A new article published by Scottie Andrews and Harmeet Kaur on CNN is titled “Everyday words and phrases that have racist connotations.”
According to the article phrases like “Master bedroom,” “peanut gallery” and even the Golf “Master’s tournament” have racist connotations.
Per CNN:
Roberts finally got his way in 1939. The name appears to have been a reference to golfers with great skills, but its connotations have brought the name under scrutiny.
Deadspin sportswriter Rob Parker recently called on the tournament to change its name.
Parker argues the name evokes slave masters in the US South, especially given the history of the golf course where it’s held.
The piece is being widely mocked on social media.
Brandon Morse wrote:
So the word “master” is a slave related term no matter what now? Master clock, Master Chief, Quartermaster, Headmaster, Masterpiece, Remaster, Mastery, and Master of Puppets all have to go now? This is stupid. The term “master” is a general term for “in charge” or “the top.”
So the word "master" is a slave related term no matter what now?
Master clock, Master Chief, Quartermaster, Headmaster, Masterpiece, Remaster, Mastery, and Master of Puppets all have to go now? This is stupid. The term "master" is a general term for "in charge" or "the top." https://t.co/7lizcOqz6b
— Brandon Morse (@TheBrandonMorse) July 6, 2020
Here are some other replies.
“1984 is not an instruction manual.”
1984 is not an instruction manual.
— A. Bear (@Bearocalypse) July 6, 2020
“I’m getting the distinct vibe that only white liberals are offended by any of these.”
I’m getting the distinct vibe that only white liberals are offended by any of these.
— Blaire White (@MsBlaireWhite) July 6, 2020
“Speaking for *most* black people when I say.. We don’t care about phrases, change something real. That’s it”
Speaking for *most* black people when I say.. We don't care about phrases, change something real. That's it
— Thanos was right (@Evil_Grin_) July 6, 2020
“Well every company wants to be “in the black”. Sure beats the red”
Well every company wants to be “in the black”. Sure beats the red
— Frontonac88 (@frontonac88) July 6, 2020