A Day Without a Mexican, is it racist or not? |
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| *NatiMarie* |
 Jun 9 2004, 11:11 PM
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So okay, new movie coming out about well what the title says...so is it racist or not?
Here's a Summary from Yahoo: One morning, California wakes up to find that one third of its population has disappeared. A strange thick pink fog surrouncs the state and communication outside its boundaries is completely cut off. As the day goes by, we discover that the characteristic that links the 14 million disappeared is their Hispanic background. The economic, political and social implications of this disaster threaten the state's way of life. Suddenly disrupted are the lives of Mary Jo Quintana (Maureen Flannigan), teacher and housewife; Senator Abercrombie (John Getz), hastily promoted to Govenror; Louise McClaire (Muse Watson), ranch owner and agribusiness rep; and Lila Rodriguez (Yareli Arizmendi), reporter and apparently the only Latina left behind. For all of them, the cracks in their private lives are forced wide open. As time goes by, the State continues to deteriorate - garbage has taken over the streets and a mood of desperation pervades as the citizens watch the infrastructure start to crumble. |
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Jun 10 2004, 08:28 AM
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 kristin  Group: Member Posts: 5,705 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,985 |
In a way it seems a little racist acutally...they porbably have the roadwork not being done, toilets not getting cleaned, food not getting served in the movie once they are gonna. If that happens I would definitly find it racist as if everyone is assuming mexicans are all like that.
looks interesting though |
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Jun 10 2004, 11:01 AM
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 i'm too cool 4 school Group: Member Posts: 752 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 7,421 |
It is stereotypical, because they are assuming first that all hispanics are mexicans, and second that they all hvae medicore jobs.But it could also be a good movie because it shows how if you take out one part of a community, the entire community falls apart
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Jun 10 2004, 11:17 AM
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 Dark Lord of McCandless Group: Member Posts: 2,226 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 16,761 |
QUOTE(NaTiMaRiE @ Jun 9 2004, 11:11 PM) So okay, new movie coming out about well what the title says...so is it racist or not? Here's a Summary from Yahoo: One morning, California wakes up to find that one third of its population has disappeared. A strange thick pink fog surrouncs the state and communication outside its boundaries is completely cut off. As the day goes by, we discover that the characteristic that links the 14 million disappeared is their Hispanic background. The economic, political and social implications of this disaster threaten the state's way of life. Suddenly disrupted are the lives of Mary Jo Quintana (Maureen Flannigan), teacher and housewife; Senator Abercrombie (John Getz), hastily promoted to Govenror; Louise McClaire (Muse Watson), ranch owner and agribusiness rep; and Lila Rodriguez (Yareli Arizmendi), reporter and apparently the only Latina left behind. For all of them, the cracks in their private lives are forced wide open. As time goes by, the State continues to deteriorate - garbage has taken over the streets and a mood of desperation pervades as the citizens watch the infrastructure start to crumble. Technically, it is racist. But technically, the statement "The Nubian Empire was populated by black people" is racist too. So it IS racist, but it's sort of a harmless racism. |
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Jun 11 2004, 02:45 AM
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This movie is not racist. It was made by Mexicans so why would it be racist against Mexicans. I'm Mexican so I should know. If you live in California then you might know why they were inspired to make this movie. Since the governor wanted to suspend the law on illegal immigrants getting their driver's license, Mexicans and other Hispanics decided that they were not going to do anything for one day. That is, go to work, shop, etc. This movie makes a strong point. Where would LA be without Hispanics? Honestly, we do all the work that other people would never do. That is all.
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Jun 11 2004, 08:29 AM
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QUOTE(LaRevolucion @ Jun 11 2004, 2:45 AM) Honestly, we do all the work that other people would never do. That is all. Because that is all you guys are qualified for. |
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Jun 11 2004, 08:32 AM
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 Alisha Group: Member Posts: 2,341 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 9,880 |
QUOTE(onenonly101 @ Jun 10 2004, 10:01 AM) It is stereotypical, because they are assuming first that all hispanics are mexicans, and second that they all have medicore jobs.But it could also be a good movie because it shows how if you take out one part of a community, the entire community falls apart ya thats what i was thinking..kinda racist but then but really.. |
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Jun 11 2004, 11:35 AM
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i'm too cool 4 school Group: Member Posts: 752 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 7,421 |
QUOTE(sunriseloop90 @ Jun 11 2004, 8:29 AM) Because that is all you guys are qualified for. are you serious........ |
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Jun 11 2004, 01:16 PM
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kristin Group: Member Posts: 5,705 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,985 |
QUOTE(sunriseloop90 @ Jun 11 2004, 8:29 AM) Because that is all you guys are qualified for. that is so racist what you just said. just because you are mexican it doesn't make you dumb or unqualified for anything. it is such a stereotype |
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Jun 11 2004, 01:20 PM
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Jun 11 2004, 02:15 PM
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 3,565, you n00bs ain't got nothin' on me. Group: Official Member Posts: 3,761 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,565 |
QUOTE(ComradeRed @ Jun 11 2004, 2:20 PM) I love Maddox. He's a genius. QUOTE Because that is all you guys are qualified for. Are you kidding me? You racist... >censored< Well, it's not really all that racist, because literally, it just means a day where there are no Mexicans. But its more stereotypical than racist. |
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| *NatiMarie* |
Jun 11 2004, 02:48 PM
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QUOTE(sunriseloop90 @ Jun 11 2004, 5:29 AM) Because that is all you guys are qualified for. Ew, that's racist and just ignorant. Seriously, just look before you type. What you said is completely stupid. Anybody is qualified, not only a certain race or ethnicity. What the heck, so you're saying, just because I'm hispanic, I'm qualified to clean tables and stuff? Well you're wrong, you know, it just depends on the person and what expectations they have. I'm hispanic and it doesn't mean I'm going to go work somewhere that I'm 'qualified for' or expected to do. That was just a bunch of BS. *sigh* |
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Jun 11 2004, 03:47 PM
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i dont hink it's racist... i think that whoever made it wanted to show to people how much latinos are important in the U.S.... but i ono
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Jun 11 2004, 04:37 PM
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Dark Lord of McCandless Group: Member Posts: 2,226 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 16,761 |
"Lations are important to California's economy" is making a prejudgment based on race. It is an accurate statement, but technically racist. It's racist, just like saying "Lations are stupid" is racist.
