Be Careful What you Say!

Who knew that such a big deal would be made over the use of two words - Yard Apes

There are many definitions of this term but naturally the racist whiners only want to point out the ones that refer to black children.  Well, here is one definition that I bet you didn't hear about:

A small child, roughly between the ages of 2 and 8 years, who hangs out in a back yard, usually white, usually male and usually suburban.

This was the definition used extinsively in magazine advertisements and television shows, especially comedy, during the 1980's and 90's

 

"Heavens to burgitroid, what is that detestable little yard ape doing in my movie? He's ruining it!

Should I be offended because this definition could easily be referring to one of my sons when they were little.  No, I am not offended.  I am not so easily offended.  I have been called, too tall, too fat, too skinny, weird eyes, big butt, nagging woman, fat bitch, etc. etc. etc.

Have I ever had someone refer to my race in a negative way, you betcha.  I have been told I have white girl hair.  I have been told I run like a white girl.  I have been told I was a weird honky.  Do you know what I did when I heard those things, nothing.  The reason those words do not offend me is because I know who I am.  I am confident enough to know that when people have to use terms like that, it is usually their insecurities, not mine.

Where was the outrage when the movie came out "White men can't Jump"...I did not see the National Association of White People come out in disgust.  You know why, because there is no such group.  Can you imagine if we tried to have "National White Day", Or the NAAWP?  There would be an outcry from the Black people like you have never seen.

We get it, your ancestors were slaves, they were treated badly, but that was then.  You have equal rights now.  You have had those rights for a long time, but it doesn't seem to be enough for some.  Some do not want "Equal Rights" any longer, they want "Special Rights".  Well, you know what, too bad.  The only difference between me and a black person is the color of our skin.  We both should have to work hard for the things we want in life.  We both should have the same entitlements because we deserve them, not because your skin is darker than mine.

We need to stop focusing on "words" that people use.  Who am I to Judge whether someone was being racist or not when they used a particular word.  No one knows your heart except you.  NAACP just makes it easier for people to scream "Racist" by coming out and accusing someone's intentions when they don't even know that person.  It is getting ridiculous when you have to stop and consider whether something you say is going to offend someone.  They are just words people, get over it.

Know who you are.  Be confident in your abilities.  If you hear someone use a word that offended you, just tell them and if they are any kind of a person, they will apologize.  Then MOVE ON.  No need to call in the NAACP or Jesse Jackson, just go on.  When you make a big deal out of it, it does not bring people together, it only divides you further.

Words hurt yes, but ACTIONS speak much louder than words.  So, let us move on.  I have better things to do than worry about foolish stuff like this, my Yard Ape will be coming home from school soon.