You know the worst thing about niggers? Niggers always want credit for some shit they supposed to do. A nigger will brag about some shit a normal man just does. A nigger will say some shit like, 'I take care of my kids.' You're supposed to, you dumb motherfucker! What kind of ignorant shit is that? 'I ain't never been to jail!' What do you want, a cookie?! You're not supposed to go to jail, you low-expectation-having motherfucker!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rock criticizes what he sees as low expectations within a specific community, mocking basic adult responsibilities as achievements.
- In plain terms
- He says black people brag about doing things like raising kids or not going to jail that everyone should do.
- What can you take from it?
- Basic adult responsibilities should not be considered special achievements.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are reasonable expectations for adults?
- How do we address community stereotypes?
Another view
The quote is offensive and relies on harmful stereotypes.
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