In this corner, reigning from the Deep South, wearing the Pink Victoria’s Secret sweats… is Kimberly.
On last night’s episode of Real World XX: Hollywood, Kimberly tore into Brianna for being “ghetto” (minus the fabulous). Many of you have reacted strongly to their conflict. zsm said:
“i can’t believe people like Kim still exist. she’s ignorant and racist. kim, i hope u don’t get caught after dark in the most ‘innercity blackville.’”
And there was a lot more where that came from. So I did what any other nosy-ass blogger would do about the sitch — emailed Kim to ask for an explanation. And now it’s been broughten:
“Let me start by trying to express my utmost appreciation for the overwhelming support and love I have received. I cannot possibly respond to all of the emails, but I do read them. Everything means so much to me, and it has served as such an encouragement.
The Real World is a social experiment. Seven VERY different people are put in a house from all different backgrounds and walks of life. The intro to the show, “To find out what happens when people stop being polite and start being real,” was written for a reason. Watching the show would be boring if everyone were the same or if everyone got along. I personally never had a problem getting along with people until I moved into that house.
Growing up in the South, one is taught to be polite and mannered. I was astonished at the behavior of some of my roommates. Does this mean their behavior was “wrong?” NO! This just means I was not raised the same way. Does this mean I went into the house being “judgmental?” YES! The point of the “experience” is to learn more about yourself, your roommates, and to develop an open mind and new ways of thinking. Unfortunately, you the viewers don’t get to see a lot of that because the show is edited for entertainment. That means that there will only be 1% of what was filmed shown on television.
Do I regret the things I said? No. This is because when one says they regret something, they wish it never happened. I personally am thankful I said those things because I was able to have my roommates explain to me that in other areas of the country it was unacceptable.
This brings me to all the lovely mail I have received…
First, let me say while I appreciate all of the grammatical errors and vocabulary that one would never find in Webster’s Dictionary, it is extremely ironic that authors of such emails are judging me based on preconceived stereotypes of a Southern girl. It is obvious that these people should have looked in the mirror long before they thought about judging me. As all of us know, that is not the way the world works, so we move on.
In conclusion, I hope that everyone finds it in their heart to stick with the show and see how all of the roommates grow individually as well as a whole. That said, I must warn you: it gets much worse before it gets better.”
Until next time, go green or go home,
Kimberly
www.teamkimberly.com
April 24th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
funny how you say we are polite and well mannered and that is far from what YOU were! that is exactly why you got in this situation in the first place. In fact, I would say everyone else was much more well mannered than you were. Saying racist and prejudice remark is not being polite and well mannered. This letter is not even a sincere apology from you, its just you being an elitist again and making you sound like you are so much better than everyone else. Extreme sarcasm is not the way to make you look any better to people. So if you think you should not be sorry because you get emails with people with bad grammar than here is another response with someone with high intelligence telling you that what you did was wrong. I understand that you learned from it but you should still sound a little more apologetic, because if you got such a huge response from people, than I think you may have hurt other people other than your roomates.
April 24th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Oh and by the way, because you were too stupid to remember that you are on tv and that all of america saw you, you will never get a job on E! as a news reporter.
April 24th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Kim
Where to begin. Let me start off by first saying that I normally would never blog and or respond to someone’s else blog, however after watching this episode and your response, I feel somewhat compelled to put down my lunch and type.
I am a African- American professional women and although I know this show is obviously about being real. It saddened me to see this side of any person. I was raised in the suburbs of Maryland in a planned community. I was raised around a lot of Caucasians, however it was a pretty diverse community. After watching you comments to Sarah it does make me wonder what are said about me behind closed doors, or my brother when he meets a Caucasian women. Does she wonderif it is a rare that he is cute and well spoken. The ghetto comments although ignorant didn’t bother me as much (although unsettling) as much as the singled out comments about Will or Brianna for the simple fact that they are of a different color. “Do phoenix girls date black men?” I find it very sad that in this day in age with all the unsettling things going on in the world that, color is so much of a thing for some people.
I just moved to Boston, actually I was recruited to work for MIT (astonishing huh a black women at MIT that is smart huh) and I hope when people meet me they don’t ask other people of there same race questions about me behind the couch as to if they should date or befriend.
