It's a 1940s black person stereotype.
I don't see anything that funny about this, standing by itself.
X Member
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 | 01:46 PM
If I have to explain it for you, I said it was funny cause they were trying to dig themselves out of a hole a while back on racial issues, and now they are back in it. I find that funny.
I can still chuckle at a racial stereotype and not be racist. My cousin has one of those old negro piggy banks that eats money. I think it's funny, not because I view negroes that way, but because some people really did. The same goes for racist comics or for ridiculous chick tracts.
I think that issuing the stamp is a very bad move on the part of the mexican government, but at the same time I'd like to get one of them.
lol
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 | 10:30 AM
some ppl get offended by these things? its just a sticky peice of paper w/ a pic on it
Maegan
in Tampa, FL - USA Member
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 | 11:05 AM
I have to agree with Citizen. Stereotypes ARE funny, but it's just bad manners to have a government product issued this way.
lol
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 | 11:51 AM
maegan who cares? i mean the govt has elvis on a stamp here. what if ppl were offended by him. every1 would just say tough shit. if blacks are so offended by a litle square of paper they shouldent buy it. buy someting else like trains or birds
I don't think it's just blacks that are offended by it. I'm white and I find lots of that type of stuff very offensive. Maybe it's a different kind of offended, but nonetheless.
Vic
in Kansas City
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 | 03:16 PM
If a stamp was made in bad taste sterotyping white people, most of you who say it's no big deal would be offended.
lol
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 | 03:22 PM
exactly. lots of times white ppl tend to be written of bcause others dont feel that white ppl ar descriminated against, but that aint true. theres reverse racism
lol
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 | 03:24 PM
oops, didnt understand you vic lol. still my opinion stands. i dont think any1 would make a big deal if it were something towards a white person. i wouldnt be offended but im not offended by these either.
Mexican
in Mexico City
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 | 07:44 PM
What does any of this have to do with the US? It's a Mexican stamp. Another example of ignorance from our northern neighbors, and further interference in another country's affairs.
El Dave
in East Los Angeles
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 | 07:44 PM
its only fitting that if those who find the stamp offensive should only recipricate. Those offended sould concert an effort in doing away with promotion of stereotypes in comics or cartoons on both sides. As such, the image of speedy gonzales should be dealt with and an apology to Mexico should be given as well. Whats good for the goose is good for the gander.
Teresa
in Mexico
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 | 10:03 AM
I'm a mexican citizen that grew up following the adventures of this character. Now, as an adult I can tell you it is offensive.
I was married to an afroamerican and my son is afroamerican and he's been blatantly discriminated against, called "Kalimba" and MemÃn Penguin for his facial features and cultural background. It's been so heartbreaking to bring up a child in an environment where the president and the archbishop endorse and downplay such slurs.
My son has a hard time everytime people call him names because of his race... many times a teacher at the Colegio Mexico Nuevo school called him "niger" and said he was being friendly. It is offensive, not only to the black people.
This is also encouragd by the TV and movie industry.
For what it's worth, Speedy Gonzalez cartoons were acquired by The Cartoon Network in 1999, which quietly declined to show them for three years. Speedy's fans petitioned and were joined by LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens), so The Cartoon Network relented and showed them.
Having seen the MEX$6.50 stamp, which depicts a black kid with tremendous white lips and his obese "mammy" in the background, it is hard to imagine him as an ambassador of "goodwill" should that stamp ever be seen outside the US.
NGPIER
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 | 01:14 PM
Call me naive, but I never really considered Mexicans to be racist. Now I tend to see them as in a different light. If the USA decided to place the Taco Bell character on the US postage stamp, Vicente Fox will make a personal plea to consider the Mexican people feelings.
Donnell Dixon
in Durham, NC
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 | 01:46 PM
If the stamp was a swastika or a picture of Hitler or a Jewish person with a large nose, the President would denounce it immediately.
Dman
in U.s.
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 | 01:59 PM
I think it's great there's a stamp out there depicting the reality of human life. People walk on eggshells too damn much in this country...we should look at this as an example...what do ya think, white trash?
Dman
in U.S.
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 | 02:06 PM
By the way, Jesse Jackson needs to stick it up his ass...go Mexico, go!
