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[–][deleted] 28 points29 points ago

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Any chance you could move to someplace where nice/normal people live?

[–]thesatsui 4 points5 points ago

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Yeah for sure. There is racism in this world despite what color you are. Whether you are white, black, brown, red or green, you are bound to face racism. Sometimes you just need to move somewhere else.

[–]redmongoose 4 points5 points ago

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Seriously, though. To hell with purple people.

[–]thesatsui 2 points3 points ago

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Yeah, they're the only people we should all be racist against.

[–]m4gnificent_b4st4rd -1 points0 points ago

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I'm not racist, but I'm sick of those damn purpys.

[–]tactics 0 points1 point ago

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Purple, orange, neon....

As long as you aren't a fucking mutant!

[–]komphwasf3 1 point2 points ago

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This is the benefit of mixing bowls (ie, dc, la, sandiego, etc); anywhere where there are constantly so many different ethnicities, that it never crosses your mind

[–]whosdamike 2 points3 points ago

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A nice sentiment, but just because a place is a "mixing bowl" that doesn't mean the idea of race just disappears. It's easier for some folks to ignore it than others.

Sometimes when I bar hop in San Diego, people will yell "Go back to XXXX" where "XXXX" is some country or continent I've never been to. And in Brazil - where almost the entire damn population is mixed - race hasn't disappeared, people have just constructed increasingly complex terms to describe your fraction of mixed heritage and overall skin tone.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_in_Brazil

Race problems, unfortunately, are not as easy to solve as "just not talking about it."

[–]whosdamike 0 points1 point ago

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Moving isn't exactly a simple proposition. With the economy down the crapper throughout the United States, mobility between states has been incredibly low compared to historical rates.

There are fewer places to find work and fewer companies offering to pay for moving expenses.

Hard as it is, the solution needs to be on fixing American society, not just leaving the places that suck. And yeah, I realize that this isn't something that's going to happen overnight or the next 10 years or maybe even the next century.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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I acknowledge your point but think that if the OP is in the US, he probably wouldn't have to move far to find someplace that doesn't make him want to kill himself. Racism is ubiquitous, but not racism to the extent that the OP is talking about.

[–]whosdamike 0 points1 point ago

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Apparently he's a college student. It's really impossible without knowing more about his background how easy it would be for him to change schools. And it's such a drastic life change.

I guess I'd rather see him get through this without "giving in" to the racism and hatred that would see him uproot his entire life. To reiterate: "move away" isn't always an option for everyone and - even when it is - it's really, really difficult. There have to be other, constructive options he can try before resorting to that.

[–]Lapland_Lapin 0 points1 point ago

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Can't upvote this enough.

Get the fuck outta TN.

[–][deleted] -1 points0 points ago

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New England is paradise on earth, we'll welcome you with open arms. :)

[–]hobokenbob 9 points10 points ago

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meh, you can find plenty of racism in NE. Boston is pretty famous for its racism, and as a Bostonian I'd concur that we are connoisseurs of racism. Ie: A typical Bostonian might be cool with blacks and hispanics but has an intense hatred towards Armenians and Sicilians. Being cosmopolitan just means you can hate on people in a more sophisticated manner.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

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lol like Sicilians are real people (sarc)

[–]monkihed 1 point2 points ago

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Yes, but Cambridge is awesome, and there's very little of that on this side of the river.

[–]hobokenbob 2 points3 points ago

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...yes, Cambridge is pretty awesome.

[–]Dante2005 45 points46 points ago

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First if you feel this bad go to r/suicidewatch or call a hotline near you.

Secondly: The truth is that some arseholes in this world take great delight in hurting others, DO NOT LET THEM WIN!

I do not know you, but your right to exist and be happy is a right. You are a great person, but I am guessing your self-esteem has been damaged right now, but this can and will change given the right steps.

Go and get some help, don't wait, just go and get some.

Come back to reddit after you have talked to a professional...Please.

[–]KR4T0S 6 points7 points ago

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Well said. If this problem is really that bad then you need professional help. Life is all about choices man and you don't want to make a chocie you may regret.

You have to understand most of the world is a uniform place. Everybody belongs to a group and when a person belongs to a group that person has a reason to hate an opposing group. You are not a part of that herd so you will be cast out as the black sheep.

There is a silver lining to the cloud though. At the end of the day people are not necessarily bad they are just afraid of something different. I'm mixed race myself(though not as straight forward as black and white) and I moved around a lot.

I grew up in a Jamaican and Indian neighbourhood before moving to a completely white neighbourhood. Never really fitted in anywhere(though most people in Britain are quite nice so they try and assimilate you into their community and treat you as an equal but it was evident I was the odd one out).

Either way though you can be black, white, mixed race, asian, klingon none of that shit really matters. It is about how you make people feel about you and while people will judge you on apperance and race first and foremost due to it being what they see first you can change that.

