LIGHTWEIGHT RACIST

"HEY WHITE GUYS!"

noreply@blogger.com (WILLIE MAZE) — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:28:00 +0000

High five. It's the responsibility of allies to speak to one's peer group. Glad to see it done well.

U.S.S. Obamaship? Mark Oxner you win.

noreply@blogger.com (WILLIE MAZE) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:54:00 +0000

"I'm Mark Oxner, and I approve this message."

Look Who's Voting!

noreply@blogger.com (WILLIE MAZE) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 23:10:00 +0000

Racists will be voting Tuesday, will you?

Shouts to Presente.org and Favianna on Twitter!

Brown Pride is the Victor.

noreply@blogger.com (WILLIE MAZE) — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:41:00 +0000

Great sound bites from the Champ and George Lopez. Poetic justice for a LightWeight Racist

"When I get done whipping your ass, I'm gonna drink a Corona and eat a burrito for your Hispanic heritage." -Brock Lesnar

On a side-note, really feeling the positive posts of late! A welcome change...

"Captain Real America" Costume

noreply@blogger.com (WILLIE MAZE) — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 22:11:00 +0000

Fall is great for many reasons, but is unfortunately perdy racist-y given when it comes to great American traditions such as Halloween & Thanksgiving. Last year we warned you about the the Illegal Alien costume. This year, we have an endorsement! Captain Real America.

Costume Contest 1 - Captain Real America	UCBcomedy.com

Shout to James Brady, a great white father. Keep it real, gangster.

Floyd Mayweather: Racist Failure.

noreply@blogger.com (WILLIE MAZE) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:52:00 +0000

Mr. Mayweather. Until you get the right stereotypes, you're just an idiot. Besides, you don't have anything to talk about if you refuse to fight the man.

KIA "SOUL"

noreply@blogger.com (WILLIE MAZE) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:42:00 +0000

First off, I'm glad to see Black Sheep get paid (if they retained the rights to the tune) but KIA needs to get checked. Naming a car the "Soul" and the campaign is to have hamsters "act" as if they're black, with rap music, basketball and baggy hoodies and other stereotypical trappings. Yup, that's LightWeight Racist. They couldn't seriously think that African Americans would think this ad would make buying the "Soul" a good idea. Which begs the question "who IS the intended market for this ad?" and better yet are there middle Americans who think animated hamsters and baggy clothes are cool?

If you still don't get it, think about this... based on this ad, what would the Jeep "Cherokee" ad campaign look like? *bang*

"I love the native american culture:" racism meets bad crafts

noreply@blogger.com (kasha) — Sun, 23 May 2010 07:09:00 +0000

i love it when my interests intersect. i'm big on crafting, and well, you know i how i like to make fun of racism. i also like to make fun of crafters. especially when they're racist.
if you're unfamiliar with etsy.com - it's an online platform for crafters to sell their handmade goods. the blog "regretsy" is one of the best things to happen this decade - because we all know that handmade shit isn't always pretty.
here's the original posting. i don't have much to say about it, other than i was suddenly reminded of that book i was forced to read in elementary school - "the indian in the cupboard" - what was that?!

Native American Necklace

Description

"I love the native american culture.

This necklace includes a young native american man who appears to be hunting... perhaps for dinner. or lunch.

He hangs from a rather long pale green ribbon in which I have strung some plastic beads and two feather charms.

I love this necklace. I want it... but I'll let you buy, if you love it too. "

via regretsy

E-40 - LightWeight Jammin'

noreply@blogger.com (WILLIE MAZE) — Thu, 13 May 2010 02:41:00 +0000

While heavyweight racism is making a comeback (Arizona leads the charge & Alabama reverts) the closest thing we've got to good news is E-40 aka 40 Water, the Bay Area's foremost slang'uist, further demonstrates the use of the term "LightWeight" with some help from Clyde Carson and Husalah...

These recent musical posts remind me, keep your ears peeled for the LightWeight Racist mixtape coming soon from our contributor extrordonaire, Dj WillieMaze!

-LwR

Brandy feat. Timbaland - "Chinese (Home)"

noreply@blogger.com (WILLIE MAZE) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:36:00 +0000

We need your help... If you can figure out why this song is called "Chinese" please let us know. Peep how they have the bootleg "Chopsuey" font... yay senseless acts of LightWeight Racism. *bows*

Brandy - Chinese (Home) feat. Timbaland

Troy Polamalu Needs to Hire Us.

noreply@blogger.com (WILLIE MAZE) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:54:00 +0000

I was shocked to see this during the Superbowl. The only reason it's Lightweight Racist, and not heavyweight, is that Troy had to sign off on this advertisement. Which brings us to a new venture... it seems LightWeight Racist could prevent catastrophies such as this if we were hired as consultants. Troy, you are undoubtedly a hero to thousands of Samoans and Polynesians the world over. What the FUCK are you doing letting a white man in a top hat pull you by your hair? As a groundhog? Are you an animal? Hope truTV.com paid you enough, brother.

