Old_SD_Dude Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Obviously there has been a lot of controversy and blame thrown around about the MAGA boys controversy. The media has taken the lion's share of the heat although it has presented a window to deeper problems. Be all that as it may, there are problems at that high school. I saw this photo taken at a Covington H.S. basketball game the other day. I waited until it had been fact-checked before I posted. There are videos in the fact check. Here is the fact check: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/covington-catholic-black-paint/ Thay Haif Said: Quhat Say Thay? Lat Thame Say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtang Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 28 minutes ago, Old_SD_Dude said: Obviously there has been a lot of controversy and blame thrown around about the MAGA boys controversy. The media has taken the lion's share of the heat although it has presented a window to deeper problems. Be all that as it may, there are problems at that high school. I saw this photo taken at a Covington H.S. basketball game the other day. I waited until it had been fact-checked before I posted. There are videos in the fact check. Here is the fact check: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/covington-catholic-black-paint/ I believe this photo is from 2012. When I first saw this photo my initial reaction was it’s just a blackout game and they painted their body’s black for it (they did the same thing for a whiteout game in 2015). But...then I noticed the white around the eyes and lips of the kid on the right side of the picture and it clearly is “black face”. thelawlorfaithful, on 31 Dec 2012 - 04:01 AM, said:One of the rules I live by: never underestimate a man in a dandy looking sweater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardrater Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 This shouldn’t be an issue. It’s a black out for a basketball game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrofade Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, cardrater said: This shouldn’t be an issue. It’s a black out for a basketball game. Check out Mug's post right above yours. It's blackface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtang Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, cardrater said: This shouldn’t be an issue. It’s a black out for a basketball game. I disagree. Yes it’s a blackout game and if the kid didn’t have white paint around his eyes and lips this would be a non-issue. But he does and then it becomes “blackface” thelawlorfaithful, on 31 Dec 2012 - 04:01 AM, said:One of the rules I live by: never underestimate a man in a dandy looking sweater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardrater Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, mugtang said: I disagree. Yes it’s a blackout game and if the kid didn’t have white paint around his eyes and lips this would be a non-issue. But he does and then it becomes “blackface” The kid should have thought it out better… But I highly doubt he put paint on and said hey, “ I’m gonna look like a negro tonight!” It looks like the white paint was put on so that people can see his eyes and mouth clearly as an intimidation tactic. For example Vemon who has large white eyes and large grin revealing white teeth. I’m just getting tired of how everyone is automatically assuming the worst. Pretty soon the media will be looking for this kid demanding an explanation or he will come forward and have to explain himself during a spirit game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_SD_Dude Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 11 minutes ago, mugtang said: I believe this photo is from 2012. When I first saw this photo my initial reaction was it’s just a blackout game and they painted their body’s black for it (they did the same thing for a whiteout game in 2015). But...then I noticed the white around the eyes and lips of the kid on the right side of the picture and it clearly is “black face”. I wasn't implying the photo was from a few days ago, although it as on their website until a few days ago. Thay Haif Said: Quhat Say Thay? Lat Thame Say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtang Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, cardrater said: The kid should have thought it out better… But I highly doubt he put paint on and said hey, “ I’m gonna look like a negro tonight!” It looks like the white paint was put on so that people can see his eyes and mouth clearly as an intimidation tactic. For example Vemon who has large white eyes and large grin revealing white teeth. I’m just getting tired of how everyone is automatically assuming the worst. Pretty soon the media will be looking for this kid demanding an explanation or he will come forward and have to explain himself during a spirit game. I get what you’re saying and that is a reasonable explanation. But the optics of it look terrible. It still looks like blackface. And I doubt we find out who this kid is. Probably better for him if we don’t. thelawlorfaithful, on 31 Dec 2012 - 04:01 AM, said:One of the rules I live by: never underestimate a man in a dandy looking sweater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtang Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Just now, Old_SD_Dude said: I wasn't implying the photo was from a few days ago, although it as on their website until a few days ago. Got it. I misread your statement. My bad. thelawlorfaithful, on 31 Dec 2012 - 04:01 AM, said:One of the rules I live by: never underestimate a man in a dandy looking sweater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_SD_Dude Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 minute ago, mugtang said: Got it. I misread your statement. My bad. I didn't phrase it well. Thay Haif Said: Quhat Say Thay? Lat Thame Say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtang Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Old_SD_Dude said: I didn't phrase it well. It happens. thelawlorfaithful, on 31 Dec 2012 - 04:01 AM, said:One of the rules I live by: never underestimate a man in a dandy looking sweater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BYUcougfan Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Is there a high school in the U.S. where you couldn't find pictures of teenage boys doing something stupid or inappropriate? These kids got a bad deal in D.C. I don't think anyone is saying that means they are all angels all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalCoug Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 My HS mascot was the Crimson Tide... we used to wear all crimson to the games and get painted as well. I didn't realize back then we were being racist towards Elizabeth Warren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupslam1 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I think the kid that stared down the Indian should get the Kavanaugh treatment. They need to dig into his past and find out every detail of his life. I know I know he isn’t running for the SCOTUS, but the media will go to extraordinary lengths to prove their narrative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamSack Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, cardrater said: This shouldn’t be an issue. It’s a black out for a basketball game. It would make more sense if black was one of their school colors instead of Blue and White. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Covington_Catholic_High_School Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe from WY Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Some of you +++++ers got too much time on your hands. Good christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtang Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, RamSack said: It would make more sense if black was one of their school colors instead of Blue and White. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Covington_Catholic_High_School They were having a blackout game which means the fans and the team is dressed in all black. thelawlorfaithful, on 31 Dec 2012 - 04:01 AM, said:One of the rules I live by: never underestimate a man in a dandy looking sweater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe from WY Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Who was the King of the Winter Carnival there last year? Who is +++++ing who and who is getting fat around there? As long as we're onto HS Gossip and happenings and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoState99755 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, cardrater said: This shouldn’t be an issue. It’s a black out for a basketball game. WTF.....look at the blk-face complete w/the white-paint accents. You got to be kidding. I can't find the link, but I saw an interview of Clark Co's #23 yesterday. He was taunted at that came with the chant "CARAMEL!!!" He said "I knew it was for me. I was the only black player on the court.:" <paraphrased> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoState99755 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I guess we shouldn't expect much from a school at 1600 Dixie Hwy w/a Confederate Colonel as it's mascot. ¡¡¡ SHAMEFUL !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...