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?

Ah ffs, I guess you'd shout White Lives Matter, as well?!

Some much stupid here. IT's just so.....white British!

Cant see how its offensive in anyway. I'm Scottish and don't see people wearing kilts and ginger hair hats when dressing as Scots offensive. People genuinely want to be offended on behalf of others about everything these days its SO boring. And Mexican isn't a race 🙄

Fucks sake.....Always one....

I've just watched the video and found it really interesting.
Getting offended on others' behalf is getting out of hand.
And all these comments saying do you know nothing about the culture.... Is that just to make them feel inferior?
The mexicans in the video liked it. That tells us all we need to know.

This platform have previously had videos pulled and demonetized from YouTube for blatant lies, hate speech and pro panga. It’s been supported by the Supreme Court.

Regardless what you think about the Mexican Party, you shouldn’t feel so great about supporting this video. You’re aligning with the nasty people

Scottish person doesn't see anything wrong with wearing sombero and droopy moustache.....fancy that....

No more Cinco De mayo celebrations allowed in the U.S anymore either so.

This is not true

Agreeing with them on one thing isn't a wholesale endorsement on everything they do for god sake.

Agree. I've had many friends dress up in the stereotypical Welsh gear over the years and always had a good giggle. No need to be offended at this OP. If you are though just decline and let them get on with it x

Your level of igronance makes my 3 year old look smart....

Mexican party =cool

How they are telling to dress = moustache = racist

Heaven forbid someone not getting offended on behalf of others who may not even be offended in the first place. Go find an actual hobby, being offended on behalf of others and virtue signalling isn't a real one.

This is the internet. Pick your tribe. Defend your tribe. All or nothing.
No nuance or middle ground allowed!

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@Arayes no chick it was about 2 years ago. Some people like to have actual fun you know...🙄🙄

They are all young people who are fed up with people dressing up as a stereotype of their culture?

No. Not racist. And I don't have a problem with the moustaches either. Sounds fab. Don't go if it bothers you.

OP seems to have disappeared. Fancy dress that.

I always get sucked into arsehole wind-ups.

Can we at least all agree that those are shit? Common ground and all that.

Silly me. I forgot that. I really really miss a time when everything wasn't so tribal.

@MrsTerryPratchett Okay, so one of your friends would be really hurt. Again, so what? Everyone’s offended by something.

that's a hell of a conspiracy theory you got there.

What’s in the photo she’s holding up? Looks like a vampire?

Tell them gently. But it’s bullshit they don’t know it’s offensive. In this day and age