edjr 5,567 Posted March 25 How did a black man, Eddie Murphy get the lead in several movies? How did he continue to get the lead in movies? Because he was popular and talented. Not because of DEI. What was wrong with the most talented getting the job? Good job America. Well done. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 896 Posted March 25 Who is getting the lead in movies now because of DEI? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 645 Posted March 25 Was America racist in 1984? . Were there Liberals around in 1984? If so then obviously yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted March 25 7 minutes ago, squistion said: Who is getting the lead in movies now because of DEI? Quote What was wrong with the most talented getting the job . Try to read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,035 Posted March 25 6 minutes ago, MDC said: Great thread. Cmon, give Ed a break, you know he isn't on his game until his morning bump kicks in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 896 Posted March 25 Just now, edjr said: . Try to read. Try to write. Quote How did a black man, Eddie Murphy get the lead in several movies? Not because of DEI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted March 25 5 minutes ago, Mike Honcho said: Cmon, give Ed a break, you know he isn't on his game until his morning bump kicks in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,560 Posted March 25 I remember 1984. Good year. No racism, although we had Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson around claiming to find it. The Cosby Show and their black cast were a ratings juggernaut. Michael Jackson was beloved across races and you could grab your crotch in public because Michael was normal back then. Eddie Murphy as mentioned. Tawana Brawley was three years away and the LA riots seven. You could go to the mall and teenage girls would dress like Madonna. It was OK to gawk at them because you were a teenager too. In 1984. the Tigers won the World Series, the year before the Panthers won the USFL championship which at the time was seemingly serious pro league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted March 25 1 minute ago, Voltaire said: I remember 1984. Good year. No racism, although we had Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson around claiming to find it. The Cosby Show and their black cast were a ratings juggernaut. Michael Jackson was beloved across races and you could grab your crotch in public because Michael was normal back then. Tawana Brawley was three years away and the LA riots seven. You could go to the mall and teenage girls would dress like Madonna. It was OK to gawk at them because you were a teenager too. In 1984. the Tigers won the World Series, the year before the Panthers won the USFL championship which at the time was seemingly serious pro league. Great post. The mall was a great place to get dropped off and your parents would leave you for hours. Arcades were the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyutah 122 Posted March 25 5 minutes ago, Voltaire said: I remember 1984. Good year. No racism, although we had Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson around claiming to find it. The Cosby Show and their black cast were a ratings juggernaut. Michael Jackson was beloved across races and you could grab your crotch in public because Michael was normal back then. Eddie Murphy as mentioned. Tawana Brawley was three years away and the LA riots seven. You could go to the mall and teenage girls would dress like Madonna. It was OK to gawk at them because you were a teenager too. In 1984. the Tigers won the World Series, the year before the Panthers won the USFL championship which at the time was seemingly serious pro league. Black people and white people actually dressed the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted March 25 11 minutes ago, jonnyutah said: Black people and white people actually dressed the same. in 1984, white people wanted to be black people. Wigger was a popular word back then. imagine wanting to be lynched? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,585 Posted March 25 45 minutes ago, squistion said: Who is getting the lead in movies now because of DEI? The little mermaid comes to mind 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted March 25 46 minutes ago, squistion said: Who is getting the lead in movies now because of DEI? You don't watch Disney movies do you? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 645 Posted March 25 8 minutes ago, edjr said: You don't watch Disney movies do you? Trust me, he watches all the Disney movies. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted March 25 Helluva lot less than it is now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,031 Posted March 25 6 hours ago, edjr said: Great post. The mall was a great place to get dropped off and your parents would leave you for hours. Arcades were the best. And you didn't really worry about getting shot at. And you knew who the creepers were and called them out, and weren't afraid to approach the rent a cop or the real cop for that matter because we weren't told that ACABs OR you'd tell the creeper to BACK OFF or make fun of him and he'd take off on his own. If you were at the arcade and someone hit you, you could hit them back and not worry about getting sued. It just seems like it really was so much simpler. AND...I don't think it was AS racist among kids back then anyways. We were all just friends with everyone. I remember just being FRIENDS. We didn't care what color you were. I remember having dolls; Barbies, Cabbage Patch, or whatever that were other races. Sure, my dad made comments, but I was like, "So what?" Was 1984 racist? I don't think it was as racist as 2024 is, I really don't. