And the person that had the problem is the person with the problem. To have a Japanese tea party for a little girls birthday party it looks to me like the mother went to a lot of trouble to make it as authentic as she could. That is amazing.

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Ong Cau 7 years ago

As an old white guy(with a Vietnamese wife), when I wear a Non La(traditional Vietnamese field worker cone-like hat), I'm not trying to "appropriate" their culture or ridicule them, I'm 1) trying to protect my head from the elements, 2) marveling at the long-tested & perfected efficient tool to protect & extend the working time capable at a work day, & 3) trying to subsidize the work & income of the financially challenged people who hand craft and sell those hats. People need to look at the big picture & consider the motivations before they jump to criticize people's behavior...

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Tara Partlow 7 years ago

as long as done correctly and in good taste ...nothing is wrong with this

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Joseph Wagnon 7 years ago

I <3 Japan. They fine-tune everything. From brewing coffee to scotch. Great cars, motorcycles, and, ooo yeah, the food! Japan is the best.

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Teleri Nyfain 7 years ago

Love the shut-down! That idiot screaming about this knew NOTHING about geishas obviously!!!! I really hate the current fad of calling everything 'cultural appropriation' & dissing it.

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Barbara Baldwin 7 years ago

Get a grip, white lady...you got way too much racism on your hands.

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Melanie Silver 7 years ago

def not appropriation. we are a melting pot of different cultures. i live near a japanese mini mall and frequently take my kids there for lunch and to shop. we enjoy the different culture and i can teach my kids how wonderful they are. how can we learn about eachother if we dont exchange information

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Norah Speirs 7 years ago

every culture on this planet has in some way benefited from other cultures be it in science medical engineering clothing actually every possession we own we use we wear so has all these things only to be allowed to be used by those who invented them as that is what customs come down to , world seems to have gone mad with the this is that or the next thing then they wonder why people cant get on .

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Sheri Christensen 7 years ago

Haters gonna hate, no matter what color of someone's skin. Children love to dress up and have parties...doesn't matter what kind...only that it's a party....Let kids be kids and enjoy life a little. Remember, they may grow up to be mean hateful people like their parents~~~

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KT Trondsen 7 years ago

Not offensive, it's super cool! The mom did a great job with the party!@ Love Japanese culture

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Sarah Lennie 7 years ago

So tired of hearing about cultural appropriation. If done respectfully, let kids (or even adults)experience different aspects of the world!

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Susann Campbell 7 years ago

Oh for crying out loud people! This is a little girl, she is playing tea party, she is cosplaying and having fun dressing up. If you remember we used to be Jedi or Cowboys or spy's or mommy's with lots of teddy bears as children. Lining up dolls and even your sisters or bothers and you being the teacher with fake glasses and everything even a ruler in your hands. Play acting is a way to explore and to just use your imagination instead of TV doing it for you or now games on the computer. You should all go back to kindergarten and grow up again. My sister and I saw a can can dance in a funny movie so we dressed up and did that too. We did so much and Now you all are saying we can't let our children do these things? Just stop berating everything, think , you know how to do that don't you?

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Shawn Murphy 6 years ago

I don't think think is in their vocabulary

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Jen Lehman 7 years ago

I loved flying through Japan! And meeting Japanese tourists in Guam. There are always so many in Guam , in Tumon Bay. When we stopped at the Japanese airport, a little old lady giggled at me when I could not figure out how to open up the special bathroom for mothers with children. No push open doors. It was like Star Trek! Had to push buttons on the wall! No judgment from her. Then when I was finished with my daughter, a group of Japanese girls rounded the corner and saw my very blonde blue eyed daughter and just absolutely thought she was the cutest little girl. They wanted pictures with her. Blonde hair and blue eyes is rare for a lot of them to see. Again, this happened when my daughter dressed as Elsa , and we went to a diverse mall. From my perspective, the Japanese like sharing their culture. I love their culture, their language, their traditions, etc. those people could learn from them.

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Alex Wolfhart 7 years ago

It doesn't even make any f*****g sense: if you for example hate homosexuals, do you dress like one? But obviously, if you hate other races, you do #LOGIC!!!

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Shawn Murphy 6 years ago

I dressed up like the most interesting man in the world for Halloween one time

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Karen Tahir 7 years ago

Thank you Japanese commentator! All different cultures are beautiful and they should all be celebrated. I am American married to a Pakistani...we love both cultures and embrace both cultures. Only a racist would make a remark like the first person did. We are a global world now. It is great to learn about different cultures. When you do it opens up your world and helps you understand other ethnic backgrounds. Stop the hate and ignorance. The little girl looks so adorable and very respectful in the Kimono and makeup...very tasteful and a teaching moment.

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Marcelo Baptista 7 years ago

Racism is the result of fear. By having no strong personality the person needs to show his "power" fearing someone who's attack only the helpless. So, Others like him, because of the balance of the forces. I'm a huge fan of oriental culture, and I thought this young lady was beautiful and I hope she'll never lose her creativity and realize how racism is a stupid thing. WE'RE ALL HUMANS.

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Von Baithoven 7 years ago

What a c**k gobbling r****d, the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation? There is literally none, if one culture appropriates something from another culture that is appreciation, because imitation is the highest form of flattery. Embracing and being interested in another culture by definition is not racist, it's literally the exact opposite and if you think otherwise then I can't even begin to understand how stupid one must be. Stay away from Tumblr, kids, it melts your brain.

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Hilary 7 years ago

exactly! People are taking it too far when they call people who appreciate others a racist. If I like indian food and comment on it, does that me a racist? If I love the way some people from tokyo dress in tokyo alternative culture, does that make a racist? If I love japanese food or the way the japanese girls in my school said my name in a cute voice (tended to be a custom among them to talk in higher pitch voices and adding "san" at the end), does that make me a racist? Why can't we aknowledge differences and social customs? In parts of the world, sometime shaking the head means "yes"... there is a world of differences and we shouldn't call other people racists for appreciate and acknowledging those differences.

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Derek Heron 7 years ago

What a beautiful photograph, what attention to detail, what neatness, what perfection. A sweet innocent girl has a Japanese Tea Party. How is this racist? Where is the hatred, where is the mocking, where in this photograph is there anything but care and respect for the Japanese culture. WHY are people so quick to accuse??? Seriously, get a life.

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Cathy Egerton 7 years ago

Just love to see bigots closed down 👍

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Daniel McCullar 7 years ago

I am 1/2 Native American and have had to have a similar reply to someone over a stupid Native American name generator. I am sick and tired of people who want to crusade! Find real issues to tackle! There is still racism, sexism, slavery and sex trafficking in the world. How about you tackle these things instead of b******t that is not appropriation. And learn what cultural appropriation really is! It is the taking of cultural symbols, culture and trying to pass them off as your own. It is not sharing in, loving and respecting a culture and showing it through silly costumes, art and daily attire and home decoration. There are wayyy to many crusaders in this country who crusade for the purpose of crusading. They know little to nothing about the particular issue they are crusading about. And as someone said, Earnist imitation is not appropriation. Fact is the first person to yell racism, appropriation no matter what really needs to take a hard look at themselves.

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LaurenF 7 years ago

I personally find this a lovely way to express admiration for another culture and teach your kids diversity. I have been to Japan for a few times and I am absolutely sure, given the mentality that Japanese people have and the way they understand respect for others, nobody there would be offended by this in any way. It's just that category of people on social platforms who has a sad appetite for attacking, and instigating to conflict. It comes out of ignorance, lack of information and unfortunately meanness and personal frustration.

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Gloria Haynes 7 years ago

Children learn by doing. I'm sure this girl learned a lot more about Japanese Culture in this way instead of listening to some boring teacher drone on and on in a stuffy afternoon classroom.

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Renee Williams 7 years ago

I see nothing wrong with this. It's culture appreciation as far as I can see. So what if the makeup isn't just right. The people that are complaining are the same ones that think calling sports teams like the Atlanta Braves and Washington Redskins isn't racist although many Native Americans see it as such.

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Kay Gartshore 7 years ago

Thank you to the Japanese person for speaking up. I love learning about other peoples cultures and I think it's an important lesson to teach children - to learn about other cultures.

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Anne Mayo 7 years ago

I think she looks beautiful & happy !!!

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Becky Ann 7 years ago

I was in Japan this past year. The Japanese were excited for me to try and learn things that were related to their culture including trying on a kimono. They wanted me to do these things. I learned so much by participating. Not everyone will get a chance to travel over seas. There is nothing wrong with learning about other people. The Japanese have no concept of Cultural Appropriation- so chill out.

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Candace Wiggins 7 years ago

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I hope the little girl didn't know what was being said. It was just a sweet little tea party.

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Beth Moontree 7 years ago

She is obviously not making fun of another culture. The whole thing looks beautiful.

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Barbara von Oppen 7 years ago

There is nothing wrong to give a Japanese party, an Indian Party, French or Brazilian party. To do this, you have to familiarise yourself with this culture and get to know and respect it and this is always a good thing. Respect is the most important ingredient and you can see in the picture how beautiful the table was set, it was done with a lot of care, love and thought. The little girls looks adorable and so proud! I fully welcome and embrace this.

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Christie Kaufman 7 years ago

I have friends from Japan. I have shared with them my love and slight obsession for the Japanese culture. My own Adopted mother was born in Japan, and some day I hope to go there myself. I am White, bright blue eyes, reddish brown hair... the a-typical Caucasian female... and I love every thing about Japan. I think this little girl deserves to have her happy day, and I believe that this is a beautiful thing. BTW, my husband recently bought me a kimono, and a full set of samurai Kanata. Stop judging what YOU don't understand!

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Cris Darger 7 years ago

This is malarkey! Japanese culture should be shared with all. It is a very beautiful and romantic culture. My family eats with chopsticks every chance we get. We do the sticky rice balls and all. You are missing out on a lot if you only stick to your own culture. Maybe if you ventured out you would find things less racist.

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Desi Foster 7 years ago

I really don't get this whole racial appropriation BS. Most would look at me and think me white, and while there are white people in my ancestry, there are other races too. I embrace all of the cultures I come from, and learn as much as I can from each. I celebrate all of the diverse people that make up my genetic soup. She's right, the only racist person here is the white hating idiot that thinks she's got to police the world to castigate those who don't hate like her.

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Mary Winter 7 years ago

i remember 25 years ago when my daughter...we are white english.. was that age they would have differant days in junior school for differant cultures. i still have a picture of her in a sari. when i was little i would dress up as american indians. these are happy memories. children trying on customs from all over the world. my grandson is anime crazy and dresses up as all sorts of japanese characters...and everything is available on line to buy. i so agree that the only people who have a problem, already have a problem!

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Mai-Britt Schultz 7 years ago

Some times you wonder .... Do you really wanna live a life, where girls dont play...?? And what about Madam Butterfy, is the rolle only for japanese opera singers ...

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Laura Schwartz 7 years ago

Next these racists will be shutting down St Patricks Day, Cinco de Mayo, Chinese New Year and other events not started in the United States. They're already trying it with Christmas and Columbus Day. A great country appreciates other cultures.

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Scott Fritts 7 years ago

Which is completely ignorant and invalid as all these cultures brought their rituals to the U.S. and shared them. I used to think the right wanted to escape back in time and in ways it's true. However the left is clearly setting us back in their own special way.

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jud frondorf 7 years ago

Air Force brat here..we lived all over the world. My mom always got in touch with local culture. Touches here and there. We all had kimonos when in japan. Ghutrahs in saudi...and friends everywhere.

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Vicky Gray Harisis 7 years ago

Who WAS that woman Geez- calm yourself down. Ugh People and their trivial nit picking about everything. See things for what they are- and stop falling all over yourself trying to be 'politically correct'. Sickening... LOVED what the Japanese guy said !!! <3 See...political correctness is a running program and it doesn't happen in other countries...ONLY the ones that are most targeted for programming. If it was a child at a lemonade stand you'd get on the 'hanging committee' for that too! Cultural appropriation??? Never heard of it ...maybe because I think...and don't jump head first eagerly into whatever it is politics are promoting at the moment in order to further their own agenda.

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Andres Francia de Araujo 7 years ago

She looks so cute!, I remeber thinking geishas were so cool when I saw them in Mulan and playing pokemon, altough at that moment I didn´t know they were called that, cultural aprettation should be encouraged

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Sara Cabral 7 years ago

Completely overblown. I loved the answer from the Japanese person. The girl just seems to be enjoying the culturally rich party and enjoying a part of Japanese culture. Why not? I think it's a good way for kids to discover other cultures. :)

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Owiella Freddie 7 years ago

Overblown. A female child is enjoying a tea party ceremony. THIS IS A CHILD, NOT A POLITICAL STATEMENT!

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Kelli Marie 7 years ago

I AGREE! Culture is meant to be shared, this isn't disrespectful. This is a little girl celebrating a different culture.

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Mark Taranto 7 years ago

I agree with him. This is no different from wearing green on March 17 or drinking German beer in October. It isn't like they are they are spreading negative stereotypes like Muslims are terrorista, Mexicans are rapists. It Is not like they are saying the Irish get a lot of fights (yes, I'm calling you out, Notre Dame).

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Sara Zambrano 7 years ago

Genius Japanese commenter. So If I speak japanese should Japanese people be ofended that I am appropiating their culture? what if I eat with sticks?. I have been in Japan and they are so happy when we, westerns make a effort to get involved in their culture. It is always them trying to adapt to the west and only few opportunities they see curiosity from the other side to understand their side of the story....

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Gabriel Tolentino 7 years ago

Oh muy god, she only wanted a japanese birthday, wath is so wrong about it?

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Dan H 7 years ago

All the SJW are up in arms when someone does something from another culture regardless of respect shown -- in their eyes, it's all wrong - welcome to the result of everyone gets a trophy for showing up generation

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Me. 7 years ago

People are waaaaay to sensitive.. smh

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Me. 7 years ago

People are way too sensitive to my previous comment

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Malachi Thompson 1 year ago

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margarita rojina 3 years ago

People seem to be too bored and angry, how to blow up nonsense, My daughter `s dream is to visit japan she loves the culture so much that we might do a japanese themed party because flying there is not possible... so then someone ll come and say we are racist and appropiating other culture... first this is why i really seldom share online my private life second humans please stop the nonsense, who named you judges???

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Faith Rivera 3 years ago

I think it's beautiful. The mom did an amazing job with the decor and the child's makeup. My children are half guatemalan and when we go to Guatemala, the people there love when I (Blonde white girl) take part in traditional guatemalan activities. Love culture and the history and people they represent.

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pancake dreams 3 years ago

There's a difference between appreciating and wanting to experience another culture, versus stealing it or making a mockery of it. Cultural Appreciation versus Appropriation. And Lots of people cant tell the difference between the two.

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ali 3 years ago

Maybe the question is "What does the people of that culture feel when a person outside wears the traditional clothing their culture?" If we take the Japanese Women's perspective and place on a wider cultural feeling, thus creating method to determine if it's respectful or not.

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Roven House 4 years ago

this is the equivalent of seeing a asian dude dress up as a cowboy, and calling him racist. ooh wait, we have that already, in a Hollywood movie no less. i don't see people calling this guy racist. leebyunghu...bc589e.jpg

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Ann Moland 5 years ago

I think she has geisha makeup on, which is ok. If she had on makeup to make her eyes look like an Asian person, that would be racist. It's like the white boys in the mall, who wore do rags and had waves in their hair, they did not have on Black face, but were embracing the way Black men wore their hair, which was cool. It's when you do it to degrade and ridicule that dressing up like someone's culture is bad. Africans were forced to appropriate White culture or they could not get a job or go to certain schools, which is still the story of today, just read how schools have sent Black kids home for their natural hair.

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Joseph Stewart 6 years ago

The issue people are having with this is not the costume, it is because the little girl is white.

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Shawn Murphy 6 years ago

I am sick to death of people throwing that word racist around everything is racist if you're White I happen to be Hebrew why don't people talk about our slavery our oppression because we don't matter either at what about the Scots the the British oppressed them nobody talks about that let's talk about the Irish and how the British oppress them to what people need to realize is that oppression and racism and racial separation is everywhere it's not just one race it's not just one culture so if you want to clean up the world start with your own backyard people

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Damian Derdoń 6 years ago

Now "Burn level: Hiroshima" is very inappropriate it is same as Burn level: holocaust... one of the biggest tragedies in mankind history

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Shawn Murphy 6 years ago

amen amen

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Diane Falk 6 years ago

I just don't understand the fuss about "inappropriate". Obviously, this mother and family did a lot of research on traditional Japanese customs concerning Geishas. They were truly one of a kind, and incredibly talented. That she's done this with so much care shows that she understands how things were....and is celebrating a culture that is different from hers. Would the people offended get just as upset if a tea party was staged with tuxedos and bowler hats and umbrellas and kippers? I find the current world pre-occupation with "Political Correctness" to be MIND-NUMBING....and a very quiet form or bigotry and racism. Japan in the era of the Geishas was very strictly controlled. They had their jobs, and they were masters of them. I think it's LOVELY that this woman did all this work. I'd have LOVE to have gone!

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Leona Baskett 6 years ago

Quite frankly I am getting tired of the S_ _ t stirring! Everyone looking to be offended over every little thing! Ridiculous!

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Carol Emory 6 years ago

My son is totally into Japan. He is 26, autistic and pumps out pictures of Manga characters faster than a bullet train. He wants to eventually live in Kyoto where his Dad spent four months and wants to be a full-time Manga artist. And I will do everything I can to make sure he gets there. Just because you are white, black, asian, hispanic, etc.. does not mean you cannot dabble in other cultures. How else would we have fusion cuisine.

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Joanna Guthrie 6 years ago

Owiella, I know its way late for this but I'm a member of the clan Guthrie which is synonymous with Grant. The lineage is always passed down through the female side, I'm afraid there's nothing remarkable about that 😕

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Ruth Bradfield 6 years ago

Very cool, and very true. See, taking history classes is not a waste of time.

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DeeJay Oleson 6 years ago

Stupidity at it’s finest. Liberal idiots.

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Ray Connolly 6 years ago

white folk shouldnt do bonsai, karate, origami, ikebana, judo etc etc? Oh get over yourself already. Bet these yappers are the first to try the trendy new cuisine , the new yoga , the new "ancient art of"... Just desperately searching for stuff to get "offended " over

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Sarah Laurent 6 years ago

What about creating a "cast appropriation" ? You're not a fairy ? Nor a princess ? So you're offensive to princesses or fairies, you, little girl ^_^ You're not a plumber ? How DARE YOU to dress up as Mario ? Or Luigi ? Insensible moron ^_^

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Cordi Schmidtová 6 years ago

I am Czech and I am studying Japanese and Japanese culture. That Japanese guy is right and this Japanese-themed party is an amazing idea in my opinion as it would be with any other culture even with mine :) The only thing I must say that you should be careful about how to wear it properly - always wear the left side over the right side. Right over left is used for dead people only. :)

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Marta Gillette 6 years ago

Little girls have been playing make believe and dress up forever. Nothing wrong with it at all. Some people just like to endlessly criticize everybody and everything. Even an innocent bit of play, like this sweet little girl.

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Paul Blauer 6 years ago

I agree with the Japanese commenter. I worked in Japanese companies for 13 years, and learned a lot of what is right and wrong for them. Another example is the word Oriental. Some whites think that is wrong, that the correct word is Asian. Japanese folks do not care.

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Marika Stanway 6 years ago

Omg.. don't you EVER.. ANY of you dare to wear sandals with socks! That's a FINNISH cultural thing and it should NOT be worn by any other nationalities!

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Yeu Grva 6 years ago

I am a black woman....from Africa...Zimbabwe in fact. This issue about cultural appropriation is in my own opinion being taken a little too far. Seems as if people are looking for anything to be offended by. How ironic it is that the very people being "defended" we actually flattered by it!!

