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re: Reveille Opinion Article: Tigerland dress code discriminates against blacks
Posted on 9/30/15 at 11:43 am to LSUTANGERINE
Posted on 9/30/15 at 11:43 am to LSUTANGERINE
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They were applied to all who newly registered. It even kept some poor whites out.
This should be reinstated.
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Posted on 9/30/15 at 11:44 am to Hammertime
Funny how the writer (and his college ignorance) discuss the money lost by not allowing blacks in. And while that statement in itself is false, what about the money saved by not having PR disasters and trash keeping people from coming to your establishment.
And the author states the answer: private establishment = own rules.
And the author states the answer: private establishment = own rules.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 11:45 am to massiveattack
I never really saw how one's clothes have anything to do with keeping someone from entering a place. If someone wants to look like a douche and subject themselves to getting made fun of, let them.
If someone regardless of race has a weapon in their pocket, in one of these bars, then they are a safety hazard to themselves and others, therefore that's a problem
If someone regardless of race has a weapon in their pocket, in one of these bars, then they are a safety hazard to themselves and others, therefore that's a problem
Posted on 9/30/15 at 11:46 am to LSUTANGERINE
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And blacks also could vote way back, as long as they passed that literacy test.
You have seen some of the questions on those voting literacy tests, right? The questions are ridiculous and engineered in such a fashion so that blacks wouldn't be able to get the answers right. Don't be an idiot. Do a little research before you start talking out of your arse.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 11:50 am to The Cool No 9
You don't see how someone with a $2k suit, $500 shoes, and a $10k watch would behave differently than someone who has tags on their clothes because they intend on bringing them back?
Posted on 9/30/15 at 11:50 am to Maverick01
That was exactly my point. The tests were designed to keep blacks from voting.
And many here have stated that bouncers have admitted to keeping blacks out
And many here have stated that bouncers have admitted to keeping blacks out
This post was edited on 9/30/15 at 11:54 am
Posted on 9/30/15 at 11:53 am to massiveattack
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I witnessed an occurrence at JL’s Place in Tigerland the night of the LSU vs. Auburn game where a black student wasn’t allowed in because he was wearing all white Nike Air Force 1s. Several people wearing white shoes behind the student were allowed to enter — the difference was, their white shoes were not Air Force 1s. Air Force 1s, especially the white ones, have always been extremely popular among the black community since the first release of the shoe in 1982. They were even nicknamed “Uptowns” because of their popularity among inner-city kids in Harlem.
I was denied entry to Fred's in about 2001 for all white tennis shoes. I'm white and my dick wasn't showing.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 11:55 am to Hammertime
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You don't see how someone with a $2k suit, $500 shoes, and a $10k watch would behave differently than someone who has tags on their clothes because they intend on bringing them back?
Bad anecdote. Obviously nobody is going to Tigerland dressed in a fricking $2k suit lol. I mostly see frat straps, fraternity shirts, and a shite ton of khaki.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 11:55 am to LSUTANGERINE
Getting into a private establishment like Freds isn't a fundamental right and isn't comparable to voting.
This post was edited on 9/30/15 at 11:56 am
Posted on 9/30/15 at 11:59 am to iPadThai
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Why should I believe a bunch of openly racist anonymous forum posters over a college newspaper that is at least putting a story out in the public....a story that seems to be oft repeated? As is the case often times, there is no smoke without fire.
I've been to Tigerland bars with black people multiple times and never had an issue. There is no issue if you conform to the dress code. Yes the dress code is meant to keep certain people out and allow certain people to feel comfortable, but it's not just about race. Certain bars got to the point that you were required to have an LSU ID to get in or cover was double. I was never charged double or asked for my student ID. You could tell by myself and group of friends that we did not disrupt the atmosphere of the bar. And that wasn't about race, it was a problem of affliction wearing d-bags starting to hang out more. Is that sterotyping....yes obviously, but it kept the bar full of paying customers. Race isn't the defining factor, it's the part of it I'm sure when judging certain demographic groups, but not the only reason anyone is rejected. Stereotypes might not be PC, but statistically they aren't that inaccurate.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 12:01 pm to iPadThai
quote:You mean a story with a very clear agenda? Yeah, no reason to doubt that whatsoever. Just believe every little sensationalized media snippet that you read. See how that works out for you.
