tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769707.post3143113071391194637..comments2024-02-10T18:19:36.406-08:00Comments on Newspaper Rock: "Joke" about Indian shooting the bullRobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478763837213733775noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769707.post-27356163913389710432009-08-06T02:14:40.566-07:002009-08-06T02:14:40.566-07:00Of course Steve, there is a joke (or jokes) about ...Of course Steve, there is a joke (or jokes) about people in general as well as beliefs, religions and so on. But it seems as though a joke about native/aboroginal people can be taken into account of how indigenous people still go about daily life or even how they are.<br /><br />Have you heard about Health Canada hesitating in sending the swine flu Manitoba Nation handsanitizer because of its single content being 70%? I don't know how true it is but from what I've gathered from Blue Corn Comics (rob), NDN news, and Indianz, its convincing enough in comparison to how Darwinsts think Native people have lived on this continent for only 2,500 yrs even though its just a theory. In the case of Health Canada/Manitoba, its a rational stereotype developed through years of western media as well as "jokes."<br /><br />Its easy to say that jokes-are-jokes and there is one about everything, every people. But when it comes down to it, it becomes hard to explain when asked a question about a perspective of a joke or the sorts whether it involves a certain aspect of one's culture or not. All that matters is your an Indian and its expected of you to know these sorts even though you're not Lakota or of plains heritage. Thats what I get atleast a few times out of the week working at a Indian casino with Americans who think this and think indians on reservations get free shit for signing up for a tribe of their choosing.<br /><br />I respect what you say Steve, you have been on this earth longer than I have. I hope all continues to go well for you in being a father and a grandfather,<br /><br />SalUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724507208236984560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769707.post-32358637372001486272009-08-04T15:24:39.095-07:002009-08-04T15:24:39.095-07:00Yes,"it's just a joke". In reality t...Yes,"it's just a joke". In reality these jokes as people call them have more to do about putting a people down and keeping some others on top. You think it's a coincidence that people are portrayed in a certain manner? It's all the master plan, buddie! Ah, just kidding. But there really is a not too subtle message in a lot old jokes. It is not limited to Indians, but to all sorts of races, gender and beliefs/lifestyles. You think there is no message in the fact that the Lone Ranger was always in the front on a White Stallion? While ol' Tonto was in the back on a mixed pony? LOLOjibwe Confessionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10434882024674242926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769707.post-29191699257381515132009-08-04T09:10:50.501-07:002009-08-04T09:10:50.501-07:00Rob as much as I would like to use my name on here...Rob as much as I would like to use my name on here, but for some odd reason, your blog doesn't allow it. Please, note that I am not using a computer to post comments on here, and I don't have internet access from a computer and can only use my mobile phone to do so. Since I'm stuck with the "Anonymous" label, I always sign off "GENO" at the end of each of comment, to distinguish myself from other "Anons".<br />Thanks,<br />GENO--Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769707.post-11938687807725889402009-08-04T07:38:02.105-07:002009-08-04T07:38:02.105-07:00I think it would be funnier if the joke had featur...I think it would be funnier if the joke had featured a cowboy shooting an actual bull. Easy adaptation of the joke to mock a profession, not a race -- and still mock congress. :)alanajolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04987179031266452035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769707.post-58724570004976791652009-08-04T03:37:16.731-07:002009-08-04T03:37:16.731-07:00I have to admit the joke was funny even though &qu...I have to admit the joke was funny even though "Tonto", "Buffalo", "Chief", and stupid-talk elements were used, as always. I guess its just easier to identify a native by using ignorant perpetual stereotypes that plague native peoples who don't live in the plains or don't even eat buffalo. People learn from this these things even though its "just a joke."<br /><br />Thats just one Polish guy out of a thousand who would probably think different. Does it make sense, or any sense, if a guy came into one's neighborhood and pooped on one's lawn if one's neighor gave the OK? One would say "WTF! why would you do that!?" and the pooper would say "The guy next door to you gave the okay." Pretty sure one's friends wouldn't be too happy with either since its a general view of disrespect and ignorant actions. <br /><br />One ndn would think of this as nothing but thats his opinion and not the general publics. Thats what matters. What the larger number of people think. Thats the way how I see it. <br /><br />I think this joke is funny but needs to move on with the times, jeeee! I got told one time not to dwell in the past but jokes like this makes me think Americans are right there with us too.<br /><br />Rob, thank you for showing respect in exposing the truth with logical force. Hope all is good,<br /><br />SalUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724507208236984560noreply@blogger.com