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a kennedy

(33,221 posts) Fri Dec 6, 2024, 10:34 PM Dec 2024

Is this racist of me to say the tattoos on Blacks aren't as colorful as on white people??? [View all]

Watching the NBA Milwaukee vs Boston…..lotsa players have tattoos and you can see them…but on the white guys they’re more colorful. Is that racist of me to even mention it??

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Is this racist of me to say the tattoos on Blacks aren't as colorful as on white people??? [View all] a kennedy Dec 2024 OP

No elleng Dec 2024 #1

Thanks. a kennedy Dec 2024 #4

How many white vs. black tattoo'd samples have you analyzed? OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2024 #2

and you're right.....so sorry for even asking. a kennedy Dec 2024 #5

I think the answer is in the question of your OP. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2024 #6

Well, thanks for your contribution..... a kennedy Dec 2024 #11

There is your answer. A Socratic journey. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2024 #12

yes Groundhawg Dec 2024 #3

I'm gonna have to go for Amanita Pantherina Dec 2024 #7

Yes Lulu KC Dec 2024 #8

No XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #9

and thanks a kennedy Dec 2024 #10

My black friend XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #14

It could be seen that way, yes jmowreader Dec 2024 #13

Yes it is IbogaProject Dec 2024 #15

Why say it at all? Colors show up better on a lighter background than on a darker one. brush Dec 2024 #16

Yes. Very. n/t KatK Dec 2024 #17

Is this? Celerity Dec 2024 #20

Tattoos are not on the surface. They sit under the melanin or lack thereof. Lighter skin is more easily seen through. Marcuse Dec 2024 #18

No happy feet Dec 2024 #19