[Zombie_killer]

Oh boy.  This is pure evidence of the fact that everyone looks to be offended by something.  He clearly said it affectionately.  The same as in the CDC where he said keep drinking I want to see how red your face gets.  Glenn laughed.  

Daryl is not supposed to be a politically correct character anyway.  Look at his brother calling T-Dog a ni**er

[backwoodsroamer]

It is very difficult to describe the bond that develops between a diverse group of people who are working together in a stressful or dangerous environment to someone who has never experienced such a thing.

As the group bonds stereotypes loose all meaning. Any means of humor to relieve the stress is used. I have seen racial and gender slurs thrown about with abandon, because everyone in the group respects each other and knows there is no malice intended.

Should someone from outside the group make such a statement they will receive a hostile reaction from all members of the group. As I said, it's hard to explain without having actually seen such a situation.

[Xfirekeenmike]

I have thick skin and find it hard opening my heart to a group just to be hurt in ways I would never let any ordinary person or people get a way with. I don't complain much. A good idea is a group must have a person or council put anyone getting out of line in check.

[Kikora]

It was a joke, and Glenn has shown himself to be a great driver. XD Remember when he was in that sports car driving the Walkers away with the siren? He handled it like a stunt driver.

Daryl started out as a kind of chip of his brother's block, really emulating the man and following his world views. As the series has progressed he has come into his own and had become a far more respectable man. It almost feels like his racist jabs are aimed more at himself than the others in his group, which makes it really likeable as long as you're not looking to be offended.

[RickGrimeyGrimes]

richsac, on 23 March 2012 - 02:04 AM, said:

was it really necessary for Deryle to bust the "Asian Driver" joke on Glenn? I mean did they thought it was funny? It might have been funny if the show actually had a bad Asian driver. But c'mon a stereotypical joke like that with no purpose but to insult was very ignorant of the producers. This is in fact one of the most stereotypical tv show as of late

You do realise Daryl cracked the joke to be sarcastic ? He wasn't commenting on Glenn's driving in a way. He was basically trying to lighten the mood.

Also don't get your knickers in a twist about a "racist" joke, It wasn't actually meant to offend, It in a way was mocking the stereotype portrayal.

[bobstevlic]

I hope i don't offend anyone but I find it offensive that people are getting offended.

[Wazzup4567]

You people are taking this way to seriously.

Im Asian and I actually had a good laugh at that.

[Zprime]

Deadpelican, on 23 March 2012 - 02:38 AM, said:

I thought the writers were making a point, which is that the members of the group are becoming closer, kind of like a family. Glenn knows Daryl well enough to not be offended  by his comment.

It's totally this.

[Akhet]

nrg8, on 23 March 2012 - 03:36 AM, said:

Next thing ur going to point out is Merle's customized bike. Do you believe AMC has a hidden Archie Bunker agenda? Your in control of ur life, if TWD offend's you, change the channel. Don't troll with ur conspiracy theory propaganda that does nothing in the way for positive growth

...What dos ngr8 mean?...

[Abraham]

richsac, on 23 March 2012 - 02:55 AM, said:

The thing is Glenn was drivig perfectly. And for the rest, I haven't been to ATL but I'm sure the Asian population isn't that high

But the thing is, it was a joke.

[Gingerbeard]

That's Daryl's character. He's a redneck. Merle made numerous racist comments in the short amount of time we saw him that put Daryl's little asian joke to shame. Now, if your arguments was that they were making the stereotype that Rednecks all make racist comments, then that would be a different story.

[nrg8]

Akhet, on 24 March 2012 - 07:41 PM, said:

...What dos ngr8 mean?...

What part? I thought it was pretty clear

[Wabbit]

They are asking if your username is a racial slur.

Edited by Wabbit, 26 March 2012 - 09:00 PM.

[lastman2012]

Are they going to ask if my username is sexist next?

[MidwestCountyChoppas]

Wabbit, on 26 March 2012 - 08:52 PM, said:

They are asking if your username is a racial slur.

Then they need to learn to read, his name is ingrate. Ngr8 say it out loud

[gracie lou]

MidwestCountyChoppas, on 26 March 2012 - 09:46 PM, said:

Then they need to learn to read, his name is ingrate. Ngr8 say it out loud

That is not how the user spelled it. However, if it was something offensive, I certainly didn't pick up on it. richsac, I picked up on, though...

[nrg8]

MidwestCountyChoppas, on 26 March 2012 - 09:46 PM, said:

Then they need to learn to read, his name is ingrate. Ngr8 say it out loud

Hmmm close, not racist, not sexist,  just  EnErgY 8

[backwoodsroamer]

bobstevlic, on 24 March 2012 - 01:30 AM, said:

I hope i don't offend anyone but I find it offensive that people are getting offended.

No, I am not offended that you are offended by people being offended.

[backwoodsroamer]

Remember the Monty Python skits where a policeman would appear on stage and stop the skit for being "totally stupid."   I think we need that policeman.

Edited by backwoodsroamer, 26 March 2012 - 10:57 PM.

[Wabbit]

Just offering my translation services, friends.
My assumption was that it spelled "ingrate".

[Judari]

backwoodsroamer, on 26 March 2012 - 10:53 PM, said:

Remember the Monty Python skits where a policeman would appear on stage and stop the skit for being "totally stupid."   I think we need that policeman.

That policeman was needed two pages ago

[lastman2012]

Judari, on 27 March 2012 - 12:19 AM, said:

That policeman was needed two pages ago

Figures, the cops are never around when you need them

[loki240000]

[Akhet]

nrg8, on 26 March 2012 - 08:37 PM, said:

What part? I thought it was pretty clear

It is, I just thought you might have the courage to match your convictions. Well no I didnt, I was pretty sure you wouldnt. Few of you do.
Get allot that now days. b!gots know they are the only minority that its cool to hate. So you'll get creative with your nastiness. So you wont be honest about it. Dosnt really matter just thought Id point it out to anyone reading your b!goted comments, but didnt pick up on the hateful agenda admitted by your handle.

[StrollingDead]

Akhet, on 15 May 2012 - 05:43 PM, said:

It is, I just thought you might have the courage to match your convictions. Well no I didnt, I was pretty sure you wouldnt. Few of you do.
Get allot that now days. b!gots know they are the only minority that its cool to hate. So you'll get creative with your nastiness. So you wont be honest about it. Dosnt really matter just thought Id point it out to anyone reading your b!goted comments, but didnt pick up on the hateful agenda admitted by your handle.

Ummm... you misread his handle, therefore concluding it was a coded racial slur, and when it was pointed out that you were reading it wrong you accused him of lacking the courage of his convictions for not saying something that he never intended to say in the first place?

It's like a  dyslexic preacher complaining that his neighbor's sign saying  "Beware of Dog" is an expression of his neighbor's religious bigotry.trying to warn people away from God. When it's pointed out he's reading it wrong, he says "See, he doesn't even have the courage to be an honest atheist.."