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Jun 12 2004, 07:15 PM
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 I'm with Stupid. Group: Member Posts: 410 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,973 |
Well i think that the movie is trying to say that most mex's are like that. I don't like those Mexicans in my school that wear makeup and act all pompous and crap but I don't hate all of them. Some Mexicans are cool too. They are so nice. I think that's what the movie is trying to say. Wait.. i said that.. Darn!
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Jun 13 2004, 01:06 AM
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 dripping destruction Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,282 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 21,929 |
yea, it's racist. but funny, and it's got a point. and funny. atleast, the preview.
come on, pink fog???? this film is just suppost to make you laugh. |
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Jun 13 2004, 02:29 PM
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cb=bullshit. Group: Member Posts: 1,783 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,793 |
I see this as pointless... pink fog is a hilarity... and it does assume all hispanics are mexicans...
I, personally, would not waste my money. |
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Jun 13 2004, 05:46 PM
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i'm too cool 4 school Group: Member Posts: 752 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 7,421 |
QUOTE(lakerfever2476 @ Jun 12 2004, 7:15 PM) Well i think that the movie is trying to say that most mex's are like that. I don't like those Mexicans in my school that wear makeup and act all pompous and crap but I don't hate all of them. Some Mexicans are cool too. They are so nice. I think that's what the movie is trying to say. Wait.. i said that.. Darn! are like what? i'm sorry if this is considered member bashing  but that is so ignortant of you. You hate some *mexicans* because what now? And have you ever come to realize that not all hispanic are mexicans
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Jun 16 2004, 09:34 PM
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it is a little bit
but its basically steriotyping mexicans |
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Jun 20 2004, 09:33 PM
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Because that's all that I'm qualified for? Excuse me, but I am not qualified to just bus tables and clean frickin toilets!
 For your info, I'm going to Harvard Law....how can you say something so ignorant like that? Honestly......people expect less from Hispanics because we're poor and don't have a good education....but people don't understand that that is because someone doesn't have the opportunity or doesn't choose to be educated. It can happen in any race, ethnicity, etc. It's not just "Hispanics" or "Mexicans." We are a minority, but that doesn't mean we should be treated with less respect!
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Jun 20 2004, 09:53 PM
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Dark Lord of McCandless Group: Member Posts: 2,226 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 16,761 |
You only got into Harvard Law cause Space Monsters bribed the Admissions Office...
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Jun 23 2004, 12:49 AM
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Excuse me, but I worked my frickin' ass off. Are you gonna just be ignorant too?
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Jun 23 2004, 09:08 AM
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Dark Lord of McCandless Group: Member Posts: 2,226 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 16,761 |
QUOTE(onenonly101 @ Jun 13 2004, 5:46 PM) are like what? i'm sorry if this is considered member bashing but that is so ignortant of you. You hate some *mexicans* because what now? And have you ever come to realize that not all hispanic are mexicans "I hate some Mexicans" is not racist at all, and has nothing to do with hating all Hispanics. I hate some people of every ethnicity. I'm sure you do too. I hate Mexicans becomes a racist statement, however. You're simply twisting the author's words. LaRevoluccion: It's called sarcasm. |
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Jun 23 2004, 09:37 AM
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 teach me korean... i'm serious Group: Member Posts: 918 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 8,427 |
uhm... i dont think it is... it's just showing us the truth about our nation.. it isnt discriminating... because mexicans are a large important part of our nation. this movie'll just show us how important they are and if there were no mexicans what the life would be like
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| *kryogenix* |
Jun 23 2004, 10:29 AM
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i don't like this movie. if you take one out of the community, another will take its niche.
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