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Judging America: Photographer Challenges Our Prejudice By Alternating Between Judgment and Reality
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Judging America: Photographer Challenges Our Prejudice By Alternating Between Judgment and Reality

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Joel Parés, a U.S. Marine-turned-professional photographer, has created an interesting photo series that seeks to question the ugly prejudices that many of us harbor, to one extent or another, against groups of people different from ourselves.

Parés’ photo series at first presents us with characters symbolic of the prejudices suffered by various groups based on their ethnicity, socio-economic status or sexual preference. Then, however, they show us the real people behind these often false characters – the violent gangster turns out to be a Harvard graduate and an exhausted gardener turns out to be the CEO of a Fortune 500 company.

Many of us are in the habit of judging others incorrectly by ethnicity, by their profession, and by their sexual interest,” Parés told PetaPixel about his photo ideas. “The purpose of this series is to open our eyes for social issues and make us think twice before judging someone because we all judge even if we try not to.

More info: joelpares.com | Facebook | 500px (h/t: petapixel)

Harvard graduate Jefferson Moon

New York City nurse Sahar Shaleem

Pastor/Missionary Jack Johnson

Fortune 500 CEO Edgar Gonzalez

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Stanford Graduate School student Sammie Lee

Iraq Combat Veteran Jacob Williams

Widowed mother of 3 Jane Nguyen

iPhone app inventor Joseph Messer

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Family outreach program founder Ben Alvarez

Famous painter Alexander Huffman

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RaechelCella-Bott
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is kinda dumb. You could put a scowl on anyone and they would be threatening, not to mention a gun... noose, or a knife.

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TaraynMarissa
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not about how they are smiling...It's how people PERCEIVE them. These people could be smiling &people would STILL see them as mean.

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JennyBernhardKelly
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is shallow, intellectually dishonest & dumb. If you don't *know* a person- all you have as quick judgement is their attire

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HazelWaring
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand. OF COURSE we judge by surroundings! If they are holding guns, I'm not likely to hang around and make polite conversation

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Blackray44
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, i think the point here is that people percieve them as those stereotypes they're not actually dressed that way.

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MelanieSmith
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that is clever. But, there are stereotypes everywhere. I'm stereotyped as a Californian.

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AndrewWood
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who on earth, gay or not, would write 'queer' on their chest. Why not 'I'm just like everyone else, don't treat me differently please!'

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VirginiaLeeHostman
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Old saying "Cloths make the Man" (or woman). First impressions shape our thoughts about other people. What's important lives within.

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Aiden Fantasia
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's all about stereotyping. People see a black guy they think gangster. People see someone with glasses they think nerd. Ect.

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AidenFantasia
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For people who aren't getting it, this is all about stereotyping. People see a black man they think he's gangster. Glasses means nerd..ect.

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Paige Thorpe
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is really good, makes people think about racial sterotypes. On another note I agree with Raechel you could put anything on anyone

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DavidFranchi
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too bad that most people don't get it. Just try to open your mind instead if closing it as racist people do.

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LukeAnderson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The pictures on the LEFT are JUDGEMENTS. (IE: How you see Muslims, Asians...) The pictures on the RIGHT are REALITY. (Who they actually are)

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Linda Garens
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never assume either way! A*s-uming makes an a*s out of you! ;) Never assume dress is what makes the real person underneath better or not.

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philliplisa
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the photographer is saying that when people see the people on their prejudices project the image on the right, he's wrong and prejudiced.

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Veronica Mayes
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think everyone is missing the point. These people aren't judged on how they are dressed but on their ethnicity, profession, or sexuality.

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Jenn Cheung
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't say judging people with a gun/knife is a bad thing. Natural selection allows all animals to assess others for self-preservation.

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scotts
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry to be harsh, but the concept is judgement in its self and would only illustrate stereotypes for children.

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СтефанИванов
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some photos do not have two faces: http://goodtimephotography.us/blog/documenting-our-city/

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DebWagner
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry, but I am a conservative, and I don;t make judgments on what someone is wearing. I have worked for a police department for 35 years.

