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valkyrie
08-22-2006, 11:14 PM
Is it offensive for white people to have a black dog that is named after a famous black person?
adpiucf
08-22-2006, 11:32 PM
If his name is Mr. T, sure.

If you're going to call him Kunta Kinte or the Rev. Jesse Jackson, then I think it would be a bit offensive.
RU OX Alum
08-23-2006, 10:22 AM
you should name your black dog "untitled"
RU OX Alum
08-23-2006, 10:23 AM
no wait, you should name him Barry Bonds, so then you can say things like "Barry Bonds just sh*t on my carpet" or "I have to go neuter Barry Bonds"
tunatartare
08-23-2006, 10:24 AM
If I had this dog http://aces.tabulas.com/pisces3jen/109-0928_IMG.JPG, I'd name him Marley.
KSig RC
08-23-2006, 11:08 AM
Is it offensive for white people to have a black dog that is named after a famous black person?

It's far more interesting to consider having an all-white dog named Jackson.

-RC
--It has a thing for puppies, too, I'm not sure if I mentioned that.
f8nacn
08-23-2006, 11:11 AM
can we do anything that isn't racially motivated?
Dionysus
08-23-2006, 11:12 AM
can we do anything that isn't racially motivated?

I hope you're kidding.
f8nacn
08-23-2006, 11:14 AM
I hope you're kidding.

And if I wasn't????

besides why does having a black dog have to be named after a famous black person - that too me is idiotic...

I'm mixed and a black dog growing up - his name was Buddy - very neutral name....
xo_kathy
08-23-2006, 11:40 AM
We had a black lab growing up and her name was Mookie. We didn't name it after Mookie Wilson, my brother just sort of sad it and it stuck. However, when people asked her name we did say, "Mookie, like Mookie Wilson". I have no idea on the offensive part - sorry that doesn't help you.

Mookie could also do math. Seriously. You could hold up 1 finger on one hand and 2 fingers on the other and she would bark 3 times. She could do it with any combination, but she could never go above 5 for some reason.
sdsuchelle
08-23-2006, 12:07 PM
I don't know... it depends on why you're naming it that. If your reasons for naming it after a black person are because you respect that person or you like their name or something, then its fine.. but if you're naming it because you think it's funny, that's not okay.

PS: Marley would be a totally cute name for that dog!
tunatartare
08-23-2006, 12:12 PM
I don't know... it depends on why you're naming it that. If your reasons for naming it after a black person are because you respect that person or you like their name or something, then its fine.. but if you're naming it because you think it's funny, that's not okay.

PS: Marley would be a totally cute name for that dog!
Yes, I've always wanted one. Except for the fact that they're really hard to take care of. And I'm deathly allergic to dogs.
Lil' Hannah
08-23-2006, 01:34 PM
I plan on naming my dog Gilbert Arenas regardless of what color he is. He'll drive around with Awvee Storey and play Halo until 4 in the morning. He's going to be awesome.
valkyrie
08-23-2006, 01:40 PM
I plan on naming my dog Gilbert Arenas regardless of what color he is. He'll drive around with Awvee Storey and play Halo 2 until 4 in the morning. He's going to be awesome.

I kind of heart Gilbert Arenas.

Anyway, the old man has a history of naming animals after jazz greats, and our dog is Coltrane -- I suspect that would've been his name no matter what color he is, but he's black and white. Perhaps he will end up confused. I have no idea.

I think Urlacher would've been an awesome name for him, based on his behavior around other dogs. He's more like a linebacker than a musician.
KSig RC
08-23-2006, 02:40 PM
I kind of heart Gilbert Arenas.


Arenas is pretty much amazing - he also plays medium-stakes poker on the Internet during halftime, to 'keep himself in the game' by doing something competitive. Unreal.
MysticCat
08-23-2006, 02:57 PM
besides why does having a black dog have to be named after a famous black person - that too me is idiotic...She didn't say you have to name a black dog after a black person. She asked "Is it offensive for white people to have a black dog that is named after a famous black person?"
macallan25
08-23-2006, 04:33 PM
I have a black lab named Miles.......after Miles Davis.





.....on a side note......who cares? its your dog.....name it whatever the hell you want.
tunatartare
08-23-2006, 04:38 PM
that's how I feel
valkyrie
08-23-2006, 04:42 PM
I have a black lab named Miles.......after Miles Davis.





.....on a side note......who cares? its your dog.....name it whatever the hell you want.

LOL he used to have a cat named Miles.

And I don't really care, but was curious -- if someone had a good reason why it might be offensive, I'd like to hear it. Apparently, there is no good reason, so that's cool.
Tom Earp
08-23-2006, 05:59 PM
Besides a stupid question, I would name a Dawg, God Damn or Dammit.

God Damn where are you, Come here, Dammit sit!

What would you call a white dog or cat?:rolleyes:
Senusret I
08-23-2006, 07:20 PM
My cats are named after black people....Laila Ali and Maxwell. But that's because the names matched their temperament.

I don't know that I would be offended. I mean.....if it's YOUR dog, I assume you love it and wouldn't name it after somebody or something with the intent to be insensitive.

*shrug*
RedVelvet
08-23-2006, 07:58 PM
I have a yellow and black striped cat named Tiger Woods. Is that offensive? :confused: I love Tiger Woods and I love the cat.
mulattogyrl
08-23-2006, 09:22 PM
I have a yellow and black striped cat named Tiger Woods. Is that offensive? :confused: I love Tiger Woods and I love the cat.

LMAO!! I'm gonna get a white cat and name it The Bushmeister. There, it's all even now. :)
Rudey
08-23-2006, 09:27 PM
If his name is Mr. T, sure.

If you're going to call him Kunta Kinte or the Rev. Jesse Jackson, then I think it would be a bit offensive.

What if the dog was missing a foot?

-Rudey
--I love any movie or tv show with Star Trek actors in it.
DeltAlum
08-23-2006, 09:28 PM
I have a black lab named Miles.......after Miles Davis.
I have a friend who sells TV lenses named Miles.

He's Japanese.

I don't know if he has any pets.
RedVelvet
08-23-2006, 10:09 PM
What if the dog was missing a foot?

-Rudey
--I love any movie or tv show with Star Trek actors in it.

:D :D :D
DSTRen13
08-23-2006, 10:20 PM
We named our cat after a major religious figure ... that's probably offensive ...
BobbyTheDon
08-23-2006, 11:41 PM
Is it racist if I name my daughter after a famous black person?

I want to name her Kelly. Actually R Kelly. would Arkelly be ok? Or is that racist?

If it's racist then we of the asian delegation demand Tiger woods back on our team since he is more asian than he is black.
PM_Mama00
08-23-2006, 11:46 PM
Is it racist if I name my daughter after a famous black person?

I want to name her Kelly. Actually R Kelly. would Arkelly be ok? Or is that racist?

If it's racist then we of the asian delegation demand Tiger woods back on our team since he is more asian than he is black.


Lol someone was watching VH-1 today?
BobbyTheDon
08-23-2006, 11:49 PM
Lol someone was watching VH-1 today?


lol no. what happened? what another R Kelly joke?
macallan25
08-23-2006, 11:53 PM
So...........what names would you consider offensive? Seriously, its a dog.
mulattogyrl
08-24-2006, 08:12 AM
What if the dog was missing a foot?

-Rudey
--I love any movie or tv show with Star Trek actors in it.

lmao
Rio_Kohitsuji
08-24-2006, 11:49 PM
What happens if the dog is 3 colors? Mine is black, white, and brown. He's all sorts of fucked up.

But he has a good ole whiteboy name...Logan :p