Really? I assumed the “choice” was made up BS so the dick could put forward *some* ridiculous form of “defense”.

If punishment were appropriate in this instance, I am sure that Getting Caught was plenty enough for one lifetime.

LOL. Well, Chanel or Claire’s Accessories, pick your poison!

I absolutely wouldn’t argue with a single thing you’ve said there (are you Japanese or of Japanese heritage, by the way?). The point I was making was more along the lines of power dynamics between nations and cultures. A object given as a gift or bought by a respectful traveller might have a different significance…

Indians?

love that - you’ve totes summarised India in a few simple images - saris, bangles, sacred cows, child abuse, and... could we consider masala a spice/curry reference?

Right - if someone’s crapping on my culture, they’re crapping on my culture, regardless of their ethnicity.

I think you’re the first person here who’s referred to her as an American.

What’s M.I.A done wrong? Serious question

She does have a great voice though. And who doesn’t like to sing along to Single Ladies & Halo. But personally I’d rather listen to the amazingly fucking talented Valerie June.

Agree with your assessment of the movie. Haven’t seen the movie, but I thought it was about *American* imperialism. If it was Kerry Washington in the lead role, would the message not have been the same?

It might actually be irrelevant in the culture that’s being appropriated. In India, would Beyonce be seen as a POC or would she be seen as an American, belonging to a dominant western culture, and a nation that is involved in many overseas aggressions, even if not possessing colonies in the 19th century sense? Chances…

If you bought actual Indian, made in India, money going to India jewelry, I think that would be one thing - however the Chanel interpretation of Indian jewelry is pretty much the definition of appropriation. It still looks lovely, but it’s just ripping off a culture to make money. With a sari though, yes absolutely…

They’ll probably pull a Gwen Stefani and have some accessory dancers.

... although they might be a little bit less impressed if the kimono was brought back to America by an American soldier (NB I do realise the poster above DID NOT STATE this is what happened, it’s just an example I am giving. Context!)

I’m no expert, but a questions I’d ask: Are Iggy, Coldplay & Beyonce are genuinely interested in, involved with, and transformed by Indian culture? Or do they just think it’s some cool visuals for a pop video, next month we’ll do a Brazilian themed promo?

what is CDAN? sorry, non-american here

ermahgerd stop cankle shaming Skipper!

Where’s your youtube channel. If you were a prestigious doctor you’d be on youtube.

Did you happen to learn if bold-faced is related to typography or just human errr physiogonmy or whatever that big fancy word is meant to be?