It's just plain funny. African Americans, stop taking yourselves so fucking seriously. Shirley is not trying to offend. Jesus, grow a sense of humor! Oh, and by the way....I am African-American. Life is too short to be pissed off at white people every hour of the day. None of us were slaves or know anyone who was a slave. So get over yourselves.
Seriously, I'm black and I think this is hilarious. People need to stop taking themselves so seriously. If you're not offended by the crap BET puts on which is supposed to represent what black people like and represent black people then you damn sure can't be offended by this.
It's just politics. Some people need something to scream about, and nothing will ever satisfy them. Other people can find the humor in it.
The guy who does this means no harm, it's just funny. It's just a parody of black ladies from the South, but there are always going to be people looking for a political slant to it to make themselves seem more important. Good for you for finding the humor in it, because other people refuse to.
I don't find Shirley Q. funny because I disrespect her, or because I wish to mock her race or class. I find her hilarious because I LIKE her. I'd like nothing better than to hang out with her, watch Price Is Right, smoke a bunch of cigarettes, and laugh and laugh as we pretend to be Bob Barker and Johnny Olson. How is that racist?
There is a negative racist history behind "white" people putting on "black" faces AND portraying negative stereotypes of African American people and this is why African Americans find these performances offensive. Throughout American history, one of the methods used to perpetuate a society entrenched in racism and inequality was to stereotype African Americans and essentially "de-humanize" them through the use of "minstrel shows".
All good points. I choose to believe, however, that a straight man making interesting, funny, pointed observations while in the guise of a stereotypical gay man would still be funny to me. In fact, I find Eddie Murphy's early gay comedy in his routines "Comedian" and "Delirious" quite hilarious . . . mainly because he's not wrong.
Historically, African Americans were portrayed in minstrel shows (beginning during the early 1800's) in which "white" people put burnt cork on their faces and skin to make them black and then performed skits about African American slaves. These skits were overtly racist and depicted slaves as lazy (even though they were forced to work all day, every day), stupid (even though they were not allowed to learn to read or go to school)
Humorous observations should not be banned from one race or sexuality commenting on another race's or sexuality's stereotypes . . . how limited the world would be if we could only comment on ourselves.
and also compared African Americans to animals. The racism and stereotypes portrayed in minstrel shows de-humanized African Americans and in the case of American history, the de-humanization of African Americans was the impetus to the establishment of slavery, "lynchings" and "Jim Crow" laws (Please "google" these terms if you are not familiar with them), etc.
I am familiar with those terms and the awful history of the way African-American people have been treated in America. I cannot see Shirley as a belittlement of that history . . . as a character, she is funny, smart, and fully relatable as a person. Her attitude toward life is actually uplifting and cheerful as she deals with life's big and small difficulties.
African Americans are offended by Shirley Q. Liquor because a "white" man in black face portraying negative stereotypes of African Americans is a painful reminder of the racist history of minstrel shows and a reminder of the racism that we continue to face today. Whether Shirley Q. Liquor is performed for comedic purposes or not, it will always be viewed as racist in the eyes of many African Americans.
It still amazes me that many "white" gay individuals do not understand or at the very least want to understand how Shirley Q. Liquor could be offensive to African Americans. The comments coming from gay "white" individuals in particular are disturbing to me and speaks volumes regarding why racism, homophobia, and religious discrimination still exists in our world.
Because if a group of people who have had their rights routinely trampled upon (partnership rights, job/housing discrimination, violence through gay bashing etc.) is not willing to at least be receptive as to why Shirley Q. Liquor offends African Americans, then what are the chances of homophobic individuals wanting to see another point of view and perhaps end their terrible offenses against gay people?
