Jingle Bells' rooted in racism, Boston University professor says

[The Nature Boy 7,659]

 

Just when you think it can't get any more insane. 

 

 

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/12/15/jingle-bells-rooted-in-racism-boston-university-professor-says.html

[smilesammich 10,727]

a professor doing a research paper, aint that crazy.

for the record, jingle bells was modernized back in the eighties..problem solved.

 

[jg121783 3,915]

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas is racist too.

[smilesammich 10,727]

1 minute ago, jg121783 said:

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas is racist too.

the 1940s were a pretty racist time in america's history. 

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

As the story states, her research has been available for over two years. Why the outrage now?

 

A more nuanced and calm discussion available here: https://www.bu.edu/today/2016/jingle-bells-history/

[Amica Nostra 4,803]

1 hour ago, elmcitymaven said:

As the story states, her research has been available for over two years. Why the outrage now?

 

A more nuanced and calm discussion available here: https://www.bu.edu/today/2016/jingle-bells-history/

It's Christmas and the culture war season is in full swing.

[The Nature Boy 7,659]

2 hours ago, elmcitymaven said:

As the story states, her research has been available for over two years. Why the outrage now?

 

A more nuanced and calm discussion available here: https://www.bu.edu/today/2016/jingle-bells-history/

Because I didn't see it until today 

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	Yagua
	Yakama or Yakimas
	Yakugir
	Yakuts
	Yang
	Yankton Sioux
	Yanomami
	Yao
	Yapese
	Yaqui
	Yavapai: Yavapai-Apache Nation, Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe
	Yawalpiti
	Yawanawa
	Yazgulamis
	Yekuana
	Yi
	Yocha-Dehe
	Yokut
	Yoruba
	Yu people
	Yuchi
	Yugur
	Yukaghirs
	Yuki
	Yuma
	Yumbri
	Yupiks
	Yurok
	Yörüks
	Zaghawa
	Zambo
	Zapotec
	Zarma
	Zazas
	Zhuang
	Zou
	Zulian
	Zulu
	Zuni   Christmas

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

You're a jerk, Boiler.  That took some scrolling...

 

In other news, "I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus" has been destroying homes and marriages for years.  No outrage there...

[TBoneTX 45,319]

5 hours ago, Boiler said:

I am dreaming of a

You left off "Eskimo Zoroastrian."  Prepare for condemnation from the Outraged.

[Boiler 45,535]

1 hour ago, TBoneTX said:

You left off "Eskimo Zoroastrian."  Prepare for condemnation from the Outraged.

Permanently Outraged?

[TBoneTX 45,319]

If they're in the media, Permanent Press outraged.

[The Nature Boy 7,659]

On 12/16/2017 at 3:04 AM, Boiler said:

Permanently Outraged?

Mist of you in the MDL are