• This is a political forum that is non-biased/non-partisan and treats every person's position on topics equally. This debate forum is not aligned to any political party. In today's politics, many ideas are split between and even within all the political parties. Often we find ourselves agreeing on one platform but some topics break our mold. We are here to discuss them in a civil political debate. If this is your first visit to our political forums, be sure to check out the RULES. Registering for debate politics is necessary before posting. Register today to participate - it's free!

Bo Bice discriminated at Popeyes

Bucky

Bucky

DP Veteran
Joined
Dec 5, 2015
Messages
28,575
Reaction score
6,362
Location
Washington
Gender
Male
Political Leaning
Independent
"American Idol" runner-up Bo Bice was not a happy customer after he claimed a Popeyes employee made a racial comment towards him.

The singer is threatening legal action against the food chain after he says an employee called him "that white boy" at the company's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport location.

Bice told FOX 32, "The three ladies behind the counter asked whose food it was. Just when I turned around, one of them said 'that white boy.'"

Bice said he was was taken aback by the encounter.
Click to expand...

'American Idol' runner-up Bo Bice says he was called 'white boy' at Popeyes | Fox News

Bo Bice should be ashamed of himself. Poor Customer service? Maybe however bringing up a ridiculous race fight about this? Personally I have been to this popeyes in the airport and have never experienced any sort of discrimination or trouble.
 
Its either great commentary on the double standards concerning how we talk about race in the US today. Or a **** tard acting up.
 
I always liked being called "white boy" by the brothers when I balled with them... (basketball)
 
Chillfolks said:
Its either great commentary on the double standards concerning how we talk about race in the US today. Or a **** tard acting up.
Click to expand...

White boy doesnt mean anything unless you are in an argument or a negative situation. I bet she was just saying that as a description in all honesty.
 
What a stupid thing to cry over. This doesn't even deserve to be a news story.

I don't whine and get overly offended when I get called a white girl, and act like I was "traumatised" in the process.

Suck it up. *****.
 
Last edited:
Bucky said:
? Maybe however bringing up a ridiculous race fight about this? Personally I have been to this popeyes in the airport and have never experienced any sort of discrimination or trouble.
Click to expand...

Bodhisattva said:
White boy doesnt mean anything unless you are in an argument or a negative situation. I bet she was just saying that as a description in all honesty.
Click to expand...

TheGoverness said:
This is such a stupid thing to cry over. This doesn't even deserve to be a news story.

I don't cry and get overly offended when I get called a white girl, so suck it up. *****.
Click to expand...

Hmm...I'm curious.

Why is it okay for people of color to use such terms, without concern for possible racist connotations; but if a white person does so it is automatically a racial incident?

Honest answers please.
 
TheGoverness said:
This is such a stupid thing to cry over. This doesn't even deserve to be a news story.

I don't cry and get overly offended when I get called a white girl, so suck it up. *****.
Click to expand...

Agreed...

What is a bigger story is what is a white boy doing in a Popeyes!

White people eat at KFC. All bland fried chicken by a Southern Col.
 
Bodhisattva said:
White boy doesnt mean anything unless you are in an argument or a negative situation. I bet she was just saying that as a description in all honesty.
Click to expand...

I would agree that no offense was intended.
However, if it was a black B-List artist who took offense when none was intended at being called "that black boy". That his concerns would be dismissed as off handed as Bo's reactions are.


We have become a hyper sensitive society that sees descriptive phrases as some secret "code words" hidding subliminal racists thoughts.
 
Captain Adverse said:
Hmm...I'm curious.

Why is it okay for people of color to use such terms, without concern for possible racist connotations; but if a white person does so it is automatically a racial incident?

Honest answers please.
Click to expand...

I have described black people as black. I would never add boy because that makes it slave like and racist. It just isnt the same for blacks using boy. If anything i always found being called white boy was almost a term of affection/friendship. My students did it... other athletes ( i was a fast white boy and regularly found myself the only white sprinter) and in pick up ball games.
 
Must be desperate for some money.
 
Chillfolks said:
I would agree that no offense was intended.
However, if it was a black B-List artist who took offense when none was intended at being called "that black boy". That his concerns would be dismissed as off handed as Bo's reactions are.


We have become a hyper sensitive society that sees descriptive phrases as some secret "code words" hidding subliminal racists thoughts.
Click to expand...

And that is what PC has done for us. Everything is hyper sensitive and "offensive" now.
 
Bodhisattva said:
I have described black people as black. I would never add boy because that makes it slave like and racist. It just isnt the same for blacks using boy. If anything i always found being called white boy was almost a term of affection/friendship. My students did it... other athletes ( i was a fast white boy and regularly found myself the only white sprinter) and in pick up ball games.
Click to expand...

Interesting. I've found that the term "boy" when used on any adult male typically denotes denigration. That's how it evolved as a slur in Black culture, adult males being addressed by even White children as "boy."

