Study: White People Literally Think Black People Have Magical Powers
If you’ve wondered why some white people are so fearful of black people, it might be because they think black people are literally warlocks.
What spells will black people cast on us poor persecuted white people?
As it turns out, some of that fear is not just founded on racism, but some people are just idiots.
A recent study in Social Psychological and Personality Science casts an interesting new light on this: White people apparently have a “superhumanization bias” when it comes to black people — that is, they associate them with superhuman abilities.
Gawker reports:
In one study, researchers found that white people were significantly more likely to attribute a number of magic powers to black people, including “hav[ing] superhuman skin that is thick enough that it can withstand the pain of burning hot coals” and “hav[ing] supernatural strength that makes them capable of lifting up a tank.”
Whites were also found to believe black people more capable of “read[ing] a person’s mind by touching the person’s head,” but not to a statistically significant degree.
The research showed that white people are prone to associate blacks — more than whites — with superhuman words like ghost, paranormal, and spirit. They are more likely to think a black person has certain superhuman abilities.
The more they think blacks are superhuman, the less they view black people as having a capacity to feel pain. The study suggests that’s why black people are often under-treated for pain.
I’m more afraid of the people that participated in this study than other races.
On the other hand, you know Neil deGrasse Tyson has magical powers.
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tiredoftea November 16th, 2014 at 18:48
So, I have a real black friend who makes white people move away from us all the time. That’s not magic??
Mainah November 16th, 2014 at 18:49
No. It has to be an imaginary black friend or The President. ;-)
tiredoftea November 16th, 2014 at 19:11
Oh, OK.
tiredoftea November 16th, 2014 at 19:48
So, I have a real black friend who makes white people move away from us all the time. That’s not magic??
Mainah November 16th, 2014 at 19:49
No. It has to be an imaginary black friend or The President. ;-)
tiredoftea November 16th, 2014 at 20:11
Oh, OK.
Red Eye Robot November 16th, 2014 at 18:49
On the other hand, White liberals think black people lack the ability to get a photo ID card
Hirightnow November 16th, 2014 at 18:53
We think that about white veterans, too.
Cosmic_Surfer November 16th, 2014 at 18:59
And RW nutters…and pie
Hirightnow November 16th, 2014 at 19:43
I like pie…
Cosmic_Surfer November 16th, 2014 at 20:25
But it can’t get a Voter ID card ‘cuz libruls think it lacks the ability to do so..
Personally, I think we should let pie vote for us.
Hirightnow November 16th, 2014 at 20:29
But pie always votes for the boring candidate, because Pie are Square.
pszymeczek November 17th, 2014 at 09:38
Pie are round.
Hirightnow November 18th, 2014 at 13:57
Pie are round. Cake are square.
Jack E Raynbeau November 16th, 2014 at 20:45
Hmmmmm. Pecan.
Candide Thirtythree November 17th, 2014 at 09:59
I just heated up the oven to bake some pecan pies, want me to throw one in for you too? :-)
Jack E Raynbeau November 17th, 2014 at 12:28
Yes, thank you.
FDRliberal November 16th, 2014 at 18:59
You are more likely to get struck by lightning while winning the lottery than to see an actual case of ‘voter fraud’. No one outside the Tea Cult is fooled as to your real intentions.
Red Eye Robot November 17th, 2014 at 00:52
http://www.nhregister.com/government-and-politics/20140926/bridgeport-state-rep-christina-ayala-arrested-on-19-voting-fraud-charges I’d like my lottery winnings X 19 please
wpadon November 16th, 2014 at 19:23
Why should I have to pay to vote. Voting should be a right and I should not need to pay for that right.
Jack E Raynbeau November 16th, 2014 at 20:45
This white veteran voted in Utah without photo ID. One just needs to know their rights.
arc99 November 16th, 2014 at 20:46
Meanwhile, white right wingers think every person in the country lacks the ability to wait for a background check to buy a gun to curl up with at night.
whatthe46 November 16th, 2014 at 20:58
racist much?
Red Eye Robot November 16th, 2014 at 19:49
On the other hand, White liberals think black people lack the ability to get a photo ID card
Hirightnow November 16th, 2014 at 19:53
We think that about white veterans, too.
Cosmic_Surfer November 16th, 2014 at 19:59
And RW nutters…and pie
Hirightnow November 16th, 2014 at 20:43
I like pie…
Cosmic_Surfer November 16th, 2014 at 21:25
But it can’t get a Voter ID card ‘cuz libruls think it lacks the ability to do so..
Personally, I think we should let pie vote for us.
Hirightnow November 16th, 2014 at 21:29
But pie always votes for the boring candidate, because Pie are Square.
pszymeczek November 17th, 2014 at 10:38
Pie are round.
Hirightnow November 18th, 2014 at 14:57
Pie are round. Cake are square.
Jack E Raynbeau November 16th, 2014 at 21:45
Hmmmmm. Pecan.
