‘Hump Day’ event cancelled, students claim bringing camel to campus was racist

[Origanalist]

A student group planned to bring a camel to campus for "Hump Day" event.

The event was cancelled after students complained that the camel could be considered racist.

http://www.campusreform.org/img/CROBlog/5623/HUMP-DAY.jpg

Students at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota have cancelled an event to celebrate the end of the year after complaints that bringing a camel on campus could offend those of Middle Eastern cultures.

The “Hump Day” event, put on by the Residence Hall Association (RHA), was supposed to be “a petting zoo type of atmosphere” in which students could hang out and take photos with a live camel. According to Aaron Macke, the group’s advisor, the camel is owned by a local vendor and trained for special events.

“It appears however, this program is dividing people and would make for an uncomfortable and possibly unsafe environment for everyone attending or providing the program. As a result, RHA has decided to cancel the event.” Tweet This

But the event was subsequently cancelled after students took to Facebook to proclaim their concerns. The students said they were concerned about the money spent on bringing the camel to campus—around $500—and the implication that it would be racially insensitive to Middle Eastern cultures.

The Facebook group called “Protest Hump DAAAAAAY!” had more than 100 RSVP’d attendees before it was deleted on Wednesday.

“RHA’s goal in programming is to bring residents together in a fun and safe environment where all people can enjoy themselves,” RHA president Lindsay Goodwin said in a statement on RHA’s Facebook page. “It appears however, this program is dividing people and would make for an uncomfortable and possibly unsafe environment for everyone attending or providing the program. As a result, RHA has decided to cancel the event.”

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[tod evans]

Oh good grief!

Ban bananas and jalapenos too.............And rice!

[specsaregood]

Students at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota have cancelled an event to celebrate the end of the year after complaints that bringing a camel on campus could offend those of Middle Eastern cultures.
And yet, Australia has the largest wild camel population in the world.

[Origanalist]

And yet, Australia has the largest wild camel population in the world.

They're about due for a invasion...just saying....

[tod evans]

Does camel taste like chicken?

[Occam's Banana]

And yet, Australia has the largest wild camel population in the world.

Not only that, the Aussies actually export camels to Saudi Arabia ... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/2038834.stm

[green73]

The mind fucking is real, folks.

[phill4paul]

Ah, the Hitler Youth has learned it's lessons well and has become all that was hoped for.

[kahless]

The mind fucking is real, folks.

Exactly. Everyone knows it is not racist in anyway, this is about conditioning.

[Matt Collins]

http://pppcatalog.com/store/image/cache/data/w17-1-speed-hump-sign-400x400.jpg

[Danke]

Camels?

"...uncomfortable and possibly unsafe environment for everyone attending or providing the program" Wouldn't it be goats then that should be excluded?

[FriedChicken]

Their is evidence of racism here ...

Whoever instantly thought - Camel? Muslim! Camel means Muslim! White people with a camel ... offensive to Muslims!

Is guilty of:
1. associating an animal with a people group.
2. making broad assumptions about said people group
*Muslims associate themselves with camels
*Muslims are offended if white people take pictures with camels
*Muslims are easy to offend
*Muslims wouldn't appreciate seeing a real life camel on campus
*Muslims won't take offense being associated, in the minds of the politically correct, with a camel petting zoo.

These things aren't proof that this person is a racist, but cause some questions. Why would a normal person see a picture of a camel and immediately assume it would offend someone?
Only someone who has made sweeping and shallow generalizations about said people group would come to this conclusion - revealing their shallow view of said people group.

[phill4paul]

Their is evidence of racism here ...

Whoever instantly thought - Camel? Muslim! Camel means Muslim! White people with a camel ... offensive to Muslims!

Is guilty of:
1. associating an animal with a people group.
2. making broad assumptions about said people group
*Muslims associate themselves with camels
*Muslims are offended if white people take pictures with camels
*Muslims are easy to offend
*Muslims wouldn't appreciate seeing a real life camel on campus
*Muslims won't take offense being associated, in the minds of the politically correct, with a camel petting zoo.

