HeadingNorth Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 You do realise the host city is one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world, and that the area where the Olympic park is located is one of the most multi-cultural areas of that city? I'm more curious as to why so many people even notice what colour skin the performers have. I didn't. What percentage of the performers had red hair? Did anyone check that? How about brown eyes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Kane Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 You do realise the host city is one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world, and that the area where the Olympic park is located is one of the most multi-cultural areas of that city? And?................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryRiley Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'm more curious as to why so many people even notice what colour skin the performers have. I didn't. What percentage of the performers had red hair? Did anyone check that? How about brown eyes? I understand the point you're trying to make but it's very easy to tell if someone's black or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I understand the point you're trying to make but it's very easy to tell if someone's black or not But it's trivial and insignificant ... spotting a chap with black skin is no more likely to register than spotting a chap with red hair, yet to some people, for some reason, it stands out like a sore thumb. All I'm asking is, why so? What makes people think that skin colour is any more important than hair or eye colour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 You do realise the host city is one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world, and that the area where the Olympic park is located is one of the most multi-cultural areas of that city? Quite. They probably drew a lot of the performers from the local population of south London so there were bound to be a lot of black faces. I thought Asians were under-represented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryRiley Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Quite. They probably drew a lot of the performers from the local population of south London so there were bound to be a lot of black faces. I thought Asians were under-represented. I thought this too (if by Asian you mean middle-eastern). Quick question for anyone who has the answer - we have a huge middle-eastern population but you hardly see any in professional sport. Why is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo77 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I thought this too (if by Asian you mean middle-eastern). Quick question for anyone who has the answer - we have a huge middle-eastern population but you hardly see any in professional sport. Why is this? Is it really that important to draw so much attantion to the coloure of someones skin??? You need help! I didn't watch the TV and think "why are there so many black people?" I just saw a stadium full of dancers/performers etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryRiley Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Is it really that important to draw so much attantion to the coloure of someones skin??? You need help! I didn't watch the TV and think "why are there so many black people?" I just saw a stadium full of dancers/performers etc. Oh stop making an issue out of something that isn't one. I simply said that I didn't see many middle eastern people and asked why they were under represented in sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happ Hazzard Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Is the Olympics just supposed to be about London or should all of Britain be represented as well? The ceremony last night was very London-centric. The majority of the country is not anything like as racially diverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncocker Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Is it really that important to draw so much attantion to the coloure of someones skin??? You need help! I didn't watch the TV and think "why are there so many black people?" I just saw a stadium full of dancers/performers etc. I don't think you'd have done very well in the zulu wars my old son:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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