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chris_dea t1_j0oxsbz wrote

Reply to comment by ronron__ in is putting on the ritz still racist by ronron__

The 1920s version is, according to this article. And the 1980s video has blackface.

https://sickburnspod.com/the-racist-background-of-puttin-on-the-ritz/

I think we can still listen to the song and ignore the video.

And a song from 1927 including language perceived as racist in 2022 is hardly surprising....

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ronron__ OP t1_j0pvnhm wrote

idk if i can listen to it now with a clear conscience

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chris_dea t1_j0q3j5v wrote

Why not...?

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ronron__ OP t1_j0qtds0 wrote

idk ppl are saying its racist

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chris_dea t1_j0qw9vr wrote

What people...? Also, unless you are listening to the 1920s version in public, who cares what people think...?

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