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Yoh Netsu 6 years ago

It is a pleasure to have you enjoy as a Japanese culture to the last. It is inevitable to tell a lie that it is their culture. Japan has been aware of unique own cultures in the Far East, surrounded by the sea. I would be happy if you enjoyed the parts that are not in Western Europe.

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John Morrison 6 years ago

Experiencing other cultures is part of becoming a cosmopolitan person with a global understanding of world cultures. Today's know-nothingism is a revolting curse.

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Andy Gibson 6 years ago

Way way way blown out..We have become over sensitive, sissy, child like morons, scared shitless to be just simple human. We were never nasty or evil back in the seventies and eighties, when race jokes were just that - jokes ! No one EVER too offence. Indeed it is only bureaucrats that call it racism - not normal people.

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Lynn Carol Feinn 6 years ago

If it is done with thoughtfulness,respect and lots of research beforehand then it is not a racist gesture. I admire the little girl and her mom ,they aren’t afraid of trying to embrace something that is outside of our so called “ normal,moral “ standards. I for one happen to like Japanese and Chinese culture and the foods associated with them. I use to be one of the ones that didn’t want to embrace or try anything new or different, now I willingly embrace them. You go girl, don’t let anyone tell you differently.

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Juliet Tan 6 years ago

i am not japanese but i love many japanese cultutre like bonsai, ikebana, japanese anime, dressing up like japanese manga characters, and i love japanese kimono and make up too... there is nothing racist about the japanese themed party.

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Micki King 6 years ago

oh who gives a s**t!!! that is not racist.. she's having a Japanese themed tea party!!!

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Roxy Robinson 6 years ago

I quote Anne McAfferty, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." I think 'cultural appropriation' is the cry of those who think others will look better than they do.

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Michael Misiaszek 6 years ago

imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!

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Michael Misiaszek 6 years ago

imitation is the sincerest for of flattery

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Michael Misiaszek 6 years ago

form :-)

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Hoku Ka'anapu 6 years ago

Is the little girl happy? Let her be happy! And btw, this, got blown out of proportion. Little girl, Happy belated birthday!

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Jennifer Douglas 6 years ago

Also worth noting that a Geisha is a profession so she is not dressing like a Japanese woman but like a type of dancer/musician/artist that originated in Japan. It is akin to dressing like a ballerina which is a type of dancer that originated in Russia

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Adam Jenson 6 years ago

Some people have responded to the Japanese person. Basically telling them that they should be offended by this and they don't really understand what cultural appropriation is. These people are of course usually white and have a hero complex (got to rescue those people who don't know any better right?). It is the height of arrogance to tell a person from another country what they should and should not be offended by.

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Adam Jenson 6 years ago

I have been studying Japanese culture and language since 2001, met at least 100+ Japanese visitors and students and virtually all of them hold the same opinion as the Japanese respondent person. I once helped out at a Japanese fair where I brought a katana replica. One of the student's, who was the descendant of a Samurai family, thought it was so cool I owned this. He played with it all day and took half a dozen pictures with it. I immediately gained like 5 levels in his view and was officially a part of his "in group" after that day.

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Judy Morton 6 years ago

Tea ceremonies should be taught and appreciated.

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Adam Jenson 6 years ago

The Japanese person who responded is exactly right. I have been studying Japanese culture and language since 2001, met at least 100+ Japanese visitors and students and virtually all of them hold the same opinion as this person. I once helped out at a Japanese fair where I brought a katana replica. One of the student's, who was the descendant of a Samurai family, thought it was so cool I owned this. He played with it all day and took half a dozen pictures holding the sword. I immediately gained like 5 levels in his view and was officially a part of his "in group" after that day.

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Cathy Parker 6 years ago

Why should we have to worry about being accused of "cultural appropriation" when we are trying to introduce our children to other cultures? Unless someone is being blatantly offensive, what is the issue? I guess that "offense" depends on the mood of the observer. When did we become so petty?

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Edgard Martinez 6 years ago

I think it is beautiful to enjoy and share other people´s cultures. I don´t see anything wrong AT ALL.

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Debbie McRill 6 years ago

For the complainers, when was the last time you ate Italian or Chinese. If we are no longer permitted to appreciate another culture and are accused of appropriation, then a lot of restaurants are in trouble.

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Scott Stoodley 6 years ago

Do you eat foods from other cultures? STOP IT RIGHT NOW. Thats cultural appropriation. Do you wear clothing that is non native to you? Stop that too. Do you ever listen to music in a different language? Cant do that either. You just might offend someone. In fact just stay indoors in your house and never leave. dont watch tv dont read anything and you just might be ok. Cultural appropriation is a f*****g joke. Imitation is one of the sincerest forms of flattery. How can we learn about other people with examining and trying to understand their way of life. 90% of you are cursing me right now as a racist or some other stupid name. The other 10% understand my message. If you are one of the latter I feel sorry for you. You must live a completely useless and boring life to have the time to hate so many people.

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Rebecca Davidson 6 years ago

It looked like a lovely little tea party. Why let a troll ruin it?

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Rebecca Davidson 6 years ago

It looked like a lovely little tea party. Don't let a troll ruin the fun.

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Jeremie Sunico 6 years ago

I don't care about the party, the lady messed up by posting on tumblr in the first place...

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Ben Clark 6 years ago

The reaction of the person who called this wonderful little girl "racist" is extreme. Extremism is the problem not whether a person is liberal or conservative or in-between. It's sad when people overreact about something they just do not understand.

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John Steel III 6 years ago

At Halloween 2016 in western Canada a politician had dressed in traditional Chinese garb as she handed out treats at her house. She was shamed into a public apology. I thought it was so stupid as she wasn’t making fun of Chinese women in any way, it was just a costume.

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Annette Chapin 6 years ago

During two trips to Japan with a university band we were honored with a Japanese tea ceremony. Our hosts helped to dress us in kimonos. We were shown flower arranging. And we were given a Japanese tea set as an anniversary gift. It was a wonderful cultural exchange and absolutely not racist!!!

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blankman 6 years ago

If someone wearing a Japanese kimono is cultural appropriation what do you call Japanese businessmen wearing business suits?

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James Rader 6 years ago

I think this little girl and her mother did a awesome Job, and nothing about that says they are mocking, but instead showing their appreciation. I was always told growing up that imitation is a form of flattery, and I live by that today!

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Patti Avedon 6 years ago

I am 65 yoa and I can't tell you how effing sick to death of people using anything they possibly can to call out RACISM. Dressing up like people from different cultures is a compliment, an important way of sharing and learning about our histories. When I was a child I grew up in Hawaii, where we celebrated Lei Day, a take off of May Day. One year I dressed in a beautiful Kimono, like everyone else in my class...btw I am white. I lived in Hawaii, not Japan....this was and is not racist, it is learning about and appreciating the world around us. To all you pot stirrers out there, find a more positive way to spend your bitter, hate filled days...and realize YOU ARE THE RACIST!

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George Haskins 6 years ago

The more cultures a person learns about, the better rounded the person, society gains.

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Bill Andrews 6 years ago

This reminds me of the poor ladies in Oregon (Portland I believe) that opened a Mexican themed restaurant but were accused of cultural appropriation and the hate was so strong that they had to close the shop. These poor ladies went so far as to travel to Mexico and study the art of making Tamales which they did with an American twist. I was so sicked by the attacks that these girls endured and this was from a, what I would have thought a supportive, liberal society. It simply makes me sick to see people act this way toward anyone embracing different cultures. I saw first hand a young white girl that had converted to Islam and was choosing to wear the Hijab and to hear the comments made about her cultural appropriation and stealing from another race's culture. This has to stop.

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Glenda Thomas 6 years ago

People need to calm down and remember what the real definition of racism is. this is not it. How is this discrimination, refusing another person human rights? Really people?

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Wendy Joseph 6 years ago

This little girl shows nothing but delight in things Japanese... My 12 year old grand-daughter is passionate about all things Japanese. Her goal is to live in Japan someday, study anime and teach English. Bless her little Arab/Celt soul!

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Tim Harvey 6 years ago

My balls itch.

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Kim Bostrom 6 years ago

I think that looks like a really fun, over-the-top beautiful party, and that children should be encouraged to pretend to be ALL KINDS OF THINGS THAT THEY ARE NOT. Racism is nasty and cruel; in NO WAY is this party that. And I lived in Japan for over a year, as a young white woman, and I know all of my friends there would agree.

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Bradford Hatcher 6 years ago

Cultural appropriation is how we learn and grow as cultures.

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Barry Starkey 6 years ago

In the words of the late great George Carlin , ...... '' There is some really STUPID F*****g People out there ! Where are they coming from ? '''

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Krissy Miller 6 years ago

I was once told imitation is the best complement.

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Michael McGee 6 years ago

These are the same racists that didn't like the Disney Moana costume. The only people upset here are racist whites. Congratulations to the Japanese commenter.

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Jamie Hollingsworth 6 years ago

people are stupid taking things to far , America /Japan and many places were founded on the differences of many people from all over the world . our world would be boring if it was not . skin color / race /W/M /or other it dont mater well are crazy and different in our own was no human is the same . if you think like every one else you mite as well as be Hitler....i think the pic of the little girl is cute let her be her self

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Steve Chavez 7 years ago

It's about time people like this have their hats handed to them and are invited to show themselves out. Well said! Burn-5a022...666677.jpg

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Yima Thalang 7 years ago

I come from an Asian background, Nepal to be specific and we love sharing our culture with anyone in the world. I perfectly understand that some ethnicities find it offensive to share their culture. It is not their fault, it is their culture. But, please let them speak for themselves. If a Japanese feels okay with this, nobody else has the right to demean it. This world needs love. <3

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Sherry Stubbs 7 years ago

I am sorry it has come to this. I feel that we should learn about the different culture and enjoy what we learn. I have a granddaughter who wants a Paris theme birthday. She is learning so much about France (their food, people and culture). I, also have a Girl Scout Troop every year our Service Unit has a Thinking Day, we pick different countries and learn about their Girl Scouts, food and culture the girls have a great time.

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Sherry Stubbs 7 years ago

I am sorry this has come to this point- my granddaughter is in love with Paris and she wants a birthday party with the them of Paris! She is learning so much about Paris and its people. I have a Girl Scout Troop and every year we have a Thinking Day so that girls learn about other countries, cultures and food. The people should think before they say anything. I like the theme!

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Patrick Colliano 7 years ago

Cultural appropriation isn't a thing. It's something for the perpetually aggrieved to whine about to enhance their victim credentials. In the desperate bid to come up with reasons to hate white people, cultural appropriation was invented. Minorities in the U.S. are the first people in the world to be offended when (what they think are) their contributions to culture are shared.

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Mercedes Schenk 7 years ago

I think it's important to recognize that people are attempting to be consciousness of others. Dismissing that attempt as "finding something to get triggered/butt hurt over" is overlooking the fact that we have people caring about other people. It's all a learning process and curve. I'd rather someone be oversensitive than under-sensitive. I was truly appreciating what the Japanese gentleman was saying until he started saying that "white people are crapped over" which I don't fully agree with. I think a lot of people in that community go unchecked and fail to recognize their own privileges and where they're over-stepping. If you're one of the people claiming that "people get butt hurt over nothing" then you need to check your privilege. People getting offended is NOTHING new. There's just finally a strength among communities and a platform to communicate the micro-aggressions they experience and finally people are LISTENING.

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Amanda Britt 7 years ago

Has no one addressed the bukkake comment? 😂 yeah something ALL can CUM TOGETHER on. Ffs.

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Jason 7 years ago

Can't wait for the girls African American party!

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Kellie Hull 7 years ago

This little lady looks stunning and I think it's great that she wants to find out about other cultures. The more we encourage children to learn, celebrate and enjoy the differences around the world the smaller the divide will become....well done mum what a gorgeous party be proud xxx

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Wes Pinchot 7 years ago

Unless extremely blatant, it can be difficult to tell the difference between appreciative adaptation and mocking scorn. Let's give everybody the benefit of the doubt until it's quite clear. Don't just jump on the fashionable bandwagon. Think for yourself! If we don't make some effort to appreciate each other, we'll all become frightened and backward.

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Peggy Norman 7 years ago

I am 72 and when I was young it was a fad to collect dolls dressed in native folk dresses. We handled them with care, and not just because they were pricey. It was a way of learning about and respecting cultures from places far away. Those dolls were loved and cherished and they provided hours of enjoyment imaging what it might be to live like the people the dolls represented. That was not being racist. It was being respectful.

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Amanda Montgomery 7 years ago

The only thing wrong with the little girl having a party she wanted is her yukata is folded backwards...

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Maureen Hunt 7 years ago

I don't see anything wrong with it at all. In fact, I think she is complimenting their culture by choosing it as a theme for her party,. You must be racist to see anything wrong with this.

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Kathie Anderson 7 years ago

I am so sick and tired of these people who spend their sad little lives just looking for a reason to be offended. This is all part and parcel of the atmosphere of division that has been encouraged and propagated in the last decade. This country is a cultural melting pot. That is what makes America so awesome. The only way we will ever stop racist idiots like the woman who complained, is to embrace, share and celebrate ALL cultures. Isn't it time to just get on with the business of live and let live?

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Andrew Dykes 7 years ago

It's worrying that we have to look to Japan to find some common sense. Respect to this person and shame on those who shut this down. Where is YOUR tolerance for people who disagree?

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Simone Kessler 7 years ago

If you want to talk about stupid - we Israelis have been accused of cultural appropriation because we enjoy hummus. Apparently, we have "stolen" it from the so-called "Palestinians" (lol).

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Simone Kessler 7 years ago

"Do you dress up as people from other countries in order to make fun of them? You’re probably a racist. Do you like wearing a kimono because you appreciate its beauty and historical significance to Japan? Go right ahead." I think that just about sums it up.

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Kirsten Zielinski 7 years ago

it's fine. i am so sick of a certain bunch of 'enlightened' people starting this 'cultural appropriation' bs. please...every culture borrows from other cultures. get the f over it.

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Melvin Robey 7 years ago

Totally over blown. I’ve always loved the Japanese culture. I have swords that are replicas of the ones the Samurai used to use. Is that cultural appropriation? Is that racist? No! I love the detail the family put into the party. Great Job!

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Jeremiah Klauenberg 7 years ago

using the "black face" thing to make this racist is stupid because if you were to know ANYTHING about it you would understand why black face was used it is a form of discrimination but only because the studios would never hire anyone of that ethnicity. that being said this is america nothing in this country is really it's own this country is call the melting pot of the world because of all the different types of people that live here so if you think that people should not embrace another country and you consider yourself american then you are an idiot. and have not moved out of the time of segregation. you may want to do a DNA test and see where your family background comes from you might be surprised at what you find. either way I think this is cute any time you want a theme do the research and learn what means what and where it came from.

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Sarah Olivier-Blanchette 7 years ago

it's only racist if your white.

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Kae Carper 7 years ago

Damn, I guess you shouldn't play Cowboys and Indians either how stupid.

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Mary Cole 7 years ago

Omg! ..Handle it!! Pretty soon they're gonna complain about old tv cowboys and indians shows ..good grief!!

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Anthony Davis 7 years ago

This is completely OK. You idiots who think it's cultural appropriation are idiots.

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Thomas Shanks 7 years ago

I'm being almost immediately redirected to a fake Android virus scan page that then opens the Google Play store to install an app. Why are you supporting such filth?

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Amy Leatherman 7 years ago

I have no hope left for the USA. Go ahead and get triggered over stupid s**t like this, burn your flags and scream racism. While your doing all that i'll be over here with the people who aren't idiots for looking one way when you should be paying attention while your f*****g country and it's citizens are going to hell in a f*****g handbasket.

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Eileen Miller 7 years ago

Whoever objected to this should grown the hell up , what on earth is wrong with people in the world today , I remember dressing up as a kid and enjoying doing so it seems to me that everything to day is either racist, unsafe due to health and safety , or people afraid to say anything for fear of upsetting some delicate weak minded soul , what sad lives you must have !!!!!!

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Donna Peach 7 years ago

I think it's a teachable moment to allow not only our children but everyone to assume another culture's ethnicity. When we are allowed to explore other cultures we gain an understanding of how and why traditions are made. What a fun birthday idea it opens the door to a great learning experience. When done in a respective manner it is definitely not racist but an embracing and accepting of others.

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Bobby Clemente 7 years ago

This country has lost it$ damn mind. As someone who is of Jpnse ethnicity a tea party like this is nothing close to racist. What is wrong with you people? Appreciating another culture besides your own is racist???

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Elizabeth Edmonds 7 years ago

I don't know why everyone has to be so uptight. whatever happened to imitation is the best form of flattery? why are all these people so bent out of shape. I agree with you totally. I'm glad someone called them on it.'

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Weeping Willowz (WeepingWillowz) 7 years ago

1) she's a little kid 2) shes appreciating the beauty of traditional Japan 3) I had a Mexican themed birthday so and I'm 13 so you can yell at me, but not little girls. (Also, the birthday was literally just putting up sugar skull/ day of the dead art, eating homemade burritos and watching the movie "book of life"

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Helen Watt 7 years ago

Grow up people, this is to relate to the beauty of the Japanese culter. this girl is cherishing the beauty and understanding of the grace of Japanese tradition that Japanese hold dearly.

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Masanobu Shioya 7 years ago

all Japnese welcome that! cute!

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neverdontmind about a thing 7 years ago

Are people getting smarter or stupidier after using smarthphone???

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Anna Spradlin 7 years ago

Epic shutdown! I'm so happy someone, especially a person of Japanese heritage, saw this and educated the first person. There is a difference between making fun of a culture and showing an appreciation that is wider than the ocean that separates our countries.

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Kitty Hero 7 years ago

this is why aliens dont visit earth

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Jr. William 7 years ago

I think the world (well a lotta folks on social media) is sooo wrapped up in political correctness, being offended, forward thinking (in most cases its backwards thinking), etc. that they wayyy overthink things. It seems that some people are just LOOKING for a reason to complain or call someone out on something before they get all the facts or even think about what is going on. I believe they try to make themselves feel better or possibly get attention for calling something racist because its kinda trendy to hate on certain people now. I once saw this MTV ad where they basically put down all white guys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW18n76TXlo

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J 7 years ago

These Nike shoes I'm wearing have got me feeling very racist right now: me no being American!

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Sue Peart 7 years ago

When I was in guides and brownies, we had a thing called World Guide Day, each patrol Choose a country, we would either dress in national costume of that country, or the guide uniform of said country We would have a fair, and on our stall we would sell food (cakes, bread, sweets etc) from that country. NOW PLEASE DONT YOU DARE TELL ME THAT WAS RACIST!! How else do you learn about another country, often the physical will remain more with a child than the written study, I'm now 53 and still remember many of the stalls and costumes worn that day. People need to take a step back, and get a grip on what us really important in life Insulting a mum over her daughters birthday party is not on,

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Gearald Becker 7 years ago

Somehow this just strikes me as more or less exactly as racist as, say, a Norwegian playing flamenco or something. God forbid the Japanese should ever take up European-style classical violin music or something.... oops, never mind, too late. We Need To Teach Kids That Calling Everything Racist Is Not OK.

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Ann-Marie Lavoie 7 years ago

As long as it's not being done to be offensive, celebrate cultural diversity. I think it's wonderful. I celebrate all cultures and share that with my 8 year old niece.

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myplane150 7 years ago

Freakin' awesome response. Sharing cultures is a great service to the original culture if donewith respect. This little girl is obviously not making fun of a Japanese tradition. Pretty soon the left will say that whites practicing martial arts is racist. So many idiots in the world.

