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At some point, "cultural appropriation" becomes part of the culture of the appropriators. Over the centuries, noodles become Italian, potatoes become Irish, curry becomes British and giant steel foundries become Indian. Whites get maize (plus an awful lot of land) and the Sioux and Commanche get horses and guns (most likely not the better deal).

The Mikado becomes a part of English culture, more about England than some mythical Japan. A paradox that Gilbert and Sullivan might appreciate: if the Kansas kids stage an "authentic" Noh or Kabuki drama, wouldn't that be more of a "cultural appropriation" than putting on a hundred year old British comic opera?

Or are kids in the middle of America appropriating British culture by putting on Gilbert and Sullivan?

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The ironic part is those who are against “cultural appropriation” are also against wall and borders.....

If they wanted to stop “cultural appropriation” shouldn’t they be all for borders and walls to keep them cultures all separate and stuff???

Maybe they want mandatory DNA testing for what you are allowed to wear/eat.......