[The ladies are set to play the Supremes in a talent show, so in an effort to be more authentic, Suzanne buys everyone dark facial and body makeup.]
Suzanne, we can't go around in black face, that's racist!
Why? If Dustin Hoffman was gonna play Martin Luther King, you don't think he'd wear black makeup?
Suzanne, Dustin Hoffman would never play Martin Luther King — that part would go to a black actor.
Well I think that's racist! I mean, I think it should go to whoever the best person is — and that could be Dustin Hoffman.
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