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In reply to the discussion: Is this impersonation of Serena Williams racist [View all]ProudToBeBlueInRhody
(16,399 posts)20. Wait a minute
Are you seriously claiming Britney Spears has never been mocked?
Being that this is a tennis match, I don't know how Britney Spears would fit into the scenario, but still....if you are implying that white women celebrities aren't mocked all the time, I really have to ask if you've been in a coma for some length of time?
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She's mocking a stereotypical depiction of a black woman's body… I would have to say, yes. nt
MrScorpio
Dec 2012
#5
Playing on stereotypes of black women's bodies and sexuality is racist and sexist.
antigone382
Dec 2012
#7
Yep most African Americans like myself find this distasteful would she mock someone like
bigdarryl
Dec 2012
#15
She herself wouldn't mock Britney because she's white lets not play games hear
bigdarryl
Dec 2012
#24
I honestly don't think that was Wozniacki's intent, if you know anything about tennis.....
marmar
Dec 2012
#35
Maybe, but pulling a towel from your sweaty ass and tossing it at someone is gross.
RadiationTherapy
Dec 2012
#8
The point is that whether she is or isn't is not predicated on her family's behavior.
antigone382
Dec 2012
#31
Hope Caroline is ready for her next match with Serena. Ever heard of a 15 minute tennis
bluestate10
Dec 2012
#19
They are good friends, apparently, and it was targeted directly at Serena, in jest...
yawnmaster
Dec 2012
#26