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Pamala Vela 7 years ago

Since when is it racist to enjoy another culture? Isn't that the opposite - being an open-minded person who is willing to step out of the box and experience other things? I love Japanese things! I loved working at Kyocera, where I received many gifts from the drafters and guests there. They are all proudly displayed in a curio cabinet. I also eat sushi as a treat to myself every Saturday I can. I am not Japanese - but is it racist to enjoy Japanese things? No way - the guys at work loved it when I suggested we go to a sushi place! They are honored to have us partake in their culture.

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Anders Oliver Dahlin 7 years ago

When I visited japan my host family gave me a bloody Jinbei as a present. Should I avoid wearing this so I don't appropriate their culture? jeez.

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Mary Crutcher 7 years ago

It is fun for children and adults to have parties where you dress up as people from another country. I recently went to a Mexican Party where we all dressed up in ponchos, wore mustaches and sombreros. We ate tacos. It was heaps of fun.

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John Baker 7 years ago

The "cultural appropriation police" make my a*s tired, to be honest. Cultures have been borrowing and "appropriating" from each other since time immemorial, and will continue to do so despite the objections of a few overly-PC whiners whose sole purpose in life appears to be finding things to be offended by.

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Candy Torma 7 years ago

i think she is so awesome! best tea party ever!!!!!

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Darlaimerner 7 years ago

Absolutely ZONED.

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Chiyoko Gussin 7 years ago

I am half Japanese. I am not offended in the least little bit. In fact, I thought Mom did a wonderful job on the makeup and Kimono! Boys can dress as Ninjas, but girls can't dress like a geisha? I don't think this is racist, I think it's sexist! There is nothing wrong with this picture. There is no mal-intent.

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Kathie Anderson 7 years ago

What do I think???? I think that people need to grow up and get over themselves. I think that people have way too much time on their hands. They need to stop worrying about being offended by everything they see or hear. For crying out loud! How many times do we have to say it? GROW UP, GROW UP, GROW UP!

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Dorothy J Townsend 7 years ago

i see nothing wrong with it, she shows she likes the Japanese culture. there is no racist in that. People have to stop blaming things on racist. If i donned a wig of Afro and colored my skin black, does that make me racist ,NO, i like the culture. Halloween is a good example of dressing up cultures. Get it straight people.

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Celestial Sojourner 7 years ago

I think we have much more important things to worry about than the theme of this little girl's party. Did you all forget that America has a tyrannical, narcissistic, psychotic madman at the helm? And you realize he's just disarmed the EPA entirely, so that this little girl will have to breathe poison air and drink poison water and live on an overheated, dying planet, so, I'm not at all worried about cultural appropriation.

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Hannah Oswald 7 years ago

Ok it's called a kilt a traditional Scottish clothing normally with nothing underneath used by Scottish men for generations

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Gabriel Martinez 7 years ago

more like, "Burn Level: Salem. They tried to go on a witch hunt for racist, but found out that they themselves were the racist.

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Jayne Pape 7 years ago

Quite frankly I think some people are idiots there is no way on earth that this is racist it's a little girl having a themed party , we should all embrace different cultures perhaps then there would be less fighting.

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Maureen Howard 7 years ago

There is no such thing as cultural appropriation unless you are doing it to mock the culture!! I love this!!!! Burn level: Hiroshima....lol

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Molly Conley 7 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pXotxxYFlk&t=151s

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Pam Leal 7 years ago

Overblown! The theme of this party CELEBRATES Japanese culture!

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Erika Lilbiddy 7 years ago

The hypocrisy of the far left and the far right is exactly what is tearing this world to pieces as we post 😕

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Meta Sienkiewicz 7 years ago

I think this is wonderful. I guess that's partly because my father was stationed in Japan and we lived there three years when I was growing up. We had the opportunity to learn about Japanese culture and it is great that this child is also having the opportunity.

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斎藤一 7 years ago

誕生日おめでとう！素敵なバースディパーティですね！

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しん先田 7 years ago

栃木の宇都宮ってとこに住んでるちゃんとした日本人だけどさつまんないこと言うなよ。って思うねだって興味のある国の文化は味わってみたいものじゃんインディアン　かっこいい中国の武術服　かっこいいイギリスの近衛兵　かっこいい他にも世界には触れてみたい文化　来てみたい服いっぱいあるぜ！日本の着物や浴衣に憧れてくれるのは日本人として嬉しいかぎりだぜちょっと間違ってたりその人なりのアレンジあってもぜんぜん問題ないよもっと日本に興味をもってくれ　日本に旅行しに来てくれ　日本を大好きになってくれそれが一番うれしいことです

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Tad Perry 7 years ago

We need to focus on the motivation of the people involved and what their intent is. Is the intent to disparage or belittle Japanese people? No. This is just a case of enjoying the attractive elements of another culture. No one hates anyone here except the people that decided to aim their negativity at those who just want to enjoy a Japanese-themed party.

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Shirley Naylor 7 years ago

In Australia at primary school level, we have weeks where we explore other cultures and religions. This includes geography lessons. Language. Religion. National costumes. Food. Songs. Music. Art. Loved the input from the Japanese commentator, she would have loved our Torii Gate and the information we gave the children.

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Mark Rowe 7 years ago

Lets face it, those people that cry racist are usually the biggest racists around, it is very obvious.......grow up you time wasters

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Derpicorn 7 years ago

That persons comment on the little girl being racist is so stupid I could just facepalm straight thro my head.its wonderful that she is taking interest in a beutiful culture and I'm sure her family is proud. My family once hosted two wonderful Japanese students and they showed us how amazing Japan is! I hope I can go one day.

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Rhonda Thibault 7 years ago

I am so incensed by all the indignant morons throwing around words like racist and appropriation. Please do the world a real favor and crawl back into your holes, leave living a wholesome life to the rest of us.

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Shadon Jokan 7 years ago

overblown! the kids or family is not being racist, she is having fun and enjoying the beauty and culture of another race, whats wrong with that! did you ever imitate something you liked or enjoyed alot?? Let people share and appreciate each others cultures, is a big part of learning and accepting each other. :-)

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Leo Smith 7 years ago

Nice Slam to the Racist A*****e Liberal.... Xmas in Aug.

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Yvonne Farrell 7 years ago

What a shut down, shut down extrodinaire! What a load of ignorant nonsense the 'racist police' person spouts! Children have wonderful open, eager minds and love to learn new things what's more, they also love dressing up! At this rate there'll be a 'Don't abuse the Pumpkin' movement or Santa will sue all those mimics....get a life! My son lives in Tokyo and lives a Japanese lifestyle and no-one screams racism when he wears traditional Japanese wear/socks etc in fact, they tend to like the effort he makes. Please, stop seeing racism where it clearly isn't.

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Louis Bruckner 7 years ago

I see nothing wrong with this, She is respectfully honoring a culture practice.

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Tina Estes 7 years ago

So SICK of the politically correct IGNORANT, getting offended & running their IDIOTIC mouths over the slightest thing!!! To those liberal, politically correct, easily offended crotch waffles, get OVER YOURSELVES, the world DOES NOT revolve around you, your feelings or OPINIONS!!!

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Jessie Smith 7 years ago

So overblown. what is the problem with enjoying another culture.

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Andrea Meyer 7 years ago

That was spectacular

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Terry Griffin 7 years ago

....and here we go. People have become so "P.C." that you cannot even embrace anything not of your own race/religion/ethnic background. That said, imagine the response if she had done black face...yet, if it was done in the respect of a traditional African tribe and done accurately would it still cause an outcry? Sadly, I think it would...when I believe it is a great way to teach our kids about other cultures respectfully.

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Michaelyn Glover 7 years ago

THIS IS RIDICULOUS CAN'T ANYTHING BE DONE ANYTHING ???? WITHOUT IT BEING RACIST OR OFFENDING SOMEONE ????? IF NOT ...…. JUST WALK AWAY IF IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU WHY START S**T GET PEOPLE GOING. JUST WALK AWAY AND MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS .

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Alice Jones 7 years ago

What is up with this new "cultural appropriation". This is America. The melting pot. I love anything and everything Japanese. I admire this child for becoming interested in the tea ceremony. On of the most important ceremonies to all Japanese. I believe the more we learn about one another the more we see that we are the same. The ones who cause all the trouble are the ones who choose to see only differences. I believe it is a sign of respect to learn about how others live.

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Amy Jervis-Gober 7 years ago

She's a little girl exploring another culture. Wonderful. I remember when I was her age I was fascinated by the Asian culture. I loved studying about their history. And I desperately wanted a kimono. I thought they were beautiful. I still do.

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Elleina Jeffrey 7 years ago

Reminds me of a time I was playing a game and someone was ranting and raving about how this other game was using typical asian stereo type in their story, then got ticked off when I said, Well are you asian? and when he said no I responded with, well if the people of Asia was offended by what this company did I'm more than positive that they are capable of speaking up about it themselves. Then the folks who were of asian decent come down on him in a simular fashion that this person did on this blog.

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Bruce Zimmerman 7 years ago

Since the advent of the internet and smartphones, we have grown farther apart, rather than closer. When I was in school, in the 1950s, we were taught to appreciate and embrace other cultures. How else will we learn to accept those who are "different"?

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Yukihiko Takeba 7 years ago

An American girl wears a kimono at her birthday party, and she is criticized for being a cultural exploitation and a racist??? I don't get it at all. Then, If Japanese people wear jeans and a T-shirt, it must be exploitation of American culture, and we have to stop immediately because it increases racial discrimination against Americans! lol Funny, isn't it? For me, as a Japanese, it is rather unpleasant that there is "American who thinks that the Japanese might think it is unpleasant" seeing the girl who is glad to wear this kimono. lol But it's not Japanese custom to put your hands in front of your chest! We simply make a bow usually. These pictures make us happy. That's all.

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Mary Ellen Childress Schooler 7 years ago

Looking at the little girls party photo, you can tell someone put a lot of thought and research into her party to make it as authentic, respectful, and bonus, educational too.

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Tilly Divine 7 years ago

Grownarsed adults calling little girls nasty names for playing in an imaginative and educational manner. Welcome to the 21st century. Where devolution has reached critical mass.

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Christopher Stansell 7 years ago

PC Trolls aplenty!

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Craig Winans 7 years ago

Racists are the only ones that call everyone else racist.

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John Smith 7 years ago

Ginzers should be taken to court for incitement to racial hatred. Her ignorance is astounding. And her attack is on a child. What a backward racist country America is. GatesAreOp...57e041.jpg

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Robert Paulson 7 years ago

You know what's ironic? People who jump on 'cultural appropriation' and demand blood are typically privileged white people who try to determine what you can and should be offended about.

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Margaret Rivera 7 years ago

As a child I grew up in Okinawa. I'm a white girl. I spent time in our Okinawan maid's village. She would come and get me on her days off to spend the day with her. I wore kimonos. It was an educational experience and taught me how to respect other cultures. There is absolutely nothing wrong with learning about, another culture or embracing their traditions. That is how we grow as people, as human beings. To trult understand others is to learn about them.

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Orville Mendoza 7 years ago

I think the comment about Asians in Asia having a different attitude toward this vs Asians in America is very true. When you are the majority culture (Asians in Asia), no one can marginalize you and put you into a box as so often happens here in the US so I understand Asians in Asia not being so sensitive to this issue. I appreciate that the intent is to teach children about another culture, but the "how" is terrible. Is that a REAL kimono and Obi? It looks thrown together. Clown makeup and chopsticks in the hair? Really? Had they had an actual Japanese person there to conduct the tea ceremony and show them examples of actual kimono giving them a lesson on the meaning of every part of the traditions, this might have been something special. But it looks like a ramshackle Sandra Lee semi-homemade version of their "impressions" of Japan. All the things they gleaned from Wikipedia and Google. A for intention. F for execution.

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Stacy Gray 7 years ago

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

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Lisa Barry 7 years ago

I think the little girl is adorable. And I send extra love to the person in Japan, who is Japanese, who patiently tried to explain to the bull headed social justice warrior what was what. She was on point. Now I want some delicious Japanese food and am definitely going to be on the lookout for a proper kimono. They are so gorgeous.

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Paul Why 7 years ago

The girl looks beautiful, and what a great way for her mother to teach her about the richness of other cultures. And ps, the Japanese commentator shut it right down. Love her.

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Tricia Johnson 7 years ago

What better way to learn about another culture than to imitate it, try it, immerse in it. This mother was teaching the daughter a lesson in culture appreciation. The concept of cultural appropriation came from the exploitation of different cultures by people (and sometimes people of that very culture as well) by selling "wisdom", having costly seminars in various cultural religions touted as their own or "made better" creating cults lifted from beliefs and practices, clothing styles meant to identify as a cult member etc. It was based on financial exploitation not appreciation. MOST people appreciate a style or food. Is this complainer going to stop eating spaghetti? Burritos? Eating rice, or Naan? Many cultures also developed unknowingly parallel to each other and have similar ideas or ritual. Drums are used by many cultures in ritual as are feathers, painted bodies etc. Not "owned" by any one culture and some are so close as to be indistinguishable except by an expert.

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Layla S 7 years ago

Looks to me like she admires the Japanese culture. I see nothing wrong with that.

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Connie Huang 7 years ago

To the Japanese commenter: Racism against white people is not a thing. Meanwhile, auto-orientalism is a thing.

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Vivian Warshaw 7 years ago

What a lot of c**p. A kid who wants to wear a outfit from another culture is showing her admiration of the other culture. She didn't want to be a witch. Or a fairy. Or a princess. She wanted to be a Japanese lady in what she believes is Japanese garb. That's just fine.

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John Casey 7 years ago

It all depends on the intent. Something of the Japanese culture obviously appealed to this child, encouraging this and sharing this appreciation with her friends is a good step against racism. Those frowning upon this or a parent stopping it are contributing to racism. The painted face was not to make her face yellow, but to emulate the white Geisha makeup, sorry if kids don't paint so well. While this may appear similar to blackface used in comedy years ago, it is the intent that separates it. Blackface was usually intended to mock black people.

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Dizzyaudiohh 7 years ago

Get over yourselves people.. let the girl be a LITTLE girl for f#%ks sake.. god forbid she enjoy being a kid and sharing her likes.

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Dizzyaudiohh 7 years ago

Haters are always gonna hate, society is always gonna find something to b***h about and people are always gonna start something over nothing

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Dizzyaudiohh 7 years ago

She is adorable!

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Anne Mckinney-page 7 years ago

I think the bukkake comment was disgusting, AND racist... but the Woman posting the story, had no idea what it was. THAT comment should have been deleted. And for those unfamiliar with the word... it is a disgusting, manure filled act... that you would not want to know about.

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Nicki Bruleigh 7 years ago

I think her party was awesome! In school, we would definitely encourage this, as we try to learn about other cultures and teach the children that just because things look a little different, they are still really cool and the 'norm' elsewhere! I would much rather see this beautiful display for a party than see Spiderman or My Little Ponies one more time!! Great learning experience!

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Amber Lu 7 years ago

Calling this racism may a but overkill, but do keep in mind that to this girl, Japanese culture is simply a costume, while to others it is something they have no choice but to embrace for the rest of their lives. When I moved here to North America, my mother couldn't even convince me to wear my traditional garment to my school's New Years event, because it was seen as "too Chinese", and I felt really ashamed of my own culture. While I'm sure the mother did not have ill intentions, I feel uncomfortable that little girls like her get to wear ethnic clothes to play out their "fantasy world" and take off that costume anytime she gets tired of it. Do you think she'll be told to "go back to China" by random people on the street if she wears it outside the way I did? Or would she be showered with praises about how culturally inclusive she is?

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Patrick Colliano 7 years ago

You have no way of knowing how meaningful Japanese culture is to that little girl, how much she knows about it, has learned about it, etc.

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Manda Bennett 7 years ago

If it's always been acceptable for little girl to play dress up and be Disney style princesses who sit and have tea parties why is this any different?! At least this little girl and her mum show they appreciate the culture side of thing's more too! "Be who YOU want to be" that's even a phrase used by Barbie creators!

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Kalyn Heywood 7 years ago

I am a Caucasian, red head and I married in to an Asian family. My mother in law is from Hong Kong, and my father in law is Caucasian. So my husband looks slightly Asian but you'd barely know. Anyway, my two boys don't look Asian at all. My mother in law jokes, "There's none of me in them." But truly there is, and especially on Chinese New Year the boys dress in the Asian clothing. Just by looking at this photo you can't tell if the American girl is Japanese but if she wanted to dress like a Geisha for her birthday let her, as she's supporting a beautiful culture, etc. None of this is Racist. It's awful things like this become so overblown. All the racists need to go read and educate yourselves.

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Tess del Carmen 7 years ago

A picture says a 1,000 words, but never tell you the whole story. You can see both sides of the argument (as evident by the comments posted). There will always be people offended by something, but those who aren't offended shouldn't try to justify why they are in the right. It may seem like a very different scenario, but this "argument" is not that different from the debate of white people wanting and needing to use the word..."n****r". Also, one Japanese person of the whole country in Japan is not a good gauge to use in measuring what is appropriate or inappropriate. The movie, Memoir of a Geisha, was banned in Japan for having Chinese actresses in it. The Japanese were upset...OFFENDED. A beautiful woman who is half black and half Japanese was a contestant in the Miss Universe pageant representing Japan. Again, the Japanese were furious, and proclaimed the woman was not Japanese, but a foreigner. (She was born and raised in Japan by a Japanese mother).

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Lorie Temps 7 years ago

This isn't racist. This little girl is playing dress-up, clearly celebrating the beauty of this ancient traidition without overthinking it. The only RACISTS are the people who were offended by her costume. She is happy to be dressed up and clearly she feels pretty, just as the original costumes were meant to celebrate beauty. She is not yellow; the makeup looks like the traditional white pale makeup that was used. We can celebrate the beauty of different cultures. Is it racist to go to a chinese restaurant and enjoy the traditional decor there? Get over yourselves people!!

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Jeff Zimnickas 7 years ago

BTFO!

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udi 7 years ago

Most people love sharing their culture, as long as you aren't denigrating it or taking advantage of them as a cultural group.

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Karie Lester 7 years ago

Perhaps this little girl read a book about Japan, and was intrigued and inspired to find out more about their culture...not racist! Or, maybe she lived in Japan, as I did from ages 6-12, and became immersed in the traditions, and wanted to emulate the Japanese tea ceremony and rituals. To me, this is no different than learning a martial art. The child is expanding her mind and sharing her appreciation for the culture! How is that racist?

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Marlene Ludlow 7 years ago

my 16th birthday party was a luau. should i be ashamed? japanese teenagers love to dress like american teenagers from the 50s. this isn't racism. the intent is what is important.

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Cassandra Kavanagh 7 years ago

I am nor Japanese and so as an artist I am often questioned why I feature so many Japanese elements in my art (particularly my hybrid human -animals wearing Kimino's . The answer often surprises people . Firstly when I was a little girl (and as a young woman) my father worked in Japan for months at a time. He would briefly return with trinkets and tales before vanishing into some mysterious country I could only imagine . However my imagination was vast and my obsession with Japan (and the other Asian countries he also worked in ) grew and this is reflected in my art . Secondly I have been to Japan. My art works enshrine and preserve my memories and perceptions of Japan in much the same way as other peoples photo's do.Thirdly I consider myself a person of the earth far more than any one country. I embrace what I see and experience and what interests me and reflect this in my art. No Japanese person who has ever seen my art has ever accused me of cultural appropriation.

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Jo Tuner 7 years ago

I know it's easier to definitively announce whether you think this girl's costume is racist or not. However, the issue is much more complex when put in context, and the context is not just a birthday party. The context is it took place in a country that has systematically oppressed people according to race. And yes, people of Asian decent have been systematically oppressed as well. For example, Chinese Exclusion Act, Alien and Sedition Act, the internment camps imprisoning Americans of Japanese descent, etc.