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Linda Garens
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So your're a conservative? From what I see police judge a lot & kill people they judged wrong!!! I would bet you do judge still. We all do!

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Jonathan Jennings
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do not think this makes the point that is suggested the artist is trying to make at all. This actually suggests a very superficial shallow understanding of the social caste system in America.

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ElizaWay
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...r.r...this is not if someone is holding a gun or not.... is about how people is...but people feel they are like that

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EliyahuRooff
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fact is, the way we dress, the way we act and the way we present ourselves will control how people perceive us.

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Kelsey Travler
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sorry, if stockbrokers really dressed in do rags with guns and nurses really carried uzis, this might make a point.....

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buscadordeamor
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please don't judge AMERICA, it is a big CONTINENT extending from Canada to Patagonia and surely all of us AMERICANS don't judge like USA do.

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AstarielAnanda
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't get this. The ppl in suits are stereotypes too. If you are dressed like you're doing yard work that's not bad to assume you are!

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TomWiebe
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, if dude is holding a noose and carrying the Confederate flag, IM GOING TO JUDGE A LITTLE.

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FF.Geek
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the message is perception, doesn't it follow we can project how we get judged by people? And why are the titles on the right "good?"

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Doug Traser
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would have more impact if he had removed the weapons and had the same expression in both photos

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MarcusMoore
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it would have been more effective if he left out props and had everyone smile. Show that it doesn't matter what you look like.

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DeborahMontuori
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think it's worth much. Some people CHOOSE to dress like some of the "stereotypes" b/c they WANT to be identified w/ a group.

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SaprenaLevy
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hurting people hurt people and those who choose to love conquers the ability to see through the masks that society has exposed us to believe

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AlClerc
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think some people create prejudice against themselves in the way they dress, if you dress like a bear and your walking in the woods!

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Dave Davies
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pastor/Missionary Jack Johnson looks scary in both sides XD

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Dave Davies
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah we know yeah at pics on the left side its their past time and on the right side pics its their daily routine time :) JK

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JeanElie
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh please, either one of the pics is a costume/lie. All they have to say is necessity hides under the cloak of peer pressure.

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ŁukaszMajer
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whee whee I think that most of this photos are awesome! But in Poland there is another one best thing - 3tc pany ;-)

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Evelyn Smith
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look beyond the surface and you will find those that look like they got it together victim of abuse, drug addictions and much more

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Xelaz Aughra
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you dress a certain way then you should expect people to treat you a certain way. Its as simple as that.

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EvelynSmith
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We only the surface and that's what we judge. I see people all day that look their lives are straight but they dying. Look beyond the surfac

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XelazAughra
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think people ask Asians which nail salon they work at or ask Mexicans if they are gardeners.

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Katie Dawson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All this illustrates is that clothes and demeanor communicate a message - this isn't about prejudice. ESP since it's not about ethnicity

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KatieDawson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All this illustrates is that dress and demeanor send a message. It's false to characterize a negative reaction as prejudice.

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KarynBijleveld
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

a few look like the same person, diff moment of the day. Scowly faces will always incur judgement. Try again i think. With smiles.

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VirginiaMallon
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the next best thing, HONY ++, great project, great idea, great message. Bravo!!

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BenWatson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My lord this is dumb. How about dressing up a homeless guy like a CEO - "oh my god, I can't believe you're ASSUMING he's a CEO! You judger!"

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DevianBlack
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think in North America and in western society a suite make a man a thats a sad sad fact...

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ElizaLiepina
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the idea, however the execution is too blatant, by making it more subtle it would encourage thought and therefore more meaning.

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apet23
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Try dreesing different races randomly,people will still think the way they dress. You are just plain racist, sir.

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KarenOliver-Paull
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When people are frightened, they see danger everywhere. It's sad because most people are not interested in hurting others.

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JìmmìeJulìon
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The absolute genius thing about this is 'what if they were neither.' Then it your perception of each person would be fooled twice. Mindblown

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meganlarsen
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ummm.....its human nature to judge......its called self preservation.

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JennCheung
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't say judging people with a gun/knife is a bad thing. Natural selection allows all animals to assess others for self-preservation.

