I learned about this from these two /. avatars:

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CrystalRaindrops — 3 years ago(January 02, 2023 08:06 AM)

The earliest known illustration of the character comes from an 1850 book by Amsterdam schoolteacher Jan Schenkman in which he was depicted as a black Moor from Spain.
Who were the black Moors of Spain?
The Moors were Muslims who invaded Spain and part of France in 711 AD, in the very early days of Islam.
Beginning in the Renaissance, “Moor” and “blackamoor” were also used to describe any person with dark skin.

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/.​ — 3 years ago(January 02, 2023 08:21 AM)

Thanks, but that doesn't really explain the intent.
My password is password

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WarrenPeace — 3 years ago(January 02, 2023 02:11 PM)

Yes it does.
Figure it out.
"Please vote to preserve the unique character of Warren…" - Robert Duvall

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/.​ — 3 years ago(January 03, 2023 01:22 AM)

It doesn't.
My password is password

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/.​ — 3 years ago(January 03, 2023 01:23 AM)

It explains the origins of the tradition, that's all.
You're crazy stupid, bro.
My password is password

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pglynn — 3 years ago(January 03, 2023 04:59 PM)

Good grief!

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Slug Bait — 3 years ago(January 14, 2023 05:10 AM)

Oh yes, my mum went to see these when she was a child. Said they scared the **** out of her. She had Dutch parents.
Just because I'm not on THEIR side, doesn't mean I'm on YOURS.

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CrystalRaindrops — 1 year ago(December 23, 2024 02:33 AM)

bumping a thread from almost two years ago since people were discussing the topic earlier

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WarrenPeace — 1 year ago(December 23, 2024 12:30 PM)

I kinda like how this sorta gives the finger to the woke crowd.
Even if this was somehow a time honored tradition in America it would get cancelled today.
So good thing they have it there.
"Please vote to preserve the unique character of Warren…" - Robert Duvall

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CrystalRaindrops — 1 year ago(December 23, 2024 04:07 PM)

Some people probably do it the US too, but mostly in private Netherlandic-American social clubs.

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WarrenPeace — 1 year ago(December 23, 2024 08:28 PM)

With Turd Lump back in the WH they won't have to be private for the next four years!
BLM, baby!
Blackface
Lives
Matter
"Please vote to preserve the unique character of Warren…" - Robert Duvall

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CrystalRaindrops — 1 year ago(December 23, 2024 09:30 PM)

Something to look forward to!

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WarrenPeace — 1 year ago(December 24, 2024 05:10 PM)

Stay safe hun.
"Please vote to preserve the unique character of Warren…" - Robert Duvall

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CrystalRaindrops — 1 year ago(December 25, 2024 01:07 AM)

You too!

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Innocent User — 1 year ago(December 23, 2024 04:10 PM)

I kinda like how this sorta gives the finger to the woke crowd.
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