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Socially acceptable racism.

by | Jan 11, 2010 | POLITICS

I present to you this: a racist stereotype and subsequent mocking that is clearly an attempt at comedic bigotry. I loved The Muppets, but can someone tell me why this is OK? I’ll take answers in short form or essay.



I present to you this: a racist stereotype and subsequent mocking that is clearly an attempt at comedic bigotry. I loved The Muppets, but can someone tell me why this is OK? I’ll take answers in short form or essay.

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