I didn't discover it until 1995. It was the deep South. It made me hot regardless.The 1980s called. It wants its innuendo back.
Please elaborate on this point. I would like more info.It's more objectionable due to it being a dated reference.
Ah, that ain't rightSugar and Spice,
I live near and work in DC, so I do understand what you are saying. That being said, I think the problem with the term "Jungle fever" is its allusion to the adolescent fantasies of young caucasian males of generations previous of young nubile tribal females from deepest darkest Africa fostered by National Geographics magazine. Though interracial (Actually intercultural) relationships have been around for years, that term still sparks the titillation factor of trying something forbidden. I think it objectifies both parties involved and devalues any true feelings they may or may not harbor towards one another. If you like the interplay of light against dark the term is called Chiaroscuro....:biggrin1:
Very well stated!
When I think of Jungle Fever which is indeed passe I think of exactly what Naughty has stated above. Unfortunately, these thought processes still exist today. Which is why I get PM's like this at least 3 times a week.i dont know if you are into young white men, but i hope you are!!! check out my picsAIM: Name deleted to protect the innocent & stupidLPSG: Name deleted to protect the innocent & stupidlet me know!!!PS: i love black women babyWe all know my predilection for well-endowed white men; but come on.Do these boys really think I want to be their first black woman? Or worse indulge some National Geographic inspired fantasy? Just because you like Beyonce's booty doesn't mean all black women can sing and move like that.
To answer the OP's original question I think the phrase jungle fever refers to a very specific behavior. Since I don't know of a more current or trendy name for it I am okay with it's use. Jungle fever is not interracial dating it's just lust. The men who engage in it almost always marry a respectable white girl and throw the black girl by the wayside.![]()
Perhaps he means things like "Jews make the best doctors" and "All Asians are smart?"Just curious: What is "positive racism"? Could you explain and give an example? thanks.
Perhaps he means things like "Jews make the best doctors" and "All Asians are smart?"
There are lots of terms that are no longer appropriate and probably never were. I have been drinking and I can't remember the words I want but it means that you are used to something even if it is bad your jaded to it because it is what you know.The term "jungle fever" (as it refers to inter-racial dating and not the malaria illness) is a relatively new phrase to pop culture-- less than 20 years old. However, there are undeniably some historical implications from slavery and the antebellum period. During that time, Black men were often depcited as "beasts" for several reasons:So, the term "jungle fever" is ultimately derived from these racist attitudes that associate love-making among Black people as primitive and animalistic behavior. And for a non-black person, it meant a taboo walk on the "wild side".
- to show Blacks as inferior and a sub-culture community;
- to make people (esp. white women) fearful of Black men;
- to warrant and sanction harsh punishment or cruel treatment toward Blacks
Some people may argue whether or not the term "jungle fever" is derogatory. However, when would it ever be considered a compliment? --and to whom?! Certainly not toward the Black person! At the very least, using the term is making a social commentary, and begs the follow-up question-- "Well, what did you mean by that?!!" And that is a legitimate question! Because, if the person who uses the term "jungle fever" claims to NOT have an issue with inter-racial dating, then why would s/he ever use the term? If it's meant as only a witty quip or inside joke, then keep it among close company and friends.
IMO: The term "jungle fever" is a racistly-charged term and politically incorrect. It should be used with caution, if at all. It is certainly inappropriate to use it in a professional setting or open social gathering.
The 1980s called. It wants its innuendo back.hahaha
Speedo,I think he could call it that because the term had been around for a while prior. The phrase 'jungle fever' has been around since my mom was a little girl and she is 77. It is not a new term. It is sad that many people can not just have normal relationships devoid of the color issue. Most of the time when the relationship is not used to objectify another ( But then that happens with money and status as well) the reason the two persons are drawn to each other are mutual interests and lifestyle. Bingo! I wish I could find a decent black man with the same morals, values, and socio-economic background as myself, if only to get my family the heck off my back. *SNIP* Because women in general have second class citizenship white women have been more likely to traditionally date and marry black. It is only recently that I have seen an upswing of white males who were willing to date or marry black. Have sex, yes. Take them home to mama , not unless they had lost their mind. Therein lies the secret to my single status. :12::disappointed:
The term "jungle fever" (as it refers to inter-racial dating and not the malaria illness) is a relatively new phrase to pop culture-- less than 20 years old. Actually blacks and whites have used that phrase for close to 100 years. What is new is young white people being so brazen about wanting to have sex with black people just because they are black.However, there are undeniably some historical implications from slavery and the antebellum period. During that time, Black men were often depcited as "beasts" for several reasons:
So, the term "jungle fever" is ultimately derived from these racist attitudes that associate love-making among Black people as primitive and animalistic behavior. And for a non-black person, it meant a taboo walk on the "wild side". This is true.