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JudyWilliams
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately, perception is reality, but it does make one think.

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JoshHarris
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Judgment is passed on every person you meet/see, that's how you base your approach. An educate guess is likely better than an ignorant one.

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Drew Pearce
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well s**t, I guess when I see a fireman in his uniform standing next to his truck I should remember he is probably a terrorist.

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DrewPearce
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well s**t I guess when I see a fireman dressed in his uniform standing next to his firetruck I should remember he could be a terrorist.

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Richard Ragsdale
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would successful people present themselves as anything but what they are. This is a waste of time and proves nothing.

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AleRumba
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

stereotypes a go go in the land of freedom (restrictions may be applied)

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DaniO'Hagan
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the first guy looks like a g in both pics real gs wear suits anyway

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Briana DeGruttola
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So we're 'supposed to' come to the conclusion that people who are Ivy-league educated are always the 'better' choice? #stupid

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Briana DeGruttola
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one of the most ill-conceived photo essays I've ever seen. You're better than this, Bored Panda.

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ScottTaylor
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think when you stereotyped everyone of these people and their ethnicity. I think you prejudges their ethnic group before you put these pe

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TerenceMealy
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fair enough don't judge people, but don't call yourself a professional if you insist on using that one terrible filter, its godawful

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BillNixon
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Public Service Announcement. Take your fingers off the triggers. #gunsafety

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Vicki Stafford
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is pointless. All people see are the costumes. A guy dressed like a manual labourer and carrying a rake gets taken form one? Wow.

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SteveChuang
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Edgar Gonzalez, Founder, CEO at Xtreme Big Brother Shops and BBYD? http://www.stik.com/p/real+estate/texas.brownsville/p/xbbyd

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iheartjoanmitchell
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great idea poorly executed. Some of props, + aggressive body language + facial contortions nullify photog's intent.

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Ivo Florist
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It just me or anyone think that Famous painter Alexander Huffman is beautiful ?

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Shelbyfaith
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I would have seen any of these people, I would become "prejudice" towards them, not because of their skin, but how they represent it.

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Julie Robertson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is an excellent way to broaden ones perspective. Well done Joel Parés.

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Marie Delavalle
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In french "l'habit ne fait pas le moine" means "the habit does not make the monk" and IT is what applies to this case...

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MarieDelavalle
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In french, "l'habit ne fait pas le moine" means "the habit does not make the monk", and I think THIS applies to this case.

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AlexLevinger
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are we so politically correct now that we cannot even generalize based on how someone presents himself?

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BarbaraWood
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, of course! We all initially judge by a person's exterior. Is there a huge lesson to be learned here?

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EnochPark
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nobody cares about your status when you brandish guns or knives. These have nothing to do with ethnicity/stereotypes. Just guns and knives.

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TonyNichols
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Evolution has taught us to judge others for our own safety. If he's scowling and has a gun, he's dangerous.

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DevinMuldoon
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whats funny...recognizing stereotypes simply reinforces stereotypes! Still very good work

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SamArnold
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is senseless. Take image #1, I would never look at the right-side image and think for one moment he was a criminal or gangster...

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Sam Arnold
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...But look at the left-side image, immediately we can tell he's a criminal and gangster, as no well-to-do person would wear that stuff.

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Lisa Davies
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that anything of good intent, which gives us a moment to look inward and think, has merit. Worth sharing.

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SashaSmooker
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a cliché and contrived I'm afraid beautifully photographed, anybody can be more than one person too sometimes we can all hide.

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KimberlyNewman
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find it odd when you look uo Alexander Huffman and Edger Gonzalez nothing comes up. World famous painter???

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doubleplay2
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well spotted. I think Parés may be making a double bait and switch .. and that the "true" images are in fact the left hand side ones.

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LeahFalco
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It shows that we judge based on an entire set of signs. The same person appears threatening or not depending on how they present themselves

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lucaswaterworth
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this works both ways, put a bum in a suit, give him a shave and a haircut, and he'll look important. not sure what the point is here.

