Is Thom Yorke From Radiohead A Racist?

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#1 dunl12496
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Thom Yorke is famous for being rude, but racist? I don't know, first let's take a look at some lyrics.

1: Pearly

This song goes as so.

Vanilla (feel it crawl to me) milkshakes (crawl back again)

From hard rock (whatever you say) cafes (make it go away)
That's where (I feel it crawl to me) she got her (crawl back again)
Sweet tooth (it won't go away) for white boys (whatever you say)

Notice how it says that she got her sweet tooth for white boys. Is that saying that black girls need to develop an attraction to caucasian males? So is he saying that it's not normal for whites and blacks to be together? Next.

2: Black Star

A little from the song.

I Blame it on the black star
I Blame it on the falling sky
I Blame it on the satellite that beams me home
Tonight, this is killing me
Tonight, this is killing me

So is he saying that he blames it on black people because they are going to kill him? Is this a stereotypical fear of african american domestic violence? He seems to be saying only black people kill. And could star be him referencing them being far away because he avoids them by living in Oxford? Next.

3: Black Swan

This song is the killer. The song is named after a swan being black. So is he saying that a black swan is not normal? A swan is known for it's beauty and elegance, yet he refers to the black swan in the words, "This is ****ed up, ****ed up." Could this be his way of saying black people are ****ed up? Is he saying that it's not normal for black people to be beautiful?

Not only this, but when was the last time you saw a black person at a radiohead concert? I think he avoids the african american race. As a huge radiohead fan, this is highly offensive even as a 21 year old Caucasian male. And who knows how much anti black material will be contained in the new album The King Of Limbs.

Thank you for reading.

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:lol:

That is all.

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Who cares
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#4 the_ChEeSe_mAn2
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You are reading into the lyrics a little too much.
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#5 dunl12496
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:lol:

That is all.

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Racism is no laughing matter. Thom Yorke's dance however...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1omnKbUelNI&playnext=1&list=PLA77DF704DDE90881

And for all of you who hate my gifs... You're lucky, photobucket keeps going to mobile.

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#6 dunl12496
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You are reading into the lyrics a little too much.the_ChEeSe_mAn2

I think you're reading my thread too seriously. :lol:

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#7 the_ChEeSe_mAn2
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[QUOTE="the_ChEeSe_mAn2"]You are reading into the lyrics a little too much.dunl12496

I think you're reading my thread too seriously. :lol:

I am not the one who jumped to conclusions because of a few choice words in the lyrics ;)
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You are reading into the lyrics a little too much.the_ChEeSe_mAn2
This occurs me to me as well....
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#9 headRooom
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Hey dunl can your next thread be an essay explaining to me why I should care about this Mr Yorke being some sort of racist? I mean, he makes music. Do I like his music? No. Do I listen to the music? No. If I liked his music, would I care about his policy on people of the coloured variety? No.
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#10 JML897
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Haha..?
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Hey dunl can your next thread be an essay explaining to me why I should care about this Mr Yorke being some sort of racist? I mean, he makes music. Do I like his music? No. Do I listen to the music? No. If I liked his music, would I care about his policy on people of the coloured variety? No.headRooom

You should listen more. It's an acquired taste.

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#12 Crazyguy105
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Why should we care...?

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Would whoever hates my gifs please show themselves? :x

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[QUOTE="headRooom"]Hey dunl can your next thread be an essay explaining to me why I should care about this Mr Yorke being some sort of racist? I mean, he makes music. Do I like his music? No. Do I listen to the music? No. If I liked his music, would I care about his policy on people of the coloured variety? No.dunl12496

You should listen more. It's an acquired taste.

Eh...Radiohead is okay...but not something everyone needs to like.
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[QUOTE="headRooom"]Hey dunl can your next thread be an essay explaining to me why I should care about this Mr Yorke being some sort of racist? I mean, he makes music. Do I like his music? No. Do I listen to the music? No. If I liked his music, would I care about his policy on people of the coloured variety? No.dunl12496

You should listen more. It's an acquired taste.

See this is what annoys me about big Radiohead fans. If someone doesn't like them, it MUST be because they just haven't listened to them enough. :roll:

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I didnt know he was a rude artist? care to give some example of what he did to be rude? I ve only read that he refused to meet Hanna montana and that she was furious about it
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#17 headRooom
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See this is what annoys me about big Radiohead fans. JML897
Same, that and their pretension. Hey hey dunl! Remove your hands from the report button! I didn't mean you specifically.
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[QUOTE="Solid_Tango"]I didnt know he was a rude artist? care to give some example of what he did to be rude? I ve only read that he refused to meet Hanna montana and that she was furious about it

He's just arrogant, pretentious and superior.
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[QUOTE="headRooom"][QUOTE="Solid_Tango"]I didnt know he was a rude artist? care to give some example of what he did to be rude? I ve only read that he refused to meet Hanna montana and that she was furious about it

He's just arrogant, pretentious and superior.

