FWST: ‘Racist motive’ for dress code? TCU coach denied entry at West 7th bar over Air Jordans

[Double V]

The problem with this is that saying what one race wears, is, in fact, racial stereotyping.

Even if it is an established or documented fact.

Yes, it is racial stereotyping to state that such garb is more prevalent among a certain race. However that doesn't make it racist, or inherently incorrect for that matter.

Now, if Ron was to say that only black dudes wear Timberlands and, therefore, they are inferior because of it...THAT would be racist. But that's not at all what he's saying. Racism and stereotyping are two different things.

 

[Double V]

He's from East TX, if that helps anything.

Well that 'splains it.

 

[SuperBarrFrog]

You have to admit, however, that there is a large segment of people who are eager to seize upon the slightest grievance to make a point. This has created an atmosphere that makes it very difficult to have rational conversations about such matters. I was simply pointing out that in many circumstances, there is an inherent level of hypocrisy required to make such points.

Everyone agrees there are crazy views on both sides of every issue. Your point was flat out wrong. That’s no excuse for having a crappy, unempathetic, and incorrect view on how others are affected by racist behaviors. Lot of folks on this site need to stop making excuses and start making apologies cuz your justifications are a bad bad look. That’s my humble opinion.

 

[Hoosierfrog]

The Phil Collins album “No Jacket Required” is a reference to him getting kicked out of The Pump Room in Chicago. The ‘don’t you know who I am?’ excuse apparently didn’t work. My wife and I ate there awhile back and they still enforce it.

 

[Frognosticator]

The Phil Collins album “No Jacket Required” is a reference to him getting kicked out of The Pump Room in Chicago. The ‘don’t you know who I am?’ excuse apparently didn’t work. My wife and I ate there awhile back and they still enforce it.

When he asked if they knew who he was, did they make no reply at all?

 

[tcudoc]

When he asked if they knew who he was, did they make no reply at all?

That was the genesis of the problem. Then they claimed that there must be some misunderstanding.

 

[The TCU Football Jerk]

The real question everyone is overlooking is why would anyone in their right mind waste 300 bucks on Jordans in the first place?

 

[BABYFACE]

And herein lies the problem...in order to draw this conclusion, don’t you have to make judgments based on racial stereotypes?

You and Ron both make valid points.

 

[Peacefrog]

The Phil Collins album “No Jacket Required” is a reference to him getting kicked out of The Pump Room in Chicago. The ‘don’t you know who I am?’ excuse apparently didn’t work. My wife and I ate there awhile back and they still enforce it.

I’m certain there must be a strip club with that name in the Midland-Odessa area.

 

[Hoosierfrog]

When he asked if they knew who he was, did they make no reply at all?

No, against all odds, he said I don’t care no more and take me home.

 

[Frog-in-law1995]

That was the genesis of the problem. Then they claimed that there must be some misunderstanding.

I bet he was mad enough to sue, sue..

Nope. Short of a scenario where Ronnie James Dio owned the Pump Room, there’s just no way to shoehorn that one in.

 

[Frognosticator]

I bet he was mad enough to sue, sue..

Nope. Short of a scenario where Ronnie James Dio owned the Pump Room, there’s just no way to shoehorn that one in.

If Ronnie James Dio owned such a place, I wouldn't want to be the last in line because it would be so popular, and then you'd have to stand up and shout just to get your order in.

 

[tcudoc]

If Ronnie James Dio owned such a place, I wouldn't want to be the last in line because it would be so popular, and then you'd have to stand up and shout just to get your order in.

Holy Diver, these jokes are bad!

 

[BABYFACE]

Holy Diver, these jokes are bad!

Yes, but they are still a rainbow in the dark.

 

[BABYFACE]

Everyone agrees there are crazy views on both sides of every issue. Your point was flat out wrong. That’s no excuse for having a crappy, unempathetic, and incorrect view on how others are affected by racist behaviors. Lot of folks on this site need to stop making excuses and start making apologies cuz your justifications are a bad bad look. That’s my humble opinion.