I wonder if any Asian women are as enamored of white babies as I am of Asian ones? See, I'm white, and I always think that kids of other races are automatically cuter than white kids. I know that this qualifies as "othering," and I would never do or say anything in real life to indicate that I'm thinking these thoughts…but it's what goes on inside my head. Are white people the only race with the tendency to "other"? Non-white Jezzie readers, do you do it, too? Or is it just me? :( #swineflutest
I am almost positive that these kids are wearing Tiger masks (not housecat masks). The Tiger is the national symbol of Korea and was prominently included in the 1988 Seoul Olympics as well as their current logos etc. So, there must have been some deeper significance to the mask that no one here apparently can grasp.
What is the logic behind being squeamish at eating certain animals and not others? Isn’t it simple cultural preferences? Horses are eaten in Europe for example but the English in general would blanch at the very idea. The treatment of many animals we do eat in Europe, such as pork, veal and poultry is far from humane in many instances. I am not convinced throwing live sea creatures into boiling water is painless either. In Japan, they serve a dish named Ikizukuri, which is a fish that is partially sliced and served whilst still alive. But even outside of such extremes, the majority in the West are either not prepared to or unable to pay a premium for animal welfare endorsed food. So isn’t it a tad hypocritical to single out Korea?
@Rare Affinity: I don't know if it's singling out Korea so much as just one more fight against a particular practice. These sorts of protests go on all over the world for a wide variety of causes related to animal rights and animal welfare--unless this particular organization just deals with Korea, then please disregard that point.
Also, point well taken. It's so interesting--humans have been eating meat for a very very long time, so what is considered an "ok" species to slaughter and at what level? And what are our true reasons for deciding that something should or shouldn't be eaten or used by humans, because clearly the vast majority of the world still does. (rhetorical, I find these arguments fascinating).
@Rare Affinity: Cuteness and the fact that many people have them for pets, I believe. Makes it harder to maintain emotional distance. Not that that has stopped me from eating rabbit even after having pet bunnies, but then I like my meat.
This could have been avoided, but the ancients had to be all fancy and come up with a fancy hybrid breed - the chickador retriever - and they make for some good eatin'.
Sorry, but that caption is in very bad taste- and NO, that wasn't a pun. The dog meat trade is heartbreaking. And please don't pull the 'tradition' card- bear baiting and public drawing and quartering were common in England hundreds of years ago- we've moved on.
This is hardly a laughing matter.
@mhmhmhm: As Anna has explained before, the captions provided with these snap judgments are provided by the photo agency from which they are selected (in this case, Getty).
If you would like to take issue with any particular caption, it would probably be best to take it up with the photo agency concerned.
@mhmhmhm: How is it offensive at all? It's a factual caption as to what is taking place in this picture. This is a real protest and the caption comes directly from the photo agency, not from us.
it's like witch hunting, if she floats she's a witch so kill her... if she drowns she is not a witch but she is dead. a corrupt politician who denies all and brings his country to havoc with a pricey trial deserves prison. the idea of a man recognizing he has done wrong, and taking his own life, shows that he understands the gravity of his mistakes and deserves forgiveness, but he is dead. middle ground, anyone?
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Also, point well taken. It's so interesting--humans have been eating meat for a very very long time, so what is considered an "ok" species to slaughter and at what level? And what are our true reasons for deciding that something should or shouldn't be eaten or used by humans, because clearly the vast majority of the world still does. (rhetorical, I find these arguments fascinating).
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The paw cuff on that guy looks pretty menacing - I'd be running if I was canine.
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This is hardly a laughing matter.
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If you would like to take issue with any particular caption, it would probably be best to take it up with the photo agency concerned.
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