Topic: Jimmy The Greek

The definition of racism is analyzed, with the observation that it has shifted from a focus on biological race to including ethnic groups and general "ethnocentrism." The 1988 firing of Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder is cited as an example of "complimentary racism" regarding the genetic superiority of black athletes. The discussion concludes that the word "racist" is being overused as a random epithet, causing it to lose its original power.