Monday, August 5, 2013

Chink

Dictionary.com entry: CHINK

The article is here.

The word is not offensive. This word is not the n-word where that word has no positive meaning whatsoever. "A chink in one's armor" is a phrase that I have used often, in the past. I am very careful in using it today only because people are so freaking sensitive AND stupid. Why stupid? They are not listening to my use of the word, much in the same manner as I am writing about it right now.

In the article, the neighborhood claims that the use of the word "chink" for "Chink's Steaks" is not racist, it is a term of endearment. The article states that the term was given to the owner due to their "almond eyes."

Yeah, dude, that is racist. Was then, is now.

The owner, of all people, has decided to change the name because they realize how people can perceive the name. The owner is actually being sensitive to their . . . wallet. Smart business, actually. Though business is down 10%, people will return if the food and service is good. This is a temporary blip and we will return to norm, unless the people remain stupid AND that is a very real possibility. Look, we are talking about Philadelphia here.

Amazing that those in the neighborhood are pissed because of a name change and they express their anger at such with vandalism. Philadelphia? Check, that is spot on for the city of 'brotherly love.' Why don't they channel their anger at the murder rate, poverty, political or racial strife? Do something good with your anger instead of wanting to keep the status quo . . . oh wait, that is racism in a nutshell.

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