- to show Blacks as inferior and a sub-culture community;
- to make people (esp. white women) fearful of Black men;
- to warrant and sanction harsh punishment or cruel treatment toward Blacks
Some people may argue whether or not the term "jungle fever" is derogatory. IMO it is derogatory. However, when would it ever be considered a compliment? --and to whom?! Certainly not toward the Black person! Nope! At the very least, using the term is making a social commentary, and begs the follow-up question-- "Well, what did you mean by that?!!" And that is a legitimate question! Because, if the person who uses the term "jungle fever" claims to NOT have an issue with inter-racial dating, then why would s/he ever use the term? If it's meant as only a witty quip or inside joke, then keep it among close company and friends. <---Thank you for saying this!!!
IMO: The term "jungle fever" is a racistly-charged term and politically incorrect. It should be used with caution, if at all. It is certainly inappropriate to use it in a professional setting or open social gathering.
It's my opinion. I offer no apology but after I read what you wrote I can see that maybe racism is so accepted in NOLA that it really was taken a compliment. You haven't liked me from the start and you would read anything I post in a negative light.salt n peper prson LMAO. Why is that funny?I secretly love the term and the idea (junglefever) because New Orleans was so segregated. It made it more exciting because I had never experienced a segregated society before until NOLA where it would even be noticed or expressed as junglefever. I date people I don' think of them as a race but as a description. Huh?
Of, course I knew it meant being attracted to black people just not the history. It makes me sad that it is derived from bigotry and not some kind of Brazilian Carnival type of roots. Brazil has jungles and dark, passionate, sexy people. OMG!!! :aargh4: You are a moron!! Do you ever read what you have written before you post?!?
I used to go out in the Quarter and ask young, fine, black males to feel my head and say I was getting fever and other people would laugh and we would tease. :aargh4: See comments like that are why I don't like you.:aargh4: But ,white or black, we didn't know it was from something mean. Trust me, they knew and they were laughing, at you the crazy white girl. We were young and didn't think about it then. Some of them were shy with me and adorable. Not like anywhere else I had been. We liked it because we didn't know better. Ahhh ignorance is bliss! And you are apparently slap happy! :aargh4:
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I now think that junglefever is term used to make sex objects of people.
You obviously do not have any idea what the French Quarter was like.
I have friends of all races etc wherever I go.
Would I tell anyone I know about this -hell no!
I wouldn't dream of admitting to that because people would freak out and get all bent over something that was immaturity and socially acceptable in the context at the time.
I may not have all the same writing skills as you but my mind is just as sharp. You may not have had to learn to read and write all over again or to type or learn colors and numbers but I am just as smart as you and way more honest despite my my previous injuries and need for rehabilitation. A lot of people tell me they would never know that I had a traumatic brain injury with amnesia.
I am not bigoted and jealous like you.
I am not wrong for admitting a past experience and asking for feedback.
Now that I am older and more educated I knew the term was inappropriate. I wanted to know why and you all have answered my question and I have changed my mind about how I feel about some things as well as finding the true expression for what I enjoy about the interplay of light and dark.
I retract nothing and do not regret any of the statements that I made.
Hispanic, Latin, Black ,White,Korean,Japanese, Thia ,etc those are descriptions that may describe someones physical features and possibly cultural attributes.
Don't be such a smarty-ot...
You just hatin'
LOLOL
I think interracial dating is hot.
Good luck and Best Wishes. I hope you find what you are looking for.wish i could find a partner for a very very long interacial relationship.
black guys are beautiful but unfortunately where i am in the uk there are not enough and i dont know any gay black men..come to think of it i hardly know any white gay men....so black guys can say hi to me anytime.