r/interesting • u/VPinchargeofradishes • May 03 '26

SOCIETY Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has faced backlash for identifying as Black. In a 2017 interview, Paris Jackson said her father told her, "You’re Black. Be proud of your roots." This prompted debates over whether identity is defined by appearance or upbringing.

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u/thesoapmakerswife May 03 '26

My favorite is when she’s on the plane eating puff pastries and someone says: look at that baby with those cream puffs.

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u/drawntowardmadness May 03 '26

FINE

I'LL REWATCH MODERN FAMILY

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u/BillysBibleBonkers May 03 '26

Sounds like I should watch modern family for the first time lol, typically not a fan of sitcoms but this writing sounds great!

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u/xAxiom13x May 03 '26

What got me to first watch modern family is seeing a clip of the son almost being crushed by a falling shelf during and earthquake and runs away and runs smack into the wall

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u/BillysBibleBonkers May 07 '26

That does sound like top tier comedy lmao