Is calling minorities, "chocolate people" offensive?

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My mom says it is, but she's kinda woke, so I don't trust her judgement.  But family guy was able to say it and nobody cared(Chocolate people - YouTube).
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Are you a muppet?
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My mom says it is, but she's kinda woke, so I don't trust her judgement.  But family guy was able to say it and nobody cared
No more or less "offensive" than referring to anyone as "Black," which isn't an apt description.
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Listen to your mother.

Ignore Athias.
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I guess it could depend on context.   https://youtu.be/Z6d_7NV17Bc
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My mom says it is, but she's kinda woke, so I don't trust her judgement.  But family guy was able to say it and nobody cared(Chocolate people - YouTube).
Stewie's character is supposed to be a megalomaniacal sociopath so Stewie's usage is in the context of what a fictional sociopath might say.  You can base your understanding of "what's offensive" on what fictional sociopaths get away with in cartoons or you can listen to your mom. Which choice seems more grounded in reality to you?

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Are you talking about white chocolate? Cause then it's ok of course.
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Are you talking about white chocolate? Cause then it's ok of course.
I didn't know you were a long-time fan of the Sacramento Kings.

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lol!
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The offender either emits sound waves or produces a visually perceivable narrative.



The offended detect sound or light waves, convert signals into data, and then create their own offense for their own purposes.

Alternatively they could just not bother to respond.

I would therefore suggest that people actually enjoy being offended.
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If calling them “chocolate people” is appropriate, I will refer to white people as “flour people” and Asians as “semi-firm cheese people”.

And if you don’t get it, no, I don’t think it is.
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The offender either emits sound waves or produces a visually perceivable narrative.



The offended detect sound or light waves, convert signals into data, and then create their own offense for their own purposes.

Alternatively they could just not bother to respond.

I would therefore suggest that people actually enjoy being offended.
In other words, being "offended" is ultimately one's own responsibility? I agree.
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As a white person, I don’t mind being called flour people.  I think it’s funny.