Something white people made up so that when they say something that is racially offensive they can turn it around on you and make it seem like you're being over sensitive.
Kevin(Asian): Well, I have to go guys.
Jake(white): Go where? To to eat some sushi and noodles?
Kevin: Ouch, that was kind of racist.
Jake: Oh, shut up and stop trying to play the race card.
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Cassie(black): Hey Becky, I'm having a cookout this weekend. You should come.
Becky(white): What's on the menu?
Cassie: you know just regular cookout food.
Becky: Well, I'm allergic to watermelon so no thanks.
Cassie: What would make you think I would be having watermelon? Because I'm black?
Becky: Here we go with the race card again.
Jake(white): Go where? To to eat some sushi and noodles?
Kevin: Ouch, that was kind of racist.
Jake: Oh, shut up and stop trying to play the race card.
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Cassie(black): Hey Becky, I'm having a cookout this weekend. You should come.
Becky(white): What's on the menu?
Cassie: you know just regular cookout food.
Becky: Well, I'm allergic to watermelon so no thanks.
Cassie: What would make you think I would be having watermelon? Because I'm black?
Becky: Here we go with the race card again.
by xTheBestx February 26, 2011
The accusation that an ethnic minority made unfounded assertions that he/she is being rejected by society because those who made the decision are racist. Commonly used by white people to brush off racism.
by volley-555 September 19, 2019
When an ethnic minority makes unfounded assertions that he/she is being rejected by society because those who made the decision are racist.
by Kung-Fu Jesus April 24, 2004
Awe.....that shopkeeper won't keep the shop often after closing time for me to shop...I'm going to cry the race card!!!
by Piranha January 27, 2005
A false claim of racism used in attempt to win a debate/argument or escape punishment. This is generally used by people who have no legitimate argument or excuse for their actions.
Originally used mainly by individual African Americans for personal reasons, the race card is now commonly played by liberals of all races in an attempt to silence anybody who disagrees with them or opposes their agenda. This is similar to how conservatives used the concept of "patriotism" to silence their critics after 9/11.
Originally used mainly by individual African Americans for personal reasons, the race card is now commonly played by liberals of all races in an attempt to silence anybody who disagrees with them or opposes their agenda. This is similar to how conservatives used the concept of "patriotism" to silence their critics after 9/11.
1.) After the jury was shown irrefutable evidence of his guilt, the defendant played the race card and said that he was only charged because he was black.
2.) After the Republican embarrassed the Democrat in the debate, the Democrat played the race card and claimed that the Republican was biased against blacks because he wanted to reduce spending on welfare.
2.) After the Republican embarrassed the Democrat in the debate, the Democrat played the race card and claimed that the Republican was biased against blacks because he wanted to reduce spending on welfare.
by ronhollis August 29, 2011
When a minority in America (and more recently, Caucasians) try to call foul on a situation that is detrimental to them and say the situation is racially discriminatory. Now, whether it is or not is irrelevant, as such stories are taken as gospel.
Because the black woman didn't win in "The Apprentice", she pulled the race card.
Miguel had the lowest work rating in the company, took 5 personal days in a row and came into work drunk. He was fired, but because he went to the ACLU and pulled the race card, he has his job back.
Miguel had the lowest work rating in the company, took 5 personal days in a row and came into work drunk. He was fired, but because he went to the ACLU and pulled the race card, he has his job back.
by R. Kemp August 24, 2004
When somebody tries to use their race or place of origin to gain an advantage over a person or situation.
The Meat Sheik played the race card when a reporter from the ABC T.V Show 'Chasers' confronted him at the airport with masking tape.
Chasers Reporter: Will you say more nasty things about the people of Australia when your in a mosque overseas?
Meat Sheik: You racist! You racist! You racist!
Chasers Reporter: Here is some masking tape for your mouth.
Meat Sheik: Racist! Racist! Racist!
Chasers Reporter: Will you say more nasty things about the people of Australia when your in a mosque overseas?
Meat Sheik: You racist! You racist! You racist!
Chasers Reporter: Here is some masking tape for your mouth.
Meat Sheik: Racist! Racist! Racist!
by Marbles1000 May 17, 2007