Candide Thirtythree November 17th, 2014 at 10:59
I just heated up the oven to bake some pecan pies, want me to throw one in for you too? :-)
Jack E Raynbeau November 17th, 2014 at 13:28
Yes, thank you.
FDRliberal November 16th, 2014 at 19:59
You are more likely to get struck by lightning while winning the lottery than to see an actual case of ‘voter fraud’. No one outside the Tea Cult is fooled as to your real intentions.
Red Eye Robot November 17th, 2014 at 01:52
http://www.nhregister.com/government-and-politics/20140926/bridgeport-state-rep-christina-ayala-arrested-on-19-voting-fraud-charges I’d like my lottery winnings X 19 please
wpadon November 16th, 2014 at 20:23
Why should I have to pay to vote. Voting should be a right and I should not need to pay for that right.
Jack E Raynbeau November 16th, 2014 at 21:45
This white veteran voted in Utah without photo ID. One just needs to know their rights.
arc99 November 16th, 2014 at 21:46
Meanwhile, white right wingers think every person in the country lacks the ability to wait for a background check to buy a gun to curl up with at night.
whatthe46 November 16th, 2014 at 21:58
racist much?
Cosmic_Surfer November 16th, 2014 at 18:58
This is the kind of stupid that gets passed down generation to generation by those taught to fear “other”. We promote it through fear-mongering and elitist stupidity in order to maintain class and keep the people balkanized…
From Plato’s Republic (360 BC) discussion of the Noble Lie ” … he [Socrates] believes the best city would have three distinct classes: rulers, soldiers, and workers. These three classes would be extensively educated and trained to perform their respective jobs. But also importantly, all three classes must keep strictly to their jobs and not aspire to interfere with or achieve the jobs of the other classes or else the city will be in disharmony. So now, below, Socrates explains that a new religious “noble lie” is needed to keep the three classes of people in their place, yet also to keep them loyal to each other and to the city-state.”
Cosmic_Surfer November 16th, 2014 at 19:58
This is the kind of stupid that gets passed down generation to generation by those taught to fear “other”. We promote it through fear-mongering and elitist stupidity in order to maintain class and keep the people balkanized…
From Plato’s Republic (360 BC) discussion of the Noble Lie ” … he [Socrates] believes the best city would have three distinct classes: rulers, soldiers, and workers. These three classes would be extensively educated and trained to perform their respective jobs. But also importantly, all three classes must keep strictly to their jobs and not aspire to interfere with or achieve the jobs of the other classes or else the city will be in disharmony. So now, below, Socrates explains that a new religious “noble lie” is needed to keep the three classes of people in their place, yet also to keep them loyal to each other and to the city-state.”
FDRliberal November 16th, 2014 at 19:02
What makes me laugh are the Tea Baggers who will say Obama is “over his head” one minute, then accuse him of somehow magically controlling a myriad of incredible conspiracies in the next minute.
According to the Tea People Obama has successfully hidden his real place of birth, managed a secret army of rogue IRS agents, skewed job numbers, engineered the prosecution of Dinesh DSouza, and has somehow gotten thousands of international climate scientists and NASA to lie about climate change. Oh, and recently some of the Tea Folk have accused Obama of being behind the Cosby accusations.
Allan Kim Harrison November 16th, 2014 at 19:21
Hey, that’s just what the left did and still does with Bush.
dave-dr-gonzo November 16th, 2014 at 19:24
Actually, Allan, no.
FDRliberal November 16th, 2014 at 19:29
Gee Alllan, you just broke Rule Number One of the Tea Cult: NEVER, under ANY circumstances, mention that guy who was president before Obama. I advise you to review your little book again. The rules are very clear.
Tommy6860 November 16th, 2014 at 19:33
The left doesn’t fantasize the success of their president.
Jack E Raynbeau November 16th, 2014 at 20:51
No, not really. Bush invaded Iraq because Cheney whispered “he tried to kill my daddy” in his ear. Bush inherited prosperity and left a junk yard. Bush had the strongest backing of any president and squandered it.
The left didn’t do that, Bush did.
Hirightnow November 16th, 2014 at 19:46
All while being the most inept president in the history of any country on any planet EVAR!!!!
Jack E Raynbeau November 16th, 2014 at 20:55
One only need look at the faulty comet rendezvous. Under RMoney it would have landed in full sun.
Mark November 16th, 2014 at 22:34
Please elaborate. You have stated absolutely nothing. If you are going to bother posting, try to do so as an adult, with facts and useful information. I’m looking forward to seeing your enlightened response. And you might want to try spell check…..
tracey marie November 16th, 2014 at 22:48
Umm mark, he was being sarcastic
Mark November 17th, 2014 at 00:34
Oops…My bad…
Hirightnow November 18th, 2014 at 13:59
Yays!
One step closer to my Poe qualifications!!
FDRliberal November 16th, 2014 at 20:02
What makes me laugh are the Tea Baggers who will say Obama is “over his head” one minute, then accuse him of somehow magically controlling a myriad of incredible conspiracies in the next minute.
