Is it just me, or is Jermaine Jackson the greasiest nigger you ever seen in your life? Every time Jermaine comes on, I gotta wipe the grease off the screen! Can't see shit! Jermaine must have been on. Even the police can't catch his ass, 'cause every time they try, he just slips out! They be like, 'Somebody throw some sand on that nigger! Please!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote uses exaggeration to describe Jermaine Jackson as greasy.
- In plain terms
- Jermaine Jackson is described as excessively oily.
- What can you take from it?
- Comedy often uses hyperbole for effect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we describe appearance?
- When does humor cross lines?
Another view
The language used is racially offensive and derogatory.
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