Katt Williams says Quentin Tarantino has no business using the N-word

[Zariak]

I'm a fan of Tarantino, and particulary enjoyed Pulp Fiction, which has the n-word about twenty times throughout, and deals with race.

I have yet to see Django Unchained, but I plan on seeing it when it's released.

Katt Williams says Tarantino has no business using the N-word.

Any opinions?

Katt Williams On Quentin Tarantino: “I Checked With All Of N*ggadom, You Don’t Get A Pass”

 

[radcen]

Then neither does Katt Williams.

Does Katt Williams lead by example?

 

[Fisher]

If you hold your screen up against a light bulb you will see "I don't care" written in invisible ink. These faux controversies are nothing more than a marketing ploy.

 

[Zariak]

If you hold your screen up against a light bulb you will see "I don't care" written in invisible ink. These faux controversies are nothing more than a marketing ploy.

Thanks for your 2 cents. If you don't care, don't post :shrug:

 

[Fisher]

Thanks for your 2 cents. If you don't care, don't post :shrug:

Pointing out that these things are contrived issues is worth noting IMHO or I wouldn't have :doh

 

[Zariak]

Pointing out that these things are contrived issues is worth noting IMHO or I wouldn't have :doh

I mean, seriously though what do you think? As long as someone disagrees, it's debate. Half the posts here are contrived issues.

 

[Ray410]

Katt Williams was arrested Friday on suspicion of child endangerment and possession of a stolen firearm, police said. Williams, 41, was arrested about 8:30 p.m. after the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services did a welfare check at his home, said L.A. police Officer Norma Eisenman. Authorities found more than one firearm, she said, one of which had been reported stolen. In November, he was accused of hitting a man on the head with a bottle during a fight in Oakland. In December, he was arrested near Sacramento on a felony warrant that alleged that he led police on a chase while riding a three-wheeled motorcycle and came close to hitting pedestrians. Comedian Katt Williams arrested on suspicion of child endangerment - latimes.com (Edited for Brevity)


This may be a hint why he doesn't want the word nword used. People like this should not achieve acceptance in any culture.

 

[ChuckBerry]

I checked with all of h*nkydom. Cat William is not the accepted voice of n*ggadom.

These faux controversies are nothing more than a marketing ploy.

Amen. Anthony Bourdain would call out various TV food hosts while he had his "No Reservations" show. Now that it's off the air, for some reason, he doesn't call people out anymore. Wonder why?

 

[Superfly]

We are trying so hard to make sure that one race isn't considered superior or inferior to another. If we are truly equal, then how is it that one race gets a pass and another doesn't? I don't buy it. We are either equal or we are not.

 

[Rainman05]

Nigger nigger nigger nigger nigger.




LooooooooooL

That being said, Fisher has a point. All these people in crappywood are all about bullshiet.

 

[Fiddytree]

He overused it in some of his films, but he's a provocateur if anyone cares to watch his films. If we are thinking of Django, however much of a fictionalized portrayal of anything in the 19th century it is, is still set in the time period under which it makes sense to include its use.

 

[Rainman05]

We are trying so hard to make sure that one race isn't considered superior or inferior to another. If we are truly equal, then how is it that one race gets a pass and another doesn't? I don't buy it. We are either equal or we are not.

Equal does not mean the same.

 

[Superfly]

Equal does not mean the same.

But it means equal. Black people marched for equality, and died for equality, so they, for the most part, have it. Soooooooo if they are equal to white people, then why can't white people use the N word when blacks can? Makes no sense.

 

[ThePlayDrive]

I'm a fan of Tarantino, and particulary enjoyed Pulp Fiction, which has the n-word about twenty times throughout, and deals with race.

I have yet to see Django Unchained, but I plan on seeing it when it's released.

Katt Williams says Tarantino has no business using the N-word.

Any opinions?

Katt Williams On Quentin Tarantino: “I Checked With All Of N*ggadom, You Don’t Get A Pass”

1. Katt Williams is cray cray. (This isn't really relevant to the story, but I thought it should be mentioned.)

2. If you're making a film about slavery, it makes sense to use the word. Therefore, I don't really care if Tarantino used it.

3. I understand why Williams and others might take issue with Tarantino's use of it, particularly in terms of how many times he uses it.

 

[Goshin]

I stopped using that word a very long time ago.


I keep wondering when the majority of black folk are going to catch up and join me.

 

[ttwtt78640]

The entire idea of permission to use words being racially based, simply continues racism or inequality. When will those that say they oppose racism stop using racism to justify their opposition to it? :roll:

 

[ThePlayDrive]

But it means equal. Black people marched for equality, and died for equality, so they, for the most part, have it. Soooooooo if they are equal to white people, then why can't white people use the N word when blacks can? Makes no sense.

Within families, family members are often allowed* to say things that those outside the family are not. Within groups of friends, friends are allowed to say things that those outside the group are not. Within states, residents are allowed to say things that those outside the state are not. Within nations, citizens are allowed to say things that outside of the nation are not. Within racial groups, those within the group are allowed to say things that those outside of the group are not. That's just the way humanity works. We accept certain things from those within a group that we do not accept as easily from those outside of it usually because we aren't familiar with the character and intent of those outside our groups.

