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Obongo

Obongo

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An offensive nickname used to insult Barack Obama and other Black people that should not be used
  • proper noun
  • Slur
translation icon : [insulto racista contra Barack Obama]
  • Some people use Obongo as an offensive term, highlighting the racism in political discourse.

Examples

  • I am no fan of Obongo and won't vote for the Communist, but it's looking like the fix is in for Mittens and the 'fixers' don't want to have any exit polling data that might cast suspicion upon the outcome of the election.

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  • Funny how no one mentions the turncoat Colon Bowels, who actually made commercials for Obongo.

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  • Rather than respond to the policy critiques, some commentators resort to using Obongo as a slur against Obama.

  • The nickname Obongo perpetuates harmful stereotypes and should not be accepted in respectful dialogue.

Surface Forms

Obongo main

Etymology

Obongo is also used as a harmful 'racist slur' that twists the name Obama to mock him. Because it targets a person for their background, it is insulting and should never be used.