Why should I believe a bunch of openly racist anonymous forum posters over a college newspaper that is at least putting a story out in the public....a story that seems to be oft repeated?
Posted on 9/30/15 at 12:02 pm to massiveattack
Dress codes exist so that people who actually spend money at bars, continue to do so because they are around people like them. If statistics showed people who wear Air Force 1's spend more than those who wear khakis and topsiders, then the dress code would be different.
Not to mention, in Louisiana, a business reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. No reason needed.
Side note: (This happens a lot downtown) If you paid $100 for your t-shirt or $200 for sneakers, they're still a t-shirt and sneakers. Just because it's expensive, doesn't mean it = collared shirt and dress shoes.
Not to mention, in Louisiana, a business reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. No reason needed.
Side note: (This happens a lot downtown) If you paid $100 for your t-shirt or $200 for sneakers, they're still a t-shirt and sneakers. Just because it's expensive, doesn't mean it = collared shirt and dress shoes.
This post was edited on 9/30/15 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 9/30/15 at 12:04 pm to KG6
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I've been to Tigerland bars with black people multiple times and never had an issue. There is no issue if you conform to the dress code. Yes the dress code is meant to keep certain people out and allow certain people to feel comfortable, but it's not just about race. Certain bars got to the point that you were required to have an LSU ID to get in or cover was double. I was never charged double or asked for my student ID. You could tell by myself and group of friends that we did not disrupt the atmosphere of the bar. And that wasn't about race, it was a problem of affliction wearing d-bags starting to hang out more. Is that sterotyping....yes obviously, but it kept the bar full of paying customers. Race isn't the defining factor, it's the part of it I'm sure when judging certain demographic groups, but not the only reason anyone is rejected. Stereotypes might not be PC, but statistically they aren't that inaccurate.
Usually if you have visible tattoos you have to show a student ID. That's also to keep the trash out that comes this way on the weekends for football games.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 12:08 pm to LSUTANGERINE
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And blacks also could vote way back, as long as they passed that literacy test.
So you are saying only black people wear white shoes and wife beaters? It is to keep out people who arent going to spend money, not people of a certain skin color.
If you walked up to a bar filled with people like this, would you go in?
Posted on 9/30/15 at 12:08 pm to massiveattack
ive known several white people who have not been allowed in. Classic trying to be the victim case here.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 12:10 pm to massiveattack
is this that same black chick that writes all the "whites hate blacks" articles?
Posted on 9/30/15 at 12:12 pm to The Cool No 9
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I never really saw how one's clothes have anything to do with keeping someone from entering a place. If someone wants to look like a douche and subject themselves to getting made fun of, let them. If someone regardless of race has a weapon in their pocket, in one of these bars, then they are a safety hazard to themselves and others, therefore that's a problem
Affliction shirts started getting banned as well. Because usually those guys wearing those shirts are juiced up meat heads that are there to fight, not spend money.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 12:14 pm to Carson123987
There is a new white beta dude who, based on his opinion articles, has been dumped by WAY too many white sorority girls and how has a huge grudge against them.
He literally wrote a full page article about how white culture is ruining the fall because of
1)leggings
2)Pumpkin spice stuff
3)Sorority girls
I know.. its a travesty
He literally wrote a full page article about how white culture is ruining the fall because of
1)leggings
2)Pumpkin spice stuff
3)Sorority girls
I know.. its a travesty
This post was edited on 9/30/15 at 12:15 pm
Posted on 9/30/15 at 12:16 pm to AlxTgr
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Well, I don't. Nurse discrimination?
All white shoes are typically worn by young black men and more "hood" white men. They have since the early 90's probably. It's a way to keep them out of the bars.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 12:19 pm to LSU8654722
quote:this is the answer. Movie theatres wish they could do the same thing.
Dress codes exist so that people who actually spend money at bars, continue to do so because they are around people like them. If statistics showed people who wear Air Force 1's spend more than those who wear khakis and topsiders, then the dress code would be different.
This post was edited on 9/30/15 at 12:23 pm
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