Whitey Ford
03-27-2023, 11:26 AM
Honey Boo Boo responds to backlash over appropriation of Black 'ghetto' culture
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JRttLFLrrXU
Get ready to roll your eyes and shake your head in disbelief as we delve into the latest controversy surrounding the infamous reality TV star. The 'Mama June' starlet recently posted a TikTok video that has left viewers scratching their heads in confusion and disgust. Not only was she caught appropriating Black culture, but she also seemed to be trying to talk "ghetto." Unfortunately, this isn't the first time Honey Boo Boo's voice and accent have raised eyebrows and sparked debate.
A recent video clip from what seems to be a Facebook Live session has gone viral, and people are not happy about it. In the short 30-second clip, the former beauty pageant contestant can be heard saying that she's going to start talking "ghetto" since people have been telling her that's how she talks. What follows is a cringe-worthy attempt at what Thompson deems as "ghetto" language. But that's not the worst of it. What really got people riled up was the moment when Honey Boo Boo began patting her head as if to relieve an itch. Many people saw this as an appropriation of Black culture and a blatant disregard for the cultural significance behind such actions.
What she fails to realize is that what she views as "ghetto" is actually an integral part of Black culture and should not be taken lightly or mocked in such a manner. The backlash was swift, with many taking to social media platforms to express their disgust and disappointment with Honey Boo Boo's actions. People were quick to call her out for her ignorance and insensitivity toward an entire culture.
https://meaww.com/honey-boo-boo-under-fire-for-talking-ghetto-and-appropriating-black-culture
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JRttLFLrrXU
Get ready to roll your eyes and shake your head in disbelief as we delve into the latest controversy surrounding the infamous reality TV star. The 'Mama June' starlet recently posted a TikTok video that has left viewers scratching their heads in confusion and disgust. Not only was she caught appropriating Black culture, but she also seemed to be trying to talk "ghetto." Unfortunately, this isn't the first time Honey Boo Boo's voice and accent have raised eyebrows and sparked debate.
A recent video clip from what seems to be a Facebook Live session has gone viral, and people are not happy about it. In the short 30-second clip, the former beauty pageant contestant can be heard saying that she's going to start talking "ghetto" since people have been telling her that's how she talks. What follows is a cringe-worthy attempt at what Thompson deems as "ghetto" language. But that's not the worst of it. What really got people riled up was the moment when Honey Boo Boo began patting her head as if to relieve an itch. Many people saw this as an appropriation of Black culture and a blatant disregard for the cultural significance behind such actions.
What she fails to realize is that what she views as "ghetto" is actually an integral part of Black culture and should not be taken lightly or mocked in such a manner. The backlash was swift, with many taking to social media platforms to express their disgust and disappointment with Honey Boo Boo's actions. People were quick to call her out for her ignorance and insensitivity toward an entire culture.
https://meaww.com/honey-boo-boo-under-fire-for-talking-ghetto-and-appropriating-black-culture