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Fredo.Nb
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're so right. It's also judging when you dress someone with expensive clothes to reflect the "important" people outfit. meaningles..

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Alice Shockley
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get that they are showing stereotypes. But these are kind of dumb. Dress anyone like that and they look threatening.

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JonPyzel
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

some of the portraits should have been "the dregs" of society. Burkha girl for one.

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TC00146
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

stereotypes exist, thanks for pointing that out (says the unmarried Hispanic!!!) this is an A level photo project. oops, judgey judgey.

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Kelsey Travler
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... and the point would be that stockbrokers and nurses can be thugs and terrorists.

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Kelsey Travler
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what is this trying to prove, exactly? The clean-cut guy doesn't normally dress like a thug but he's pretending to be one, for what reason?

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KelseyTravler
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what is this trying to prove, exactly? The clean-cut guy doesn't normally dress like a thug but he's pretending to be one, for some reason?

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Rahman Smith
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dress like a thug. Get treated like one. This is the way it is and the way its supposed to be. This article is a big fail.

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RahmanSmith
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Human beings judge others by their appearance. If your a scowling guy with tattoos and a gun, are people not supposed to judge you on that?

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SamuelFullman
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really didn't see any art in it. Thank you for showing YOUR judgmental low opinion of my estimation of someone.

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meganlarsen
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

umm getting into an elevator with a guy in a suit or a guy with a singlet, tattoos and more importantly 2 guns DUH! cause I'm going to judge

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Jenn Cheung
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If one doesn't want to be viewed in a certain light, they are the only one who has the ability to change that.

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HelenThomas
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So if you dress like a stereotype, you carry yourself like a stereotype, you display stereotype behavior, why are you surprised that you are

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Josh Harris
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Judgment is passed on every person you meet/see, it's how you base your approach. An educated guess is likely better than an ignorant one.

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RichardRagsdale
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would successful upstanding citizens present themselves as anything but what they are? This is a waste of time and effort.

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apet23
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree, this is just plain dumb. You yourself is actually judging people who read this for being judgmental. What you're doing is actually

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Edwin Ramirez
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So the point of this article is to leave clear the fact that if I wear a suit my face is automatically prettied up with Photoshop?

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BarbaraHealingCrystal
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree this is totally dumb. Of course that how you dress and your style represents the way you think and live - It is self representation

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Ellis Babin
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

judgement is a response conducive to survival in extreme cases

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Ellis Babin
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if i were shot or robbed by the "gangster" in the first photo because i suspended judgement, i'd haunt the author of this article

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Pizzle Calzone
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The prejudice here is in the artist's eyes. When I look at the people on the right, I don't see the people on the left; he does.

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Elizabeth Morales
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is silly... if u are holding a gun, & I'm afraid of u, oh slap my hand i should be ashamed for judging u lol ummmm there is also reason

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RaechelCella-Bott
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is kinda dumb. You could put a scowl on anyone and they would be threatening, not to mention a gun... noose, or a knife.

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TaraynMarissa
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not about how they are smiling...It's how people PERCEIVE them. These people could be smiling &people would STILL see them as mean.

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JennyBernhardKelly
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is shallow, intellectually dishonest & dumb. If you don't *know* a person- all you have as quick judgement is their attire

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HazelWaring
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand. OF COURSE we judge by surroundings! If they are holding guns, I'm not likely to hang around and make polite conversation

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Blackray44
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, i think the point here is that people percieve them as those stereotypes they're not actually dressed that way.

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MelanieSmith
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that is clever. But, there are stereotypes everywhere. I'm stereotyped as a Californian.

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AndrewWood
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who on earth, gay or not, would write 'queer' on their chest. Why not 'I'm just like everyone else, don't treat me differently please!'

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VirginiaLeeHostman
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Old saying "Cloths make the Man" (or woman). First impressions shape our thoughts about other people. What's important lives within.

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Aiden Fantasia
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's all about stereotyping. People see a black guy they think gangster. People see someone with glasses they think nerd. Ect.

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AidenFantasia
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For people who aren't getting it, this is all about stereotyping. People see a black man they think he's gangster. Glasses means nerd..ect.

