Mexican-themed NYE party - racist, right?

[BobLobla]

Just been invited by very good friends to their NYE party which promises to have a Mexican theme and everyone must wear a long droopy moustache and a sombrero. Already I am cringing as I think this is pretty racist. Don't think I’ll go… but do I say something privately to my friends about the fact that this seems really off? Do I just dip out and not say anything to avoid awkwardness?

Same with Burns night when everyone wears kilts and hats with ginger wigs.

My guess is that most folk in Mexico will be going about their business in the best way they can, rather than getting offended about a bunch of folk in a far of continent donning sombreros and drinking tequila until they pass out

The tarts bit was probably a bit dodgy the vicar bit in principle sounds ok.

There's been a lot of "day of the dead" parties around here, is that also considered non PC/ cultural appropriation? (genuine question).

Some people ARE unhappy about cultural stereotypes being used to entertain. Just because you can find some who aren't, doesn't make it OK.

Ffs how is dressing as a Roman/Greek not in the same category as Mexican? Think we have all gone a bit mad. If you are embracing and celebrating Mexican culture I don't really see the issue they encourage you to wear sombreros etc in Mexico I can see all points of view but everything can be offensive so better not do any fancy dress at all then.

Surprise you weren’t arrested for a hate crime 😂

😁😁I'm British and find this hilarious.

I thought this exact same video. Mexicans are not woke and have a great sense of humour!

If you are offended this is you right and just refuse the invitation.
if you are good friends then you should be able to say why and they will be able to tell you what they think.

Spoof British stereotype.

It’s always that ones that are on the ‘fringes’ of that culture that complain the most. Probably because they are incredibly insecure over their identity

Mexicans are not woke and have a great sense of humour!

Using a massive generalisation to prove stereotyping is OK. You couldn't make it up!

Ah but you are allowed to poke fun at yourself just not others.

Good lord, do you know NOTHING about Mexican history?

Jesus christ.

You did well to check with all the white British people on Mumsnet. They can definitely speak for Mexicans.

People just LOVE to be offended. If anyone held a Scottish themed party I would fully expect see you Jimmy hats with the ginger hair, Irn Bru, kilts, cans of Tennents, the lot.

I'm sure there would be a Scottish person somewhere who would find offence but that doesn't make it offensive. N.B I'm Scottish if you hadn't guessed.

Nobody other than a Bavarian can come to Oktoberfest and put on aLederhosen and a Dirndl either because my husband will be very offended.

I would say if you are British, live in the UK and have only travelled to Mexico on holiday … you really know nothing about their national character

This is making me think of Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
I really don't need my blood pressure raised further so logging off. Just saying in case someone messages me. Not hiding, just saving whats left of my sanity and health.

That's probably because of the lack of systematic discrimination. Stereotypes get a whole lot less funny when they adversely effect your everyday life.

If I went to such a party I would smash a glass and give the CFers a Glasgae kiss.. but not before I nicked their skag off 'em ..

I used to think I was pretty left wing. Now the wokeness has gone so far the left wing is lost to me

Jeez, talk about being the woke police.
Give it a rest or you'll find yourself friendless for being a complete twat.