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(Daily Mail)   Kensington Palace aides hid a nameplate on a painting from 1660 with the word 'negro' on it - just moments before William and Kate entertained the Obamas. Because everything should have been PC in the 1600's   (dailymail.co.uk) divider line
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Pocket Ninja [TotalFark] [OhFark]  
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2016-04-26 12:06:13 PM  
A pot plant was also put in place to cover where the plaque would have been.

Dude, they covered it with a pot plant? You go, William and Kate.
 
OtherLittleGuy [TotalFark]  
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2016-04-26 12:17:40 PM  
Don't worry, Wills and Kate. He's heard and read worse.
 
BizarreMan [TotalFark]  
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2016-04-26 12:23:39 PM  
Wait, so Negro is the N* word?  I thought it was the other one.
 
feckingmorons [TotalFark]  
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2016-04-26 12:25:10 PM  

Pocket Ninja: A pot plant was also put in place to cover where the plaque would have been.

Dude, they covered it with a pot plant? You go, William and Kate.


Obama should feel right at home.

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Angry Drunk Bureaucrat [TotalFark] [OhFark]  
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2016-04-26 12:30:50 PM  

BizarreMan: Wait, so Negro is the N* word?  I thought it was the other one.


Britain doesn't even have a word for the N*word. That's why the write it like that.
 
UberDave [OhFark]  
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2016-04-26 12:34:05 PM  
On the brown corner table was a bottle of £14 Gordon's gin, a 70cl bottle of Smirnoff ice worth £12, and a bottle of water on a silver tray

No.  That's a 1.75L bottle of regular Smirnoff worth ~$20 (in the U.S.).  And that doesn't look like a bottle of Gordon's either but I don't drink Gordon's with any regularity.
 
sigdiamond2000  
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2016-04-26 1:09:02 PM  
The Daily Mail: Proof that the British are just as stupid as Americans.
 
martissimo  
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2016-04-26 1:33:03 PM  
Yeah the pot plant is a nice touch, really the pièce de résistance, "The Obama's are coming what do we do", ehh break out some cheap booze, "He's the damm President of the U.S. we need something special", O.K. get a pot plant too!
 
gopher321 [OhFark]  
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2016-04-26 1:51:55 PM  
But did they hide the salami?

/I'd hide the salami with Kate, wink wink
 
fmcgalaxie500 [TotalFark]  
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2016-04-26 1:58:20 PM  

martissimo: Yeah the pot plant is a nice touch, really the pièce de résistance, "The Obama's are coming what do we do", ehh break out some cheap booze, "He's the damm President of the U.S. we need something special", O.K. get a pot plant too!


Well at least they didn't break out the MD 20/20 or some Schlitz Malt Liquor.
 
dwg  
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2016-04-26 2:02:59 PM  
It's cool.  The obamas his some artwork that read "inbred" when the Prince came to visit.
 
Egoy3k  
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2016-04-26 2:06:27 PM  
Today I learned that the royal and first family drink worse liquor than I do.
 
cowgirl toffee  
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2016-04-26 2:07:33 PM  
They should have broke out the muscadine wine.... cause that's what they used to drink on "Good Times".  So... you know that would have been socially acceptable.
 
zepher  
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2016-04-26 2:07:46 PM  

martissimo: Yeah the pot plant is a nice touch, really the pièce de résistance, "The Obama's are coming what do we do", ehh break out some cheap booze, "He's the damm President of the U.S. we need something special", O.K. get a pot plant too!


Maybe, just maybe it was payback for the iPod full of Obama's speeches he gave the queen one year?
Since Obama showed so much class with his previous actions they figured they'd provide the same level of hospitality.
 
AngryWhiteMale  
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2016-04-26 2:09:18 PM  

fmcgalaxie500: martissimo: Yeah the pot plant is a nice touch, really the pièce de résistance, "The Obama's are coming what do we do", ehh break out some cheap booze, "He's the damm President of the U.S. we need something special", O.K. get a pot plant too!

Well at least they didn't break out the MD 20/20 or some Schlitz Malt Liquor.


Fourty of Old English?
 
dittybopper  
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2016-04-26 2:10:01 PM  

fmcgalaxie500: martissimo: Yeah the pot plant is a nice touch, really the pièce de résistance, "The Obama's are coming what do we do", ehh break out some cheap booze, "He's the damm President of the U.S. we need something special", O.K. get a pot plant too!

Well at least they didn't break out the MD 20/20 or some Schlitz Malt Liquor.


So, this guy is tying up his boat with a friend, and they observe this fellow bent over, walking slowly, and  counting:  "23, 24, 25, 26, 27....".  The guy is curious, so he says "Hey, buddy, what are you counting?".  Guy answers back "I'm counting the gaps between the boards".   So the two guys on the boat shake their heads and get back to tying up the boat, and the man goes back counting "28, 29, 30, 31.....".  After a minute, they hear this loud splash.  The guy turns to his friend, shrugs his shoulders, and says "When you're out of slits, you're out of pier".
 
the_cnidarian  
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2016-04-26 2:10:44 PM  
The Brits have always been very polite.
 