I hope you did learn a lot, however it is very up setting to watch. (not that I thought racism was non existent, not ignorance, cause you seem to be a pretty smart girl, call a spade a spade racism is what it is)
April 24th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Wow, it is people like you that make it hard for all of us “white” people to live down the hatred of our sick ancestors. For you to refer to an inner city as “blackville” is one of the most ignorant and hateful things that I have ever heard. YOu are an idiot. I thought you seemed really cool and cute at first but you showed your true colors and are shown to be the complete opposite of that! You are a shameful member of the caucasian community.
April 24th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
I agree with the comments that Kim made for the most part..I am here in Boston as well at Harvard Business School (can you believe it Kim, two Ivy league educated black people on the same blog, what are the odds).
The term ghetto as you used it was meant to equate ignorance and stupidity with being black, which is a racist comment. Just because you grew up in the South does not excuse you from the same traits. You actually demonstrated your ignorance and stupidity by your behavior and remarks.
I don’t have time to explain to you why racism is wrong so I hope your experience on the show helps open your mind.
Sincerely,
Yet another black educated ivy leaguer.
April 24th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
WOW…THAT WAS GOOD T.V
April 24th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Talk about over-reaction people. So what - she said let’s not get ghetto…big deal! What’s with all the PC BS going on now-a-days. She WAS acting Ghetto and she called her on it. Done.
April 24th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Kim-
You’ve only dug yourself a deeper hole with this response. You’ve chosen to be condescending towards the criticism you’ve received, and merely brushed it off as a result of spelling and grammatical errors. All the while, you’ve used extreme sarcasm and the “purpose of the show” as an excuse, rather than an admission of your fault.
You bring up the “preconceived” sterotypical southern girl in your response. I can say, it is no longer “preconceived”, but now is more “reinforced” with this response.
April 24th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Kim you made me think even less of you. Instead of you coming with a sincere apology you just was more insulting sounding, very smug and sarcastic. It really saddens me that you were given the opportunity to redeem yourself and you felled miserably.
April 24th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
I personally think that belittling Bri was wrong. Get back on your pole, where the hell did that come from? I don’t think it got out of line until you told her, don’t be ghetto. I don’t get where that came from, as I thought you guys were having a disagreement, nothing more. I have to admit my jaw dropped when you said inner-city Blackville. I guess Kim likes to fight dirty.
April 24th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
There’s no excuse for making those racist remarks. Don’t try to bring in how you were raised to backup those things you shouldn’t have said. Maybe you should processed thoughts before you say it out loud.
April 24th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Yes, I agree as well that it was very ignorant to say “let’s not get ghetto,” but the part that bugged me more was that when the first time Kim said it, Bri was not in fact getting “ghetto.” In fact, Bri was merely saying how she wanted these two people to come in because she is trying to get her singing career started. Therefore, it was uncalled for. So, I believe that the drama really didn’t start until Kim starting to say “let’s not get ghetto,” then all hell broke loose. Moral of the story, everyone needs to think before they say things.
April 24th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
I’m an educated African American female who grew up in the suburbs but who’s family is from the inner city (Or as you put it “blackville”). I happened to be watching the show with my caucasian boyfriend last night. Never before has my jaw dropped like it did last night. I was completely devastated and offended. And as a member of the black community, I do not accept your half assed attempt at an apology. You really should be ashamed of yourself and your behavior. And I can’t believed that no one has mentioned the stripper statements along with that. They’re equally wrong and judgmental and you obviously have no perspective on life and the socio-economic status of this country which still today grants you “white privelage”. You’re a classist and a racist. Then to judge the other young girl based on standards for the life that you have lived. And then tell her to act “normal”? Normal is relative okay. How ridiculous. If “ghetto” is the term you used to describe someone that is behaving ignorantly and immaturely then you are ghetto too! You lack compassion, tact and intelligence. I hope you learn from this. And I don’t see E! or any other network giving you a hosting gig. An important characteristic of a good host is someone that posseses a basic relatability with many different walks of life.
Also, let me get this straight..it’s unacceptable in other parts of your country but a free for all in your hometown. Where ARE you from so that I can make a note to never go there!
-Netta
April 24th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Kim,
Do you not realize that you were the one who was behaving “ghetto” by running outside and confronting Brianna? If you wanted to appear as a polite southern lady, you should have stayed inside with your legs crossed and your pinkie up and waited until Bri came back inside and discussed things with her rationally and calmy. The fact is, yes Bri was being loud and tacky, but she was not in your face. YOU got in HER face. Then you had the nerve to degrade her about being a stripper! How classy is that? You know what the best part about this is? Karma is a b***h!! This will follow you for the rest of your life. Good luck with your future!!!
