Sunday, September 27, 2009
Yet Another Example of how Prejudice is Satirized
While looking at random, stupid videos across the internet, I came across another example of how prejudice is often made fun of on various forms of media. This clip shows how anyone can be prejudiced for almost anything. This skit shows how a man with hiccups is made an outcast at his job. Many times his co-workers would tell harsh jokes about other hiccupers. Also the hiccuping man was often rejected from his group, and also abused. This video, funny as it may be, shows many of the different extremes that people take after they judge them unfairly. Before the man hiccuped his co-workers treated him as an equal, but the minute he hiccuped he is an outcast. Many times we judge people, and some people also go to some of the extremes shown in this clip to make someone else feel rejected. Next time you see someone being abused and harassed based on their differences, don't walk by, stand up for them and make a difference in the world.
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haha this video was weird, but nice job kyle! Yeah i agree i would hate to see people just walk away when they could stick up for somebody. Nice topic!
ReplyDeleteWhat do you make of his joke in the end, turning on those with hiccups?
ReplyDeleteI think it is more or less his way of trying to fit in with everyone else. Even though he was the butt of their jokes before, he completely switches
ReplyDeleteBetter to "laugh at" than "be" laughed at?
ReplyDeleteFunny post, Kyle! You're really getting the hang of blogging it seems like. The video in the text was real cool, even though the video is extremely goofy. But if you think about it, thinking less of someone for hiccuping is comparable to the more extreme prejudices. It's one thing to hate someone for something they say or do, but it's terrible to do it for the uncontrollables. Do you stand up to someone everytime you see prejudice? I know it's not the right thing to do, but I often ignore it. There's just too much out there to stop.
ReplyDeleteI like how you had a light topic while still getting the message across. I agree, it's easier to laugh at than to be laughed at. Although, its more rewarding to make a stand and get the person to think about what they are doing. Maybe one day people will understand. I think you are making a good start on it. Good Job Kyle
ReplyDeleteI just read Newsweek's cover story from their Sept. 14, 2009 issue and thought about your blog. The cover asks "Is your baby racist?"
ReplyDeletehttp://www.newsweek.com