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Paige Thorpe
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is really good, makes people think about racial sterotypes. On another note I agree with Raechel you could put anything on anyone

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DavidFranchi
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too bad that most people don't get it. Just try to open your mind instead if closing it as racist people do.

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LukeAnderson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The pictures on the LEFT are JUDGEMENTS. (IE: How you see Muslims, Asians...) The pictures on the RIGHT are REALITY. (Who they actually are)

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Linda Garens
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never assume either way! A*s-uming makes an a*s out of you! ;) Never assume dress is what makes the real person underneath better or not.

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philliplisa
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the photographer is saying that when people see the people on their prejudices project the image on the right, he's wrong and prejudiced.

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Veronica Mayes
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think everyone is missing the point. These people aren't judged on how they are dressed but on their ethnicity, profession, or sexuality.

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Jenn Cheung
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't say judging people with a gun/knife is a bad thing. Natural selection allows all animals to assess others for self-preservation.

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scotts
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry to be harsh, but the concept is judgement in its self and would only illustrate stereotypes for children.

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СтефанИванов
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some photos do not have two faces: http://goodtimephotography.us/blog/documenting-our-city/

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DebWagner
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry, but I am a conservative, and I don;t make judgments on what someone is wearing. I have worked for a police department for 35 years.

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Linda Garens
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So your're a conservative? From what I see police judge a lot & kill people they judged wrong!!! I would bet you do judge still. We all do!

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Jonathan Jennings
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do not think this makes the point that is suggested the artist is trying to make at all. This actually suggests a very superficial shallow understanding of the social caste system in America.

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ElizaWay
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...r.r...this is not if someone is holding a gun or not.... is about how people is...but people feel they are like that

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EliyahuRooff
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fact is, the way we dress, the way we act and the way we present ourselves will control how people perceive us.

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Kelsey Travler
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sorry, if stockbrokers really dressed in do rags with guns and nurses really carried uzis, this might make a point.....

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buscadordeamor
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please don't judge AMERICA, it is a big CONTINENT extending from Canada to Patagonia and surely all of us AMERICANS don't judge like USA do.

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AstarielAnanda
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't get this. The ppl in suits are stereotypes too. If you are dressed like you're doing yard work that's not bad to assume you are!

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TomWiebe
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, if dude is holding a noose and carrying the Confederate flag, IM GOING TO JUDGE A LITTLE.

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FF.Geek
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the message is perception, doesn't it follow we can project how we get judged by people? And why are the titles on the right "good?"

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Doug Traser
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would have more impact if he had removed the weapons and had the same expression in both photos

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MarcusMoore
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it would have been more effective if he left out props and had everyone smile. Show that it doesn't matter what you look like.

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DeborahMontuori
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think it's worth much. Some people CHOOSE to dress like some of the "stereotypes" b/c they WANT to be identified w/ a group.

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SaprenaLevy
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hurting people hurt people and those who choose to love conquers the ability to see through the masks that society has exposed us to believe

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AlClerc
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think some people create prejudice against themselves in the way they dress, if you dress like a bear and your walking in the woods!

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Dave Davies
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pastor/Missionary Jack Johnson looks scary in both sides XD

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Dave Davies
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah we know yeah at pics on the left side its their past time and on the right side pics its their daily routine time :) JK

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JeanElie
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh please, either one of the pics is a costume/lie. All they have to say is necessity hides under the cloak of peer pressure.

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ŁukaszMajer
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whee whee I think that most of this photos are awesome! But in Poland there is another one best thing - 3tc pany ;-)

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Evelyn Smith
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look beyond the surface and you will find those that look like they got it together victim of abuse, drug addictions and much more

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Xelaz Aughra
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you dress a certain way then you should expect people to treat you a certain way. Its as simple as that.

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EvelynSmith
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We only the surface and that's what we judge. I see people all day that look their lives are straight but they dying. Look beyond the surfac

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XelazAughra
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think people ask Asians which nail salon they work at or ask Mexicans if they are gardeners.