April 24th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
I don’t think it was a big deal that kim said “let’s not get ghetto”. she didn’t say it towards her as being racial. I know she did say things behind her back that were racist but it was soo f*%&%$ funny!!! so what there are also black people who make remarks about white people, its not a big deal. my friends make fun of me sometimes and its ok. I am white but i have dated black guys and i still think a black joke is appropriate every once in a while!! lol U ROCK KIM
April 24th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
just testing.
April 24th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
And let me add that my boyfriend was equally offended and felt ashamed that there are white people who still think this way. And also let me add that this is not hate mail. I don’t hate you. I feel deeply sorry for you. This is the real world coming at you!
-Netta
ps-And thank you real world for putting people like this in situations to confront their prejudices that would otherwise never occur. Hopefully it’s a learning experience for all involved!
April 24th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
I wish more people knew that the term ghetto was derived during the Holocaust in Europe.
I wish both whites and blacks would get over themselves. We have bigger problems to worry about these days.
April 24th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Kim,
As a white girl that grew up in the South; Yes, we were taught some of that crap, but it’s 2008 and you’re over the age where you know better. Ghetto has a negative history with black people therefore, you don’t say that crap to them, about them, or at all really… it’s not a word you say when you get mad or drunk either, because it’s negative and will make you seem racist… that’s exactly what happened.
Stripper comments: totally uneccessary. you’ve done things in your past that someone could bring up and hurt your feelings, but you haven’t put your wall down like bri and told everyone. Well, now you have your own personal negative history that practically the whole world knows about. So, instead of defending it… grow up, realize what type of world we live in today, take negative things out of your vocabulary, take your response mail for what it’s worth, and stop embarrassing yourself!
Shanna
April 24th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
I just dont understand why you would have said that at all. You wouldnt have said that to any of the white housemates if they were flipping out on you. Even if you didnt mean that remark to be racist, it was. The other comment that was made was def a mark ment towards race.Even sarah told you that you should watch what you say. You really only screwed yourself there arnt to many people who want to be associated with someone they think is racist. Also, the stripper comments you were making…really? that was so childish, its a job just like anyother job. Shes doing what she feels will help her get where she wants to be in her life. No one has the right to judge anyone else..if she wants to strip who gives a damn its her choice and it doesnt make her a bad person. Im not saying you are a bad person, no one leaving these comments can but the way you handled yourself on lastnights episode made you look like your not a great person..im sure in a couple weeks youll do something where people will love you. everyone makes mistakes you just have a 10000000000 people watching…all the best!
April 24th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
what kim said was stupid and ignorante. brianna was just upset about a situation and for kim to come out and say “stop being ghetto” just pissed her off even more. if she wasnt black she wouldnt have said that, so it is kind of a racist comment. kim you do have alot to learn about different races and watch what you say to people yea you were brought up differently still you got to realize there are a lot of things can be very hurtful to other people. its just like you dont like people to stereo type you for being a southern white girl its the same thing when you made that comment you stereo typed her. so just think about the things youre saying how would you like it if it was the other way around.
April 24th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
I do not hate you. I do think you have screwed yourself over. The way you behaved was ignorant, racist, and you came across as the bigger jerk in the situation. You have offended a lot of people, and your non-apology has not helped you. If this is you being “real” I am glad to say I don’t know you. How you were raised or where does not stop you from developing some common sense, or general common courtesy. You are not better than anybody else, and you have brought yourself down to a level which I am sad to say was more ghetto than you realize. You say it will get worse? I feel bad for you. Get used to these kinds of responses when you choose to behave that way on national television with millions of people watching. I’m not suggesting you behave like a perfect lady. Nor an I suggesting that you be friends with everybody. I am saying, grow up and grow some tact. I think you knew what you were doing taunting Bri like that. You knew she would react badly. You wanted to start something and get yourself noticed. It worked, I just hope you will be able to live it all down. Many will stand by you, but a lot of people are noticing how fake you are for such a “real” person. Good luck.