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Jo Tuner 7 years ago

So, I am sure there is a large disparity in opinion between those of Japanese descent who were raised in the US versus the Japanese who spent most of their lives in Japan or still live there. Japan, like other Asian countries, is a homogenous country where Japanese people have little to no experience with racism against them. The same cannot be said for those who grow up in the US, especially in predominantly white communities. It wasn't too long ago that I was made fun of at school by white children who called me "Oriental" as they pulled their eyes slanted with their fingers, and taunted "why is your face so flat??" Just the other day a white stranger called me "c***k" passing me on the street. Instead of seeing a person of differing ethnicity as a unique individual, such people objectify other ethnicities as mere eye shapes and skin colors. This objectification is what is hurtful to those of us who have experienced it.

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Kauko Saari 7 years ago

whoever that moron who tried to make this a race issue should go and blow his stupid brains out. sorry he does not have enough to blow his nose, much less his brain that is non existent. that japanese teaparty was very sweet and cute.

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Amanda Harker 7 years ago

That's great! It's about time someone pointed out that in order to embrace a different culture you've got to actually try it out. It's clear that the people who had the Japanese theme party looked to make it as realistic as possible. If we're too afraid to do something because of the colour of our skin we will become a world that can't relate to anyone else.

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MA Luján 7 years ago

One man is not representative of the whole of Japanese people.

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MA Luján 7 years ago

One japanese person does not speak for all of Japan.

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Tiffany Chang 7 years ago

i especially found the comment about the kimono hilarious. although it is a traditional garment worn by Japanese people mostly for special occasions nowadays, it is not of cultural significance in a way that it is barred from others to wear. if you ever visit Kyoto, there are shops set up for tourists to rent kimonos to wear, with traditional geigha hair and makeup, and the very essence of that is to experience and embrace the culture, not to disrespect it, which is what this kid is doing exactly. and the dress the little girl in picture was wearing is a yukata, not a traditional kimono (which costs a lot too). and a yukata is something even a business hotel in Japan sometimes provides, almost a after bath robe.

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Jason Maffettone 7 years ago

It warms the heart to see people finally pushing-back against this hate-mongering “social justice” nonsense.

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Jamie Clemons 7 years ago

People need to get a life. Let people embrace whatever culture they want. I see no problem with it.

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Mark mckenzie 7 years ago

This "cultural appropriation is racist" argument needs to be shut down. It's only used by white people to attack other white people, Justin Bieber and Katy Perry do not owe me an apology(I'm black by the way), I legitimately do not know any one of colour that cares about this s**t. Obviously don't belittle people, but wear your hair how you like and listen to whatever music you like and integrate with other people it's a good thing.

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Cj Thurston 7 years ago

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery - quote from Charles Caleb Colton

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Cj Thurston 7 years ago

Would it have been racist if she had put on colorful clothing, dark makeup and had a kwanza party? How can we embrace other cultures if we are accused of being racist at every turn ? How can we teach? What can be learned? How do we get beyond this ?

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Cj Thurston 7 years ago

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

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Satoko Henzan Saunders 7 years ago

im japanese, and i did not get Offensive at all, we have a big hart to who wants to try to know about us.

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Mary Jo Wallace 7 years ago

overblown

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Donna Shelley 7 years ago

Stop eating Japanese food. It might be seen as cultural appropriation. This is about the most stupid thing I have ever heard. Did Americans get bent out of shape because Europeans and others "appropriated" rock and roll, jeans, and cowboy culture. Just ridiculous.

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Tomoya Kanno 7 years ago

Please relax. I wish girls and her friends enjoyed the party. From Japan.

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Raul Suarez Fernandez 7 years ago

most of the people who calls racist to others are actually racist. Why? only a racist person can get to these points in life.

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Nada Decat 7 years ago

congrats people! David Wolfe agrees. Enjoy Trump's America!

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David Graham 7 years ago

That's the cancer of internet: people with as much intelligence as a dead oyster who thinks they are superior and see racism everytwhere...

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Cora Rose 7 years ago

God, human stupidity and meanness doesn't have limits does it? And of course always those raise their voices who have no idea about what they are talking about. This person doesn't understand the word "racist" but by all means, asks us to educate ourselves... Honestly, this world is becoming or it's already like Sodom and Gomorrah... The sin cities of the Bible, where people don't feel compassion, are power hungry, abusive, sex oriented and humiliating...

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Michele Bentley 7 years ago

I totally agree with the person from Japan!! Me personally I think it was a beautiful omage to the Japanese culture!! I think alot of the traditions of Japan are absolutely beautiful and I actually love the culture-- Enough so to have enrolled in a class that will teach me how to speak and understand the language and character writing

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Susanna Mudra 7 years ago

The think is, that people use to judge WHAT you are doing, and never WITH WHICH INTENTION. In my eyes, this cause the most problems in the world :-). By the way, this tea party is so awesome! Look the nice decoration!!!! And her smile is so cute, she looks realy like a elegant lady.

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Ash Hulme 7 years ago

Cultural isolation is racism.

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Garryx Brn 7 years ago

Fortunately Child imagination do everythings Wright whith wrong stuff

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Amy Thornton 7 years ago

Wow. This is why we are moving backwards in this country. A little girl thinks Japanese culture is beautiful and gets slammed for it by someone that thinks segregation and "safe spaces" are progressive and tolerant. Hate is taught. The majority of decent human beings can love and appreciate other cultures and no perpetuate hate and intolerance to their children. Unfortunately its the loudest and most ignorant human beings that are plastered all over the internet spreading their hate and bullying others that do not share their disseminated beliefs. Just because they are the loudest, and just because a person is offended, does not make them right.

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Sam Durham 7 years ago

Only the following Halloween costumes will be sanctioned by the left to avoid butt hurt : ISIS Terrorists, Abortion Doctor, Bernie Sanders, Men dressed as women/Women dressed as men, Anarcist, Kim Jong Un, Victim, atheist.

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Anna Rivera 7 years ago

I like what this Japanese person said. I have had it with these SJWs ruining everything cool. Im a fan of the Asian culture and Im not Asian, so they better not start anything with me. I am sick of this PC c**p and everyone nowadays has no brains.

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Marcus Edward 7 years ago

Hailing George Takei.... where's your outrage? Oh, that's right... this doesn't follow the narrative.

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Jeffrey Isbell 7 years ago

It was a good discussion. 'Nuff said.

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Alisya Lyana 7 years ago

seriously? people and 'culture appropriation' *rolls eyes* if people appreciate a culture, let them do whatever they want la. They can't be that culture/race, so let them play pretend lor. and this little girl will have a deep appreciation and love for culture other than her own. so good for her!

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Rachel Snowden 7 years ago

I saw a similar "cultural appropriation" debate a few months ago when the woman who writes a blog I follow had a native American themed party for her daughter. But they approached it with respect, and he daughter chose for her party to be held at an educational facility that explained different parts of the culture. So long as you are being respectful and take the time to understand (or at least learn about) the culture you are talking about, I think it's fine. It's when people take cultural elements out of context and use them for purely entertainment without acknowledging the significance of them that it becomes an issue.

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Heather Strozier 7 years ago

So much butt hurt without understanding the viewpoint of the culture the theme came from. I'm white and own a yukata (light weight version of a kimono for summer wear.) I've taken it to show Japanese professors and they couldn't wait to help me put it on, they got so excited. I went to Korea to study and brought back a hanbok for my baby sister. The Korean wife of a visiting professor took me to her favorite hanbok shop and helped me pick the perfect one out with help from the lady running the shop, again, both were extremely excited and wanted to see pictures of her wearing it after I got home. They ENJOY seeing their culture shared and appreciated! 10690111_1...87dcc1.jpg

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Jonathan Brooks 7 years ago

The Left can take its cultural appropration, and fold it tewenty times to make a lovely paper swan. I will eat japanese food, drink Sake til my ears bleed, use my japanese hot tea set, and consume sashimi and Nigiri until I grow old. I will live in my cosmopolitan Oklahoma City and enjoy and appreciate every culture, and give the Left a bird if they try to stop me, or possibly a Arab hunting falcon, if the mood strikes me.

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Auna Darling 7 years ago

I love Japanese culture! only racist people i seen on that article were the ones who were saying how wrong it was for that child to have a white face and kimono on and how its bad.... nope nothing wrong with learning about culture. getting so sick of these self righteous idiots in this whole world. smoke some pot and mellow out..... stop trying to be racist and start loving.

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Sean Hoffert 7 years ago

Due to many issues, our society is at the point where if a white person mentions another race they are accused of being a racist by somebody (often another white, Liberal). I wish I had kept some kind of journal over the past several years to be able to site some of the things that ignorant people have called racist. I appreciate that people are hyper aware of how something could be construed negatively, but people who pull the racism card at the mere mention of another race are only adding to the problem.

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seznumerouno 7 years ago

Much ado about nothing 😴😴😴

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Wayward Peach 7 years ago

I feel like this has simply become the new trendy thing to do. It's not even a matter of being politically correct (at least not always) but rather just taking out ones frustrations in the easiest way possible - on the internet...

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lemontzz aide 7 years ago

The adults are acting like children! Let them be, life is short. Time is precious, let them be. Let them play, explore & learn. What's wrong with that woman? Believe it or not, there are many other issues that deserve more attention & energy than this. :o

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Tammy Clark Zuniga 7 years ago

I have traveled all over the world and have had the joy of experiencing many different cultures and most people appreciate it when you enjoy their culture and want to share it. I am white but I work with Hispanics and my best friends are from Mexico. They love it when I want to understand their culture. They even teach me their customs and language. It is all about respect, respect for others, their beliefs, and their culture. Liking another culture and wanting to enjoy it and honor that culture by sharing it with others in an accurate and respectful way is not racist in any way. It is called being open minded.

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Michelle Skigen 7 years ago

Doing something from another culture can be done respectfully and with good education. and be an education of open mindedness, acceptance of difference, and celebration of humanity. That is what was happening with this young lady, and I am glad someone from the culture she was exploring stepped in to support her efforts!

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Teri Tyner 7 years ago

As wit many things, it's the intention behind the action that defines its purpose. The dress up tea party is not racist. The intention was not to make fun of or demean the Japanese culture in any way. In fact, it looks like much effort went into honoring the ritual of tea service ad the dress up part is adorable. Yay to education about other cultures...maybe expanding a young mind. Wow! What an idea!!!

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Maggie Fitzpatrick 7 years ago

I think the little girl is precious. She is not doing anything disrespectful, imitation is the highest form of flattery

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LJ Rhodes 7 years ago

Amen. Indulging in the fashion and rituals of other cultures out of reverence or even just curiosity is how bridges are built, not burned. Think of how ridiculous Americans would be to blast anyone but natural-born Americans who dared eat a hotdog, claiming they're engaging in offensive cultural appropriation. Or for wearing a ball cap. Or for playing baseball. This whole "cultural appropriation" thing has gotten completely out of control. In fact, there shouldn't even be such a phrase. A more apt phrase would be "cultural MISappropriation," and that's a wholly different thing from participating in cultural rituals, fashion, cuisine, etc. The woman who told her to educate herself on cultural appropriation doesn't know about it herself. She's just looking for reasons to be offended, even deeming herself a proxy for all Japanese people to be offended on their behalf while almost certainly not being Japanese herself, which is itself a pretty damned offensive thing to do.

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Melissa Gort 7 years ago

I love this thread! Following! This girl and her mother were not being racist IMO, people have taken these things way out of hand. If they were making fun of the Japanese culture, it would be a totally different story. It looks to me to be tasteful and beautiful. And way to ruin a little girls birthday party a-hole critics. Sheesh.

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Angela Eagle 7 years ago

Bashing whites is always ok in every public forum as our entire race is seen as inborn racists and the only race capable of racism. I love the Japanese commenter's input. Geisha's spend years being schooled and why shouldn't they be appreciated. Didn't someone once say the biggest form of flattery is imitation? or was that impersonation? Do we not eat other cultures food? Are there not people wearing tartans that aren't Scottish? Isn't almost every thing influenced by something else? Simply enjoying something isn't racist. In fact I find it inclusive

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Otto Toksik 7 years ago

"Cultural appropriation" is something i almost exclusively hear white people say about other white people. All people from other cultures i've talked to were very happy when i asked a lot of questions, showed interest and even used some of their phrases if i enjoyed their meaning. Theres a shitton of white college kids nowadays who have never had contact with an actual foreigner but have spent 6 semesters learning about every aspect of race, culture and societal dynamics. Its like overthinking when you want to approach a woman and spending hours planning how you're going to do it. How could this not mess with your head? Try to explain Political Correctness to a 20 year old refugee from Kabul and then we can discuss whos being racist. All of this snowflake culture would only be practicable if the whole world consisted of well off sensitive white sociology students.

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Lara London 7 years ago

My daughter's Bat Mitzvah party was a Chinese theme. We chose it because of the beautiful fabrics and styles from China. We had "americanized, kosher" chinese food and it was delicious. All the prizes were made in China and Chinese-themed, such as calligraphy sets, which in turn taught about Chinese Custom. Our Chinese friends loved it, and commented on what a good job I had done. This is such nonsense.

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Kathleen Hamilton 7 years ago

I spent four years in Japan when I was a kid. We had a maid that brought all of us kids kimonos as gifts. I wore mine all the time. My dad was in the military and when we came back to the states to Shaw Air Force Base in S.C. they would have Japanese night at the service club. Everyone wore kimonos, sat on pillows on the floor and ate with chopsticks, even the service club members of Japanese descent. It was a chance for people to experience a part of another culture. Not one person made any comments about it being inappropriate .

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Shinku Toner 7 years ago

Cultural appropriation is when Blacks thinks they're Pharaohs. :>

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Josie Beaudoin 7 years ago

I think it's beautiful, and as a super-white Irish girl, I would love to wear a Kimono myself! I find Japanese culture beautiful!

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Ric Trimillos 7 years ago

Unfortunately the little girl has the kimono arranged for a corpse. The collar should be left side over right side. Japanese are very concerned about death (avoiding the number 4 etc) so this detail should be understood as part of cultural protocol.

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Josh Rachlis 7 years ago

1. Racism is wanting to hurt people and give them fewer rights because of their race. That's it. Period. If you have to write an essay to explain why something is racist, it's not racism - It's you looking to label people as racist, because it makes you feel morally superior to go around creating enemies in your mind. 2. Every culture, and every artist, "appropriates" the work of others, to copy it because they like it, or to create something new. Get used to it. 3. All the Japanese commenters are saying they don't care about people dressing up in their costumes, and are in fact flattered by it and encouraged by it. 4. The people crying racisms aren't Japanese. So you know who's racist? The people crying racism. Because they're assuming Japanese people are too stupid and cowardly to stick up for themselves. 5. You're also racist if you think only certain races get to dress in certain ways. Who are you to define what "race" someone is and what they thus get to do? THAT is racism.

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Tressa Larson 7 years ago

When my husband and I lived in California, we bought beautiful Chinese outfits in San Fran's China town and then wore them to work on Chinese New Year. My high school students thought it was awesome that I was paying homage to Chinese New Year and complimented my dress. My husband's coworkers at a large engineering company came down on him very hard about daring to wear that shirt when he wasn't Chinese. He never wore it again.

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Josh Davis 7 years ago

Who the frakk dusted this off from November 2012?

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Will Von Wizzlepig 7 years ago

Idiots argue on the internet all the time, that it is over a kid is no surprise. But this poor kid is going to be traumatized for life by this incident. And we're not the people that cause the dumb argument, but we might as well be, turning this into an international incident and branding it with this poor kid's face. And Bored Panda is making click traffic money off of the whole situation, and never thought once that maybe including the kid's face on their clickbait link was perhaps in poor taste. Seriously. Put some other photo there, guys, really. Have some modicum of class.

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Chris Love 7 years ago

"Cultural appropriation"? Well, we'd better stop learning other languages then! That falls in the category of "Micro Aggression" (Grow a pair!), and all the other PC stupidity that people make up. Here's a really good phrase: Cognitive disconnect. What matters is your attitude; if you are doing it from admiration, there's nothing wrong with that...if you mocking or belittling, that's not right. It's simple.

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Lsdy FireFly 7 years ago

i think there is nothing wrong with this. if the kids are having fun dressing like japanesse ppl, how is that racism? they're HAVING FUN, not MAKING FUN... god you guys get a life and stop pickikng apart everyone elses.

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Taylor Wolf 7 years ago

I love this people do need to realize you dont have to be a certain race to love and follow a culture. I therefore enjoy the Japanese culture :). Honestly if people think this is wrong then I guess it's wrong for people in America to use chop sticks when they eat Chinese food ??? Lol people are so petty.

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Welton Barbosa 7 years ago

ironically "cultural appropriation" makes no sense at all. AT ALL. it´s so fascist in it´s core... Culture are ever changing and adapting... if not used, practiced, they Die, and that is it. end of history. If a human like that culture? embrace him! a lot for doing so, maybe he/she loves it so much, and put time and effort into it ... help. and incentive.

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Cameron Tevis 7 years ago

This pisses me off.... every one of you Social Justice Warrior morons can go F yourselves. There is no such thing as "cultural appropriation" This is how civilizations evolve, by incorporating things they see from other cultures. In this instance it's a themed birthday party. I love Japanese culture and everything about Japan, so I see this as a celebration of that culture not a theft of it... you POS SJWs need a life

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Rose Wanheda 7 years ago

True Story: In high school (1998) the mexican students led a protest over wearing green on St. Patrick's Day, but sure as hell partied like it was 1999 on Cinco de Mayo. There's nothing wrong with learning and sharing things that add to the human experience. My irish/italian daughter loves Manga. This is not racist, this is her being blessed with an activity she enjoys. I had a Grease themed birthday party, I'm not ageist, I was enjoying my history. We are all diverse humans that should share happiness. Don't take away my Doctor Who because I'm not British and I won't take away your Guinness or Harp because you aren't Irish. We're PEOPLE! Act like it!!

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David Prosch 7 years ago

I have been to Japan 3 times, it is a great country to visit and live in. She is doing nothing wrong, stupid people just like to get up set by things they don't understand.

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Aimee Parent 7 years ago

i see nothing wrong with it. its a way to learn about other cultures

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Fidelia Farrugia 7 years ago

So now people can't like other cultures? Well then, this world needs help.

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Sarah Nowak 7 years ago

I don't believe in "appropriation" between cultures. Absolutely EVERY culture borrows something from another. EVERY SINGLE ONE. To use something you find beautiful, and wear it, without it being in a mocking manner is 100% fine IMO. If you like something, do it, wear it...rock it! SJWs need to shut the f**k up already, and go start an island where you can all do and not be "offended"....

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Aimee Parent 7 years ago

i think its completely fine. i really dont see anything wrong with it. might help people learn about other cultures...

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Hiroki Ide 7 years ago

OMG NutButterNJerry's comment slipped through to the front posted article. LMFAO but can be inappropriate for who gets it. Hahahaha!

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Gilbert the loli Nightray 7 years ago

I feel bad that someone decided to use a child's enthusiasm as a reason to call someone a racist. The mom was just taking an interest in what her daughter likes. Setting up something like this can help teach her daughter the differences between appreciating a culture and using stereotypes against a culture. While other children run around mocking the language and customs, she can stand as the bigger person. Maybe if more children were taught things like this, people would be more tolerant of each other.

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Paul Johnson 7 years ago

Taking a deeper look, what do you suppose that the root reason "cultural appropriation" is a bad thing is actually because the social engineers want to prevent cultures from merging and keep them separate and distinct as a way of maintaining divide? (Keeping ammo for "multiculturalism")

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jimmy james 7 years ago

Burnt Level - Hiroshima..