According to the Tea People Obama has successfully hidden his real place of birth, managed a secret army of rogue IRS agents, skewed job numbers, engineered the prosecution of Dinesh DSouza, and has somehow gotten thousands of international climate scientists and NASA to lie about climate change. Oh, and recently some of the Tea Folk have accused Obama of being behind the Cosby accusations.
Ed Hamilton November 16th, 2014 at 20:21
Hey, that’s just what the left did and still does with Bush.
dave-dr-gonzo November 16th, 2014 at 20:24
Actually, Allan, no.
FDRliberal November 16th, 2014 at 20:29
Gee Alllan, you just broke Rule Number One of the Tea Cult: NEVER, under ANY circumstances, mention that guy who was president before Obama. I advise you to review your little book again. The rules are very clear.
Tommy6860 November 16th, 2014 at 20:33
The left doesn’t fantasize the success of their president.
Jack E Raynbeau November 16th, 2014 at 21:51
No, not really. Bush invaded Iraq because Cheney whispered “he tried to kill my daddy” in his ear. Bush inherited prosperity and left a junk yard. Bush had the strongest backing of any president and squandered it.
The left didn’t do that, Bush did.
Hirightnow November 16th, 2014 at 20:46
All while being the most inept president in the history of any country on any planet EVAR!!!!
Jack E Raynbeau November 16th, 2014 at 21:55
One only need look at the faulty comet rendezvous. Under RMoney it would have landed in full sun.
Mark November 16th, 2014 at 23:34
Please elaborate. You have stated absolutely nothing. If you are going to bother posting, try to do so as an adult, with facts and useful information. I’m looking forward to seeing your enlightened response. And you might want to try spell check…..
tracey marie November 16th, 2014 at 23:48
Umm mark, he was being sarcastic
Mark November 17th, 2014 at 01:34
Oops…My bad…
Hirightnow November 18th, 2014 at 14:59
Yays!
One step closer to my Poe qualifications!!
Allan Kim Harrison November 16th, 2014 at 19:19
Seriously?
Tommy6860 November 16th, 2014 at 19:30
Blinded by reality?
Cosmic_Surfer November 16th, 2014 at 19:34
Nope…must be that socialist pie again
Candide Thirtythree November 17th, 2014 at 09:55
Well you guys are known around the world as “The stupid party”, I have seen it said in newspapers from the UK, France, Germany, Russia, Australia, Turkey etc.
All red states have a lower collective IQ than blue states, worse school scores, worse college graduation rates, most high school drop outs etc.
You righties bring down the collective IQ of the whole country.
Allan Kim Harrison November 17th, 2014 at 10:13
Yes, and you still loose elections to us. Maybe it’s because we’re smart enough to figure out how to obtain an ID to vote.
Margie Bateman Osgood November 30th, 2014 at 17:56
How do you “loose” elections? Do you know what the definition of “loose” is?
I am sure you meant “lose” since you are smart enough to obtain an ID to vote……
Ed Hamilton November 16th, 2014 at 20:19
Seriously?
Tommy6860 November 16th, 2014 at 20:30
Blinded by reality?
Cosmic_Surfer November 16th, 2014 at 20:34
Nope…must be that socialist pie again
Candide Thirtythree November 17th, 2014 at 10:55
Well you guys are known around the world as “The stupid party”, I have seen it said in newspapers from the UK, France, Germany, Russia, Australia, Turkey etc.
All red states have a lower collective IQ than blue states, worse school scores, worse college graduation rates, most high school drop outs etc.
You righties bring down the collective IQ of the whole country.
Ed Hamilton November 17th, 2014 at 11:13
Yes, and you still loose elections to us. Maybe it’s because we’re smart enough to figure out how to obtain an ID to vote.
Margie Bateman Osgood November 30th, 2014 at 18:56
How do you “loose” elections? Do you know what the definition of “loose” is?
I am sure you meant “lose” since you are smart enough to obtain an ID to vote……
Bunya November 16th, 2014 at 19:53
President Obama is NOT a warlock! He’s a witch doctor.
Jack E Raynbeau November 16th, 2014 at 20:58
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmjrTcYMqBM
Bunya November 16th, 2014 at 20:53
President Obama is NOT a warlock! He’s a witch doctor.
Jack E Raynbeau November 16th, 2014 at 21:58
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmjrTcYMqBM
tracey marie November 16th, 2014 at 22:47
who are the people who participated,my god .
Candide Thirtythree November 17th, 2014 at 09:43
people in republican states.
tracey marie November 17th, 2014 at 09:49
you make me chuckle
tracey marie November 16th, 2014 at 23:47
who are the people who participated,my god .
Candide Thirtythree November 17th, 2014 at 10:43
people in republican states.
tracey marie November 17th, 2014 at 10:49
you make me chuckle
Candide Thirtythree November 17th, 2014 at 09:43
Neil deGrasse Tyson does have magical powers. He makes racists’ heads explode LOL!
Candide Thirtythree November 17th, 2014 at 10:43
Neil deGrasse Tyson does have magical powers. He makes racists’ heads explode LOL!