April 24th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
u know what kim i think that u are very ignorant and need to grow up because u just cant be walkin into some place and start calling people GUETTO.First of all u don’t even know BRI and even if she’s a striper or guetto like u said she deserves the same respect that u do and everyone else in the house.And u know that u did wrong because u shouldn’t call noone that name cuz u wouldn’t like for people to called u a %~~*$$* or even a country girl…im sure that would hurt you in some way…It was also very pollite of you to apoligize to Bri and very caring,that means you aren’t that cold blooded… and also u shouldn’t judge people’s job because you never know what your kid might be working as when he/she grow up…
April 24th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
is that what u consider an appology you pathetic your less of a person compared to the girl you where hating on live your own life
April 24th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
wow. the responses have been so awesome! i’m glad people see through your flimsy argument against being considered racist/your comments being racially charged. this, especially since you say “blackville” later in the clip. you’re shallow (judging from your audition video) and racist/prejudice. mtv can’t make up the fact that you are screaming and cussing at bri from the get go when YOU FOLLOWED HER outside. that also can’t make up you raising your voice while she starts to respond to your ignorance. yeah, you’ll certainly get a job as a reporter who will be respected as a good source of information. ha. i’m actually betting the best you’ll do is get invited to be on one or two seasons of the mtv challenges (the gauntlet or the duel series).
April 24th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Didn’t Kim say, though, that Bri herself said in the past that she gets “ghetto” when she gets angry?
You need to figure that into the equation. Kim did not come upon that description on her own. Kim was just telling Bri that she was getting the way that Bri herself described.
Remember that we aren’t seeing the whole scenario on the show. They edit it to make it more dramatic.
April 24th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
kim, sweetheart, this is very bad for you,,i know you are sorta having fun with this situation cause it seems funny when it all happened,but if you wanna have any kind of show-biz career or any for that matter, this will really suck for you,i think you outha start re-thinking this situation,remember-imus,bounty-dog hunter,isaac washington-i mean we are really living in a new-age now,this will definitely hunt you,,and i guess, you will start seeing the effects when you leave that fish-bowl,,,people are gonna look at you funny/differently, i bet even in your own home town,,good luck though…peace
April 24th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Kim,
How can you say “I don’t care if you are from the inner city Blackville” How dare you? You state you were raised to be polite and well mannered but it is ironic you are only polite and mannered to the white cast. Another quote was “you didn’t know somebody as cute as Will could come from a place like Detroit (the inner-city, violent place)”. You need to realize that you are racist. The things you have said in the past two episodes have proven so. Also let me state that the ghetto is a state of living, not mind or action. Look in the mirror and realize what horrible things you say reflect who you are.
April 24th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Ok to the people saying stop playing the “Race Card” and only looking at the Ghetto comment Kim made. How about explain all the other comments she made? Let me help you remember them.
1. Kim stated that she has never seen anyone so cute (talking about Will) come from the inner city. 2. The Ghetto comment 3. That Blackville comment 4. and she asked Sarah if Phonix girls dated black guys and if her parents would allow here dating a black guy.
April 24th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Wow Kimberly,
I’m thinking a female version of “Don Immus”…..and correction “ignorance” is NOT pure bliss. As for your Response/”Hollywood(fake ass) Apology”… I feel sorry for you and your parents for not teaching you how to conduct yourself properly in society and the world that we live in today. Bless You and Your Family’s Little Hearts…. What do you call your “Ville”?? I am intrigued and would like to know…
April 24th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
To all bloggers:
Everyone seems to be getting on Kim so much, and she is trying to explain about where she is coming from that everyone failed to relize that Bri also said some racist things as well, “White B****.” Also, I watched the behind the scened un-rated and those two have already made up and gotten over it. Only bits of what REALLY happened were put on the air. So no one heard what Bri had said too. I am a white woman married to a black man, I too was raised differently, and had to learn alot. People who get offended are just as ignorant by petty things that were unintentional. They got over it and so should you all! Or stop watching the show if it is so offensive.