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeenHereBefore 1,333 Posted March 25 7 hours ago, edjr said: How did a black man, Eddie Murphy get the lead in several movies? How did he continue to get the lead in movies? Because he was popular and talented. Not because of DEI. What was wrong with the most talented getting the job? Good job America. Well done. Eddie carried SNL in the early 80's and had one of the best stand up specials of all time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted March 25 5 minutes ago, BeenHereBefore said: Eddie carried SNL in the early 80's and had one of the best stand up specials of all time. Delirious was top 5. Raw was terrible 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeenHereBefore 1,333 Posted March 25 Just now, edjr said: Delirious was top 5. Raw was terrible I like them both but Delirious was epic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,653 Posted March 25 1984 wasn’t. Joe Biden was though. He was just getting started. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,117 Posted March 25 7 hours ago, edjr said: How did a black man, Eddie Murphy get the lead in several movies? How did he continue to get the lead in movies? Because he was popular and talented. Not because of DEI. What was wrong with the most talented getting the job? Good job America. Well done. America is only racist when a Democrat needs to win. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 2,520 Posted March 25 There are no bigger racists than those in the Democrat Party. Fact. Not even debatable. That's as true as water being wet and the sky being blue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted March 25 7 hours ago, MDC said: Great thread. appreciate it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 1,879 Posted March 25 No one has ever liked black people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,642 Posted March 25 Let's see; A certain orange tinted buffoon was calling for the death penalty for The Central Park Five. They were all eventually exonerated. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,642 Posted March 25 The early 80s would have been more inclusive if there was a star Wars character named Wookie Goldberg. 🦧 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,642 Posted March 25 Yep, I checked; No way in Hell "48 Hours" makes it past the opening credits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,642 Posted March 25 There were 900 kids in my high school graduating class. And I'm proud to say I was friends with all the black people. Both of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeenHereBefore 1,333 Posted March 25 6 minutes ago, wiffleball said: Yep, I checked; No way in Hell "48 Hours" makes it past the opening credits. The N word is used more then once in that flick, Would't fly now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,035 Posted March 25 OF course it wasn't racist, there was a black ghostbuster! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeenHereBefore 1,333 Posted March 25 2 minutes ago, Mike Honcho said: OF course it wasn't racist, there was a black ghostbuster! Yea but no black Gremlins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 896 Posted March 25 37 minutes ago, wiffleball said: Let's see; A certain orange tinted buffoon was calling for the death penalty for The Central Park Five. They were all eventually exonerated. And he later apologized for that and admitted he had been wrong...Oh, wait... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zsasz 199 Posted March 25 49 minutes ago, wiffleball said: Let's see; A certain orange tinted buffoon was calling for the death penalty for The Central Park Five. They were all eventually exonerated. Even back then he was a scumbag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,653 Posted March 25 1 hour ago, wiffleball said: Let's see; A certain orange tinted buffoon was calling for the death penalty for The Central Park Five. They were all eventually exonerated. No one had been arrested when he called for the death penalty. Only thing that was know is that there was a victim of a horrific crime, who was clinging to her life. Nice work moron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 1,414 Posted March 26 1984 was a great year for a young thegeneral. Great time to be a kid. Of course there was racism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted March 26 10 hours ago, MDC said: Great thread. says what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 755 Posted March 26 I was 5 in 84 so I don't recollect much of this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeenHereBefore 1,333 Posted March 26 10 minutes ago, cmh6476 said: I was 5 in 84 so I don't recollect much of this You don't remember The Chiefs super bowls back then ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