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Katie Dawson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All this illustrates is that clothes and demeanor communicate a message - this isn't about prejudice. ESP since it's not about ethnicity

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KatieDawson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All this illustrates is that dress and demeanor send a message. It's false to characterize a negative reaction as prejudice.

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KarynBijleveld
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

a few look like the same person, diff moment of the day. Scowly faces will always incur judgement. Try again i think. With smiles.

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VirginiaMallon
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the next best thing, HONY ++, great project, great idea, great message. Bravo!!

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BenWatson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My lord this is dumb. How about dressing up a homeless guy like a CEO - "oh my god, I can't believe you're ASSUMING he's a CEO! You judger!"

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DevianBlack
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think in North America and in western society a suite make a man a thats a sad sad fact...

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ElizaLiepina
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the idea, however the execution is too blatant, by making it more subtle it would encourage thought and therefore more meaning.

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apet23
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Try dreesing different races randomly,people will still think the way they dress. You are just plain racist, sir.

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KarenOliver-Paull
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When people are frightened, they see danger everywhere. It's sad because most people are not interested in hurting others.

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JìmmìeJulìon
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The absolute genius thing about this is 'what if they were neither.' Then it your perception of each person would be fooled twice. Mindblown

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meganlarsen
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ummm.....its human nature to judge......its called self preservation.

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JennCheung
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't say judging people with a gun/knife is a bad thing. Natural selection allows all animals to assess others for self-preservation.

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JudyWilliams
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately, perception is reality, but it does make one think.

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JoshHarris
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Judgment is passed on every person you meet/see, that's how you base your approach. An educate guess is likely better than an ignorant one.

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Drew Pearce
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well s**t, I guess when I see a fireman in his uniform standing next to his truck I should remember he is probably a terrorist.

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DrewPearce
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well s**t I guess when I see a fireman dressed in his uniform standing next to his firetruck I should remember he could be a terrorist.

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Richard Ragsdale
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would successful people present themselves as anything but what they are. This is a waste of time and proves nothing.

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AleRumba
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

stereotypes a go go in the land of freedom (restrictions may be applied)

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DaniO'Hagan
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the first guy looks like a g in both pics real gs wear suits anyway

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Briana DeGruttola
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So we're 'supposed to' come to the conclusion that people who are Ivy-league educated are always the 'better' choice? #stupid

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Briana DeGruttola
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one of the most ill-conceived photo essays I've ever seen. You're better than this, Bored Panda.

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ScottTaylor
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think when you stereotyped everyone of these people and their ethnicity. I think you prejudges their ethnic group before you put these pe

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TerenceMealy
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fair enough don't judge people, but don't call yourself a professional if you insist on using that one terrible filter, its godawful

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BillNixon
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Public Service Announcement. Take your fingers off the triggers. #gunsafety

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Vicki Stafford
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is pointless. All people see are the costumes. A guy dressed like a manual labourer and carrying a rake gets taken form one? Wow.

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SteveChuang
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Edgar Gonzalez, Founder, CEO at Xtreme Big Brother Shops and BBYD? http://www.stik.com/p/real+estate/texas.brownsville/p/xbbyd

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iheartjoanmitchell
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great idea poorly executed. Some of props, + aggressive body language + facial contortions nullify photog's intent.

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Ivo Florist
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It just me or anyone think that Famous painter Alexander Huffman is beautiful ?

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Shelbyfaith
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I would have seen any of these people, I would become "prejudice" towards them, not because of their skin, but how they represent it.

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Julie Robertson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is an excellent way to broaden ones perspective. Well done Joel Parés.

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Marie Delavalle
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In french "l'habit ne fait pas le moine" means "the habit does not make the monk" and IT is what applies to this case...

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MarieDelavalle
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In french, "l'habit ne fait pas le moine" means "the habit does not make the monk", and I think THIS applies to this case.

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AlexLevinger
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are we so politically correct now that we cannot even generalize based on how someone presents himself?

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BarbaraWood
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, of course! We all initially judge by a person's exterior. Is there a huge lesson to be learned here?

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EnochPark
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nobody cares about your status when you brandish guns or knives. These have nothing to do with ethnicity/stereotypes. Just guns and knives.