April 24th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
For those of you who said she only said ghetto, that is not true, she said many more racist comments. and Okay first of all….i can kinda understand the sheltered southern girl thing to a degree ( very small degree), but you can only use that to a extent. First of all, ignorant means uneducated and it appears to me that you are educated. Second, i live in a sheltered town where one african american went to my school and i am not onre bit racist, nor have I ever been. I was raised by my parents to not be that way, and obviously yours didnt with your comment, “would they cut you out of their will? i mean come on, are we living in the late 1800s-early 1900’s in the south..NO. I believe that people who are intelligent that live in sheltered areas actually take the time to research or learn more about things outside of their own area, rather than being a sheep and just following what everyone else says. I can only imagine what you said aboiut barack obama when you found out he was running for president…prob something like, “wait, is it legal for a black president to be running? and if he wins will this country become ghetto and be blackville?” being sheltered, but educated, is no excuse. You have the resources and abilities to read books,etc. and learn more about what really goes on in the world. So stop using your whole “im from the SC and we’re all different” You act like its the first time you have seen someone dress or act like that. I mean all you have to do is turn on the TV and learn about different people, or go outside of your town to learn about different people. Its one thing to be uneducated and sheltered, with really racist parents or family,but its another to be educated with the resources to look outside of the bubble you live in and find out what things are really like. And another thing…you talk aboiut being so classy and well mannered. What about the first night there when you were being carried, with you butt in the air with you dress past your waist with your underpants showing way up in the air….yeah real classy and well mannered… you are the reason why women are not taken seriously…and have a good time with the rest of your life never working in the media after being too stupid to realize that there was something called a camera in front of you taping what you say and showing it to america…yeah..good going..
April 24th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
oh and by the way that apology to bri was sooo fake, i cant believe she actually took it…she really is a good and forgiving person.
April 24th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
I thought this was funny 2,really funny. “I think it is funny when an African American play the race card…..”
Race card, I really wish whoever made that up,could be shot. lol (that damn OJ)
However I really wish that I could use this made up card everyone is talking about, it really would have came in handy last year when I passed over for a promotion I was over qualified for and my Caucasian friend who happen to be a board member told it was because of my race.
You know what, I got a new better job and never said anything. Instead I fought with my gifts and talents. It happens all the time and you know what , a lot of people of color never say anything pull anything they fight with positivity.
However I sure wish someone would have given me this card people talk about. lol
April 24th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Kim,
I don’t care where you are or where you are from you know what is right to say and what is not right to say. How could you move into a house with seven people and be judemental but don’t want your viewers to judge you? Also you stated that you went into the house with an open mind but how could you go in the house and be judgemental and have an open mind. That does not make any sense at all. Do you know what “Ghetto” means? So why use words that you don’t know what the meaning of is? In the first show you mentioned how you didn’t know how a “nice and cute guy could come from a place like detriot” what was that supposed to mean? Don’t blame us viewers for not knowing you and we shouldn’t judge because you gave us an opportunity to judge you. I would like you put yourself in others shoes and imagine how you would feel. So Kim you better get use to the judgemental viewers!!
April 24th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Kim, you are calling it like it is and everyone should respect you for being REAL. Don’t listen to all the bitter people, theres no way peoples overreactions to this situation are going to ruin any future career you will have. I go to school in SC and i can see how differently people are raised down here, so ignore all the haters and keep being yourself ( that is what the whole thing is about).
April 24th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Bri definitely came into that situation the wrong way. She had no right to walk into the house and start demanding people leave. With that said, Kim had no right to start call her “ghetto” just because she started arguing with her. Kim dug herself an even bigger hole with the “blackville” comment which was worse than the ghetto comment. Kim sounds like a nice person and I understand that she was raised a certain way but obviously she has a lot of miseducation considering some of the comments that she has made. I think the apology was none so at all, it was a condescending, non-apologetic letter that you wrote just to make a statement. It meant nothing, it has no shred of remorse, and for that I have to say I have no respect for you. It was gross what you said and I wouldn’t be surprised if by the end of the show you were throwing up gang signs and calling Bri, Greg, and Will n*ggas, oh but its okay though, you heard it in a rap song right? For someone who claims to be intelligent you are incredibly stupid when it comes to having common sense. You don’t make racial remarks about people, I don’t care what race they are, I guess your parents left that out when they taught you “manners”.
April 24th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
It never ceases to amaze me how people get so upset over a white girl saying something that could be potentially rascist but not out and out so, yet when a black girl says something similar or worse to a white girl, nothing is said at all.
Rascism doesn’t mean caucasians against everyone else. It isn’t exclusive to white people, and I wish people would realise that. Black people, Asian people, European people, EVERYONE and ANYONE can be rascist against each other. So quit blaming one particular race!! And yes, I’m caucasian, and yes I have been discriminated against for being white. Many times, in fact.
