Comments on Imitation is the sincerest form of... colonialism?TypePad2018-05-03T08:27:22ZDavid Bognerhttps://www.treppenwitz.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.treppenwitz.com/2018/05/imitation_is_the_sincerest_form_of_colonialism/comments/atom.xml/ganit commented on 'Imitation is the sincerest form of... colonialism?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef0224e037fbc1200d2018-05-08T00:14:05Z2018-05-08T06:54:55ZganitAnd when Byonce appears on stage as a blonde? Is that cultural appropriation?<p>And when Byonce appears on stage as a blonde? Is that cultural appropriation?</p>antares commented on 'Imitation is the sincerest form of... colonialism?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef0224e036e0ea200d2018-05-03T14:05:44Z2018-05-08T06:54:55ZantaresDavid, I'm with you on this. When I wore a kimono in Japan, the Japanese greeted me with beaming smiles....<p>David, I'm with you on this. </p>
<p>When I wore a kimono in Japan, the Japanese greeted me with beaming smiles. </p>
<p>I have a kilt with the ancient family tartan. </p>
<p>When I wear hanbok in Korea, Koreans greet me with big smiles, and every time some old woman compliments my clothing. The men just smile and give me a thumbs-up. </p>
<p>Imitation is more than flattery. It is the sincerest compliment to a people and a culture. </p>