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Peggy Feliciano 7 years ago

I applaud the mother in what she was able to accomplish for her daughter. If her daughter is into another culture, she did it justice and she did her daughter justice. Thank you from Japan for shutting down the narrow minded individuals. I applaud you! Common people, stop making mountains out of mole hills. I think this would have been a cool party to go to because I bet you that little girl could teach a few individuals about Japanese culture! Love, love the party theme!!!!!!

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Sandra Bell 7 years ago

Beautiful little girl, beautiful, educational party, creative mother. A chance to learn about other cultures. A chance to practice using chopsticks and wear a lovely kimono. THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH IT WHATSOEVER. Some morons just love to criticize and pick a fight in an effort to make themselves seem soooooo progressive. Get over yourselves.

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Joanna Lawless 7 years ago

The chopsticks shouldn't be crossed tho. White folks, amirite?

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Kate Latreille 7 years ago

There's a big difference between using another culture's traditions to embrace them and using them to insult them. If we avoid using things from another culture simply because it isn't ours, isn't that in itself racist? Would we consider a Japanese person racist for wearing a kilt? I'm Scottish by ancestory and I love seeing people of all cultures dress up and embrace the Scotts, so why not the Japanese? Or any culture for that matter? Sharing is caring after all

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Christie Canlas 7 years ago

Thank you for having the courage to expose hypocrisy. In my classroom we celebrate and honor a different country each month, learn about the culture, history, food, clothing and etc.

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Michele Burdette Elmore 7 years ago

Much ado about nothing. I once dressed up as a person from Thailand and my husband dressed as an Egyptian king. They were costumes. It was a party. So freaking what! I once appeared in The Mikado complete with Japanese kimono, wig, whiteface and shoes. Makes me racist? Hardly. I would like to see uber sensitive among us find a cave a stay there since EVERY little thing gets under their skin.

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Diane Ensley 7 years ago

I see nothing wrong with this. She has an appreciation for Japanese culture. I had a kimono when i was a little girl. My aunt was born in Japan. She shared her culture with us and encouraged us to learn about it. I had beautiful chop sticks inlaid with mother of pearl. She would bring us anise candy wrapped in rice paper which we thought was so cool because we could eat the inner wrapper too. We weren't allowed in the house with shoes on. If I went barefoot I had to wash my feet before i could enter the house. I loved my Aunt Myoko. She passed away several years ago and now my uncle is married to a Korean woman who was brought here by a soldier and then dumped when they got here. there are several of them near El Paso and my uncle has helped as many of them as he could. He is a retired Marine Colonel.

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Melissa Kuroda 7 years ago

People in Japan market 'authentic' Japanese experience to foreigners all the time. They make a living off the enthusiasm that tourist have, the desire they bring -- to experience what the Japanese culture is like! There are places where you can go, rent a full on Kimono and take part in a tea ceremony and dining experience. Leave it to the Japanese to capitalize on someone other people want -- to experience their culture. I say this, as I write next to my Japanese husband. My children love their father's culture, and so do I. Sadly, he's grown up in the US and laughingly admits I know more about his countries history, its people than he does. And he loves me for it -- because his children will not have to forgo knowing that culture. Sharing is caring.

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Shelia Miller 7 years ago

The Japanese user.. BEAUTIFUL!! Beautifully said, Beautifully shut down the racist argument.

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Janel Mumme 7 years ago

Ha that is politics correctness overload. Kids learn about things, including other cultures, through pretend play. I was a speech therapist in a community with lots of vietnamese in the seafood industry. For Chinese or Vietnamese New Year many of the moms dressed their kids up in traditional clothing and threw a party for the preschool class. And they donated traditional clothing that no longer fit or they no longer wanted for the class to play with in the housekeeping center. I do not think its racist, its sharing your culture with others and allowing kids to have fun learning.

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Susan Godfrey 7 years ago

Definitely overblown! People get a life! She is a little girl having a tea party. If you don't like it, don't look at it. Give me a break! Everything these days is racist. I am a multi race person and you know when people are being racist.

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Derek Mullins 7 years ago

How easily brain washed are the little minded. Casting THEIR racism on the innocent. Band wagon NAZIs. The liberals are extremist and racist more than ANYONE.

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José Sarmento Ferreira 7 years ago

The idea of "cultural appropriation" is not only racist, but racist squared. It is, moreover, hypocritical, as its proponents don the mantle of anti-racism. It is idiotic and ignorant to boot: what culture is there in the world that isn't the result of cross-pollination with other cultures? The day when wearing a kimono is disrespectful to the Japanese is the day when wearing blue jeans is disrespectful to Americans.

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Ryan Rodriguez 7 years ago

All of these morons yelling 'cultural appropriation' honestly need to p**s off. Cultures are MEANT to be spread and appreciated. If you think it shouldn't, kindly go and play in traffic.

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Ethria 7 years ago

What is the problem with appreciating and admiring, even imitating, a different culture?! What is your problem people?? Gawd, you see racism where there isn't and you leave the true racists do whatever they want!

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Allan Lariviere 7 years ago

If these "cultural appropriation" idiots would even do a modicum of research they would find that most things in western society have come from other cultures. They would have to go live in a cave somewhere to be free of it. Unless living in a cave is appropriating caveman culture.

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Adam Rælson 7 years ago

It's all about intent. If the intent was truly admiring the magnificent, deep, beautiful, aesthetic culture of the Japanese, then go for it! I agree most ethnic Japanese would indeed appreciate it. We had a Nepali-themed party and we dressed up and decorated and played local music.... not to make fun, but because we simply did not have the means to go to that Himalayan country that was our dream so instead we brought it to us the best way we could. This child is not racist and if anything, is super culturally aware and already gaining a global mindset amd appreciation for the beauty in diversity.

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Shivonne Johnson 7 years ago

It definitely seems like the person/people who have a problem with this are racist ones. Skin color shouldn't matter for all anyone knows the little girl could have been part Japanese. I THINK it's harder to find anyone of any culture to be full blooded, with the exception of cultures that believe in prearranged marriages.

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Dave Jackson 7 years ago

It is all too easy to jump on a bandwagon and criticise something out of context. Yes cultural appropriation is a real thing but this is not it.

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Paine Paine 7 years ago

of course its not offensive it was very sweet, the Japanese person was amazing!

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Christine Bandaly 7 years ago

This is so overblown... So what now we can't throw themed parties? WTF is wrong with people. The mother did this beautifully! I she was any other color but white this would not be an issue. USA hate at it's finest! Get a grip people.

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Theresa Edmonston 7 years ago

I say great on the mom who did this for her daughter. I used to work with our exchange students from the Asian regions. We shared each other's cultures and my daughters received many traditional gifts. They love to use/wear them and so do I. I also have very formal dresses from Japan, Hong Kong and Korea. I dare someone to tell me I'm racist or my daughters. I also have traditional Afghani clothes handmade while I was deployed there. Bulgarian and Romanian trinkets from fellow NATO servicemen. I wonder if the naysayer goes to watch belly dancing, been to Hawaii and gotten lais from the Polynesians (my all time favorite gift), and so many more. The whole world is a melting pot anymore. The only racist is one who refuses to thing of anyone other than themselves.

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Megan Swaine 7 years ago

Every situation is different. Cultural Appropriation can be neautral, benign or offensive, depending on what is being appropriated, HOW it is being appropriated, and how that appropriation impacts the culture being appropriated from. That means there is NO HARD AND FAST RULE FOR THIS. You have to carefully consider each situation separately. You have to use inform yourself and use your brain. And if you don't know enough about the situation to decide the intent or whether it was respectful, harmless or totally offensive? Then just STFU. You don't need to add anything. Hold your judgement.

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Anonymouse Commenter 7 years ago

A Japanese commentor living in Japan doesn't experience the racism that a Japanese (or other Asian) person living in America does. This didn't happen in the cultural backdrop of Japan, where being Japanese is the norm and where being Japanese doesn't set you up for racist actions from others, it happened in America, where racism exists, whether white people are able to see it or not. This was not appropriate for a variety of reasons. I understand many of you will vehemently disagree with me, and that is your right, but REGARDLESS of whether it makes the people doing it "racist," the fact is cultural appropriation is genuinely a thing, stuff like this party perpetuate stereotypes that are damaging to young people trying to figure out who they are and how they fit into both American culture and the culture of their parents, and acting like none of this is true just because YOU have never suffered the results of this sort of thing does not in any way erase these truths. Peace out.

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Tina Bond-Kuglin 7 years ago

actually love what you did and your little girls is beautiful, my closest friend is Japanese, he and his mother love that mu house décor is oriental so they are always giving me oriental décor for my home from unbrellas, tea sets and dishes to pictures & dolls even kamonos. They share receipts and dishes anytime we have a get together. they take it as a big compliment when others want to learn & imitate their culture. At one time my homes décor was an African theme it wouldn't believe the complements and gifts I received from my African friends. the only people that found this racist is the hateful closed minded uneducated one. the more we learn about others cultures the less divided we are & the more we find out that we are the same.

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Susan Haseltine 7 years ago

This party is charming and respectful. Would that the trolls quit picking yet another fight. I grew up on Air Force Bases, some of my friends had Japanese mothers. Most of us had Japanese dolls brought home by the fathers who served in Japan.

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Melanie Whitcomb 7 years ago

My niece had a Paris-themed party. Does that mean she's racist against French people? Of course not, that's ridiculous! Imitation is a form of flattery. It's always OK to appreciate another culture, and in fact should be encouraged as a method to REDUCE racism!

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Anonymouse Commenter 7 years ago

A Japanese commenter living in Japan doesn't experience the racism that a Japanese (or other Asian) person living in America does. This didn't happen in the cultural backdrop of Japan, where being Japanese is the norm and where being Japanese doesn't set you up for racist actions from others, it happened in America, where racism exists, whether white people are able to see it or not. This was not appropriate for a variety of reasons. I unerstand many of you will vehemently disagree with me, and that is your right, bus the fact is cultural appropriation is genuinely a thing, stuff like this part perpetuate stereotypes that are damaging to young people trying to figure out who they are and how they fit into both American culture and the culture of their parents, and acting like none of this is true just because YOU have never suffered the results of this sort of thing does not in any way erase these truths. Peace out.

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Melody Herr 7 years ago

And how do you expect children to learn about other cultures? In my former hometown of Farmington Hills, MI, they CELEBRATE cultures and children dress up annually in either their country of origin or one of their choosing. My children always chose Japan (mainly because we once lived there) and some of their friends chose other countries because they were INTERESTED IN THE CULTURE... not because they were making fun of or appropriating it! Sheesh! They are kids... imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, especially at that age. And the Japanese lady is spot on, there are businesses that are geared just as she said, towards taking photos of people in traditional Japanese dress. Here's the proof. But I suppose I was just appropriating the culture by taking my children here. Zac-and-El...9d1f4a.jpg

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Logwarrior Forever 7 years ago

Why does it always seem to be fat, college white chicks who feel they should publicly call people out who they think are doing something racist. It is almost like they live for things to get offended by so they can Virtue Signal, and show the world how wonderful they are.

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Zatch 7 years ago

Is only racist if you are using the differences in other culture or race for making fun of them, mocking or denigrate.

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Rick Johnson 7 years ago

Only a racist will see this as racist

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Jason Agnes 7 years ago

If people are gonna b***h about this stuff, then they are hypocrites, I am sure they have celebrated one of the many holidays we have in america. So, to make fun of this girl for what they did is to say they make fun of everyone on every holiday... so let's say for example, St. Patrick's Day... are you drinking to make fun of the Irish? Wearing green to poke fun at them? Leprechaun pictures put up all over to make fun of what they may look like? If your making fun of this picture of the little girl, you need to STFU and look in the mirror before you talk stupid to the web. I am an Air Force brat and have lived in different cultures where they teach ALL students some of their traditions in that country. So, grow the hell up, get a job, and worry about what stupid things you might say or do, because you sure as hell don't have any respect for others, and even less respect of yourself...

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Renee Gregor 7 years ago

How can exposing children to other cultures be bad? Most people can't afford to take their eight-year-old to Japan, so a birthday party like this is a lovely idea. In winter my first graders read books and see video snippets of celebrations, of other cultures. They most enjoy (and consequently remember) playing dreidel, making rangoli patterns for Diwali and luminarias for Las Posadas, wearing a dragon costume and trying on a lion mask for Chinese New Year. Most of my students will never leave western North Carolina, so this might be the only exposure they ever have.

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Mike MacDougall 7 years ago

I think the concept of cultural appropriation is a racist's concept. The idea that one individual cannot learn from and assimilate information or behavior from another based on skin color or geographical location is racist at it's core. There is no such thing as cultural appropriation, it's called learning and growth... the governments of the world would very much like us to stop doing it. I for one worship the work of a lot of black people... I'm a bass player, and undeniably, a lot of what I've dedicated my life to has come from black culture in america, Afro-Cuban rhythms, etc... I'm not going to stop playing bass to appease a bunch of people looking for something to blame their own guilt on, I don't think kids should have to stop having tea parties either.

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Jessie Adams 7 years ago

There are people so filled with hate that they aren't happy unless they spill it out. There is NO country any more that is pure! I wish everyone would have their DNA done and find out where all that blood came from......mine is Irish, German, scots, and French, My children can add Native American, welsh, and Norse. Even some of the most angry people if they had blood tested would find out they have more white than they would admit. RAce batting is so childish. If you want to make a name or a spot for yourself in this world.....start by getting a REAL education, stop teaching hate to your children, and do a job that crests rather than destroys. We rise or fall by our own efforts, NOT by bashing the past. THAT IS THE PAST!!!! We can only change to more by learning from our mistakes and using them to build and grow. Hate builds a unstable foundation and unstable foundations don't hold up well ......learning and respecting other peoples is good. It teaches respect.

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Irene Newman 7 years ago

Everyday I see where there are more ADULT BULLIES who act like they are the ages between 2 & 16 old. Grow up!!! U people who condemn a mother & a CHILD for learning & having fun at the same are very SICK PEOPLE!!!! Act your ADULT age & not your freaking IQ!!! Stop being BULLIES!!!

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Willie Weese 7 years ago

not offensive, appreciating.

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Mike Hubbert 7 years ago

If anyone is triggered by this cultural appropriation, please kill yourself. You are a huge waste of sperm and air. As you were.

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Mike Hubbert 7 years ago

God damn this little girl and her wondrous nature that makes her want to imitate other cultures for their beauty and style. HOW ARE WE SUPPOSED TO LIVE WITH THESE CHILDREN RUNNING AROUND IN JAPANEAE CLOTHING??? IVE NEVER BEEN SO TRIGGERED IN MY STUPID SHALLOW NORTH AMERICAN LIFE. QUICK!!! MORE WAR ON CNN SO I CAN FORGET ABOUT THE HORROR INFLICTED BY THESE LITTLE GIRLS AND THEIR TEA PARTIES!!!!!!

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凱蒂李 7 years ago

Good job, i would say!!! in the 80's, this would have garnered an " aaaawww, how cute!!" but now, everything has to be racists, gender sensitive, etc.etc.etc.. well we might as well live under a rock if you have to think about all these things! the bottom line is, the girl had fun, momma was proud, and japanese culture promoted! get it, racists?

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Charles Brennan 7 years ago

Sometimes I think that people want to get angry because it is the only way they can access a strong emotion. They feel no love, and little happiness, and they suffer from depression and anxiety, and anger makes them feel alive and powerful for a little while. Outrage is a drug for people who have nothing much in their lives. Fulfilled people don't get angry about little things.

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Billy Ashley 7 years ago

It's just beautiful & not only does the little girl in the picture radiate said beauty she's also showing the bigots about acceptance. Far too many people are too eager to blow the race horn over something they do not understand, personally i would love to partake in a traditional tea ceremony & to learn about the techniques & the history behind the custom. If anybody wants to say I'm a racist then fine & my reply to you will be "my a**e am i racist!" I for one enjoy learning about different cultures, traditions, religions & people in general as this world is a jumbled bag of diverse strange fr00tl00ps i use that term affectionately because we are ALL different & unique in our own right. The only racists are those who blow the racist horn the loudest!

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Penelope Paige 7 years ago

Some people have way too much time on their hands if they are making stupid comments over a little girls tea party. Seriously, they need to get a life!

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Chris Sprucefield 7 years ago

"Cultural appropriation" is one of these new PC fanatics support sticks for calling other racists. Perhaps they should start themselves by abolishing any foreign to their own "true" culture, that is, if they even know what that is, and stop enjoying things like sushi, curries, kebabs, burgers and whatnot. Just because you enjoy something from another culture for one reason or the other, doesnt mean you diminish it or appropriate it, and the ones claiming this "culture appropriation" thing, are the true racists, and hypocrites while at it, as what they really say when they make the claim is: its a foreign culture that you should have nothing to do with, as you are not of their race or origin, and you should stick to your own.

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Amber Ravenscroft 7 years ago

YAY!!!!! A small triumph for sense! All this 'cultural appropriation' nonsense is so idiotic, I can't wait for it to end.

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Mary Kreitzer 7 years ago

So is it "cultural appropriation" to eat Mexican food if you aren't Mexican? Can you run a Japanese steak house if you aren't Japanese? What about running an eatery called The Redneck Bar and Grill if you aren't a redneck? Can you major in Shakespeare if you aren't English? Can a historian only write books about his own cultural heritage? This entire issue is ridiculous, but oh so typical of liberal bigotry. What normal person would even think of this looking at the sweet picture of that little girl?

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Kate Myers 7 years ago

Cultural appropriation is a thing, but not in this case. Cultural appropriation occurs when a person takes the trappings of a culture without understanding them. In this case that appears to not be the case.

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Lisa Barnett 7 years ago

It's not 'sharing culture'. It's being able to use someone's culture as a party gag and then being able to walk away from it at the end of the night.

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Jarden Mahendra 7 years ago

Stupid people with stupid mind. They're always think of racism. I'm from the Dayak ethnic from Borneo and I would love to see our traditional attire to be worn internationally.

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Abby Rexroth 7 years ago

I'll bet that racist idiot eats Sushi!

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Ginny Ward 7 years ago

I don't know very much about the Japanese culture. I do know that they revere the elderly people, they are very polite and very gentle people. Obviously there are always exceptions, but for the most part I think they are lovely people.

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Jean Harrison McCormic 7 years ago

I loved my beautiful, authentic, Japanese kimono. I received it as a gift when I was 8 or 9. My Japanese neighbors took me to a huge festival, and their daughter and I danced wearing our kimonos. No hatred there.

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Sanchez Vasile 7 years ago

The worst is still to come.

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Angela Potter 7 years ago

We,as a people, can not truly learn other cultures unless we partake in them. There has been much research to do this and it is clear in the picture. Everything was taken into account including the summer kimono and the make up to the table settings. I think this is not laughing at the culture but making sure this was a learning experience. Good job mom and daughter.I bet you taught a lot of young girls to be respectful to the Japanese culture.

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Jake Strickland 7 years ago

I find it quite telling that these self righteous 'social justice warriors' spouting hateful rhetoric would fall eerily silent if and when 'Progressive' American schools FORCED white Christian female students to wear Muslim garb. Yet display no sense of shame for throwing a rod and pointing their plastic fingers of contempt while publicly humiliating this child. What is wrong with you people?

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Tuan Jinn Nguyen 7 years ago

That's the answer we all need and deserve!!!!!!!!!!

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Shirley Smeaton 7 years ago

I can only hope that the stupid person who had a rant took herself or himself outside to play, people like that aren't safe to be let alone on the internet without parental guidance.

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Timothy Saies-Jones 7 years ago

I have lived in Japan for the last 30 years. When I go to fireworks or summer festivals I wear a yukata (light summer kimono) Japanese like the fact I am wearing traditional dress for these events. No one thinks I am racist and usually I get compliments. So take your racist b******t somewhere else.

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Claudia Machado 7 years ago

Ouch. That hurt and I loved it :D

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Marcy Valentine 7 years ago

Kids emulate what the love. Nothing racist about that.

