Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic racist term Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Anonymous Posted at 7:34 pm on Oct. 5, 2008 Is it considered racist to say that an East Asian's eye looks chinky?

Replies Editor in Chief Posted at 6:06 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 I see your point. But implied in the use of a derogatory name is hatred. That's what makes it derogatory - "expressing a low opinion." Even if the user of such a name does not feel that hatred, those terms have come to represent hate and racism. So is every person who calls someone a "chink" or a "nigger" necessarily racist? No, not every person. But a racially sensitive and rational person probably wouldn't use such language. kidd rune Posted at 5:30 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Quote: from jschwa1986 at 4:26 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Definitions of a racial slur include: *A racist term used against another person (Google Definitions, allwords.com) *A derogatory nick-name generally used when talking shit about people from a specific race (urban dictionary) The word slur alone, as defined by thefreedictionary.com: *A disparaging remark; an aspersion. *To talk about disparagingly or insultingly. Also known as a racial epithet. Obviously, these are not looked at in a positive manner. To be racist is not because you call someone a "name". Now, if you said "I hate you fucking chinks" that would be different than "your eyes look chinky". runthespread Posted at 4:56 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Yes, "chink" is derogatory for Chinese. Editor in Chief Posted at 4:26 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Definitions of a racial slur include: *A racist term used against another person (Google Definitions, allwords.com) *A derogatory nick-name generally used when talking shit about people from a specific race (urban dictionary) The word slur alone, as defined by thefreedictionary.com: *A disparaging remark; an aspersion. *To talk about disparagingly or insultingly. Also known as a racial epithet. Obviously, these are not looked at in a positive manner. kidd rune Posted at 3:33 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Quote: from jschwa1986 at 3:17 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Oh, yes it is. All of those terms have a derogatory connotation. If you say someone looks Mexican or Asian, that's acceptable. But using a racial slur? Not so much. How does using a 'slur' make you racist? Editor in Chief Posted at 3:17 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Oh, yes it is. All of those terms have a derogatory connotation. If you say someone looks Mexican or Asian, that's acceptable. But using a racial slur? Not so much. kidd rune Posted at 3:08 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Quote: from physicsmajor at 7:48 pm on Oct. 5, 2008 is it an insult to say someone looks like a beaner? to say someone look niggery? yes. it is. don't say crap liek that man. whta part of that even begins to sound right in your head? No it isn't. physicsmajor Posted at 7:48 pm on Oct. 5, 2008 is it an insult to say someone looks like a beaner? to say someone look niggery? yes. it is. don't say crap liek that man. whta part of that even begins to sound right in your head? Anonymous Posted at 7:40 pm on Oct. 5, 2008 no you should look them in the eyes and go dununununununununununa CHINKY! RIMHfire Posted at 7:38 pm on Oct. 5, 2008 Say kinky instead. carracer Posted at 7:37 pm on Oct. 5, 2008 Yes chickaflicka Posted at 7:36 pm on Oct. 5, 2008 i guess...idk, i cant really talk cuz im not asian... CommonInquirer Posted at 7:35 pm on Oct. 5, 2008 I've never heard of "chink" or "chinky" for that matter. Enigma of Eternity Posted at 7:35 pm on Oct. 5, 2008 Yes. Baron Samedi Posted at 7:35 pm on Oct. 5, 2008 Nah...We love that word. Most recent 15 of 18 previous replies displayed.