Solid point!!
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You are reading into the lyrics a little too much.the_ChEeSe_mAn2

reading? too much?

hmmmm methinx you have something against educated people! Intellectuals!

How dare you accuse us of reading into things too much!

:P

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#21 WasntAvailable
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Would whoever hates my gifs please show themselves? :x

dunl12496

I don't hate your gifs, they're just not very good.

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[QUOTE="JML897"]See this is what annoys me about big Radiohead fans. headRooom
Same, that and their pretension. Hey hey dunl! Remove your hands from the report button! I didn't mean you specifically.

I didn't report anyone. Haven't in a few months.

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[QUOTE="dunl12496"]

[QUOTE="headRooom"]Hey dunl can your next thread be an essay explaining to me why I should care about this Mr Yorke being some sort of racist? I mean, he makes music. Do I like his music? No. Do I listen to the music? No. If I liked his music, would I care about his policy on people of the coloured variety? No.JML897

You should listen more. It's an acquired taste.

See this is what annoys me about big Radiohead fans. If someone doesn't like them, it MUST be because they just haven't listened to them enough. :roll:

I used to hate radiohead. Until I listened more. It's like a religion.

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#24 the_ChEeSe_mAn2
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[QUOTE="the_ChEeSe_mAn2"]You are reading into the lyrics a little too much.mrbojangles25

reading? too much?

hmmmm methinx you have something against educated people! Intellectuals!

How dare you accuse us of reading into things too much!

:P

It is one thing to read, ponder and understand the meaning of what you just read. It is completely different to read, ponder and then read some more to understand some possibly hidden meaning in what you just read :P
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[QUOTE="dunl12496"]

Would whoever hates my gifs please show themselves? :x

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I don't hate your gifs, they're just not very good.

I didn't make them. :P But yes, I'm aware.

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#26 WasntAvailable
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[QUOTE="WasntAvailable"]

[QUOTE="dunl12496"]

Would whoever hates my gifs please show themselves? :x

dunl12496

I don't hate your gifs, they're just not very good.

I didn't make them. :P But yes, I'm aware.

Why use them then?

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[QUOTE="JML897"]

[QUOTE="dunl12496"]

You should listen more. It's an acquired taste.

dunl12496

See this is what annoys me about big Radiohead fans. If someone doesn't like them, it MUST be because they just haven't listened to them enough. :roll:

I used to hate radiohead. Until I listened more. It's like a religion.

I've listened to Radiohead.....it's not like a religion. Like I said they are okay but not for everyone nor should they be.
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[QUOTE="Solid_Tango"]I didnt know he was a rude artist? care to give some example of what he did to be rude? I ve only read that he refused to meet Hanna montana and that she was furious about itheadRooom
He's just arrogant, pretentious and superior.

Huh?? That is an exaggeration indeed, and no one can really pin point how he is unless you hang out with him every weekend. Thom Yorke is a very mysterious man. He can be rather rude, and yes even say arrogant but thats as far as I can say about it.

But Racist??? Thats really silly. Im not sure if this threads a joke , and if so its incredible pointless since it does not strike up any point, arguement, or conversation about him.

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[QUOTE="headRooom"][QUOTE="Solid_Tango"]I didnt know he was a rude artist? care to give some example of what he did to be rude? I ve only read that he refused to meet Hanna montana and that she was furious about itmexicangordo

He's just arrogant, pretentious and superior.

Huh?? That is an exaggeration indeed, and no one can really pin point how he is unless you hang out with him every weekend. Thom Yorke is a very mysterious man. He can be rather rude, and yes even say arrogant but thats as far as I can say about it.

But Racist??? Thats really silly. Im not sure if this threads a joke , and if so its incredible pointless since it does not strike up any point, arguement, or conversation about him.

It is a joke, and he's just open about what he thinks. The thing with hannah montana, people don't understand he's in his 40s. He is a parent, not a young star like her.

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[QUOTE="headRooom"][QUOTE="Solid_Tango"]I didnt know he was a rude artist? care to give some example of what he did to be rude? I ve only read that he refused to meet Hanna montana and that she was furious about itmexicangordo

He's just arrogant, pretentious and superior.

Huh?? That is an exaggeration indeed, and no one can really pin point how he is unless you hang out with him every weekend. Thom Yorke is a very mysterious man. He can be rather rude, and yes even say arrogant but thats as far as I can say about it.

But Racist??? Thats really silly. Im not sure if this threads a joke , and if so its incredible pointless since it does not strike up any point, arguement, or conversation about him.

I think he meant superior from an individual perspective...not in regard to race.
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:lol:

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I propose we ban the color black so that nobody can be racist ever again. Problem solved.
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[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

[QUOTE="headRooom"] He's just arrogant, pretentious and superior.LJS9502_basic

Huh?? That is an exaggeration indeed, and no one can really pin point how he is unless you hang out with him every weekend. Thom Yorke is a very mysterious man. He can be rather rude, and yes even say arrogant but thats as far as I can say about it.

But Racist??? Thats really silly. Im not sure if this threads a joke , and if so its incredible pointless since it does not strike up any point, arguement, or conversation about him.

I think he meant superior from an individual perspective...not in regard to race.

Ok this thread is just incredible confusing. I mean he said he was "Racist" in his thread title, and then the TC said it was a joke, and now your telling me its from a,"superiority" stand point (unless your talking about what headroom said?). It feels like a random Radiohead thread only made to talk about the band/him or OT gif but with no reason to talk about them.

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I propose we ban the color black so that nobody can be racist ever again. Problem solved.kuraimen

Yeah! Then the white gamespot theme will be supreme!

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[QUOTE="Solid_Tango"]I didnt know he was a rude artist? care to give some example of what he did to be rude? I ve only read that he refused to meet Hanna montana and that she was furious about it

He refused to meet Hannah Montana? +1 respect in my book.
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lol. He doesn't seem like the racist type to me. Love his dancing, btw.

And nice sig you've got there, here it is in extra big

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that is a stretch
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[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="mexicangordo"] Huh?? That is an exaggeration indeed, and no one can really pin point how he is unless you hang out with him every weekend. Thom Yorke is a very mysterious man. He can be rather rude, and yes even say arrogant but thats as far as I can say about it.

But Racist??? Thats really silly. Im not sure if this threads a joke , and if so its incredible pointless since it does not strike up any point, arguement, or conversation about him.

mexicangordo

I think he meant superior from an individual perspective...not in regard to race.

Ok this thread is just incredible confusing. I mean he said he was "Racist" in his thread title, and then the TC said it was a joke, and now your telling me its from a,"superiority" stand point (unless your talking about what headroom said?). It feels like a random Radiohead thread only made to talk about the band/him or OT gif but with no reason to talk about them.

I was talking about the dude you quoted.:P
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lol. He doesn't seem like the racist type to me. Love his dancing, btw.

And nice sig you've got there, here it is in extra big

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I stoles it from you! :oops:

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As long as he ain't blasting racial slurs or slapping women idgaf
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As long as he ain't blasting racial slurs or slapping women idgafMgamerBD

Racism is still alive through the celbration of minorities.

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[QUOTE="dunl12496"]

[QUOTE="headRooom"]Hey dunl can your next thread be an essay explaining to me why I should care about this Mr Yorke being some sort of racist? I mean, he makes music. Do I like his music? No. Do I listen to the music? No. If I liked his music, would I care about his policy on people of the coloured variety? No.LJS9502_basic

You should listen more. It's an acquired taste.

Eh...Radiohead is okay...but not something everyone needs to like.

Agreed.

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Who caressuper_mario_128
This. Why is this even thread worthy?

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Black Swan is an awesome song, and I'm pretty sure it's not about black people

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[QUOTE="dunl12496"]

[QUOTE="headRooom"]Hey dunl can your next thread be an essay explaining to me why I should care about this Mr Yorke being some sort of racist? I mean, he makes music. Do I like his music? No. Do I listen to the music? No. If I liked his music, would I care about his policy on people of the coloured variety? No.JML897

You should listen more. It's an acquired taste.

See this is what annoys me about big Radiohead fans. If someone doesn't like them, it MUST be because they just haven't listened to them enough. :roll:

Exactly. Which can make causal Radiohead listeners like myself have a difficult enjoying Radiohead as much as I would if it wasn't for the diehard fans.
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#47 rcignoni
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Not only do I think you're overthinking this, but I think you like Radiohead a little TOO much.
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#48 greatsite21
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You ask a reasonable question dunl12496. I just noticed that radioheads breakthrough single, creep, seems to obsess over skin colour or race: Radiohead are extremely successful and that bothers me. To quote a few lyrics: Cant look you in the eye, youre just like an angel, your skin makes me cry "you float like a feather "mo ali ref in sad tone, contrasting with the tone "in a beautiful world" Now aggressively "i wish i was special youre so **** special" Then he says hes a creep, hes a (black?) widow. If you want to feel disgusted then listen to that song; its embarassing. Somebody in radiohead is racist, i wouldnt let them near my children.
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Who caressuper_mario_128
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Thank you for reading.dunl12496
you must be black or a white guy who love hip-hop