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Tracy Moorhead 7 years ago

The Tea Ceremony in Japan is a very solem practiced art. I cannot think of any reason why someone would cast hatred or discrimination regarding it. What is this world coming to, all f this hatred and distrust towards people we don't even know! Thank goodness I live in Hawaii, the melding of cultures here is second nature.

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Sophia Gonzales 7 years ago

Way back in the 70's when I was in Junior High School we had International Day. Each small team dressed in our chosen country's native clothing and we cooked a dish from that country. My county was India. I bought some beautiful fabric and learned how to fold a Sari. We made curry. To this day I have a love for India I might never have learned about from just reading. I fell in love with another culture. There was nothing wrong with dressing and eating food of another country. It was a learning experience I still remember 45 years later. BTW I was a little Hispanic kid from New Mexico.

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Cat person 7 years ago

They tried to blur out "f*****g" but it's still really readable

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Damien Duncan 7 years ago

Cultural Appropriation is one of the biggest loads of left wing politically correct nonsense ever thought up. Most western countries are diverse melting pots of different ethnicity and it is the absorption of these cultures that creates the cultural identity of a nation going forward. There is absolutely nothing wrong with people being proud of their heritage, however there is nothing more divisive to a country than a failure to integrate or accept the laws and cultures of your new country. According to the advocates of cultural appropriation you should not have cultural mixing, things like Chinese, Indian, Mexican and Italian restaurants should not exist. People should not have corn rows, or where clothes that potentially could be identified as belonging to another heritage or nationality. It is politically correct nonsense to the nth degree. It is this type of nonsense that breeds isolation, divisiveness, racism and hate, it does not prevent it.

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Curtis Page 7 years ago

Oh look, white kids dressed in Japanese attire learning Japanese customs. karate-cla...a3391c.jpg

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Darrylyn Barber Lippmann 7 years ago

I'm going to try and believe the offended one is not aware she is mistaken, but is aware now.

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Cynthia Stevenson 7 years ago

Geez the only racist is the one in the head of the writer who is complaining...I think learning about other cultures should be the norm not the rare event to be chastised by someone afraid to learn about other cultures. I'd rather see this than a Geisha for Halloween...that would be inappropriate in my opinion as it is poking fun at someone not trying to learn something and have fun at the same time. .

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Brenda Farris 7 years ago

I see a mother trying to give her daughter a fun and different birthday party and also teach her about another culture. I think it's a fantastic idea! Make learning fun and they learn faster and remember more.

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James Smith 7 years ago

so, we shouldnt go to japanese restaraunts because we would be sharing japanese culture which would make us racist?

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Nora Miller 7 years ago

I think the young girl had quite the learning experience in having a Japanese themed party. She looks like she is having a great time.

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Abu Nudnik 7 years ago

There's another word for "cultural appropriation." It is this: "success."

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David Gaeddert 7 years ago

Sitting here in Bflo, NY, beautiful young lady having a good time dressing up for a party? What can be wrong? World Science Fiction Convention, Yokohoma, "07, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Reno, NV, for World Science Fiction Convention, '11--love the islands and the people, hope to get back again when I can.

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Jonathan Niccolls 7 years ago

I LOVE Asian Culture! I love their family values, their art, and especially their FOOD! I cook in a WOK! I communicate with renowned author and Chef Grace Young, and I have all of her cookbooks! I'm an American that celebrates diversity and INCLUSION!!! This is what America was, is, and should always be about! These racist dividers are trying to destroy OUR culture of ethnic inclusion, acceptance, and cultural exchange. This Japanese person just brought the smackdown!!! It's up to each and every one of us, to do the same, when confronted with this kind of racism and division! SFTTSE-598...a4f413.jpg

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Elijiah Burgess 7 years ago

That little girl is so cute Why the hell does that person think that's racist

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Kathryn O'Connor 7 years ago

Cultural Appropriation is bullies telling me I can't like the things I like and in many cases, practice my religion which believes in reincarnation and exploring who you were in a past life which could include being someone of a different race and culture so thus, learning and dressing like that culture

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Ana T. 7 years ago

so as a mexican i accept when racist college children trow those racist mexican theme parties . rigth?

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Hideto Koudanshi 7 years ago

Are those "college children" trying to respectfully appreciate and enjoy the beautiful culture that Mexico has? No? Then they're being racist pricks. Is this little girl trying to respectfully appreciate and enjoy the beautiful culture that Japan has? Yes? Then there's nothing wrong with it. Apple and oranges. They may both be fruit, but they're not from the same trees.

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Georgia Thompson 7 years ago

I think it's awesome.

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Heather Keedy Bateman 7 years ago

LOVE THIS!!!

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Sean Curran 7 years ago

The woman who shut this down is 100% correct. There is a major difference between sharing and embracing a culture; and with stealing a culture. I think that so many people (in my local experience, white "I'm American" types who are just learning about the world) are to blame for all of this bashing b******t. If we do not share and engage in each others cultures, then we will globally marginalize and separate ourselves. If in doubt ASK -

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Misty Webber 7 years ago

What about Halloween??? We can't dress up like something we've admired?

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Kaori Eda 7 years ago

The comments from the person who claims to be a Japanese person who lives in Japan sounds very naive. There are many Japanese mainstreamers who lack the cultural sensitivity or the true meaning of cultural appropriation. I am Japanese myself and have been going back and forth the U.S. and Japan since I was a child. This photo of a little girl was very offensive to me. I have felt very uncomfortable about misrepresentation of a culture. There are too many people who thinks it's ok as long as there was no intention to harm. This is not true. People have to open their eyes, be humble, learn about asking questions, and learn about other culture. People who have only experienced being the mainstreamer lacks the cultural sensitivity. It was not a pleasant experience suddenly becoming a minority in the U.S. surrounded by people who thought Japan was a part of China (this was in the 70's and people were not well informed) but later I cherished my experiences because (continue)

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Matthew Kavanagh 7 years ago

I like how you made a feeble attempt to censor f***ing, but bu***ke gets the all clear.

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Mel Paradise 7 years ago

The only problem I have with this is that her kimono is folded over the wrong way. should be left over right. But other than that, let the kids have fun. I used to get teased in school for wanting to study other cultures in my spare time. Now I get to travel the world and watch the haters cry because their hateful lives are so damn miserable. Hahaha. Have fun everyone.

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fubukifangirl 7 years ago

Once again, white Liberals getting offended on behalf of other races because they treat people of other races as children who can't possibly know what offends them by themselves.

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Dee Goode 7 years ago

It's painfully obvious this isn't the same issue as let's say Headdress wearing at Coachella. Learn some context people quit trying to tie this non story to the very real instances of cultural appropriation in the East to what is happening in America/Canada.

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Jerry Selness 7 years ago

Look up "Ganguro", Japanese hip hop culture. Girls wear blackface.

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Donald Pleasant 7 years ago

BAAAAAHAHAHAHA.... NutButterNJelly's comment absolutely wins the entire goddamn internet.

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Donald Pleasant 7 years ago

BAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! NutButterNJelly's comment absolutely wins the entire goddamn internet.

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Lisbeth Slabotsky 7 years ago

The problem here is that cultural appropriation of a free and open society, is not what you may thing it is. When the sacred articles or music or art is that of a subjugated people..people who have been marginalized and murdered since white christians hit the shores of what is North America. (yeah, I'm using the indigenous population for example) it's an entirely different thing. The clothing and makeup and rituals of Japan have not been outlawed. Japanese are not persecuted for speaking their language or wearing their clothes. It's not appropriation. Using native religious art and clothing (headresses) to make money while spitting on the very people you're stealing from.... THAT'S appropriation. Attacking this little girl and her mother is absolutely ludicrous.

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Hilary 7 years ago

yes! Why can't people appricate cultural differences without being called racists. My sister who is very white says all the time how she finds the color of black skin beautiful. I also find it beautiful. These type of people who are looking for fights twist things and will say that a person who highlights that someone is different than them is a racist. It doesn't matter if you're appreciating that difference to them, however it should. They are caught up pointing the finger when they are the real racists.

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Sylvia Matusikova 7 years ago

Here is the result of your politics, snowflakes.

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Blanksy 7 years ago

Cultures must and will blend so that a new global culture can emerge!

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Tori Jones 7 years ago

considering some cultures EXPECT you to dress the way they dress when you live in their country, this just all comes across as someone trying to be a big bully

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Jason O'Brien 7 years ago

Reminds me of the first Batman movie. (picking up a statue and examining it): "I wonder what this is?" Batman: "it's Japanese" Person: How do you know? Batman: I bought it in Japan.

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Chris Barnhart 7 years ago

"What do you think?" What could possibly be said to top off that epic rant from Japan. I'd agree with it wholeheartedly, but I don't want to be accused of intellectual gut-punching appropriation by whiny morons who have nothing better to do than spread hate where they pretend to believe love should be.

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Scott Fritts 7 years ago

I'm a U.S. citizen from what I can everything about my culture is being appropriated. Further more, I'm Irish, Scottish, English, Danish, German and Native American (2 tribes). Which part of myself am I obligated to deny exactly? Can I no longer engage in Irish tradition, Halloween, Saint Patrick's Day or native american spirituality or Celtic beliefs or symbolism, or how about Christianity? What aspects of my lineage do I now need to deny myself because I look white? What pieces of myself do I need to cut out, Purist?

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Sly Goose 7 years ago

this is well put "A strong argument can be made ...... that stigmatizing the sharing of cultural elements only creates more distance between us."

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Scott Fritts 7 years ago

I gotta say being from the U.S. is my culture not only appropriated on a multitude of levels, I 'd also like to know exactly where my boundaries are and which parts of myself I should hate or deny myself. See as an American mutt I'm not pure at all, I'm English, Irish, Scottish, Danish, American Indian (2 tribes) and Germany and since I have all these cultures inside me I'd like to ask which ones I should start denying my personal affiliation with? Can I know longer appreciate , can I know longer embrace Irish tradition, Halloween, Saint Patrick's Day. Can I know longer engage in the spirituality of Native American's, Can I no longer be a Christian? Please tell me "purist" what part of myself I need to deny and cut out because I look white.

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Renato Servos 7 years ago

Politically correctness is one of the worst trends this country has adopted.

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Димана Радева 7 years ago

For god's sake! So many words "should be avoided" today because of this stupid political correctness! "Black", "blind", genders are just a few examples. We have limited range of words, "suitable" words. Remember Orwell's 1984? Well, this is happening. All the stuff with newspeech, big brother and so on is our reality. But that's not the end. NOO. WHY DON'T WE SEE RASISM IN EVERYTHING! Even in a child's actions...children have the purest souls, why this cute girl, willing to learn about the Japanese culture is racist. Remember that racism is not what we say or what we do but what we think and believe. One is not tollerant of THE difference between people by pretending that they do not exist. Tolerance happens when a person tries to gain knowledge about a particular culture (or maybe more of them?) and don't treat difference as something of great importance. I mean, our skin colour/ religion/random thing varies, but stating it out loud should not be an indicator of racism.

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Hilary 7 years ago

you can't say black? do we stop saying white? I think differences are great! Today I saw a beautiful black girl with such pretty skin and appreciated that. Am I a racist? Can I not say I find her complexion beautiful?

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Doug Strand 7 years ago

PC,, has caused so much confusion it seem's as though people have forgotten to think things through before having an opinion on it.

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Bob Beaudreault 7 years ago

All the time I see black Americans running around in long robes and white caps calling themselves African-Americans. They have never been to any of the dozen countrys in Africa. They cannot speak any of the languages that are spoken there. They cannot name the country in Africa that their relatives came from. They do not even know the name of the relative that was supposed to be taken as a slave or the name of the person that was supposed to have owned him/her. But they dress up what they "think" the part should look like (most of African people do not dress like that) and they say they are paying tribute to them I have a French heritage. I have never been to France. I do not speak French. I do not know any relatives that live in France., I do not call myself a French-American. I am full blooded 100% "AMERICAN" and nothing else! I also love the cultural differences between the various races that are American and love to explore them. This is not an insult to anyone!

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Kane Cheung 7 years ago

Huzzah bitches. It's true, I get annoyed by how under exposed some people are with other cultures. Learning about and experiencing other cultures is a great thing. Sincerely practicing it to further share those experiences with others is even better, it is not appropriations.

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Fbomb 7 years ago

SJW's tend to not stop to think if their warrior quest is in the best interest of those they think they are defending. Most are in it just for the attention and can care less about the cultures they think they're defending. It's great to see someone of the culture gently tell them to FO, we don't need your kind stirring up things.

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Jim Gray 7 years ago

I studied karate for a long time. It was all about learning and adhering to the Korean way of martial arts. I had to learn Korean terms and traditions. I went to many countries while in the service and I tried to learn some of their traditions and I still use some today. If they did the party according to the tradition then it is not a racist culture c**p thing. It's someone expanding their knowledge and understanding of a different culture. Period. Stop being so damn "you're a racist" everyone. Geez. If a Japanese family threw a cowboys-and-indian, whoops... I mean professional ranch hand-and-native american party, would they be racists???? If so, then what race would it be offensive too? Yes, it has come down to that......

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Cathy b 7 years ago

What a bunch of morons... 😩😩

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Sha're Lestrange 7 years ago

and that's why I love Japan! ❤

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Cornelia Plavicheanu 7 years ago

stupid! how can somebody blame such a party? maybe, when at Bday party kids are the faces painted as cats or butterflies, that means they are mocking cats and butterflies? or when a ballet have a Russian theme it means they are mocking Russians? pfff... this part with 'correctness' is going too far...

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Rebecca Hayden 7 years ago

Geeezzzzz ! cannot believe how stupid some people are because you have to be really stupid and frustrated to think it is not OK for a little girl to disguise herself as a geisha ! What's wrong with these people ! I use to disguise all the time as a child even as an adult , get a life , enjoy yourself an don't tamper other people's fun !

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Galaxy Eyes 7 years ago

How can anyone find this offensive in any way? Its just a little girl trying to have a tea party inspired by a different culture. Just because of the color of her skin, everyones gotta freak out. Not ok.

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Lisa Herzog 7 years ago

And the award to the person with the biggest case of butt hurt goes to.... People, just stop. Isn't there anything you're not offended by?

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Ch4rm3d 7 years ago

I don't like tumblr for this very reason. People on tumblr just seem so ready to rip you to shreds in the name of 'social justice' and their own ideals. I know not all of tumblr is like that, but for that subculture of SJWs that act like a school of piranah on issues that really don't warrant the attacks, i don't believe i would ever join tumblr. (i'm an artist and know from friends and just being on the internet that tumblr /should/ be a place i could grow my following, i just don't want that s**t. X'D) Went on a tangent there...

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Brett Gieger 7 years ago

America: Land of the free, home of the brave....even if being brave means having an innocent tea party, your still free to do so

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Sketch and Run 7 years ago

There is a distinction between cultural APPRECIATION and APPROPRIATION that everyone is ignoring. Cultural appreciation is NOT about blocking people access to other cultures or their food, as long as you respectfully participate in a cultural practice and/or are invited to do so. Something like dressing up in kimono and maybe even wearing geisha makeup, if invited to do so by people of that culture, can be a great way of APPRECIATING culture. If the people of that culture are dictating or inviting you into their cultural practices, it is a great way of learning (eg. saris at Indian weddings). It IS however, wrong to bastardise these symbols w/o their consent (eg. 'Sexy Geisha' costumes for Halloween). It IS also disrespectful to adopt certain cultural dress and costumes with religious or spiritual meaning which should NOT be appropriated if you don't belong to that culture no matter how much you 'appreciate' it (eg. Bindis, Native American headdresses)

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Patrick Colliano 7 years ago

Shove it. No, you do not need anyone's "permission" to partake in a particular culture. First of all, whom would you ask? Who is the gatekeeper of a particular culture that you need to get permission from? What if one person says it's okay, but another person from the same culture says it's not?

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Michael Silverstein 7 years ago

Stop with the cultural appropriation nonsense. Let the girl have a little fun. Liberals really need to get over themselves.

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John Baker 2 years ago

Nothing to do with liberals, asshole.

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Tim Fromla 7 years ago

I wonder what would happen if she looked like c66e6f45cd...-style.jpg Anyway, if the mother were cultural, she would have to know that her kid's kimono is wrong. Got a question, especially you white liberals, why then is it wrong for white people to dress as a Zulu Warrior?

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Connie Huang 7 years ago

To the Japanese commenter: Racism against white people is not a thing. Meanwhile, auto-orientalism is a thing.

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Patrick Colliano 7 years ago

Oh, yes, racism against white people is a thing. Anyone of any race can be racist toward anyone of any other race.

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okabe seiya 7 years ago

I am a japanese and I can only say about the girl's picture is 左前(hidari-mae) is not OK.

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okabe seiya 7 years ago

I am a japanese and I can only say about these pictures is 左前(hidari-mae) is not good

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Nadine Lujan 7 years ago

Sorry, it is not ok... a culture is not a "costume". I am part Mexican and it's not ok to "dress up" in sombreros, fake mustaches and a serape on a made up holiday like Cinco de Mayo. It's not ok to wear Native American headdresses and put on war paint on Halloween. I 100% believe that the little girl and her parents were NOT at all trying to be disrespectful to Japanese culture. That is the essence of white privilege - everyone else's culture is "cute" "exotic" and can be tried on. Look, if they want to do a traditional Japanese tea service, fine - but lose the white face geisha look. I can enjoy a traditional Indian dinner without painting my face with a red dot in the middle of my forehead. And ONE Japanese person does not represent all of Japan. Culture appropriation is a thing - it is something to be aware of. No one needs to attack this girl or her family - they meant no harm. But it is an opportunity to discuss why this can be so offensive.

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Patrick Seguin 7 years ago

Good article, entertaining and somewhat educational exchange, but "mic drop of the century"? Seriously? Can bloggers please stop neutering their articles with hyperbolic b******t?

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Justin Harer 7 years ago

Tumblr = the cancer of the internet

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Diana Ball 7 years ago

IDK I'm thinking some Japanese might be offended. It depends on who has power. The poster from Japan probably doesn't feel as threatened as a person of Japanese decent in the US because their grandparents weren't put in camps. You could argue that they *should* feel threatened because we bombed the s**t out of their country while putting our Japanese in camps but that was war, and Japanese people generally forgive a lot that happens in wartime. Ask anyone in Nanking or Pingfang or Bataan. In any case, since the subjugation of women in Japanese culture is a legit problem either way (research what happened to comfort women) I wouldn't say this is racist but it is misogynistic as hell. She's teaching her daughter its okay to be objectified as a whore. But carry on. Whatever makes you feel better.

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Hideto Koudanshi 7 years ago

Because geishas are whores, right? WTF. Please do your research before you say something that ignorant again. Do feel free to tell a Japanese woman to her face that you believe geishas are the same thing as whores. I'd pay good money to watch the reaction you'll get.

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Ken Narasaki 7 years ago

Forget the Japanese person who grew up in Japan and never got ching-chonged or worse. Asian Americans hate this because it's usually accompanied by mockery, either intentional or not. Just ask yourself: What if that make-up were black? Would there be any question about whether this was right or wrong? Intent doesn't matter here: People need to know: This has got to stop.

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Vybuian Bui 7 years ago

"Do you like wearing a kimono because you appreciate its beauty and historical significance to Japan?" I hope that the mom took this as a teaching moment for her daughter. Personally, I think the line between celebration and cultural appropriation falls on if the person embraces the culture. Did they educate themselves and try to understand why they are doing what they are doing? Or are their actions just thoughtless?

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Alec Kocher 7 years ago

My only gripe is the kimono is worn wrong. The left side should be the outer layer. If the right is on the outside, it is a sign of mourning.

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Andrew Yip 7 years ago

Lol. F**k BoredPanda.