wedding racism

noreply@blogger.com (kasha) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:30:00 +0000

so i was in the bookstore the other day looking at wedding magazines. yeah, i know. but i was trying to get started with planning our wedding and i figured i might find some ideas there.

and a sure did.

apparently it's fashionable to have an "ethnic-theme" to your wedding. i guess appropriating cultural heritage is a theme?

as i flipped through the pages i was first struck by the above advertisement for bridesmaid dresses - i'm not exactly sure what the feather/painted stick decorations have to do with the robins egg blue dress, but i suppose they match.

as i continued to open magazines it became clear that i'd need to be taking photo evidence for the blog (sorry for the shitty glare).

there's the japanese-theme, complete with kimonos, parasols,

and no, none of them are japanese.

neither are they.

and i'm pretty sure these ladies aren't indian.

Kentucky Fried Racism

noreply@blogger.com (kasha) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:10:00 +0000

What do you do when you're in an "awkward situation" - meaning within close proximity to black people? Feed them fried chicken.
"too easy."

That was the "Cricket Survival Guide" KFC ad from Australia. Now check out this Kyochon ad for Korean fried chicken:

You gotta admire fried chicken manufacturers' willingness to capitalize on racism. They don't just stop at the fried chicken stereotype. You know somebody in their marketing department was like, "so we've got the black people and fried chicken thing already, what else can we do with this?" Let's see, there's: exploiting white and asian people's fear of black people, trying to get black folks to act "civilized," tribalism and drum beats, cannibalism, plus a little asian magic up in the mix. Perfect capitalist equation.

Santa's little helper, "Black Pete"

noreply@blogger.com (kasha) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:52:00 +0000

Did you know that in the Netherlands Santa [aka Sinterklaas] has a little helper named Zwarte Piet [Black Pete]?

Yeah, me niether.
Apparently, to this day the Dutch employ a white guy (or lady) to dress in blackface, don an afro wig, gold jewelry, red lipstick and a broken accent and pal around with St. Nick wherever he goes.
Here's a little history, thanks to Wikipedia:

According to myths dating to the beginning of the 19th century, Saint Nicholas (Sinterklaas) operated by himself or in the companionship of a devil. Having triumphed over evil, it was said that on Saint Nicholas Eve, the devil was shackled and made his slave...According to the more modern Saint Nicholas legend, Zwarte Piet is a servant who accompanies Saint Nicholas on his holiday travels. In some versions, it is alleged that Saint Nicholas once liberated a young slave named Peter, who decided to serve Nicholas (as a free servant) rather than enjoy liberty alone.

Yeah, right.
And if you're going to create blackface caricatures, the next logical step is baked goods versions:

source: cakewrecks

Watch out, little white kids. If you're bad Zwarte Piet will kidnap you, through you in a dufflebag and take you away to Spain, where apparently he and Santa chill on the off-season.

Unless, of course, you're disguised...

thanks to: Sociological Images

Racial Harmony for Black History Month

noreply@blogger.com (WILLIE MAZE) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:14:00 +0000

Prince Paul, the man behind many of your favorite hip hop sounds, seminal acts and producer of the new Heiroglyphics album has done it again. Paul's strength has always been creating wild theatrics, conceptual albums and gut busting self-depricating comedy. This time, it's interactive and thoughtfully recession friendly. This party might get him a nomination for LightWeight anti-Racist of the year.

If you're in New York February 12th, grab a friend and save some scratch!

Big up Cutsoversy for putting me up on awesome.

HP computers are RACIST. [VIDEO]

noreply@blogger.com (WILLIE MAZE) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:07:00 +0000

True indeed.

The Tech industry seems to be creating a huge market VOID. These racist products are creating a need for tech that includes people of color. Remember our earlier post about racism in the age of digital photography? Any software developers interested in making culturally ~~sensitive~~ inclusive optic technology, please inquire. LightWeight Racist would love to collaborate. Till then, you are RACIST.

Big up Black Dezzy(?) and White Wanda for their research.

also, BIG thanks to Sele's cousin for the tip!

Holiday Travel

noreply@blogger.com (Sele) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:57:00 +0000

Our dear friend Susana ear-hustled this gem from an ignorant woman at the airport:

About her brown and black puppy: "This is Tiger Woods. His mom was an all-white pure bred."

About her black lab: "I left Charles Barkley at home."

As you continue merrily home or otherwise toward your loved ones, we at LWR encourage you to keep an ear out for other in-transit gems. Send em to us, and we'll help you celebrate how far you've come and whose crazy thoughts and ideas you've left behind.

"Be Daring In Bed"

noreply@blogger.com (WILLIE MAZE) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:26:00 +0000

"Stepping outside your comfort zone (even a little bit) can be just what you need to match up your desires, get closer and make the sparks fly."

By Jenna McCarthy

From the December 2009 Issue SELF magazine

So, what your saying is racism, can heat up my love-life on a cold December night? Woo hoo!

