General How do you react when you're exposed to racism in real life?

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Gay For Longo

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Jan 22, 2016
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I was in a Starbucks lineup a few days ago when two women in front of me broke into a pretty lengthy racist rant.

They were talking about Trump and how awful he was, but then one said "white people shouldn't be allowed to be in control of anything anymore" and it devolved into quotes such as "white people are ruining the world", "white men are the cause of 99% of the world's problems", "white men will destroy the planet with climate change and nuclear war", etc.

I was pretty sickened but I didn't say anything. What would you have done in my situation? And how do you typically react when you witness racism in person?
I would have told them it sounds like they are only using 5% of their brains

They would have got the msg I hope
 

Filthy

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I keep the word 'misandry' in my back pocket for the situations when women go off about men.
 

Nemo?

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I have to say something or else my blackness will be revoked...

Dem's the rules.

Had a white guy go off about immigrants in a Vietnamese butcher shop/bakery...people seemed to be shook too, so I asked him politely that I'm an immigrant and if he has a problem with me?(death stare included)

He shut his mouth and I get extra everything and VIP treatment since then... nice peoples.
 

Onetrickpony

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I have to say something or else my blackness will be revoked...

Dem's the rules.

Had a white guy go off about immigrants in a Vietnamese butcher shop/bakery...people seemed to be shook too, so I asked him politely that I'm an immigrant and if he has a problem with me?(death stare included)

He shut his mouth and I get extra everything and VIP treatment since then... nice peoples.
Admit it. You did it for the sandwiches bro.
 

Onetrickpony

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That made me laugh out loud.

I’ve been watched a lot of British tv over the years and I love how nonchalant they are about mixed marriages and race at work (on tv anyway, I’ve never been to Europe). On the hangbtge DJ episode on the new black mirror season race is never given a second thought no matter what color anyone was. It’s a nice change.

On tv in the states it always seems to be called out whether verbally, by sideways looks or in some cases actual episodes of the show. People need to realize there are much bigger problems in the world than dwelling on what color the person you or others are fucking with.
 
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That made me laugh out loud.

I’ve been watched a lot of British tv over the years and I love how nonchalant they are about mixed marriages and race at work (on tv anyway, I’ve never been to Europe). On the hangbtge DJ episode on the new black mirror season race is never given a second thought no matter what color anyone was. It’s a nice change.

On tv in the states it always seems to be called out whether verbally, by sideways looks or in some cases actual episodes of the show. People need to realize there are much bigger problems in the world than dwelling on what color the person you or others are fucking with.
I have never had a problem with anyone of a different race or religion etc... That means nothing to me...Treat me how you like to be treated...I will reciprocate.
 

D241

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I want to preface my post by first saying I live in an apt complex that is VERY diverse. My kids friends are a mix of many races none more dominant in numbers than another.

My kids have never heard me be racist let alone use a racial slur.

I tell you that, to tell you this.

One time I was in the kitchen doing dishes and my youngest boy playfully says to me in an obvious joking manner, "DAD, someone today told me that you were a Racist!!"

Knowing he obviously was joking as I knew this was completely baseless...

I turn to him with a very stern look on my face, I point my finger at him and I say with a straight face, "Well you can tell that damn nigger I'm not a racist!"

Luckily both my kids immediately knew I was joking and they kinda laughed and my youngest told me that this better be the only time he ever hears me say that word, so I think I'm doing good and I apologize if my playful attempt at humor was over the line for anyone.
 
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I want to preface my post by first saying I live in an apt complex that is VERY diverse. My kids friends are a mix of many races none more dominant in numbers than another.

My kids have never heard me be racist let alone use a racial slur.

I tell you that, to tell you this.

One time I was in the kitchen doing dishes and my youngest boy playfully says to me in an obvious joking manner, "DAD, someone today told me that you were a Racist!!"

Knowing he obviously was joking as I knew this was completely baseless...

I turn to him with a very stern look on my face, I point my finger at him and I say with a straight face, "Well you can tell that damn nigger I'm not a racist!"

Luckily both my kids immediately knew I was joking and they kinda laughed and my youngest told me that this better be the only time he ever hears me say that word, so I think I'm doing good and I apologize if my playful attempt at humor was over the line for anyone.
Your a good guy mate.

One of my true TMMAC bros now...I see you being awesome over there.

Respect.
 

Filthy

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I want to preface my post by first saying I live in an apt complex that is VERY diverse. My kids friends are a mix of many races none more dominant in numbers than another.

My kids have never heard me be racist let alone use a racial slur.

I tell you that, to tell you this.

One time I was in the kitchen doing dishes and my youngest boy playfully says to me in an obvious joking manner, "DAD, someone today told me that you were a Racist!!"

Knowing he obviously was joking as I knew this was completely baseless...

I turn to him with a very stern look on my face, I point my finger at him and I say with a straight face, "Well you can tell that damn nigger I'm not a racist!"

Luckily both my kids immediately knew I was joking and they kinda laughed and my youngest told me that this better be the only time he ever hears me say that word, so I think I'm doing good and I apologize if my playful attempt at humor was over the line for anyone.
real racists don't use the word nigger. they use coon, spook, jigaboo, smoke, eggplant, porch monkey, spade, tar baby, sambo...

not that I'd know.
 

Jesus X

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50/50 but I know you won't judge me....Vietnamese bakery/butcher shop....best subs in town brother.

I always leave that place happy.
bahn mi are magical subs.I had a bahn mi sandwich today with some pho.
 

megatherium

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Jan 15, 2015
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There is quite a backlash against the Iranians around here. They tell me that it is quite bad and I do see it. It isn't good. Petty stuff mostly. Annoying stuff. Of course, it isn't against me personally, but I see it when I am travelling with Iranians. Which I am quite a lot, I have always been interested in their corner of the world and they great me top notch, so, quite a few Iranian friends...
 

Banchan

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I have to say something or else my blackness will be revoked...

Dem's the rules.

Had a white guy go off about immigrants in a Vietnamese butcher shop/bakery...people seemed to be shook too, so I asked him politely that I'm an immigrant and if he has a problem with me?(death stare included)

He shut his mouth and I get extra everything and VIP treatment since then... nice peoples.
White guys with asian fetishes tend to be racist.
 

Banchan

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I want to preface my post by first saying I live in an apt complex that is VERY diverse. My kids friends are a mix of many races none more dominant in numbers than another.

My kids have never heard me be racist let alone use a racial slur.

I tell you that, to tell you this.

One time I was in the kitchen doing dishes and my youngest boy playfully says to me in an obvious joking manner, "DAD, someone today told me that you were a Racist!!"

Knowing he obviously was joking as I knew this was completely baseless...

I turn to him with a very stern look on my face, I point my finger at him and I say with a straight face, "Well you can tell that damn nigger I'm not a racist!"

Luckily both my kids immediately knew I was joking and they kinda laughed and my youngest told me that this better be the only time he ever hears me say that word, so I think I'm doing good and I apologize if my playful attempt at humor was over the line for anyone.
:rolleyes2: you're a braver soul than me. Imo would never say that word just because I don't want it apart of my or my kids vocabulary even accidently.
 

megatherium

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White guys with asian fetishes tend to be racist.
Their offspring can be an unhappy lot in many cases. You'll find clusters of these individuals on certain internet website forums where they'll typically be found working out their identity issues and generally immersed in all manner of sociological discussion..