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Molly Cichy 7 years ago

If it were a Japanese person teaching the kids about Japan's culture, that's just fine. Instead, it's a white mom taking her basic understanding of Japanese traditions (which is probably heavily informed by stereotypes) and teaching her kids that This Is What Japanese Culture Looks Like. That's how harmful stereotypes are created, kids. Don't appropriate.

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Vijay Duggirala 7 years ago

Burn level hiroshima comment was pretty savage lol

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Linda Terrell 7 years ago

It's a girl's birthday. She likes things traditional Japanese (I love,the Geisha traditions.) that is not making fun of anyone or anything. May I correct one thing. The kimono (which seems more like a Yukata here) should be closed with left over right. Right over left is for the dead.

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Kelly Wayne 7 years ago

It must be winter....snowflakes everywhere.

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Kaori Eda 7 years ago

Continued from below... I learned the lack of the visions from the mainstreamers and could pick up on things I otherwise would have never noticed. As I told my Asian American friends, In Japan, Japanese were the caucasians (mainstreamers). I think people are responding on not about a little girl embracing a different culture but the execution and lack of awareness.

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Mező Ádám 7 years ago

by this logic,why white people still can't say n****r ? O.o

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Asami Gooch 7 years ago

It's ok. However let's do some homework first. Kimono is worn wrong. It is supposed to be left over right.(Always) Chopsticks is never used on hair. They are eating utensils only.. White make up ,used for Geisha. . Geisha,in the olden days was considered a high class prostitute. As long as it's done in a correct way,I see no problem.

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Timothy D. 7 years ago

Well, it was on tumblr.

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Caroline Nichonmhidh 7 years ago

omfg well the rest of the world can stop dressing up for paddys day . if i see one other person not from ireland wearing a shamrock or dressed like a leprachaun im calling you out .!!!!!

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Kathleen Riney 7 years ago

Ok! STOP CELEBRATING ST. Patrick's IRISH, ROMAN CATHOLIC, FEAST DAY, With Queer PRIDE Parades & BOOZE!!❣️😎

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Wow, people getting triggered by a little girl trying to embrace a different culture, what is happening to the world...

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troufaki13 7 years ago

My thoughts exactly. It seems to me that sometimes people are just trying to pick a fight, with their claws out and ready to draw blood. :(

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Brendan Devlin 7 years ago

If you call it a skirt again you're getting KILT.

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Melody Herr 7 years ago

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Jessie Smith 7 years ago

It's called a kilt.

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Greta Thomas 7 years ago

Exactly!

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Michele Burdette Elmore 7 years ago

Exactly!

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Ronald Aguinaldo 7 years ago

Omg you said the b-word! XD

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Deborah Rubin 1 year ago

It's Rom or Romany, not "gypsy." Too many people don't know this yet.

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June Pixeld 7 years ago

Little girls like to dress up. Are we really gonna tell them what to limit their fantasy world to? Theyll get enuf of that in adulthood.

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Pavel Nekoranec 7 years ago

Little boys as well.

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Kjorn 7 years ago

Wow! i loved the comment from that japanese woman. She's so right! People who are offend by that are not the japanese it's always the other. THAT'S racist.

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William Teach 7 years ago

I just do not get it. The same people who talk about diversity and multiculturalism are also freaking out about people taking an interest in other cultures. Sigh.

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ItsPam Duh 7 years ago

Well I guess I should throw out my hello kitty & my love for sushi-god forbid we appreciate other cultures and want to incorporate them

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Deborah Miller 7 years ago

I'll take your HK off your hands!!! haha, I'm 49 and STILL love Hello Kitty! lol

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Yvo Nne 7 years ago

This reminds me of Buzzfeed, where most people still think only white people can be racist. -.-

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Hikari 7 years ago

"Burn level: Hiroshima"

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Brinna Rhys Bell 7 years ago

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Timothy Dorian 7 years ago

Sounds like your dad was a cool guy!

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Brigitte 7 years ago

Ah, the internet. People get butthurt over EVERYTHING. You can't do anything right.

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Brady Möritz 7 years ago

finally, the actual racists getting called out

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Ben Smith 7 years ago

WAY WAY WAY OVERBLOWN!! Just some internet troll trying to get traction by starting a fake controversy. Glad she got shut down and wrecked.

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Paul Johnson 7 years ago

No dude, not a troll. There really is a whole movement of people who think this way.

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Aine 7 years ago

Also: the influence of more recent immigrants to Québec is awesome, if it wasn't clear with my post...

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Patrick Colliano 7 years ago

Your children are adorable!

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Blind Oracle 7 years ago

Man, that mom went all-out. What beautiful party decorations

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George Asher 7 years ago

If the wishes of the majority of the people in Japan is that they want their culture to be shared then nobody has the right to argue otherwise despite any personal griefs they may have.

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Shayna Jaymie Murray 7 years ago

This is a really good point. Thank you for that insight.

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George Payerle 7 years ago

I agree with the Japanese dude. Political correctness has become a stultifying disease.

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Jim Witte 7 years ago

> Might as well wall off your country from the rest Exactly what our (US) fearless leader promised during his campaign (or screaming fest..)

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Ms. Understood 7 years ago

As long as they are not making fun of a culture and practicing it to the best of their knowledge....

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Ms. Understood 7 years ago

...and not religious or in any way sacred, etc.

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Shana 7 years ago

People need to stop being so butthurt over every damn thing... Yes, racism and discrimination is terrible but come on, a girl having a japanese-themed bday party?

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Revgirl2017 7 years ago

Once again, little girl, smile on her face,innocent and pure intentions and someone gotta rip her apart. Makes no damn sense! Leave her alone.

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Tony Kohanek 7 years ago

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Melissa Smith 7 years ago

There is Nothing wrong at all having a party like that ! Wow People need to stop this silly crazy stuff...Wow Is there not more Important stuff going on in this world today I mean come on

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Valerie Finnigan 7 years ago

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Katheryn Marie 7 years ago

Cultural beauty of other cultures (autocorrect got me)

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Audrey Gauci 7 years ago

So what. She likes to dress up and play around with make up. Is that illegal now! She’s just a kid and would probably have no idea about racism. She was just trying to have fun.

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Marty BlackEagle-Carl 7 years ago

only american's fear cultural appropriation, and cant separate it from cultural appreciation.

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Lazy_Potato 7 years ago

Culture isn't owned by only one race. People should be honored that others want to learn and celebrate their culture. I see nothing wrong with this party tbh.

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Tree Grace 7 years ago

More like What does it matter. Shesh! THIS s**t is F*****g Unreal. Even the japanese female was like , your cray cray. Its a beautiful culture. Shesh. namaste

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Lilach Loughead 7 years ago

oh come on is people got nothing better to do with their life? just looking for racistic things that are not???

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Robbert Plink 7 years ago

There is absolutely nothing wrong with what the dressed up girl is doing. she is having fun. there is a problem with people that stretch to find racism and predudice at every turn.

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Diana See 7 years ago

Imitation is the Highest form of flattery! There is nothing offensive here& furthermore when I was growing up we had multicultural day in school which it doesn't seem like they do anymore :-(

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Sharon Brewster 7 years ago

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Donnell Moses 7 years ago

Totally overblown, so sad ppl troll just looking to cause blow ups nowadays in the name of ' politically correctness'

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Billie Washburn 7 years ago

I love the response of the Japanese poster. WTG and THANK YOU! <3

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Ella Arnold 7 years ago

This is not wrong!!! She is just having a cute little tea party and long ago tea parties like these and girls dressed like that HAPPENED

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Captain Planet 7 years ago

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Sonya Bamboo 7 years ago

Wow I lived in Japan and that's not racist like they said its traditional makeup and it's praised not shamed

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viktoh.. 7 years ago

I think people should really understand the concept of racism before screaming foul play...

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Evelyn Potoczny 7 years ago

I hate political correctness. With a passion.

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Harold Ward 7 years ago

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Brian Nguyen 7 years ago

I don't get it. What's the problem here?

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Morganna 7 years ago

I truly fail to see the problem with embracing other cultures. Like troufaki13 I think people are just picking fights one after another. Our world is becoming too weird. :(

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Hugo Raible 7 years ago

What a condescending, angry person. I hate when people claim to speak for other people not because the other people need it, because of their own ego.

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Deonna Ramos 7 years ago

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Wendy Hall 7 years ago

Everyone needs to mind they own business, get your nose out of others poeples business and focus on your own, that's why we have so many arguments and wars....

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John Lamb 7 years ago

not racist at all in fact there is a saying Imitation is the highest form of flattery

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Kim Dowding 7 years ago

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Dee 7 years ago

Some people just love to get offended on other peoples behalf. Its annoying as hell.

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Shawn Murphy 6 years ago

right on sister right on short and to-the-point I love it

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elaine potgieter 7 years ago

I think it was a charming and novel theme for a party. That the child chose Japan shows that she (and her mother) have an interest in other people and their culture. Reaction ... overblown

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Carol Larsen 7 years ago

I think the little girl is absolutely adorable in interpreting a culture she wanted to celebrate.

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Kerry Donnan 7 years ago

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Audrey Gauci 7 years ago

She’s likes Japanese dresses and the way they wear makeup for special events. Why shouldn’t she

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Santino Marazzo 7 years ago

Good for you to set that person straight. That little girl looked sooo happy. Good mother as well.

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Santino Marazzo 7 years ago

Good for you to stand up to this person. That little girl seemed soooo happy.

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Dee DeFrancesco 7 years ago

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Ann Del Rosario 7 years ago

come on. this is just kids' play. kids and kids at heart use their imagination. those who complain about this probably didn't have a happy childhood..or at least a normal one.

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Ana Fuentes 7 years ago

Being from Mexican heritage I still do not understand culture appropriation, I participated on Mexican day at college.

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Steven Callahan 7 years ago

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Doreen Ball 7 years ago

I strongly believe that hall monitors grow up to be cultural appropriation vultures.

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Catherine Ciferni 7 years ago

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Carla Swan 7 years ago

I don't think that there is anything wrong with celebrating and appreciating different cultures

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Barbara Bugg 7 years ago

She looks lovely and I trust it was a beautiful party. Get over yourselves people and stop overthinking everything for goodness sake.

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Lee from Phoenix 7 years ago

Seems to me that dressing like Japanese is actually honoring their culture. People don't tend to imitate things that they think poorly of and hold in low regard. .

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Tara Partlow 7 years ago

as long as done correctly and in good taste ...nothing is wrong with this

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Joseph Wagnon 7 years ago

I <3 Japan. They fine-tune everything. From brewing coffee to scotch. Great cars, motorcycles, and, ooo yeah, the food! Japan is the best.

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Teleri Nyfain 7 years ago

Love the shut-down! That idiot screaming about this knew NOTHING about geishas obviously!!!! I really hate the current fad of calling everything 'cultural appropriation' & dissing it.

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Barbara Baldwin 7 years ago

Get a grip, white lady...you got way too much racism on your hands.

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KT Trondsen 7 years ago

Not offensive, it's super cool! The mom did a great job with the party!@ Love Japanese culture

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Sarah Lennie 7 years ago

So tired of hearing about cultural appropriation. If done respectfully, let kids (or even adults)experience different aspects of the world!

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Shawn Murphy 6 years ago

I don't think think is in their vocabulary

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Alex Wolfhart 7 years ago

It doesn't even make any f*****g sense: if you for example hate homosexuals, do you dress like one? But obviously, if you hate other races, you do #LOGIC!!!

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Shawn Murphy 6 years ago

I dressed up like the most interesting man in the world for Halloween one time

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Cathy Egerton 7 years ago

Just love to see bigots closed down 👍

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Gloria Haynes 7 years ago

Children learn by doing. I'm sure this girl learned a lot more about Japanese Culture in this way instead of listening to some boring teacher drone on and on in a stuffy afternoon classroom.

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Kay Gartshore 7 years ago

Thank you to the Japanese person for speaking up. I love learning about other peoples cultures and I think it's an important lesson to teach children - to learn about other cultures.

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Anne Mayo 7 years ago

I think she looks beautiful & happy !!!

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Candace Wiggins 7 years ago

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I hope the little girl didn't know what was being said. It was just a sweet little tea party.

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Beth Moontree 7 years ago

She is obviously not making fun of another culture. The whole thing looks beautiful.

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Mai-Britt Schultz 7 years ago

Some times you wonder .... Do you really wanna live a life, where girls dont play...?? And what about Madam Butterfy, is the rolle only for japanese opera singers ...

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jud frondorf 7 years ago

Air Force brat here..we lived all over the world. My mom always got in touch with local culture. Touches here and there. We all had kimonos when in japan. Ghutrahs in saudi...and friends everywhere.

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Owiella Freddie 7 years ago

Overblown. A female child is enjoying a tea party ceremony. THIS IS A CHILD, NOT A POLITICAL STATEMENT!

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Kelli Marie 7 years ago

I AGREE! Culture is meant to be shared, this isn't disrespectful. This is a little girl celebrating a different culture.

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Gabriel Tolentino 7 years ago

Oh muy god, she only wanted a japanese birthday, wath is so wrong about it?

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Me. 7 years ago

People are waaaaay to sensitive.. smh

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Me. 7 years ago

People are way too sensitive to my previous comment

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Joseph Stewart 6 years ago

The issue people are having with this is not the costume, it is because the little girl is white.

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Damian Derdoń 6 years ago

Now "Burn level: Hiroshima" is very inappropriate it is same as Burn level: holocaust... one of the biggest tragedies in mankind history

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Shawn Murphy 6 years ago

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Leona Baskett 6 years ago

Quite frankly I am getting tired of the S_ _ t stirring! Everyone looking to be offended over every little thing! Ridiculous!

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Ruth Bradfield 6 years ago

Very cool, and very true. See, taking history classes is not a waste of time.

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DeeJay Oleson 6 years ago

Stupidity at it’s finest. Liberal idiots.

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Marika Stanway 6 years ago

Omg.. don't you EVER.. ANY of you dare to wear sandals with socks! That's a FINNISH cultural thing and it should NOT be worn by any other nationalities!

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Yeu Grva 6 years ago

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John Morrison 6 years ago

Experiencing other cultures is part of becoming a cosmopolitan person with a global understanding of world cultures. Today's know-nothingism is a revolting curse.

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Micki King 6 years ago

oh who gives a s**t!!! that is not racist.. she's having a Japanese themed tea party!!!

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Roxy Robinson 6 years ago

I quote Anne McAfferty, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." I think 'cultural appropriation' is the cry of those who think others will look better than they do.

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Michael Misiaszek 6 years ago

imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!

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Michael Misiaszek 6 years ago

imitation is the sincerest for of flattery

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Michael Misiaszek 6 years ago

form :-)

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Hoku Ka'anapu 6 years ago

Is the little girl happy? Let her be happy! And btw, this, got blown out of proportion. Little girl, Happy belated birthday!

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Judy Morton 6 years ago

Tea ceremonies should be taught and appreciated.

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Adam Jenson 6 years ago

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Cathy Parker 6 years ago

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Edgard Martinez 6 years ago

I think it is beautiful to enjoy and share other people´s cultures. I don´t see anything wrong AT ALL.

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Debbie McRill 6 years ago

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Scott Stoodley 6 years ago

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Rebecca Davidson 6 years ago

It looked like a lovely little tea party. Why let a troll ruin it?

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Rebecca Davidson 6 years ago

It looked like a lovely little tea party. Don't let a troll ruin the fun.

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Jeremie Sunico 6 years ago

I don't care about the party, the lady messed up by posting on tumblr in the first place...

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Ben Clark 6 years ago

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John Steel III 6 years ago

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Annette Chapin 6 years ago

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blankman 6 years ago

If someone wearing a Japanese kimono is cultural appropriation what do you call Japanese businessmen wearing business suits?

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James Rader 6 years ago

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Patti Avedon 6 years ago

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George Haskins 6 years ago

The more cultures a person learns about, the better rounded the person, society gains.

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Bill Andrews 6 years ago

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Glenda Thomas 6 years ago

People need to calm down and remember what the real definition of racism is. this is not it. How is this discrimination, refusing another person human rights? Really people?

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Wendy Joseph 6 years ago

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Tim Harvey 6 years ago

My balls itch.

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Kim Bostrom 6 years ago

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Bradford Hatcher 6 years ago

Cultural appropriation is how we learn and grow as cultures.

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Barry Starkey 6 years ago

In the words of the late great George Carlin , ...... '' There is some really STUPID F*****g People out there ! Where are they coming from ? '''

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Krissy Miller 6 years ago

I was once told imitation is the best complement.

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Michael McGee 6 years ago

These are the same racists that didn't like the Disney Moana costume. The only people upset here are racist whites. Congratulations to the Japanese commenter.

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Jamie Hollingsworth 6 years ago

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Steve Chavez 7 years ago

It's about time people like this have their hats handed to them and are invited to show themselves out. Well said! Burn-5a022...666677.jpg

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Yima Thalang 7 years ago

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Sherry Stubbs 7 years ago

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Sherry Stubbs 7 years ago

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Patrick Colliano 7 years ago

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Mercedes Schenk 7 years ago

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Amanda Britt 7 years ago

Has no one addressed the bukkake comment? 😂 yeah something ALL can CUM TOGETHER on. Ffs.

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Jason 7 years ago

Can't wait for the girls African American party!

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Kellie Hull 7 years ago

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Wes Pinchot 7 years ago

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Peggy Norman 7 years ago

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Amanda Montgomery 7 years ago

The only thing wrong with the little girl having a party she wanted is her yukata is folded backwards...

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Maureen Hunt 7 years ago

I don't see anything wrong with it at all. In fact, I think she is complimenting their culture by choosing it as a theme for her party,. You must be racist to see anything wrong with this.

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Kathie Anderson 7 years ago

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Andrew Dykes 7 years ago

It's worrying that we have to look to Japan to find some common sense. Respect to this person and shame on those who shut this down. Where is YOUR tolerance for people who disagree?

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Simone Kessler 7 years ago

If you want to talk about stupid - we Israelis have been accused of cultural appropriation because we enjoy hummus. Apparently, we have "stolen" it from the so-called "Palestinians" (lol).

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Simone Kessler 7 years ago

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Kirsten Zielinski 7 years ago

it's fine. i am so sick of a certain bunch of 'enlightened' people starting this 'cultural appropriation' bs. please...every culture borrows from other cultures. get the f over it.

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Melvin Robey 7 years ago

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Jeremiah Klauenberg 7 years ago

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Sarah Olivier-Blanchette 7 years ago

it's only racist if your white.

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Kae Carper 7 years ago

Damn, I guess you shouldn't play Cowboys and Indians either how stupid.

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Mary Cole 7 years ago

Omg! ..Handle it!! Pretty soon they're gonna complain about old tv cowboys and indians shows ..good grief!!

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Anthony Davis 7 years ago

This is completely OK. You idiots who think it's cultural appropriation are idiots.

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Thomas Shanks 7 years ago

I'm being almost immediately redirected to a fake Android virus scan page that then opens the Google Play store to install an app. Why are you supporting such filth?

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Amy Leatherman 7 years ago

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Eileen Miller 7 years ago

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Donna Peach 7 years ago

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Bobby Clemente 7 years ago

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Elizabeth Edmonds 7 years ago

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Weeping Willowz (WeepingWillowz) 7 years ago

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Helen Watt 7 years ago

Grow up people, this is to relate to the beauty of the Japanese culter. this girl is cherishing the beauty and understanding of the grace of Japanese tradition that Japanese hold dearly.

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Masanobu Shioya 7 years ago

all Japnese welcome that! cute!

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neverdontmind about a thing 7 years ago

Are people getting smarter or stupidier after using smarthphone???

