Black Thursday

[MrCraig]

Por que no los dos?

Personally, I hope to see a lot of black costumes. Lots of Darth Vaders, Batmen, grim reapers, Scream killers, etc.

I vividly remember the Texas-Texas Tech game the day after our Halloween decimation of Wofford. There was a group of probably 15-20 Tech students who were wearing red and black with their faces painted like The Joker from The Dark Knight. It would be awesome if we did something like that.

[Gonzo]

Already been posted once, but if you’re painting up for this game make sure the paint goes no higher than your neck. FACES must be unpainted on BLACK Saturday. We don’t need that kind of attention.

[appvette]

Already been posted once, but if you’re painting up for this game make sure the paint goes no higher than your neck. FACES must be unpainted on BLACK Saturday. We don’t need that kind of attention.

You're not wrong, but I still rolled my eyes

[BallantyneApp]

Already been posted once, but if you’re painting up for this game make sure the paint goes no higher than your neck. FACES must be unpainted on BLACK Saturday. We don’t need that kind of attention.

We're agreed here, unless its "tasteful", like Lawrence Olivier:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0L_oJMhcs0

WARNING: Above is a joke, no one should paint their face, even if its tasteful.

[Appftw]

No one would care if you paint yourself black from head to toe in the name of school spirit. Just don’t do it for your Bill Cosby costume.

[T-Dog]

No one would care if you paint yourself black from head to toe in the name of school spirit. Just don’t do it for your Bill Cosby costume.

Or at least put gold accents with it. Just not around your eyes and mouth.

[Gonzo]

No one would care if you paint yourself black from head to toe in the name of school spirit. Just don’t do it for your Bill Cosby costume.

I saw photos of those catholic school boys from the DC incident painted black (torso, arms, face) for a basketball game and it was used (rightly or wrongly) as evidence of their racism.

In 2019 white people are not allowed to have black paint on their faces. Context doesn’t matter anymore.

[Appftw]

No one would care if you paint yourself black from head to toe in the name of school spirit. Just don’t do it for your Bill Cosby costume.

I saw photos of those catholic school boys from the DC incident painted black (torso, arms, face) for a basketball game and it was used (rightly or wrongly) as evidence of their racism.

In 2019 white people are not allowed to have black paint on their faces. Context doesn’t matter anymore.

You’re not telling the whole story. The students outlined their mouths and eyes with what appears to be white or pink and they look EXACTLY like minstrel performers from the 19th century. This isn’t hard, man.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/people.com ... photo/amp/

[Gonzo]

I saw the same photo. Googled it before I posted to be sure. Only one of them has white accents.

Paint up black for the game including your face and make sure you’re on TV if you’re so confident. On second thought, please don’t.

[Yosef84]

Black face as part of night commando costume = OK

Just use common sense people.

[Gonzo]

I'm saying there has never been a more important time to be abundantly cautious about racial sensitivity. I could easily see a photo of some of our students wearing black paint on their face being used in a way that makes us look very bad, even if it was innocent participation in Black Thursday. People see what they want to see. Don't forget I wasn't the first person to make that suggestion in this thread. It's just not worth the risk.

[Appftw]

I'm saying there has never been a more important time to be abundantly cautious about racial sensitivity. I could easily see a photo of some of our students wearing black paint on their face being used in a way that makes us look very bad, even if it was innocent participation in Black Thursday. People see what they want to see. Don't forget I wasn't the first person to make that suggestion in this thread. It's just not worth the risk.

The Covington kids were front row at a basketball game screaming at the only black kid on the court while wearing minstrel style black face. Context certainly matters.

[Yosef84]

I'm saying there has never been a more important time to be abundantly cautious about racial sensitivity. I could easily see a photo of some of our students wearing black paint on their face being used in a way that makes us look very bad, even if it was innocent participation in Black Thursday. People see what they want to see. Don't forget I wasn't the first person to make that suggestion in this thread. It's just not worth the risk.

Gonzo, I completely agree. Point taken. My only point is that certain costumes are clearly not race related but people really do need to use good sense and that seems to be asking a lot sometimes.

[ASU3432Mi]

I hope the tailgate "Nurse" makes a return!

[NoLongerLurking]

I'm saying there has never been a more important time to be abundantly cautious about racial sensitivity. I could easily see a photo of some of our students wearing black paint on their face being used in a way that makes us look very bad, even if it was innocent participation in Black Thursday. People see what they want to see. Don't forget I wasn't the first person to make that suggestion in this thread. It's just not worth the risk.

Gonzo, I completely agree. Point taken. My only point is that certain costumes are clearly not race related but people really do need to use good sense and that seems to be asking a lot sometimes.

Make sure not to wear orange face, either. People are triggered more by that than black face.

[NattyBumppo'sRevenge]

I'm going to wear my O-face, you guys know what I'm talking about, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh. Girl gets around, like a record!

[NoLongerLurking]

I'm going to wear my O-face, you guys know what I'm talking about, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh. Girl gets around, like a record!

"it's just that, last time i did not receive a piece" ... "that's the last straw"

[NoLongerLurking]

I'm going to wear my O-face, you guys know what I'm talking about, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh. Girl gets around, like a record!

[NoLongerLurking]

[AppSt94]

It is a shame that we have to make a PSA about where and how to apply body paint.