HotWingConspiracy  
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2016-04-26 2:11:11 PM  
Being respectful of guests is "PC" now.
 
James Rieper  
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2016-04-26 2:11:41 PM  
Guess who's coming to dinner?
 
Car_Ramrod  
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2016-04-26 2:11:47 PM  
Because everything should have been PC in the 1600's

This 2 second act of good-hosting-just-in-case sure is showing the pussification of the world. You're right to complain, Trumpmitter.

I don't think the Obamas would get offended, but "should we block that with a plant or something?" "yea, why not" is almost literally the least amount of work someone can put into not being a dick.
 
the_cnidarian  
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2016-04-26 2:12:25 PM  

HotWingConspiracy: Being respectful of guests is "PC" now.


That's all pc has ever been.
 
swamp_of_dumb  
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2016-04-26 2:12:30 PM  
Did they have a showing of The Dam Busterswhile the Obama said were there?

/no real reason
 
matthardingu  
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2016-04-26 2:14:11 PM  

swamp_of_dumb: Did they have a showing of The Dam Busterswhile the Obama said were there?

/no real reason


Stay on target. Stay on target. Niles, your targeting computer is off!
 
Badmoodman [TotalFark]  
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2016-04-26 2:14:54 PM  
Know what else you can't say anymore?

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socrap  
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2016-04-26 2:15:24 PM  
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SirDigbyChickenCaesar [TotalFark]  
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2016-04-26 2:15:58 PM  
"features a black servant boy"  In 1660 that was a slave.  So you thought the word Negro would be offensive but a giant painting of a young slave was still ok to keep up on the wall?
 
under a mountain  
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2016-04-26 2:16:53 PM  
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Flt209er  
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2016-04-26 2:18:32 PM  
Let's not pretend the 1660's were better or worse than they actually were. There's no need to tip toe around Obama; covering up that nameplate is just childish.

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Like him or not, I think we can all agree that he wouldn't throw a tantrum seeing the word "negro" in a painting.
 
Jacobin  
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2016-04-26 2:19:02 PM  
Then I expect nameplates of honky paintings to be hidden as well
 
gnarlywizzard  
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2016-04-26 2:21:48 PM  
Seems reasonable to me. Black americans like the obamas already have to deal with being constantly reminded of their long history as second class citizens to white European cultures.

I don't think any culture should hide from its own history, but temporarily covering an overt and unnecessary reminder of white normative standards while the black visiting head of state is in the building shows respect and empathy on the part of the British royals.
 
Voiceofreason01  
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2016-04-26 2:22:40 PM  

Flt209er: Let's not pretend the 1660's were better or worse than they actually were. There's no need to tip toe around Obama; covering up that nameplate is just childish.

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Like him or not, I think we can all agree that he wouldn't throw a tantrum seeing the word "negro" in a painting.


I don't know....two dark skinned lawyers working in Chigaco can't have faced that much racism right? (to say nothing of the last eight years)
 
cowgirl toffee  
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2016-04-26 2:23:12 PM  

Jacobin: Then I expect nameplates of honky paintings to be hidden as well


But the velvet Elvis can stay on the wall... right?
 
swamp_of_dumb  
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2016-04-26 2:24:05 PM  

swamp_of_dumb: Did they have a showing of The Dam Busterswhile the Obama said were there?

/no real reason


Goddammit phone, you get Obama, but you autocorrect Obamas to Obama said.

/there's more than one of them
//smartphone indeed
///pffft
 
kpaxoid  
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2016-04-26 2:25:14 PM  

Flt209er: Let's not pretend the 1660's were better or worse than they actually were. There's no need to tip toe around Obama; covering up that nameplate is just childish.

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Like him or not, I think we can all agree that he wouldn't throw a tantrum seeing the word "negro" in a painting.


Is Rockwell's "The Problem we All Live With" still in the White House?
 
craigzy [TotalFark]  
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2016-04-26 2:25:18 PM  
*Bartlet Palestine Map*
 
phishrace  
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2016-04-26 2:26:19 PM  

Flt209er: Like him or not, I think we can all agree that he wouldn't throw a tantrum seeing the word "negro" in a painting.


If he was visiting Nigeria, all bets would be off though. Dude has a sense of humor.

Niger, please.

/had to be done
 
jaytkay [OhFark]  
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2016-04-26 2:26:21 PM  
The most embarrassing part is they pulled the painting out of storage to make the Obamas feel comfortable.
 
Voiceofreason01  
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2016-04-26 2:28:51 PM  

gnarlywizzard: Seems reasonable to me. Black americans like the obamas already have to deal with being constantly reminded of their long history as second class citizens to white European cultures.