These things aren't proof that this person is a racist, but cause some questions. Why would a normal person see a picture of a camel and immediately assume it would offend someone?
Only someone who has made sweeping and shallow generalizations about said people group would come to this conclusion - revealing their shallow view of said people group.

+rep

[Origanalist]

http://i.imgur.com/mYRztwi.jpg

[jkob]

man something needs to be down about these zombies at these college campuses

[ChristianAnarchist]

I swear I never even made the connection to Muslims until I read the article. YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME!! I'VE BEEN TRANSPORTED TO THE TWILIGHT ZONE !!!!

[Anti Federalist]

Oh good grief!

Ban bananas and jalapenos too.............And rice!

Ban something goddamnit.

It's not a day in AmeriKa if something is not being banned, or someone's pussy being hurt over something.

SMMFH.

[angelatc]

I am afraid of clowns.

[Anti Federalist]

I am afraid of clowns.

Clownaphobe.

[coastie]

What do you call an Arab doctor?






































A Doctor, you fucking racists, what else would you call him?
:p

[AuH20]

All camels need jockeys? Right? :)

[juleswin]

I think people just ignore outrages like this. If you give in or even pay attention to them, they win and you dont want whinny snowflakes that these people winning anything.

[Origanalist]

Clownaphobe.

Clown sensitivity training indicated.

[Origanalist]

I think people just ignore outrages like this. If you give in or even pay attention to them, they win and you dont want whinny snowflakes that these people winning anything.

I think you're wrong. If you don't fight it they just get bolder. Ignoring it does not make it go away.

[juleswin]

I think you're wrong. If you don't fight it they just get bolder. Ignoring it does not make it go away.

That too but we can agree that cancelling hump day in response to their protest is no way of fighting them, right? These people are like internet trolls, the want your attention and that is why ignoring or ridicule is the best response to them. Like my mom used to say "silence is the best answer for a fool" in this case, real life trolls

[Origanalist]

That too but we can agree that cancelling hump day in response to their protest is no way of fighting them, right? These people are like internet trolls, the want your attention and that is why ignoring or ridicule is the best response to them. Like my mom used to say "silence is the best answer for a fool" in this case, real life trolls

I misunderstood your point, I couldn't agree more.

[MelissaWV]

I would be more worried about MERS.

Incidentally, MERS is obviously also racist.

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RovF1zsDoeM

[John F Kennedy III]

I am afraid of clowns.

I'm afraid of people who are afraid of clowns.

[rprprs]

I used to find this mildly amusing, despite realizing that it might be offensive to certain segments of the population.
Now that I know it's also racist, I call for nothing short of amputation!

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm139/rprprs/cameltoe_zps6b155f1b.jpg

[enhanced_deficit]

Their is evidence of racism here ...

Whoever instantly thought - Camel? Muslim! Camel means Muslim! White people with a camel ... offensive to Muslims!

Is guilty of:
1. associating an animal with a people group.
2. making broad assumptions about said people group
*Muslims associate themselves with camels
*Muslims are offended if white people take pictures with camels
*Muslims are easy to offend
*Muslims wouldn't appreciate seeing a real life camel on campus
*Muslims won't take offense being associated, in the minds of the politically correct, with a camel petting zoo.

These things aren't proof that this person is a racist, but cause some questions. Why would a normal person see a picture of a camel and immediately assume it would offend someone?
Only someone who has made sweeping and shallow generalizations about said people group would come to this conclusion - revealing their shallow view of said people group.

Seems like same mindset as that of handlers of disgraced swc dronegang:


Obama cancelled trip to Sikh temple for fear of looking moslem in photos (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?410133-Obama-cancelled-trip-to-Sikh-temple-for-fear-of-looking-moslem-in-photos)
"Barack Obama 'will not visit Golden Temple over Muslim photo fears'

Members of Mr Obama's White House team reportedly visited India last month and told Indian officials they were concerned that if the president wore the traditional headscarf during a visit to the Golden Temple, the photographs might be used to portray him as a Muslim, according to the New Delhi-based Indian Express.

