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| + | The word "'''nigger'''" (often referred to as "the N-word" in polite discourse) is a [[racism|racist]] slang term used to refer to people with dark skin. It is believed to stem from the Spanish "Negro" meaning black....But don't quote us on that. | ||
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| + | Historically, it was a common term to use for referring to dark-skinned folk, along with "negro". Increasingly, during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, it came to be regarded as vulgar<ref>The correct term in modern times is "darkie."</ref>. Odd as it sounds, "negro" is still acceptable in some contexts, if only just.<ref>Kinda like how [[Person-first language|"people of color" replaced "colored people."]] We don't get it either, but if you don't abide by the rules, the PC police will come make you watch children's programming on PBS until you shape up.</ref> Changing attitudes to racial differences furthered this trend, as did the [[civil rights]] movement, and the rise of [[political correctness]]. However, the word is still used by closet racists in the privacy of their own home. | ||
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| + | ==Modern usage== | ||
| + | In modern times it is seen as incredibly insulting and not politically correct for a light-skinned or "white" person to call a dark-skinned or "black" person a "nigger"<ref>The following sentence is wholly inappropriate white dialouge: "Damn niggers moved in and shot my son."</ref>. However, when said by a dark-skinned person, it is generally accepted<ref>For more examples, visit Youtube and enter "Chris Rock"</ref>. The word is commonly used in hip-hop culture, and some inner-city [[African American]]s will use it, often pronouncing is as "niggah," as if changing the pronunciation somehow changes the word <ref>VOTE FOR HI'''L'''TER</ref>. In that context, the word works as a term of friendship, and it can, in the correct context, be considered a compliment to be called "my niggah". It has, on occasion, been humorously remarked upon that black people can use the term "nigger", but white people cannot.<ref>Except Quentin Tarantino, or characters in his films.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Theft of urban culture== | ||
| + | As is usually the case, the crackers ripped off the niggers and start using the word, slightly modified for themselves. Much as the blues became "rock and roll," "nigger" has been corrupted as well. As such, a white person who accepts urban culture may be referred to as a "wigger," a portmanteau of "white nigger." Usually used in a derogatory sense, it can be a term of endearment to rich white kids who watch a lot of BET. | ||
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| + | ==Modern examples== | ||
| + | {{cquote|Hold it! Anybody makes a move, the Nigger gets it.|20px|20px|Bart|Blazing Saddles}} | ||
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| + | ==Footnotes== | ||
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Revision as of 23:11, 28 August 2010
NOTE: this article has been exhaustively vetted and checked by a real live multi-cultural diversity task force. It is definitely NOT RACIST. Besides, a black guy helped write it.
The word "nigger" (often referred to as "the N-word" in polite discourse) is a racist slang term used to refer to people with dark skin. It is believed to stem from the Spanish "Negro" meaning black....But don't quote us on that.
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Etymology
Historically, it was a common term to use for referring to dark-skinned folk, along with "negro". Increasingly, during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, it came to be regarded as vulgar[1]. Odd as it sounds, "negro" is still acceptable in some contexts, if only just.[2] Changing attitudes to racial differences furthered this trend, as did the civil rights movement, and the rise of political correctness. However, the word is still used by closet racists in the privacy of their own home.
Modern usage
In modern times it is seen as incredibly insulting and not politically correct for a light-skinned or "white" person to call a dark-skinned or "black" person a "nigger"[3]. However, when said by a dark-skinned person, it is generally accepted[4]. The word is commonly used in hip-hop culture, and some inner-city African Americans will use it, often pronouncing is as "niggah," as if changing the pronunciation somehow changes the word [5]. In that context, the word works as a term of friendship, and it can, in the correct context, be considered a compliment to be called "my niggah". It has, on occasion, been humorously remarked upon that black people can use the term "nigger", but white people cannot.[6]
Theft of urban culture
As is usually the case, the crackers ripped off the niggers and start using the word, slightly modified for themselves. Much as the blues became "rock and roll," "nigger" has been corrupted as well. As such, a white person who accepts urban culture may be referred to as a "wigger," a portmanteau of "white nigger." Usually used in a derogatory sense, it can be a term of endearment to rich white kids who watch a lot of BET.
Modern examples
“”Hold it! Anybody makes a move, the Nigger gets it.
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| —Bart, Blazing Saddles |
Footnotes
- ↑ The correct term in modern times is "darkie."
- ↑ Kinda like how "people of color" replaced "colored people." We don't get it either, but if you don't abide by the rules, the PC police will come make you watch children's programming on PBS until you shape up.
- ↑ The following sentence is wholly inappropriate white dialouge: "Damn niggers moved in and shot my son."
- ↑ For more examples, visit Youtube and enter "Chris Rock"
- ↑ VOTE FOR HILTER
- ↑ Except Quentin Tarantino, or characters in his films.