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Laumont Posted 17 years ago
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Double Dutch Darky

Hello,

I would like to know what "Double Dutch Darky" means. It comes from this lyric by TNT:

"double dutch darky

take kisses back to

they dipped you in a vat

at the wacky chocolate factory"



Thanks a lot.
  

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"Darky" is an old-fashioned term, now considered perjorative, for a black person. "Dutch" in this case probably refers to a method of processing chocolate; recipes using chocolate are often called "double Dutch" to emphasize their chocolate deliciousness "Double Dutch" is also a children's jumprope game; the rhythm of these lyrics is reminiscent of the rhythm of some of the chants used in jumprope. According to Wikipedia, Double Dutch "became an element of hip-hop culture," so it's possible that the term here refers to both the game and the chocolate.

— Delmobile

  • "Darky" is an old-fashioned term, now considered perjorative, for a black person.
  • "Dutch" in this case probably refers to a method of processing chocolate; recipes using chocolate are often called "double Dutch" to emphasize their chocolate deliciousness "Double Dutch" is also a children's jumprope game; the rhythm of these lyrics is reminiscent of the rhythm of some of the chants used in jumprope.
  • According to Wikipedia, Double Dutch "became an element of hip-hop culture," so it's possible that the term here refers to both the game and the chocolate.
  • " "Back to Africa" may possibly refer to a historical movement in the 19th century US to send American blacks, both free and slave, back to Africa.
  • org/wiki/Back-to-Africa_movement I hope the vat at the wacky factory is self-explanatory.
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"Darky" is an old-fashioned term, now considered perjorative, for a black person.

"Dutch" in this case probably refers to a method of processing chocolate; recipes using chocolate are often called "double Dutch" to emphasize their chocolate deliciousness
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Dear Delmobile,

Thanks a lot for your explanations. But I still have some problem to understand "double dutch darky". Does it mean "pure darky" or "completely darky"? I found out many references to "double dutch chocolate" on-line, but I couldn't find exactly what it means (although you said that it means a good thing), then I have assumed that double dutch chocolate might mean somethin
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"Dutch chocolate" is simply chocolate that has been processed in a particular way to improve its color and flavor. I don't think that "double Dutch" refers to a more elaborate processing method - I think that some cooks call their cakes, desserts, etc. "double Dutch" to make them sound more enticing.

"Double Dutch darky" could mean "pure darky," I suppose, but I think it's more likely t
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I really don't think its meant to make any sense.
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Well a quick look at the lyrics without looking in to the meaning of the words... my take is that the song is referring to "black people to return to Africa" or "black gangs to leave and go back to Africa" and also referring to them as crazy... I understand my opinion maybe incorrect... I would have to do some extensive research to have better understanding as to the meaning of the Double Dutch
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Heya! They sampled this line from Harryette Mullens poem "Muse and Drudge". This is the link where she reads her poem, She sings the lines at 2:04
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That is a slamming track! I think it is not “kisses” that is said, but “...take ***** back to Africa...,” and I think it’s taken from an American black woman’s poem about prejudice she experienced. I really don’t think she or TnT are being pejorative, but rather attempting call attention to persistent American racism.
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I've read somewhere that Double Dutch Darky's could (also) be referring to an old Dutch treat called "Negerzoenen" or literally translated "Negro Kisses". These days, due to political correctness reaching absurd levels, they are just called " Kisses" not to "offend" anyone.

It's a sort of chocolate shell stuffed with wipped cream atop of a fluffy bottom.


However, seen the cont

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Double Dutch is a marijuana strain. So, in light of the drug-soaked Hardstyle genre “Double Dutch Darky” dipped in a “vat at the CHOCOLATE factory” most definitely does not refer to anything other than what one eats. Thanks.
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