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Originally Posted by Megabyte117
Is this racist? |
I think it is probably more ignorance than actual racism, and the image has its roots in imagery that was acceptable many decades ago, but not today. Unfortunately Japan doesn't always keep up with proper etiquette in American race relations, and gaffes like this occur.
Were the games producers intending to show discrimination against blacks with this game? I highly doubt it, so calling it "racist" seems a little over the top. Ignorant? Absolutely.
I think there needs to be some intention for it to be labeled "racist" and I don't see the intention, even if I do see the ignorance.