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The Tāme Iti Story

November 12, 2025 / 01:06

This episode discusses the representation of facial markings in mainstream media, featuring personal experiences and societal reactions. Key topics include the acceptance of facial markings, the impact on personal identity, and the challenges faced in public spaces.

The conversation highlights a guest who recalls their experiences as a recognized figure in media, discussing how their facial marking, a mo, was received by the public. They mention that most reactions were positive, with people expressing admiration for their appearance.

However, the guest also shares negative experiences, such as being barred from certain establishments due to their facial marking. This led to a discussion about the ongoing stigma and the need for change regarding societal perceptions.

The episode emphasizes the importance of visibility and representation for marginalized identities, illustrating how personal experiences can reflect broader societal issues.

TLDR

The episode discusses societal reactions to facial markings and personal experiences of acceptance and stigma.

Episode

1:06
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This is what the future look like. You're looking at it. Here we are 30, 40 years later. Bus loads of guys. You got
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doctors with a mo. You got politician with a moi was one of those. And she was one of the
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first um [music] recognized person in mainstream media. He was uh reading the news with the Mokawway. So the mo like
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the language in bringing the language onto the platform. It's no longer tucked
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down in the corner. What sort of reaction did you get from people? Was [music] it um admiration or
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>> most of admiration? Yeah. They they thought that it suited me at that time
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and they thought anybody where the m is you. The only negative thing was they going to bars around the country where
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they have notice on their board saying those with facial markings [music] not allowed to be in this place.
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>> Really? >> Oh yeah. Yeah. >> You you could you think that distinguished the difference between the
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debate [music] about it? I don't refuse to go until you remove that uh negative
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uh tone [music] about the uh the mole.

Episode Highlights

  • Facing Discrimination
    Despite admiration, some faced exclusion in public spaces due to their appearance.
    “Those with facial markings not allowed to be in this place.”
    @ 00m 49s
    November 12, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • Really?
    The Tāme Iti Story
  • Oh yeah. Yeah.
    The Tāme Iti Story

Key Moments

  • Facial Markings00:44
  • Discrimination00:49