Even if there wasn't, one example of overzealousness doesn't mean that the entire concept of cultural appropriation is invalid. That's not how anything works.

the people who see cultural appropriation everywhere

Are these people in the room right now? Or do you only imagine them when you're actively making fallacious arguments to support your ridiculous claims that cultural sensitivity is the same thing as demanding segregation?

[–] irmoz@reddthat.com 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

She really did "just wear a kimono":

https://www.glamour.com/story/qipao-prom-dress-controversy-response

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world -3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

It literally says in the very headline that it's a lot more complicated than you think and that's your "slam dunk" example? 🤦

Also, wasn't even a kimono, which is revealed in the very first paragraph of the article itself.

If you're going to deliberately lie and distort to fit reality around your claims, at least make a fucking effort!

[–] irmoz@reddthat.com 5 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Yeah, the complicated nature is that Chinese people weren't offended, and white people were.

Yes, it was a kimono. A qinao is a type of kimono. As it says in the article.

I'm not lying, and I haven't made any claims other than that this incident was a false alarm. Don't confuse me for the other user.

For the record, my view is that cultural appropriation is a real and serious issue, but some people are quick to jump the gun with such accusations, out of a misplaced (and potentially racist) paternalistic need to "defend" marginalised people, as if they themselves can't call people out, especially when said people are saying such a thing isn't even offensive, just like the OP.

See? That's the complicated part. I can actually describe it. You didn't even try. Just waved at the word as if it made your point for you.

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

Fair enough.