Taiwanese Animation of the Presidential Election is Hilarious and Kinda Racist


 
 05 Nov 2012   Funny, Politics, Video, Youtube

So this is what the rest of the world sees when they watch our elections. It’s no wonder they think we’re all idiots.

Also, Obama as an African track runner? Real subtle, Taiwan. Reeeeeal subtle.

 

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  • L_Ron_Hoover

    I was pretty sure it was reference to African runners being well known as ridiculously good runners who tend to win big races by a long shot. “Racism” and “racist” are loaded words, use them carefully. This form of “racism” is not really offensive or slanderous towards people in Africa. It’s sort of a stereotype but it’s not even an offensive one in my opinion. It’s like saying Asian students are book smart, why is it offensive to be called intelligent? It’s much better than being labeled a cheapskate, an alcoholic, a gypsy, a terrorist, a goat fucker, or a Nazi.

    …or maybe I’m wrong and it’s a reference to the accusation that Obama is not an American.

  • The Human Torch

    How is it racism when you are being depicted as a member of the most succesful country as far as runners are concerned, when you are black yourself? Humanity has their origins in Africa, from there we spread all over the world, some maintained their black skin color, obviously Obama included.

    And if you are going to throw the racism card, you might as well include yourself because YOUR white girl genes also have their origin in Africa. In fact, you share about 99,3% DNA with Obama and any other living human, regardless of skin color, eye shape or hair color. That last 0,7% left determines the small things like (among others) your skin color, length and ability to run track.

    Racism is a moot argument, because we are all (literally) the same.

    You wanna be upset? Then rage about hurrican Sandy being portayed as a blond tit flashing bimbo, not as the force of nature that has killed people and destroyed whole cities.