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Anna Spradlin 7 years ago

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Kitty Hero 7 years ago

this is why aliens dont visit earth

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Jr. William 7 years ago

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J 7 years ago

These Nike shoes I'm wearing have got me feeling very racist right now: me no being American!

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Sue Peart 7 years ago

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Gearald Becker 7 years ago

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Ann-Marie Lavoie 7 years ago

As long as it's not being done to be offensive, celebrate cultural diversity. I think it's wonderful. I celebrate all cultures and share that with my 8 year old niece.

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myplane150 7 years ago

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Pamala Vela 7 years ago

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Anders Oliver Dahlin 7 years ago

When I visited japan my host family gave me a bloody Jinbei as a present. Should I avoid wearing this so I don't appropriate their culture? jeez.

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Mary Crutcher 7 years ago

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John Baker 7 years ago

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Candy Torma 7 years ago

i think she is so awesome! best tea party ever!!!!!

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Darlaimerner 7 years ago

Absolutely ZONED.

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Chiyoko Gussin 7 years ago

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Kathie Anderson 7 years ago

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Dorothy J Townsend 7 years ago

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Celestial Sojourner 7 years ago

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Hannah Oswald 7 years ago

Ok it's called a kilt a traditional Scottish clothing normally with nothing underneath used by Scottish men for generations

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Gabriel Martinez 7 years ago

more like, "Burn Level: Salem. They tried to go on a witch hunt for racist, but found out that they themselves were the racist.

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Jayne Pape 7 years ago

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Maureen Howard 7 years ago

There is no such thing as cultural appropriation unless you are doing it to mock the culture!! I love this!!!! Burn level: Hiroshima....lol

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Molly Conley 7 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pXotxxYFlk&t=151s

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Pam Leal 7 years ago

Overblown! The theme of this party CELEBRATES Japanese culture!

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Erika Lilbiddy 7 years ago

The hypocrisy of the far left and the far right is exactly what is tearing this world to pieces as we post 😕

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Meta Sienkiewicz 7 years ago

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斎藤一 7 years ago

誕生日おめでとう！素敵なバースディパーティですね！

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しん先田 7 years ago

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Tad Perry 7 years ago

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Shirley Naylor 7 years ago

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Mark Rowe 7 years ago

Lets face it, those people that cry racist are usually the biggest racists around, it is very obvious.......grow up you time wasters

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Derpicorn 7 years ago

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Rhonda Thibault 7 years ago

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Shadon Jokan 7 years ago

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Leo Smith 7 years ago

Nice Slam to the Racist A*****e Liberal.... Xmas in Aug.

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Yvonne Farrell 7 years ago

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Louis Bruckner 7 years ago

I see nothing wrong with this, She is respectfully honoring a culture practice.

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Tina Estes 7 years ago

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Jessie Smith 7 years ago

So overblown. what is the problem with enjoying another culture.

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Andrea Meyer 7 years ago

That was spectacular

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Terry Griffin 7 years ago

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Alice Jones 7 years ago

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Elleina Jeffrey 7 years ago

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Bruce Zimmerman 7 years ago

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Yukihiko Takeba 7 years ago

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Mary Ellen Childress Schooler 7 years ago

Looking at the little girls party photo, you can tell someone put a lot of thought and research into her party to make it as authentic, respectful, and bonus, educational too.

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Tilly Divine 7 years ago

Grownarsed adults calling little girls nasty names for playing in an imaginative and educational manner. Welcome to the 21st century. Where devolution has reached critical mass.

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Christopher Stansell 7 years ago

PC Trolls aplenty!

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Craig Winans 7 years ago

Racists are the only ones that call everyone else racist.

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John Smith 7 years ago

Ginzers should be taken to court for incitement to racial hatred. Her ignorance is astounding. And her attack is on a child. What a backward racist country America is. GatesAreOp...57e041.jpg

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Robert Paulson 7 years ago

You know what's ironic? People who jump on 'cultural appropriation' and demand blood are typically privileged white people who try to determine what you can and should be offended about.

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Margaret Rivera 7 years ago

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Orville Mendoza 7 years ago

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Stacy Gray 7 years ago

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

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Lisa Barry 7 years ago

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Paul Why 7 years ago

The girl looks beautiful, and what a great way for her mother to teach her about the richness of other cultures. And ps, the Japanese commentator shut it right down. Love her.

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Tricia Johnson 7 years ago

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Layla S 7 years ago

Looks to me like she admires the Japanese culture. I see nothing wrong with that.

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Connie Huang 7 years ago

To the Japanese commenter: Racism against white people is not a thing. Meanwhile, auto-orientalism is a thing.

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Vivian Warshaw 7 years ago

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Dizzyaudiohh 7 years ago

Get over yourselves people.. let the girl be a LITTLE girl for f#%ks sake.. god forbid she enjoy being a kid and sharing her likes.

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Dizzyaudiohh 7 years ago

Haters are always gonna hate, society is always gonna find something to b***h about and people are always gonna start something over nothing

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Dizzyaudiohh 7 years ago

She is adorable!

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Anne Mckinney-page 7 years ago

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Nicki Bruleigh 7 years ago

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Amber Lu 7 years ago

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Patrick Colliano 7 years ago

You have no way of knowing how meaningful Japanese culture is to that little girl, how much she knows about it, has learned about it, etc.

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Manda Bennett 7 years ago

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Lorie Temps 7 years ago

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Jeff Zimnickas 7 years ago

BTFO!

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udi 7 years ago

Most people love sharing their culture, as long as you aren't denigrating it or taking advantage of them as a cultural group.

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Karie Lester 7 years ago

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Marlene Ludlow 7 years ago

my 16th birthday party was a luau. should i be ashamed? japanese teenagers love to dress like american teenagers from the 50s. this isn't racism. the intent is what is important.

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Kauko Saari 7 years ago

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MA Luján 7 years ago

One man is not representative of the whole of Japanese people.

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MA Luján 7 years ago

One japanese person does not speak for all of Japan.

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Tiffany Chang 7 years ago

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Jason Maffettone 7 years ago

It warms the heart to see people finally pushing-back against this hate-mongering “social justice” nonsense.

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Jamie Clemons 7 years ago

People need to get a life. Let people embrace whatever culture they want. I see no problem with it.

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Mark mckenzie 7 years ago

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Cj Thurston 7 years ago

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery - quote from Charles Caleb Colton

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Cj Thurston 7 years ago

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Cj Thurston 7 years ago

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

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Satoko Henzan Saunders 7 years ago

im japanese, and i did not get Offensive at all, we have a big hart to who wants to try to know about us.

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Mary Jo Wallace 7 years ago

overblown

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Donna Shelley 7 years ago

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Tomoya Kanno 7 years ago

Please relax. I wish girls and her friends enjoyed the party. From Japan.

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Raul Suarez Fernandez 7 years ago

most of the people who calls racist to others are actually racist. Why? only a racist person can get to these points in life.

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Nada Decat 7 years ago

congrats people! David Wolfe agrees. Enjoy Trump's America!

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David Graham 7 years ago

That's the cancer of internet: people with as much intelligence as a dead oyster who thinks they are superior and see racism everytwhere...

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Cora Rose 7 years ago

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Michele Bentley 7 years ago

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Susanna Mudra 7 years ago

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Ash Hulme 7 years ago

Cultural isolation is racism.

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Garryx Brn 7 years ago

Fortunately Child imagination do everythings Wright whith wrong stuff

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Amy Thornton 7 years ago

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Sam Durham 7 years ago

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Anna Rivera 7 years ago

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Marcus Edward 7 years ago

Hailing George Takei.... where's your outrage? Oh, that's right... this doesn't follow the narrative.

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Jeffrey Isbell 7 years ago

It was a good discussion. 'Nuff said.

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Alisya Lyana 7 years ago

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Rachel Snowden 7 years ago

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Heather Strozier 7 years ago

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Jonathan Brooks 7 years ago

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Auna Darling 7 years ago

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Sean Hoffert 7 years ago

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seznumerouno 7 years ago

Much ado about nothing 😴😴😴

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Wayward Peach 7 years ago

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lemontzz aide 7 years ago

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Tammy Clark Zuniga 7 years ago

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Michelle Skigen 7 years ago

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Teri Tyner 7 years ago

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Maggie Fitzpatrick 7 years ago

I think the little girl is precious. She is not doing anything disrespectful, imitation is the highest form of flattery

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LJ Rhodes 7 years ago

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Melissa Gort 7 years ago

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Angela Eagle 7 years ago

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Otto Toksik 7 years ago

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Lara London 7 years ago

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Kathleen Hamilton 7 years ago

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Shinku Toner 7 years ago

Cultural appropriation is when Blacks thinks they're Pharaohs. :>

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Josie Beaudoin 7 years ago

I think it's beautiful, and as a super-white Irish girl, I would love to wear a Kimono myself! I find Japanese culture beautiful!

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Ric Trimillos 7 years ago

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Josh Rachlis 7 years ago

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Tressa Larson 7 years ago

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Josh Davis 7 years ago

Who the frakk dusted this off from November 2012?

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Will Von Wizzlepig 7 years ago

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Chris Love 7 years ago

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Lsdy FireFly 7 years ago

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Taylor Wolf 7 years ago

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Welton Barbosa 7 years ago

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Cameron Tevis 7 years ago

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Rose Wanheda 7 years ago

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David Prosch 7 years ago

I have been to Japan 3 times, it is a great country to visit and live in. She is doing nothing wrong, stupid people just like to get up set by things they don't understand.

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Aimee Parent 7 years ago

i see nothing wrong with it. its a way to learn about other cultures

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Fidelia Farrugia 7 years ago

So now people can't like other cultures? Well then, this world needs help.

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Sarah Nowak 7 years ago

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Aimee Parent 7 years ago

i think its completely fine. i really dont see anything wrong with it. might help people learn about other cultures...

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Hiroki Ide 7 years ago

OMG NutButterNJerry's comment slipped through to the front posted article. LMFAO but can be inappropriate for who gets it. Hahahaha!

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Gilbert the loli Nightray 7 years ago

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Paul Johnson 7 years ago

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jimmy james 7 years ago

Burnt Level - Hiroshima..

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Peggy Feliciano 7 years ago

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Sandra Bell 7 years ago

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Joanna Lawless 7 years ago

The chopsticks shouldn't be crossed tho. White folks, amirite?

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Kate Latreille 7 years ago

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Christie Canlas 7 years ago

Thank you for having the courage to expose hypocrisy. In my classroom we celebrate and honor a different country each month, learn about the culture, history, food, clothing and etc.

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Michele Burdette Elmore 7 years ago

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Diane Ensley 7 years ago

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Melissa Kuroda 7 years ago

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Shelia Miller 7 years ago

The Japanese user.. BEAUTIFUL!! Beautifully said, Beautifully shut down the racist argument.

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Janel Mumme 7 years ago

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Susan Godfrey 7 years ago

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Derek Mullins 7 years ago

How easily brain washed are the little minded. Casting THEIR racism on the innocent. Band wagon NAZIs. The liberals are extremist and racist more than ANYONE.

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José Sarmento Ferreira 7 years ago

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Ryan Rodriguez 7 years ago

All of these morons yelling 'cultural appropriation' honestly need to p**s off. Cultures are MEANT to be spread and appreciated. If you think it shouldn't, kindly go and play in traffic.

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Ethria 7 years ago

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Allan Lariviere 7 years ago

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Adam Rælson 7 years ago

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Shivonne Johnson 7 years ago

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Dave Jackson 7 years ago

It is all too easy to jump on a bandwagon and criticise something out of context. Yes cultural appropriation is a real thing but this is not it.

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Paine Paine 7 years ago

of course its not offensive it was very sweet, the Japanese person was amazing!

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Christine Bandaly 7 years ago

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Theresa Edmonston 7 years ago

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Megan Swaine 7 years ago

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Anonymouse Commenter 7 years ago

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Tina Bond-Kuglin 7 years ago

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Melody Herr 7 years ago

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Logwarrior Forever 7 years ago

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Zatch 7 years ago

Is only racist if you are using the differences in other culture or race for making fun of them, mocking or denigrate.

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Rick Johnson 7 years ago

Only a racist will see this as racist

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Jason Agnes 7 years ago

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Mike MacDougall 7 years ago

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Jessie Adams 7 years ago

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Willie Weese 7 years ago

not offensive, appreciating.

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Mike Hubbert 7 years ago

If anyone is triggered by this cultural appropriation, please kill yourself. You are a huge waste of sperm and air. As you were.

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Mike Hubbert 7 years ago

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凱蒂李 7 years ago

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Charles Brennan 7 years ago

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Penelope Paige 7 years ago

Some people have way too much time on their hands if they are making stupid comments over a little girls tea party. Seriously, they need to get a life!

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Chris Sprucefield 7 years ago

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Amber Ravenscroft 7 years ago

YAY!!!!! A small triumph for sense! All this 'cultural appropriation' nonsense is so idiotic, I can't wait for it to end.

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Mary Kreitzer 7 years ago

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Lisa Barnett 7 years ago

It's not 'sharing culture'. It's being able to use someone's culture as a party gag and then being able to walk away from it at the end of the night.

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Jarden Mahendra 7 years ago

Stupid people with stupid mind. They're always think of racism. I'm from the Dayak ethnic from Borneo and I would love to see our traditional attire to be worn internationally.

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Abby Rexroth 7 years ago

I'll bet that racist idiot eats Sushi!

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Ginny Ward 7 years ago

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Jean Harrison McCormic 7 years ago

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Sanchez Vasile 7 years ago

The worst is still to come.

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Angela Potter 7 years ago

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Jake Strickland 7 years ago

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Tuan Jinn Nguyen 7 years ago

That's the answer we all need and deserve!!!!!!!!!!

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Shirley Smeaton 7 years ago

I can only hope that the stupid person who had a rant took herself or himself outside to play, people like that aren't safe to be let alone on the internet without parental guidance.

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Timothy Saies-Jones 7 years ago

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Claudia Machado 7 years ago

Ouch. That hurt and I loved it :D

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Marcy Valentine 7 years ago

Kids emulate what the love. Nothing racist about that.

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Tracy Moorhead 7 years ago

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Sophia Gonzales 7 years ago

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Cat person 7 years ago

They tried to blur out "f*****g" but it's still really readable

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Damien Duncan 7 years ago

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Curtis Page 7 years ago

Oh look, white kids dressed in Japanese attire learning Japanese customs. karate-cla...a3391c.jpg

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Darrylyn Barber Lippmann 7 years ago

I'm going to try and believe the offended one is not aware she is mistaken, but is aware now.

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Cynthia Stevenson 7 years ago

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James Smith 7 years ago

so, we shouldnt go to japanese restaraunts because we would be sharing japanese culture which would make us racist?

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Nora Miller 7 years ago

I think the young girl had quite the learning experience in having a Japanese themed party. She looks like she is having a great time.

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Abu Nudnik 7 years ago

There's another word for "cultural appropriation." It is this: "success."

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David Gaeddert 7 years ago

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Jonathan Niccolls 7 years ago

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Elijiah Burgess 7 years ago

That little girl is so cute Why the hell does that person think that's racist

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Kathryn O'Connor 7 years ago

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Ana T. 7 years ago

so as a mexican i accept when racist college children trow those racist mexican theme parties . rigth?

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Hideto Koudanshi 7 years ago

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Georgia Thompson 7 years ago

I think it's awesome.

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Heather Keedy Bateman 7 years ago

LOVE THIS!!!

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Sean Curran 7 years ago

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Misty Webber 7 years ago

What about Halloween??? We can't dress up like something we've admired?

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Kaori Eda 7 years ago

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Matthew Kavanagh 7 years ago

I like how you made a feeble attempt to censor f***ing, but bu***ke gets the all clear.

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Mel Paradise 7 years ago

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fubukifangirl 7 years ago

Once again, white Liberals getting offended on behalf of other races because they treat people of other races as children who can't possibly know what offends them by themselves.

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Dee Goode 7 years ago

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Jerry Selness 7 years ago

Look up "Ganguro", Japanese hip hop culture. Girls wear blackface.

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Donald Pleasant 7 years ago

BAAAAAHAHAHAHA.... NutButterNJelly's comment absolutely wins the entire goddamn internet.

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Donald Pleasant 7 years ago

BAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! NutButterNJelly's comment absolutely wins the entire goddamn internet.

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Lisbeth Slabotsky 7 years ago

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Sylvia Matusikova 7 years ago

Here is the result of your politics, snowflakes.

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Blanksy 7 years ago

Cultures must and will blend so that a new global culture can emerge!

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Tori Jones 7 years ago

considering some cultures EXPECT you to dress the way they dress when you live in their country, this just all comes across as someone trying to be a big bully

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Jason O'Brien 7 years ago

Reminds me of the first Batman movie. (picking up a statue and examining it): "I wonder what this is?" Batman: "it's Japanese" Person: How do you know? Batman: I bought it in Japan.

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Chris Barnhart 7 years ago

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Sly Goose 7 years ago

this is well put "A strong argument can be made ...... that stigmatizing the sharing of cultural elements only creates more distance between us."

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Scott Fritts 7 years ago

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Renato Servos 7 years ago

Politically correctness is one of the worst trends this country has adopted.

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Doug Strand 7 years ago

PC,, has caused so much confusion it seem's as though people have forgotten to think things through before having an opinion on it.

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Bob Beaudreault 7 years ago

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Cathy b 7 years ago

What a bunch of morons... 😩😩

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Sha're Lestrange 7 years ago

and that's why I love Japan! ❤

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Cornelia Plavicheanu 7 years ago

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Lisa Herzog 7 years ago

And the award to the person with the biggest case of butt hurt goes to.... People, just stop. Isn't there anything you're not offended by?

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Ch4rm3d 7 years ago

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Brett Gieger 7 years ago

America: Land of the free, home of the brave....even if being brave means having an innocent tea party, your still free to do so

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Sketch and Run 7 years ago

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Michael Silverstein 7 years ago

Stop with the cultural appropriation nonsense. Let the girl have a little fun. Liberals really need to get over themselves.

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John Baker 2 years ago

Nothing to do with liberals, asshole.

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Tim Fromla 7 years ago

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Connie Huang 7 years ago

To the Japanese commenter: Racism against white people is not a thing. Meanwhile, auto-orientalism is a thing.

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Patrick Colliano 7 years ago

Oh, yes, racism against white people is a thing. Anyone of any race can be racist toward anyone of any other race.

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okabe seiya 7 years ago

I am a japanese and I can only say about the girl's picture is 左前(hidari-mae) is not OK.

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okabe seiya 7 years ago

I am a japanese and I can only say about these pictures is 左前(hidari-mae) is not good

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Nadine Lujan 7 years ago

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Patrick Seguin 7 years ago

Good article, entertaining and somewhat educational exchange, but "mic drop of the century"? Seriously? Can bloggers please stop neutering their articles with hyperbolic b******t?

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Justin Harer 7 years ago

Tumblr = the cancer of the internet

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Ken Narasaki 7 years ago

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Alec Kocher 7 years ago

My only gripe is the kimono is worn wrong. The left side should be the outer layer. If the right is on the outside, it is a sign of mourning.

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Andrew Yip 7 years ago

Lol. F**k BoredPanda.

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Molly Cichy 7 years ago

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Vijay Duggirala 7 years ago

Burn level hiroshima comment was pretty savage lol

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Linda Terrell 7 years ago

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Kelly Wayne 7 years ago

It must be winter....snowflakes everywhere.

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Kaori Eda 7 years ago

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Mező Ádám 7 years ago

by this logic,why white people still can't say n****r ? O.o

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Asami Gooch 7 years ago

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Timothy D. 7 years ago

Well, it was on tumblr.

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Caroline Nichonmhidh 7 years ago

omfg well the rest of the world can stop dressing up for paddys day . if i see one other person not from ireland wearing a shamrock or dressed like a leprachaun im calling you out .!!!!!

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