I don't think any culture should hide from its own history, but temporarily covering an overt and unnecessary reminder of white normative standards while the black visiting head of state is in the building shows respect and empathy on the part of the British royals.


there can be a fine line between sparing somebodies feelings and treating them like a child(or worse whitewashing the past). censoring a historic painting(no matter how temporarily) because the Obamas might see it is so far over that line it's insulting.
 
stuhayes2010 [TotalFark]  
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2016-04-26 2:31:09 PM  
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My son loves walking around the house in his robe, PJs and house shoes.
 
Egoy3k  
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2016-04-26 2:31:16 PM  

Flt209er: Let's not pretend the 1660's were better or worse than they actually were. There's no need to tip toe around Obama; covering up that nameplate is just childish.

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Like him or not, I think we can all agree that he wouldn't throw a tantrum seeing the word "negro" in a painting.


I agree completely.

That doesn't mean those paintings are similar though. The two paintings are vastly different in tone, The one with the nameplate removed is at best neutral and at worst displays the scene as idyllic while the Rockwell painting is very clearly and powerfully against racism.  I don't think that Obama is going to throw a tantrum over either painting but I could understand someone who was positive about the rockwell and not the other.  

/To be fair I can also understand the reverse if the reasons for it are related to the art itself rather than the subject.
 
Big Beef Burrito  
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2016-04-26 2:31:54 PM  
He probably should have left out the elaborate five-minute handshake, too.
 
Lars The Canadian Viking  
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2016-04-26 2:32:15 PM  
Heels on cobble stone, that's some skill.
 
Flt209er  
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2016-04-26 2:32:25 PM  

kpaxoid: Flt209er: Let's not pretend the 1660's were better or worse than they actually were. There's no need to tip toe around Obama; covering up that nameplate is just childish.

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Like him or not, I think we can all agree that he wouldn't throw a tantrum seeing the word "negro" in a painting.

Is Rockwell's "The Problem we All Live With" still in the White House?


No, it was on loan in early 2011-ish. But that's probably for the best. I'm glad it visited, but more people can see it if it's someplace public.

Voiceofreason01: I don't know....two dark skinned lawyers working in Chigaco can't have faced that much racism right? (to say nothing of the last eight years)


Nothing in Chicago has anything to do with Kensington palace. I'm not sure where you're going with this.
 
ralphjr [TotalFark] [OhFark]  
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2016-04-26 2:32:27 PM  
Too bad Cliven Bundy wasn't there. I hear he has some insight about that particular topic and is always willing to share it.
 
craigzy [TotalFark]  
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2016-04-26 2:32:46 PM  

kpaxoid: Flt209er: Let's not pretend the 1660's were better or worse than they actually were. There's no need to tip toe around Obama; covering up that nameplate is just childish.
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Like him or not, I think we can all agree that he wouldn't throw a tantrum seeing the word "negro" in a painting.
Is Rockwell's "The Problem we All Live With" still in the White House?


i have a followup - can i have it?  also, may i have, "Mysterious Malady," "Golden Rule" - which i believe is still in the UN - and the WWII one where the chick is carrying like 50 different tools and bags and sh*t, an im paraphrasing, "propafabulousganda?"
 
craigzy [TotalFark]  
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2016-04-26 2:34:27 PM  

stuhayes2010: [i.dailymail.co.uk image 850x566]
My son loves walking around the house in his robe, PJs and house shoes.


is it wrong to want to slap that kid?
 
gnarlywizzard  
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2016-04-26 2:35:27 PM  

Voiceofreason01: gnarlywizzard: Seems reasonable to me. Black americans like the obamas already have to deal with being constantly reminded of their long history as second class citizens to white European cultures.

I don't think any culture should hide from its own history, but temporarily covering an overt and unnecessary reminder of white normative standards while the black visiting head of state is in the building shows respect and empathy on the part of the British royals.

there can be a fine line between sparing somebodies feelings and treating them like a child(or worse whitewashing the past). censoring a historic painting(no matter how temporarily) because the Obamas might see it is so far over that line it's insulting.


What evidence or argument do you have that the Obamas were insulted by this non-issue?
 
cowgirl toffee  
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2016-04-26 2:36:06 PM  

craigzy: stuhayes2010: [i.dailymail.co.uk image 850x566]
My son loves walking around the house in his robe, PJs and house shoes.

is it wrong to want to slap that kid?


Yes.  Can't you see he's already been slapped?!  Just look at how red his face is.
 
Big Beef Burrito  
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2016-04-26 2:38:29 PM  

craigzy: stuhayes2010: [i.dailymail.co.uk image 850x566]
My son loves walking around the house in his robe, PJs and house shoes.

is it wrong to want to slap that kid?


No,  it's your birthright as an American to want to biatch-slap a fancy-ass British ninny.

You probably shouldn't do it, though.
 
sigdiamond2000  
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2016-04-26 2:38:36 PM  

Badmoodman: Know what else you can't say anymore?

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Who's stopping you from saying it?
 
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