April 24th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
kim was very racist and ignorant because no matter where u r from! those terms can hurt anybody! bri didnt say anything rude until kim said something first! bri should have slapped her!
April 24th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
to all you bloggers who say its no big deal this is wat i have to say to you! it is a big deal it is a racist comment and a sereotype that people believe about african americans and not all african americans are ghetto! and the bloggers that say its no big deal shows how ignorant u are! the argument was stupid and those comments were ignorant and she deserves theses comments and deserves to be put in her place! calling her a stripper is ignorant to! everybody does sumin diff wit their life! her life style has nuttin to do wit anybody elses life style! duces!
April 24th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
It was a racist stupid comment! And I am sure you know that!
I just cant believe that in 2008 we still have to deal with people like you!
April 24th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
I don’t know where to start. The fact that kim used a bunch of profanity is the problem i have with this whole thing. How can you shout “calm the %?%~ down” at someone and not expect them to get mad. Bri was just angry. Kim was just as loud as Bri and her language was worse. Going by her use of the term “ghetto” I would have to say she was being “ghetto” too. I hate when people are so quick to use that term to describe anything that has even the slightest influence of African American culture. As far as the comments about “blackville”…I’m speechless.
April 24th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Like many people on this board I do not usually respond to blogs either, however I am so compelled to do so. Kim’s remarks about being ghetto, a striper and Blackville were ALL childish and offensive. What is even more offensive was your response after reading the first two paragraphs my eyes are jumping waiting for your apology. I knew you were ignorant from the first show. The comments you made about Detroit (my hometown) made me cringe. To think an entire city is full of mean criminals shows are sheltered you are. You should be ashamed and embarrassed. Things you don’t know about you should learn about before speaking about!
April 24th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
For one thing I think you were getting a little too loud talikng to Brianna.All she did was ask if some people could leave because she had to do some business.You could ask those people that you all were with to come back and I think Brianna could have asked those two men to come back to.That doesn’t give you the right to say”let’s not get all ghetto,” you would never hear someone say that even where I leave and trust me I don’t leave in Los Angelos aka “blackville” but my relatives do.SO I HOPE YOU AND BRIANNA GET ALONG I DEFINETLY HOPE THAT NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN. REMEMBER”DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY THE COVER” LOVE THE SHOW!!!!!!!!!!
April 24th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Why is it the 2 times that a girl from South Carolina gets on Real World they make asses of themselves. I am referring to Cameran from Real World San Diego, who made the comment that where she’s from people say the “n” word all time. Well I am from Anderson also and I don’t know anyone from around here who would tolerate that. Back on the topic of last nights comment, it was really uncalled for. Just because she said herself that she can get ghetto that doesn’t give kim the right to say it. Didn’t your parents tell you that you can’t do what everyone else does. If Bri called herself the “n” word, would you go back and say it also. You shouldn’t, but you aren’t too smart obviously so you probably would make such an ignorant comment. Well that’s all I have to say.
P.S Just watch what you say in the future
April 24th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
I subscribed to Mtv.com only to leave this message. I’m not only offended by Kim’s racism, but by MTV’s insensitivity to their viewers. I am an avid viewer of the real world because I view it as very entertaining and insightful. But to show clips of a white woman using terminology that is very offensive to the black community represents that MTV views her comments as a true reflection of where our society is in 2008. I would love to believe that we have all evolved from our ignorance and understanding of different nationalities. But what I watched last night set me back a couple of centuries. Then to add insult to injury, MTV allowed Kim to respond to the feedback on the show, and maybe its just me. But Kim’s response to how she offended millions of viewers was not only insensitive, but made matters 100% worse. As much as I love the Real World, I honestly am considering never tuning into the show. I hope MTV is listening to these comments and is more considerate to their viewers. I literally am hurt by this negligance and hope that Kimberly is removed from the show as a lesson that ignorance will not be tolerated in that magnitude!! Thank you for listening. Goodbye.
April 24th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Wow! I think its absolutely hilarious that people want to whine and reprimand Bri for apparently playing the “Race Card” I’m sorry but were African Americans not subjected to injustice and oppression as evident through the institution of slavery, Jim crow laws, and segregation for over two hundred years. Was the first attempt at serious reconciliation not made only about 50 years ago? Needless to say, that I am continuously appalled and disgusted by the inability of people like Kim to comprehend the degree of severity regarding these crimes against humanity. Kim you are an idiot because you continue to perpetuate hate and discrimination through your comments. You equate being loud and rude with being black, when it was you who started the whole argument. If Bri had been white, but acted the same way, I doubt you would have made those comments. I have no respect for you whatsover, only pity. Also shame on all of you who think this is not a big deal.
