Do you think it is socially acceptable for to be proud in being white?

[Ephirith]

I don't think anyone is implying that when somebody takes 'pride' in their culture they are taking credit for it. The most autistically strict definition of the word might suggest that, but I think it's more just a case of sloppy semantics.

So let's replace the word 'pride' with 'respect' and see how that pans out logically. "I have lots of respect for the legacy of european culture! I am a member of that culture, and though I didn't personally conquer the world and invent microchips, I'm glad to be a part of such a great legacy no matter how insignificant my part."

And anyway if you're going to be logically consistent about bashing pride, might as well go around mocking sports fans for wearing jerseys and sportswear. You're not a member of the team, you're just a fat slob, but you sit there in the stands telling them to play defense? Proud of your favorite team? Fuck you!

[Hasbinlulz]

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Proud of your favorite team? Fuck you!

[Alawen]

Originally Posted by Ephirith [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I don't think anyone is implying that when somebody takes 'pride' in their culture they are taking credit for it. The most autistically strict definition of the word might suggest that, but I think it's more just a case of sloppy semantics.

So let's replace the word 'pride' with 'respect' and see how that pans out logically. "I have lots of respect for the legacy of european culture! I am a member of that culture, and though I didn't personally conquer the world and invent microchips, I'm glad to be a part of such a great legacy no matter how insignificant my part."

And anyway if you're going to be logically consistent about bashing pride, might as well go around mocking sports fans for wearing jerseys and sportswear. You're not a member of the team, you're just a fat slob, but you sit there in the stands telling them to play defense? Proud of your favorite team? Fuck you!

Yes, you're exactly right if by "most autistically strict definition" you mean "English definition" and if by "no matter how insignificant my part" you mean "I didn't do shit and I deserve no credit whatsoever." Yes, pride in your favorite sports team is also a misnomer. I can go buy an SF Giants cap tomorrow, but I don't share in the credit for the series win. I couldn't hit a major league curve ball or catch a line drive or steal a base. I'd probably get a fucking concussion if I tried.

But, hey. Enjoy your megalomania and magical thinking. We won! Woo!!! Go vote. You actually get to contribute to that team. It's your fault when things inevitably get fucked up, though.