Talk:Peanut gallery

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I object to the reference to "Nigger Heaven," defined as racially segregated seats in balcony, reserved for blacks.

I accept the historical explanation for this term. But I don't accept that the term, however valid historically, is genuinely related to the expression "peanut gallery." A racially segregated balcony is not related to a balcony of "cheap seats" where people might throw peanuts at performers.

The "Nigger Heaven" term is, therefore, gratuitous. It's use is not justified. For that reason, since it is a racist term in and of itself, its presence on Wikipedia (in this context) is offensive.

I ask that it be removed.Ned 07:01, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

UPDATE: I have removed the "Nigger heaven" reference. If the author wishes to re-introduce it, I will not press the issue. IOW, if it is put back I will not remove it again. This is not a war! Ned 07:04, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

I think the relationship is based upon location-within-the-theatre and seat-price. It's definitely a loaded/offensive term, but Wikipedia is not censored, so I shall revert the edit, but lower the reference within the list. Thanks for commenting so politely :)

All 4 articles should probably link to each other in their respective "See also" sections. Or get merged or something. But I need lunch... ! --Quiddity 19:40, 17 June 2007 (UTC)