April 24th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
I guess someone needs to explain the term ignorant. When someone demands of me something that I dont have to do, is this ignorant and domineering? When someone calls me a $#*## before I have said anything derogatory, is this ignorant? When someone treats you as a lesser, (and of course African Americans seems to have lost grip of this),is this ignorant. There was a lot of head games and power and control issues on this show. Not just Kim. I was a little miffed when Brianna stated that people had to to leave so that others could come in. Isnt this a group thing. I live in what was my childhood neighborhood. And now its “ghetto”. I find nothing cultrual about hanging in the streets at all hours of the night screaming at the top of your lungs to be Socially Superior. I dont see destroying private property and making the whole neighborhood look like a dump as cultural. I find THAT to be ignorant. So I guess I can see where Kim is coming from. So all the haters on both sides should look at the WHOLE picture. Not jump on the all white people are racists bandwagon! I guess it goes along with the Denver show where Davis was TOLD to get out of the tub. As if he was expected to OBEY! Hmmm… Slavery hint here? So who are the real racists. Of course there are no African American racists right? The 5%ers. NOI. How many other racists groups are there. They ALL need to get a grip!!!
April 24th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Kim, Unlike everyone else’s responses to you and the things you have said My opinion is a little different maybe it is because i’m a “prissy ass white bitch” like some people seem to think or because i’m a Georgia girl and it don’t matter what color you are you don’t let step down to no one especially when they start running their mouth first. Had Bri called you a “cracker” or something of that nature i assure you that their would be no where near the outburst as what you have had for the simple fact that the problem doesn’t lie with racism on white people’s behalf it lies with people of color for the simple fact that they are the ones racist and will holler “racism” at every possible occurance with name calling. When the shoe is on the other foot they have done no wrong however…that is what disappoints me the most because most of the people that are judging you are hypocrites at best. NO REGRETS!!
April 24th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
“First, let me say while I appreciate all of the grammatical errors and vocabulary that one would never find in Webster’s Dictionary, it is extremely ironic that authors of such emails are judging me based on preconceived stereotypes of a Southern girl. It is obvious that these people should have looked in the mirror long before they thought about judging me. As all of us know, that is not the way the world works, so we move on.”
And you’re still judging others. What gives you the right to say that one’s grammar takes away their audacity to tell you about your morals? If God is going to require a test on grammar before entry into heaven, then maybe you have a point. But I’d rather not be so swell at my grammar and full of love, then so grammatically correct and full of hate, bias, and prejudice. Get your priorities straight Kim. Learn to give a full and real apology with no steps back.
Also, remember that the viewers of Real World range in ages. You have viewers as young as 10 (perhaps even younger) watching this show. Regardless of whether they should or not, they are, and you should know this. Have you considered that they may be some of the voices behind those comments? Moreover, it doesn’t take much knowledge and reasoning to realize that when people blog, they write quickly, as if in actual conversation. Few return to correct their errors. In short, everyone has a right to voice their feelings, whether they are 10 year olds whose grammar is not quite as strong, or whether they are adults who are not as privileged and capable of having such a perfect vocabulary. Rewind some of the Real World tapes and you will correct your own grammar I’m sure.
Second, you may be an impliedly “self-proclaimed” grammar expert (I emphasize “self-proclaimed” and “impliedly, as though you did not say that directly, you clearly left very little room to rebut such a strong inference of that sort), but obviously not so great with definitions. A preconceived notion or a judgment is an opinion made about someone without gathering ones own facts or reason specific and personal to the unfortunate object of such bias but, instead, depending on assumptions. You gave plenty of facts and well over enough reason to subject yourself to a range of descriptions. Perhaps you have changed (though your response letter leaves me and I’m sure many others with much doubt). Hopefully you’ll figure out how to respond, even if it’s not what’s in your heart, by the reunion is taped, as otherwise, I’m afraid you’ve established a reputation for yourself that may have detrimental effects on your aspirations. Aspiring journalists, perhaps more than any other group, must know how to “keep it real” (as you’d like to call it) without being offensive and ignorant.