Big up Megadeath for the tip!

coming clean

noreply@blogger.com (kasha) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:40:00 +0000

have you seen this anti-health care reform commercial?

wow. i guess you are.
what really gets me about this ad is the look on people's faces - like "obviously i'm not a racist, how could you possibly think that?" as if racism is off the table. as if arguing against black and brown people getting necessary health care so that your own privileged benefits will not be sullied or diluted is not racist. as if this country isn't built on racism and genocide. i especially love this quote in the commercial:

"if a person is racist just for opposing Obama's health plan...then A LOT of people in this country are racist!"

um... yeah. am i supposed to think that's unlikely?

here's rachel maddow's take on the ad. they get to a good analysis at about 7:00

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

via HuffPost

RACIST OF THE YEAR NOMINEE: TYRA BANKS!

noreply@blogger.com (WILLIE MAZE) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:55:00 +0000

"...gives young women the 'girlfriend' they want to hang out with, and the role model they need." -Description for "The Tyra Banks Show"

If you're gonna be a racist, fuck it, shoot for the stars. Today's entry in the annuls of LightWeight Racism reveals one of the brightest examples 2009 has produced thus far... Ladies & Germs, please welcome LigheWeight Racist Of The Year Nominee: Tyra Banks.

*Roll the clip... *

We decided since we couldn't possibly decide where to begin, so we wanna let the comments speak... so have at it. Best comments get featured + goodies!

Shouts to our girl Ms. Faison for the tip!

HEAVYWEIGHT Halloween

noreply@blogger.com (WILLIE MAZE) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:08:00 +0000

Retailers at Amazon.com and Walmart thought this would make a good Halloween costume. We at LightWeight Racist thought we'd make and exception cuz it's blogworthy. The United Farm Workers thought so too, and at press time, Amazon has taken down their Illegal Alien costume, but has yet to formally address the issue. Their petition has been a success, but they want more...

CLICK HERE if you want to do something about it.

WalMart and Linens n' Things continues to sell these instant idiot makers.

"Be the hit of the party with our Illegal Alien Costume. You'll get so many laughs, it should be considered illegal. Includes mask, jumpsuit and green card."
-Linens-N-Things website ad.

The UFW is asking that discerning anti-racists call 1 800 609 9880 to give Linens-N-Things a piece of your mind and demand that they stop being fucking stupid, cuz afterall, it's 2009.

Question. Where are the petitions to remove other Racist costumes, such as the scantly Pocahontas (Poke-a-HOnt-ass), "Indian", and lets not forget the fratboy favorite "Afro" wig?! In addition to their illegal alien, Linens N' Things also sell the amazing "Hey Amigo" Adult costume.

Halloween is officially America's day for their inner-Racist to shine!

Warning: Wearing these costumes may get your ass beat. Friends don't let friends be racist.

OBAMA CHIA

noreply@blogger.com (WILLIE MAZE) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:52:00 +0000

Whaddaya mean it's racist?! Chia creator, Joseph Pedott, is shocked...

"So how the hell do you get racist out of it? And number one, you can give him a haircut!" [article]

You somehow managed to stay afloat with the Chia Ram, the Chia puppy, even the Simpsons... This nation's first African American President gets elected, and what better way to celebrate? Call me crazy, but I didn't see the George W. Bush Chia Pet, or the Clinton edition... hmm. We at LIGHTWEIGHT RACIST get you loud and clear.

(Photo: incase you thought we were kidding)

holidaze

noreply@blogger.com (Sele) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:32:00 +0000

There's a lot going on in the world (and the white house) right now, so I've got my eye on the end of the year already. Thanks, 2009, see you never!

In honor of one of my favorite end-of-year holidays, we turn to the Food Network's own Sandra Lee. I love it when people co-opt things, especially corn nuts (aka "acorns") and candles.

Get out of my kitchen!

McRacism

noreply@blogger.com (Sele) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:21:00 +0000

There isn't really anything lightweight about obesity, hormones, or globalization, but McDonalds' newest attempt to connect with Black folks has my skin crawling enough to warrant a highlight here.
Get out of my neighborhood!!

rescuing

noreply@blogger.com (Sele) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:49:00 +0000

I'm not sure what makes Hollywood writers, directors, and producers think that it's still okay to invest millions of dollars in reinforcing the idea that all Black children need a chance at living just like white people in order to "make it". Whether it's dancing, spelling, or even eating in a restaurant, there seems to be a code behind the silver screen: let's show the Black children what they're missing.

Nevermind that the investigation of a missing 5-year-old is left out of most media outlets for weeks and we can still predict academic performance by race, ethnicity, and zip code. It takes more than a rescue to interrupt generations of oppression, not just a glimpse into how the other side lives... okay, okay, this is getting a little beyond lightweight.

In this coming feature, we see the height of The Great Rescue. Not only does "Big Mike" get lessons in interacting with small children, he gets to feel sheets, play football in full uniform, and hug white people in public.

Aspire, children! Aspire!

What are your favorite rescue stories?