We need to get over ourselve you have got to be kidding me. In white girls they didn't portray the girls to be ignorant, walfare reliant or simple. They were not completely and utterly disrespectful and the whole idea behind the movie wasn't just to poke fun at a race! For that man to portray us in such a manner is horrible. In white girls, at least they made the girls pretty, this man is just a ignorant minstrel and believe me he knows where to perform such a unapologetic disrespectful show.
dis is funny but chuck has to no he is skatin on thin ice it seems that waymore white people think its funny then black people do and i think thats where people get off on calling him racist i just think he has a bunch of split personalities all coming out he is n idoit but a funny one it hurts but it is funny i just dont know how 2 feel about her i need sum more time and he needs 2 do an interview with a lot of black woman from the pro and con of his jokes thanks
dis is funny but chuck has to no he is skatin on thin ice it seems that waymore white people think its funny then black people do and i think thats where people get off on calling him racist i just think he has a bunch of split personalities all coming out he is n idoit but a funny one it hurts but it is funny i just dont know how 2 feel about her i need sum more time and he needs 2 do an interview with a lot of black woman from the pro and con of his jokes thanks
black, white, racist or not, it's funny. I wants me a lemon wedge!
georgeNconrad 2 years ago
It's just plain funny. African Americans, stop taking yourselves so fucking seriously. Shirley is not trying to offend. Jesus, grow a sense of humor! Oh, and by the way....I am African-American. Life is too short to be pissed off at white people every hour of the day. None of us were slaves or know anyone who was a slave. So get over yourselves.
keeteez 2 years ago
Seriously, I'm black and I think this is hilarious. People need to stop taking themselves so seriously. If you're not offended by the crap BET puts on which is supposed to represent what black people like and represent black people then you damn sure can't be offended by this.
wordonthestreet 2 years ago 2
It's just politics. Some people need something to scream about, and nothing will ever satisfy them. Other people can find the humor in it.
The guy who does this means no harm, it's just funny. It's just a parody of black ladies from the South, but there are always going to be people looking for a political slant to it to make themselves seem more important. Good for you for finding the humor in it, because other people refuse to.
NastyBadBird 2 years ago
That Hell Date show is much more racist.
theknightswhosay 2 years ago
I loves me some Shirley Q.
slapshotz20 3 years ago
Urbing Ultluse.. brang me a ham samrich....
doodoowig 4 years ago
Black gay guys love Shirley Q Liquor. It was a black guy that invited me on a date to see one of these shows.
RallyHome 4 years ago
I don't find Shirley Q. funny because I disrespect her, or because I wish to mock her race or class. I find her hilarious because I LIKE her. I'd like nothing better than to hang out with her, watch Price Is Right, smoke a bunch of cigarettes, and laugh and laugh as we pretend to be Bob Barker and Johnny Olson. How is that racist?
citysqwirl 4 years ago 2
There is a negative racist history behind "white" people putting on "black" faces AND portraying negative stereotypes of African American people and this is why African Americans find these performances offensive. Throughout American history, one of the methods used to perpetuate a society entrenched in racism and inequality was to stereotype African Americans and essentially "de-humanize" them through the use of "minstrel shows".
urbaandiultra 4 years ago
All good points. I choose to believe, however, that a straight man making interesting, funny, pointed observations while in the guise of a stereotypical gay man would still be funny to me. In fact, I find Eddie Murphy's early gay comedy in his routines "Comedian" and "Delirious" quite hilarious . . . mainly because he's not wrong.
citysqwirl 4 years ago
urbaandiultra....go get a life
drivethruking2007 4 years ago
Historically, African Americans were portrayed in minstrel shows (beginning during the early 1800's) in which "white" people put burnt cork on their faces and skin to make them black and then performed skits about African American slaves. These skits were overtly racist and depicted slaves as lazy (even though they were forced to work all day, every day), stupid (even though they were not allowed to learn to read or go to school)
urbaandiultra 4 years ago
Humorous observations should not be banned from one race or sexuality commenting on another race's or sexuality's stereotypes . . . how limited the world would be if we could only comment on ourselves.