[Henry Rogue]

I used to find this mildly amusing, despite realizing that it might be offensive to certain segments of the population.
Now that I know it's also racist, I call for nothing short of amputation!

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm139/rprprs/cameltoe_zps6b155f1b.jpg

Camel toe, that's not racist, that's sexist.

[VIDEODROME]

http://tobaccotimeline.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/joe-camel-phonebooth-19901.jpg

[Origanalist]

Camel toe, that's not racist, that's sexist.

Then why is the camel black?

[enhanced_deficit]

Then why is the camel black?

Cuz white ink is never used for tattoos lol

[Origanalist]

Cuz white ink is never used for tattoos lol

It's good to know people check their privilege at the tattoo parlor.

[juleswin]

Camel toe, that's not racist, that's sexist.

I don't get it, what is sexist about a black camel tattoo on a big toe?

[FindLiberty]

There Oughta Be A [another] Law.

[Paulbot99]

I don't get it, what is sexist about a black camel tattoo on a big toe?

It's a camel toe.:cool:

[John F Kennedy III]

Cuz white ink is never used for tattoos lol

More white privilege.

[specsaregood]

Cuz white ink is never used for tattoos lol

I had a roommate years ago that had a tattoo that was only visible under a black light. It glowed pretty much white under those.

[phill4paul]

I had a roommate years ago that had a tattoo that was only visible under a black light. It glowed pretty much white under those.

Now that is a pretty cool idea. Never heard of that. At least it would keep TPTB from documenting identifiable markings.

[MelissaWV]

Now that is a pretty cool idea. Never heard of that. At least it would keep TPTB from documenting identifiable markings.

I hope it didn't say anything objectionable. There are parts of Disney that have black lights (btw, also racist, right?). It would be a shame if mommy forgot about that ink and her child said "Mommy why does it say 'Super Slut' across your shoulder?"

[specsaregood]

I hope it didn't say anything objectionable. There are parts of Disney that have black lights (btw, also racist, right?). It would be a shame if mommy forgot about that ink and her child said "Mommy why does it say 'Super Slut' across your shoulder?"

fwiw: it was a potleaf tattoo.

[MelissaWV]

fwiw: it was a potleaf tattoo.

Could still lead to an awkward situation or two lol

I know my mom used to hold "moon walk" events for preschool kids and their parents when she taught, and there were black lights involved. I can imagine that coming up.

[Carson]

I think if I would have made it, it would have been for a chance to see some camel toe.

Hey if someone doesn't vote for someone because of his color, and someone else votes for him because of his color, is that good and bad racism or are they all just racist?

[Henry Rogue]

I don't get it, what is sexist about a black camel tattoo on a big toe?
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camel_toe

[juleswin]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camel_toe

So that is what it is. wink wink :)

[Pauls' Revere]

I am afraid of clowns.

That may be, but do you finds them offensive?

[Suzanimal]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camel_toe


So that is what it is. wink wink :)

Not sexist, thanks to skinny jeans men now get them too.

[Henry Rogue]

Not sexist, thanks to skinny jeans men now get them too.
Three toed camel hoof?

[Suzanimal]

Three toed camel hoof?

You want a pic? I have a collection.

[phill4paul]

You want a pic? I have a collection.

Mods, ban Suzanimal. Now!

[Henry Rogue]

Mods, ban Suzanimal. Now!
I learned a lesson today. Never ask Suzanimal a question you don't want the answer to.

[WM_in_MO]

Spaghetti dinner cancelled, citing racism towards Italians.

[alucard13mm]

This is why we cant have nice things ;p... My favorite character was speedy gonzales and pepe le pew ;P......... They aren't around anymore :<

[otherone]

They should ban douche bags then, because they are a liberal stereotype.