We’ve looked before at MTV’s “Decoded,” the show where hosts discuss topics on race like, “White People Whitesplain Whitesplaining.”
Raging Gay Conservative was unfortunate enough to catch an episode in which it was explained why it’s racist to call a woman “exotic.”
According to MTV, the word "exotic" is now racist, arguing that the term makes many women feel as if they do not belong.
Seriously, when will this madness stop?https://t.co/rgG7axEsHQ
— Raging Gay Conservative (@RagingGayCons) January 12, 2019
Franchesca Ramsey, the host of MTV’s YouTube series Decoded, created a video explaining why it’s not a compliment to call women of color ‘exotic.’ Ramsey begins by claiming society “sexualizes” women of color by calling them ‘exotic,’ stating that she has been referred to as such by well-meaning people.
Following, Ramsey discusses three reasons why she believes women of color should not be called ‘exotic.’ Her first reason is that ‘exotic’ literally means foreign, stating that many women of color are U.S.-born and have never been outside the country. In addition, Ramsey believes that the term ‘exotic’ is based on white beauty standards, arguing that “being fetishized is not a compliment.” She even goes so far to say that it is wrong to fetishize women of color because it is often based on oppressive stereotypes.
So even if you mean well, calling a woman “exotic” is hurtful and “especially gross.” And thus ends another lesson on race from MTV — the music network called out by David Bowie for never playing videos by black artists.
— Juarez (@JuarezFamily) January 12, 2019
So what are Exotic dancers supposed to be called?
— JonnyHollywood (@JonnyHollywood) January 12, 2019
Guess I’m the only one who thought exotic was just another term for beautiful ??♀️
— Amy Nicole Pena (@KarmaBella82) January 12, 2019
I always thought of it as a compliment.
— Azadeh Calderon (@azadeh_calderon) January 12, 2019
Remember when it was a good thing to be unique and not like everybody else.
— Azadeh Calderon (@azadeh_calderon) January 12, 2019
I loved when people would say I looked exotic. I was olive skin in NJ growing up, now I live in Hawaii and my olive skin helped me blend right in. I can’t wait till outrage stops trending!!
— Erica (@Ericaboss13) January 12, 2019
Y'all can call me exotic if y'all want. Seriously?
— Kathi (@ksmoola1) January 12, 2019
I have always thought that was a compliment. It's like you're above and beyond beautiful.
— Rita Whitley (@RitaWhi25514639) January 12, 2019
Lol.. Exotic used to be a huge compliment.. Still is in my book.. Meaning stunning, something outside the ordinary, unique & special..
— JOSH GARCIA (@JoshGarciaJGG) January 12, 2019
This is what it sounds like when butts hurt.
— Tom Schlegel (@tomschlegel28) January 12, 2019
ENOUGH!!!!!
— Russ H (@raidernut74) January 12, 2019
I struggle to understand how an employee at a music network is offended by that word, yet the lyrics in the Hip-hop/Rap music they play, and the artists they promote are acceptable.
— Dawn Look So Sad (@dawnthefarmer) January 12, 2019
We’re all being trolled. “They” know it’s ridiculous; it’s just a way to harvest our negative energies and convince enough morons to go along with the subversion of society.
— Roger Dilworth (@rogerdil) January 12, 2019
They’ve got to fill airtime somehow since they don’t play music videos anymore.
Oh, if you want to watch it:
Related:
MTV busts the myth of the hard-working Asian-American, who benefits from less racism https://t.co/i2MQpTMKWY
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) March 21, 2018
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