JLee♥ Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 I prefer to call this song as a fanservice. Lol , i totally agree . i am willing to be in a island with people like them catching me and do what they do in the mv . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l-arf Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 It's not racist, but it could be construed as insensitive to the Native American culture. My boyfriend is Native American and he just shook his head when he saw it. You have to understand a lot of the stereotypical Native American imagery was created out of hatred and used as insults to show how 'savage' they were. That's why it can be seen as offensive. Spirit dances are common in the Native American culture, certain moves that they do are because it was taught through generation to generation as a special act, anyone who copies those moves aren't doing it out of respect they're doing it because it's 'cool'. T-ara isn't to blame, they didn't do anything wrong and it's not racist, but if you don't understand why it could be offensive, then take the time to learn about the Native American culture so that you can give an informed answer in a discussion like this. To many people aren't willing to learn about why someone could be hurt by something, it's not 'politically correct' it's just being educated and courteous. +1 Omg, best post out of the whole thread. Very nicely said and I wholeheartedly agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamanninc Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 I don't think it's racist at all. it's a cute concept and there was not really a showing of how 'barbaric' the native america ns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorabuca Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 not in any way! i think its just a theme or concept. how are they insulting indians anyway? its definitely just a concept! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkey Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 as an american i can see why, but then there are other concepts that people can think is controversial. but realistically, if some one has an indian themed bag, is that racist? nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleGlitter Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 At first I was like this MV is totally racist cuz they are mocking Native Americans,but then I remember that its South Korea not the United States.I'm not sure if they even learn about the Native Americans.Plus a lot of Americans always are racist about Native Americans all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiYong Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 Racist? No. But there was stereotyping of Natives, that being said it would happen in any situation when looking at a culture or ethnicity because there is usually a pre-existing idea. So I don't think it is offensive or racist since there is no prejudice to go along with the stereotype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaPie Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Watched the MV quite a few time but I don't find it racist. I mean that clothing is usually associated to things in the jungle so it's fine. You won't really expect the girls to be dancing in business suits right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurul ain Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 racist?not even think of that it just for entertainment purpose i think the yayaya mv is funny and cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theproteosagna Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 The word racist never crossed my mind, I find it strange when people could come up with that kind of perception. Nothing wrong for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexng12345 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I think its a bit racist cuz there are indian themes in it but then again its concept is based off tribes and jungle people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngheartsparkfire Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 T-ara isn't to blame, they didn't do anything wrong and it's not racist, but if you don't understand why it could be offensive, then take the time to learn about the Native American culture so that you can give an informed answer in a discussion like this. To many people aren't willing to learn about why someone could be hurt by something, it's not 'politically correct' it's just being educated and courteous. Thanks for providing a voice of reason In my opinion, the video is more insensitive than racist - I think the difference is that rather than promoting a negative/hateful view of the Native Americans (= racist), it uses old stereotypes about the people without considering the underlying meaning behind those stereotypes. Probably unknowingly. Still bad though. I wish CCM/whoever who ultimately decided on the concept had thought through it more. More worryingly, there's a dude up there saying "barbaric tribes" - WTF?!?!?!? I think that crosses the line. And anybody who thinks the Yayaya concept isn't a specific reference to Native American culture (or their perceived culture), please please please please stop kidding yourselves. Anyway about the video - it's cute, it's memorable, unfortunately it's a little tactless. By the way, anybody seen MC Mong's "Indian Boy"? Now THAT's screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newkidsonsite Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 i am not an american and i think that mv is not racist at all, from what point of view they find it racist i can't get it. i think they use that concept because its unique and they like it. will anyone do a racist to anything that they like? i don't think so [sorry if my english hard to understand] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyTiaraKpop Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 OF COURSE NOT! I find it funny,interesting and cute music video EVER! but i don't know they're being stupid ... =_=" it pisses me off! if you don't like it, then why did you watch the mv?? and they ARE NOT insulting the americans... so... Just shut up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreenFrog Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 i dont find it racist at all, i dont see it in anyway or any form that they have insulted the native americans, its just my opinion thought, different people have their different opinion, so i cant really judge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_dell Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Not racist. To me, it came off as being ignorant about Native Americans but I'm sure that wasn't the intention of who came up with the concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenSmiles Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 ... Really? Seriously? That's what people chose to freak out over? Okay, I'm from America and I guess that *anything* could be called 'racist', but I don't know that the MV was bad. They looked cute dressed up like that and I don't think they were acting particularly 'barbaric' from what I saw. I don't know, maybe some people didn't like it, but I'm not sure why it would be a big deal..... It was a concept and concepts are meant to be 'over the top' and extravagant, so people will remember it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crewz Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 i think the mv is okay.. they juz want to mke a different from other.. though,their lyrics doesnt mention about some natives.. anyway,yayaya is great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tGo Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 It is not racist at all, it's just a concept, they never said it was based off a specific group or anything, just a generic concept of tribal Indians, people need to chill out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrother Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 I remember when it first came out everyone was making comments about how it was insensitive but since they aren't from an american culture, I'm sure they are just doing it all in fun and it is just a fun character for them to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_P Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I personally think that its not racist, but since im not an american, i'm not in the stand to say anything. If t-ara has american fans, i'm sure they will also understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyldACE Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 honestly i don't know if racist is the right word (maybe stereotyping), because they were just doin it for fun. however, i'm sure a lot of native americans would be offended to see this, kinda of like when white actors in black face or even imitating asians in those old movie i'm still a t-ara fan though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelmushroom Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 haizz... it's just a catchy song and so what? the movie is funny and the song is good... some people should just enjoy it instead of think wrongly... X-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiIon Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Racist my but... wich part exactly is racist ...these people are funny.... how can someone actualy think thats racist... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothingood Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 of course not.... that is their new concept.... i think it is good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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