citysqwirl 4 years ago
and also compared African Americans to animals. The racism and stereotypes portrayed in minstrel shows de-humanized African Americans and in the case of American history, the de-humanization of African Americans was the impetus to the establishment of slavery, "lynchings" and "Jim Crow" laws (Please "google" these terms if you are not familiar with them), etc.
urbaandiultra 4 years ago
I am familiar with those terms and the awful history of the way African-American people have been treated in America. I cannot see Shirley as a belittlement of that history . . . as a character, she is funny, smart, and fully relatable as a person. Her attitude toward life is actually uplifting and cheerful as she deals with life's big and small difficulties.
citysqwirl 4 years ago
African Americans are offended by Shirley Q. Liquor because a "white" man in black face portraying negative stereotypes of African Americans is a painful reminder of the racist history of minstrel shows and a reminder of the racism that we continue to face today. Whether Shirley Q. Liquor is performed for comedic purposes or not, it will always be viewed as racist in the eyes of many African Americans.
urbaandiultra 4 years ago
It still amazes me that many "white" gay individuals do not understand or at the very least want to understand how Shirley Q. Liquor could be offensive to African Americans. The comments coming from gay "white" individuals in particular are disturbing to me and speaks volumes regarding why racism, homophobia, and religious discrimination still exists in our world.
urbaandiultra 4 years ago
Because if a group of people who have had their rights routinely trampled upon (partnership rights, job/housing discrimination, violence through gay bashing etc.) is not willing to at least be receptive as to why Shirley Q. Liquor offends African Americans, then what are the chances of homophobic individuals wanting to see another point of view and perhaps end their terrible offenses against gay people?
urbaandiultra 4 years ago
Loves me some Shirley every day, every morning and every afternoon. Lord have mercy, tear me up!!!
SylNYC 4 years ago
We need to get over ourselve you have got to be kidding me. In white girls they didn't portray the girls to be ignorant, walfare reliant or simple. They were not completely and utterly disrespectful and the whole idea behind the movie wasn't just to poke fun at a race! For that man to portray us in such a manner is horrible. In white girls, at least they made the girls pretty, this man is just a ignorant minstrel and believe me he knows where to perform such a unapologetic disrespectful show.
Lusie05 4 years ago
that was retarted
pudo3792 4 years ago
Damn that shit is funny.
canadacub 5 years ago
yes, the egg mcmuffmin is the all-time best!! "how you say this word?"
hobocamp 5 years ago
I like the Egg McMuffmin one and the Kool Aid one, but this video is what kills me!
ajt141 5 years ago
Yep, that's a good one too.
joshsmokes 5 years ago
If you thought that was funny, you've got to hear/see the Egg McMuffmin one
thejacksons 5 years ago
I literally have tears pouring down my face.
ajt141 5 years ago
It's the real music from The Price Is Right!
citysqwirl 5 years ago
dis is funny but chuck has to no he is skatin on thin ice it seems that waymore white people think its funny then black people do and i think thats where people get off on calling him racist i just think he has a bunch of split personalities all coming out he is n idoit but a funny one it hurts but it is funny i just dont know how 2 feel about her i need sum more time and he needs 2 do an interview with a lot of black woman from the pro and con of his jokes thanks
f8dagrate 4 years ago
dis is funny but chuck has to no he is skatin on thin ice it seems that waymore white people think its funny then black people do and i think thats where people get off on calling him racist i just think he has a bunch of split personalities all coming out he is n idoit but a funny one it hurts but it is funny i just dont know how 2 feel about her i need sum more time and he needs 2 do an interview with a lot of black woman from the pro and con of his jokes thanks
f8dagrate 4 years ago
holy fuck! that run-on sentence made my head hurt.
swiftyfish 3 years ago
Does anyone know what background music Miss Liquor uses for this?
joshsmokes 5 years ago
Thank you! This is my absolute favorite Shirley Q. prize winner announcement! Makes me piss my pants laughing.
joshsmokes 5 years ago
You know, I saw this episode....and in my heart, when I saw this lady spin, I knew Shirley Q. was watching too!
spaciegirl 5 years ago 2