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TonyNichols
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Evolution has taught us to judge others for our own safety. If he's scowling and has a gun, he's dangerous.

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DevinMuldoon
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whats funny...recognizing stereotypes simply reinforces stereotypes! Still very good work

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SamArnold
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is senseless. Take image #1, I would never look at the right-side image and think for one moment he was a criminal or gangster...

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Sam Arnold
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...But look at the left-side image, immediately we can tell he's a criminal and gangster, as no well-to-do person would wear that stuff.

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Lisa Davies
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that anything of good intent, which gives us a moment to look inward and think, has merit. Worth sharing.

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SashaSmooker
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a cliché and contrived I'm afraid beautifully photographed, anybody can be more than one person too sometimes we can all hide.

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KimberlyNewman
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find it odd when you look uo Alexander Huffman and Edger Gonzalez nothing comes up. World famous painter???

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doubleplay2
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well spotted. I think Parés may be making a double bait and switch .. and that the "true" images are in fact the left hand side ones.

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LeahFalco
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It shows that we judge based on an entire set of signs. The same person appears threatening or not depending on how they present themselves

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lucaswaterworth
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this works both ways, put a bum in a suit, give him a shave and a haircut, and he'll look important. not sure what the point is here.

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Fredo.Nb
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're so right. It's also judging when you dress someone with expensive clothes to reflect the "important" people outfit. meaningles..

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Alice Shockley
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get that they are showing stereotypes. But these are kind of dumb. Dress anyone like that and they look threatening.

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JonPyzel
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

some of the portraits should have been "the dregs" of society. Burkha girl for one.

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TC00146
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

stereotypes exist, thanks for pointing that out (says the unmarried Hispanic!!!) this is an A level photo project. oops, judgey judgey.

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Kelsey Travler
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... and the point would be that stockbrokers and nurses can be thugs and terrorists.

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Kelsey Travler
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what is this trying to prove, exactly? The clean-cut guy doesn't normally dress like a thug but he's pretending to be one, for what reason?

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KelseyTravler
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what is this trying to prove, exactly? The clean-cut guy doesn't normally dress like a thug but he's pretending to be one, for some reason?

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Rahman Smith
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dress like a thug. Get treated like one. This is the way it is and the way its supposed to be. This article is a big fail.

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RahmanSmith
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Human beings judge others by their appearance. If your a scowling guy with tattoos and a gun, are people not supposed to judge you on that?

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SamuelFullman
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really didn't see any art in it. Thank you for showing YOUR judgmental low opinion of my estimation of someone.

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meganlarsen
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

umm getting into an elevator with a guy in a suit or a guy with a singlet, tattoos and more importantly 2 guns DUH! cause I'm going to judge

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Jenn Cheung
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If one doesn't want to be viewed in a certain light, they are the only one who has the ability to change that.

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HelenThomas
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So if you dress like a stereotype, you carry yourself like a stereotype, you display stereotype behavior, why are you surprised that you are

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Josh Harris
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Judgment is passed on every person you meet/see, it's how you base your approach. An educated guess is likely better than an ignorant one.

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RichardRagsdale
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would successful upstanding citizens present themselves as anything but what they are? This is a waste of time and effort.

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apet23
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree, this is just plain dumb. You yourself is actually judging people who read this for being judgmental. What you're doing is actually

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Edwin Ramirez
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So the point of this article is to leave clear the fact that if I wear a suit my face is automatically prettied up with Photoshop?

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BarbaraHealingCrystal
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree this is totally dumb. Of course that how you dress and your style represents the way you think and live - It is self representation

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Ellis Babin
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

judgement is a response conducive to survival in extreme cases

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Ellis Babin
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if i were shot or robbed by the "gangster" in the first photo because i suspended judgement, i'd haunt the author of this article

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Pizzle Calzone
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The prejudice here is in the artist's eyes. When I look at the people on the right, I don't see the people on the left; he does.

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Elizabeth Morales
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is silly... if u are holding a gun, & I'm afraid of u, oh slap my hand i should be ashamed for judging u lol ummmm there is also reason

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