The reason many black people don't like it when non-blacks (particularly whites) use the word is the same reason many Americans don't like it when non-Americans make fun of the United States or when friends don't like it when people outside of their group make fun of one of them and so on. It's pretty simple and easy to understand.

*allowed in this context means "able to use without disapproval"

 

[ThePlayDrive]

The entire idea of permission to use words being racially based, simply continues racism or inequality. When will those that say they oppose racism stop using racism to justify their opposition to it? :roll:

Do you know what racism is? Hint: It isn't not wanting white people to not use a word. :roll:

 

[Rainman05]

But it means equal. Black people marched for equality, and died for equality, so they, for the most part, have it. Soooooooo if they are equal to white people, then why can't white people use the N word when blacks can? Makes no sense.

You can use it... but the social stigma is just too high.

Anyway, the word nigger is of no consequence. Its a silly word and if blacks want it to be a black privilege, i don't care.

Also, in the US, white people fought a war to end slavery that shattered the nation apart. And also, remember, that the British and the other colonial powers also fought countless wars after they abolished slavery, decades before the US, because in certain places where slavery had been legal, people didn't like it being outlawed.
So the notion that the word nigger is a term blacks gained privilege of using because they fought for equal rights is silly.

 

[Thrilla]

one would think a slaveowner would use the term... and for the fact that the movie is about a slaveowner, I would tend to think it's ok.

I read an article about the movie recently, it said DiCaprio was uncomfortable using the word, but Jamie Foxx and Samuel L. Jackson told him to let loose and play the role.
Foxx and Jackson have it right, imo... Katt need to relax

 

[ttwtt78640]

Within families, family members are often allowed to say things that those outside the family are not. Within groups of friends, friends are allowed to say things that those outside the group are not. Within states, residents are allowed to say things that those outside the state are not. Within nations, citizens are allowed to say things that outside of the nation are not. Within racial groups, those within the group are allowed to say things that those outside of the group are not. That's just the way humanity works. We accept certain things from those within a group that we do not accept as easily from those outside of it usually because we aren't familiar with the character and intent of those outside our groups.

The reason many black people don't like it when non-blacks (particularly whites) use the word is the same reason many Americans don't like it when non-Americans make fun of the United States or when friends don't like it when people outside of their group make fun of one of them and so on. It's pretty simple and easy to understand.

Ah, the classic "if I have to explain it then you wouldn't understand it" argument. Clever indeed, but racist too. The same was said for using ebonics, yet we all know how silly that was. To be treated as equal you must accept it (good and bad), not say forever that "we" can do this but not "you". Get a grip and move on. Freedom of speach (or any other right) is not freedom at all if some may do so yet others may not. This sounds amazingly like the "separate but equal" nonsense the was said to be actual equality.

 

[Zariak]

Ah, the classic "if I have to explain it then you wouldn't understand it" argument. Clever indeed, but racist too. The same was said for using ebonics, yet we all know how silly that was. To be treated as equal you must accept it (good and bad), not say forever that "we" can do this but not "you". Get a grip and move on. Freedom of speach (or any other right) is not freedom at all if some may do so yet others may not. This sounds amazingly like the "separate but equal" nonsense the was said to be actual equality.

what he said makes perfect sense... saying the n-word isn't an issue of legality. It's not. It's about whether you give a damn or not about how other people feel

 

[jamesrage]

I'm a fan of Tarantino, and particulary enjoyed Pulp Fiction, which has the n-word about twenty times throughout, and deals with race.

I have yet to see Django Unchained, but I plan on seeing it when it's released.

Katt Williams says Tarantino has no business using the N-word.

Any opinions?

Katt Williams On Quentin Tarantino: “I Checked With All Of N*ggadom, You Don’t Get A Pass”

Katt Williams is probably pissed because Taratino doesn't want him in his movies.

 

[Zariak]

Katt Williams is probably pissed because Taratino doesn't want him in his movies.

lol could you imagine? Django Unchained starring Katt Williams?

"The name's Katt. The second T is silent. N*gga."

 

[ThePlayDrive]

Ah, the classic "if I have to explain it then you wouldn't understand it" argument. Clever indeed, but racist too. The same was said for using ebonics, yet we all know how silly that was. To be treated as equal you must accept it (good and bad), not say forever that "we" can do this but not "you". Get a grip and move on. Freedom of speach (or any other right) is not freedom at all if some may do so yet others may not. This sounds amazingly like the "separate but equal" nonsense the was said to be actual equality.

You must have quoted the wrong post because what you quoted was me explaining it so that Superfly would understand it in terms of experiences that most of us share not making a "if I have to explain it..." argument. I don't really care about your opinions on 'ebonics' or whatever. I'm just pointing to reality that just like most of us say things within our families, friend groups and nations that we are uncomfortable with those outside of them saying, many of us say things within our races that we are uncomfortable with those outside of them saying. This is just the truth. I don't know how you think you can manage to argue against the truth. Good luck with that. /shrug