Now it is true that some white people, like yourself, may think of it as "friendly," and in a way that can be true sometimes. But that's not how the term developed and it is not typically a term of endearment. :shrug:
 
Someone should cut two corners of that white boys man card.

Sweeet baby hay zeus....thats embarrassing.
 
Captain Adverse said:
Interesting. I've found that the term "boy" when used on any adult male typically denotes denigration. That's how it evolved as a slur in Black culture, adult males being addressed by even White children as "boy."

Now it is true that some white people, like yourself, may think of it as "friendly," and in a way that can be true sometimes. But that's not how the term developed and it is not typically a term of endearment. :shrug:
Click to expand...

I know how the term developed and "boy" on its own would certainly be offensive to any man. I just dont see it in "white boy" unless the intent is to insult. Depends on context. I took the term as praise a few times... "looky here, white boy ain't gonna call no sissy fouls" ... "no, he hangin'" in a rough pick up game. Stuff like that. Depends on context. Ive been called white boy dozens of times and only a few times did I know for certain that it was an insult.
 
Captain Adverse said:
Hmm...I'm curious.

Why is it okay for people of color to use such terms, without concern for possible racist connotations; but if a white person does so it is automatically a racial incident?

Honest answers please.
Click to expand...
Because weak minded 'victims' have been taught that the race card is a valid weapon and too many people validate it. (And its not just the 'race card'. Its also the gay card and the trans______ card, and the feminist card and the senior citizen card and the fat card).
 
Bucky said:
'American Idol' runner-up Bo Bice says he was called 'white boy' at Popeyes | Fox News

Bo Bice should be ashamed of himself. Poor Customer service? Maybe however bringing up a ridiculous race fight about this? Personally I have been to this popeyes in the airport and have never experienced any sort of discrimination or trouble.
Click to expand...

OK so I got to ask.....why might you take note of not being discriminated against?

Is there some reason that finds you getting treated differently some places?

tyvm
 
Bodhisattva said:
I know how the term developed and "boy" on its own would certainly be offensive to any man. I just dont see it in "white boy" unless the intent is to insult. Depends on context. I took the term as praise a few times... "looky here, white boy ain't gonna call no sissy fouls" ... "no, he hangin'" in a rough pick up game. Stuff like that. Depends on context. Ive been called white boy dozens of times and only a few times did I know for certain that it was an insult.
Click to expand...

Right. It very much depends on the context.

It is very easy for me to differentiate whether 'white girl' or 'white boy' is being used as a term of endearment, or as an insult.

And when it comes to Bo Bice's situation, I'm sure that the person that called him a 'white boy' was just using it as a term of description.

Now if the something actually racist happened to him, like if he was denied service at Popeyes because he was white, then my tune would be significantly different.
 
Chillfolks said:
I would agree that no offense was intended.
However, if it was a black B-List artist who took offense when none was intended at being called "that black boy". That his concerns would be dismissed as off handed as Bo's reactions are.


We have become a hyper sensitive society that sees descriptive phrases as some secret "code words" hidding subliminal racists thoughts.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...


Some people are always walking around with a chip on their shoulder,just waiting for something to explode over.
 
Bodhisattva said:
..... I just dont see it in "white boy" unless the intent is to insult. Depends on context... Ive been called white boy dozens of times and only a few times did I know for certain that it was an insult.
Click to expand...

Without being at the Popeye chicken joint it is hard to know the context of the remark. That employee could have very well meant it as an insult especially if bo had made an unusual request that inconvenienced the employee. I've ignored plenty of unflattering under the breath comments made over order requests, and even made some under yet breath comments of my own in return.

I think there is more to the story than what we see in the article but not up to the racial discrimination implications


I am in the camp of Bo just needs to "man up" and get over it. I just wonder if it was a minority would the "man up" camp be as quick to dismiss their concerns
 
If I were him, I'd be more offended by the word "boy" than the very accurate word "white". "Boy" is condescending (not enough to make a public stink about it, though) and "white" is just a factual descriptor. :shrug:
 
TheGoverness said:
Right. It very much depends on the context.

It is very easy for me to differentiate whether 'white girl' or 'white boy' is being used as a term of endearment, or as an insult.

And when it comes to Bo Bice's situation, I'm sure that the person that called him a 'white boy' was just using it as a term of description.

Now if the something actually racist happened to him, like if he was denied service at Popeyes because he was white, then my tune would be significantly different.
Click to expand...

I worked in hospitality and fine dining, five-star restaurants and hotels, for fifteen years. Back in the 90's there was extensive training in the industry to make PC friendly terms. Hostesses were told to take the name of the party but how do you know who Jones is after an hour wait? This is before pagers by the way... so you wrote a description of the guest. Even "guest" was a new term.

Anyway... I trained people and would see them write "fat lady with curly hair by window". WTF? The guest was never supposed to see the description but sometimes they did. I had them describe clothing. The "lady in the blue striped dress". Much easier.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom