# Do you think the media has an obsession with portraying men of color overly masculine? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [January 25, 2018, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435 "2018-01-25T06:45:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Luciano700](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Luciano700](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Luciano700)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/41 "2018-01-27T22:27:52Z")
> [@QuickSilver](#): > > And how does that make you feel?.. Why is this a question? ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/42 "2018-01-27T22:39:56Z")
> [@Luciano700](#): > > Why is this a question? Inquiring minds want to know. ---
**Author:** ![Luciano700](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Luciano700](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Luciano700)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/43 "2018-01-27T22:51:41Z")
> [@QuickSilver](#): > > Inquiring minds want to know. It doesn’t bother me, just want to know why we can’t be inclusive to all kinds of men and still think race doesn’t play into having an epitome of men. ---
**Author:** ![DrFidelius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drfidelius/32/3447_2.png) [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/44 "2018-01-27T22:54:01Z")
> [@Luciano700](#): > > Why is this a question? Your seeking out of hypermasculinty material indicates a great amount about you. We just want to know how you approach this fetish; is it simply curiosity or a lifestyle choice. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/45 "2018-01-27T22:56:43Z")
Do you like gladiator movies? ---
**Author:** ![Luciano700](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Luciano700](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Luciano700)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/46 "2018-01-27T22:58:29Z")
> [@DrFidelius](#): > > Your seeking out of hypermasculinty material indicates a great amount about you. > > We just want to know how you approach this fetish; is it simply curiosity or a lifestyle choice. I think if anything liberals and the media have more of a fetish with this. They all be like “big black Cock” 24/7. ---
**Author:** ![Luciano700](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Luciano700](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Luciano700)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/47 "2018-01-27T22:59:32Z")
> [@Darren\_Garrison](#): > > Do you like gladiator movies? I only watched one, but this is modern times we are talking about. ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/48 "2018-01-27T23:08:07Z")
> [@Luciano700](#): > > I think if anything liberals and the media have more of a fetish with this. They all be like “big black Cock” 24/7. And how does that make you feel?.. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/49 "2018-01-27T23:10:06Z")
> [@Luciano700](#): > > I only watched one, but this is modern times we are talking about. Yep, you’re definitely the straight man here. ---
**Author:** ![Luciano700](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Luciano700](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Luciano700)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/50 "2018-01-27T23:29:03Z")
> [@QuickSilver](#): > > ``` > Sup Jay! I agree with you but I wanted to add that we don't have to go as far as slavery to see where "hyper masculinity" originated! In the early 70s right after the civil rights movement, the "white" feminist movement began and encouraged blk women to join in their cause and as a result of them joining and supporting the social/liberal policies thereafter, the blk man was further emasculated, marginalized,and disempowered! The social policies that have been enacted told blk women they can raise children on their own without the assistance of a male present in the home. The government stepped in to assist single mothers and their children. These acts in history destroyed the blk family and the interpersonal relationships between blk men and women! Blk men continue to remain marginalized and due to ignorance, marginalization,and liberal policies that continue to encourage "ignorance & dysfunction", blk men continue to behave "hyper masculine" in order to impress blk women through his own shattered ego!Blk women(not all, but themajority) continue to support this behavior and procreate with him, creating another generation of ignorance and dysfunction! I have witnessed from personal experience that blk men are not respected by sistas unless he acts "hood, ghetto, and hyper-masculine". Yet, these sistas are doctors, lawyers, and other professionals, while blk men continue to remain behind the 8 ball! Its a damn shame. but its a reality that no one wants to admit in the blk community! Its refreshing to have conversations with both sistas and brothas who see this dysfunction for what it is and want to be better for the sake of their own families and childrenandnot embrace or support this dysfunction in our community! Thanks Jay for another great video! > > ``` I just quoted that into your space. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/51 "2018-01-27T23:36:51Z")
> [@Luciano700](#): > > I think if anything liberals and the media have more of a fetish with this. They all be like “big black Cock” 24/7. [Here is a scary big black cock in action](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AdrmfjAhn0)-enjoy. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/52 "2018-01-27T23:42:31Z")
> [@Luciano700](#): > > I just quoted that into your space. And just what is that supposed to accomplish? ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/53 "2018-01-27T23:45:04Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > And just what is that supposed to accomplish? The removal of all doubt that Luciano is acting on the low end of the cognitive range for his 16 years. ---
**Author:** ![DrFidelius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drfidelius/32/3447_2.png) [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/54 "2018-01-27T23:47:29Z")
> [@Luciano700](#): > > I think if anything liberals and the media have more of a fetish with this. They all be like “big black Cock” 24/7. Odd, I must follow different media than you. I don’t recall the last time NPR covered that subject. I admit to not being interested enough in rap culture to even know where to find examples like you enjoy. ---
**Author:** ![Luciano700](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Luciano700](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Luciano700)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/55 "2018-01-27T23:50:27Z")
> [@Darren\_Garrison](#): > > The removal of all doubt that Luciano is acting on the low end of the cognitive range for his 16 years. Well for one, I am 16 of course so you can’t just expect for me not to have worked out my thoughts years ago. And I quoted you that to see where I am maybe coming from. ---
**Author:** ![Luciano700](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Luciano700](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Luciano700)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/56 "2018-01-27T23:54:13Z")
> [@DrFidelius](#): > > Odd, I must follow different media than you. I don’t recall the last time NPR covered that subject. > > I admit to not being interested enough in rap culture to even know where to find examples like you enjoy. Well for one looking at the way our social climate is in America, is what encouraged me to get deep into something like this. ---
**Author:** ![DrFidelius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drfidelius/32/3447_2.png) [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/57 "2018-01-27T23:55:41Z")
Heh, heh He wants to get deep into this ---
**Author:** ![Luciano700](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Luciano700](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Luciano700)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2018, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/58 "2018-01-27T23:56:41Z")
> [@DrFidelius](#): > > Heh, heh > He wants to get deep into this Nothing wrong with wanting to figure out how some social issues in certain areas go 🕶 ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2018, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/59 "2018-01-28T00:02:07Z")
**Moderator Warning** > [@Luciano700](#): > > I think if anything liberals and the media have more of a fetish with this. They all be like “big black Cock” 24/7. > [@Luciano700](#): > > I just quoted that into your space. Since you’re new here, I’m only giving you one warning for two infractions. 1. Do not, I repeat, do not attribute false quotes to other members of this message board. This is against the rules. 2. You’re being a jerk. Not just in this thread, but all over the place. Being a jerk is against the rules. Stop it. If you can’t engage in a civil manner, go somewhere else. I highly advise you familiarize yourself with the rules of this board before posting further. This is an official warning. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2018, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435/60 "2018-01-28T00:02:54Z")
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