It is sad we live in a world where we have to change peoples opinions of ourselves because we are of a certain race or appearance but unfortunately as long as you live in this world you have to abide by its stupid rules.

When I was in school it was a poorer area that surrounded the school and most students came from that area. The less educated and poorer areas of Britain are more susceptible to racism and that is what I ran into a lot in school.

At first I was bitter and wanted to kick their asses but after a bit I learnt they are not bad people they are just miseducated and more scared of something different than anything. They thought my existence posed a challenge to them.

In the end I ended up befriending a lot of them. A lot of white guys still used to give flack to the white girls I would date(and my year was full of attractive white girls. I dated everybody in my 5 years there) so I think blokes are pretty daft and know bugger all while women are more open minded to other races and that may be a better starting place.

Either way though don't beat yourself up be yourself. You can be black, white or klingon like I said but nobody can hate an interesting character. Don't let your colour define you and just be yourself. If people dislike you that is their problem but like I said the best thing a human being can be is interesting.

Charm and interest are something any man of any colour can wield and they both work. Rise above it and it will improve you as a person tenfold. Just know your not the first to go through this and you won't be the last. You have to be as strong as them if you want the results they had though.

[–]7-methyltheophylline 161 points162 points ago

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Ok, Barack. I know that Glenn Beck has been going after you hard, but you gotta stay strong, buddy.

[–]geoman69 25 points26 points ago

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First I thought that this was an inappropriate, cheap joke.

Then I realized that you're pointing out that the goddamned president is half black and half white, so this guy's premise is probably off.

[–]Jakubisko 9 points10 points ago

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Your premise is off. People are able to love celebrities no matter their skin color or cultural origin, but it doesn't change their view of all the black (for example) people. It's not important if you like black actor / singer / politician. It's important how you look at a black who's walking next to you on the street.

[–]j0rgy -1 points0 points ago

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"a black" ? + person would've sounded more humane.

[–]Jakubisko 0 points1 point ago

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Firstly I don't think it really changes the point of my comment...but mainly I don't believe it's so important to "sound humane" rather than think and act so. I'm really tired of this wordplay already...or do you think that killing "african-american person" is more humane than killing "a black"? I don't have a lot of experience with black people, but it's nearly the same with gypsies in my region. (thus we can't call them gypsies, but roma)

[–]DarkBlueAnt 12 points13 points ago

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Move to a major coastal city.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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Karachi

[–][deleted] 13 points14 points ago* 

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Oh honey, hate is never logical.

I'm black too, and I'll tell you, it does get frustrating sometimes when folks can't see the person beneath the skin.

...but then I think about how lucky I am to be born in a first world country, to have all my physical and mental faculties intact, and to know and love people who don't give a shit about my color.

...Also, melanin tends to keep you younger-looking much longer.

In other words, if it weren't your skin color, it likely would be something else or something worse. Everyone has a burden of some kind, greater or lesser, it's how we handle that burden that makes or breaks a life.

Or you could have been born some fifty years ago, when things were much worse for people of color.

Think about that.

Somewhere there's a Maori little person, with one leg, who is high on life.

Seriously, do some reading, beyond the black firsts and the civil rights movement, learn to be proud of your culture.

Fuck the bigots.

EDIT: I've noticed many folks telling you to move. Fuck that noise. Where ever you go, people will hate you. If not for your skin, for something else. As if there is some magical place where haters don't exist.

You can't run away from bigots. They are everywhere.

You just need to learn to love yourself and disregard them.

[–]HMSuperb 3 points4 points ago

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tldr: Haters gonna hate.

[–]Lapland_Lapin -1 points0 points ago

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Upvote because:

A) Your post is well thought out and makes a lot of sense (even if I don't agree with the part about not moving) B) I have a thing for black women C) You sound like a very awesome person to be around.

[–]KJEveryday 7 points8 points ago

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Hey man, I dunno if you'll read this but here's my two cents. First of all, I'm also half black/half white, so I may know a bit where you are coming from. My advice is as follows:

  1. College is a tough time for many, try to surround yourself with people that like you for who you are. Don't try to label yourself and don;t let others label you.

  2. After college, I would suggest moving away. Far away. Come up north! Go west! People are much more understanding in places like New England, New York California, and the Northwest. you have to remember: When your grandparents were your age, they couldn't even talk to one another in Tennessee because of racist/bigoted laws and social cues. You might want to go to a more open minded place.

  3. You are awesome! Being half black/half white is great. You just need to play to your strengths.

[–]TheCannon 26 points27 points ago

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You are really considering removing yourself from the planet because the people around you are bigoted and stupid?

For shame.

Bigots and morons only have the power that you grant them, and there is a tremendous power for you in not giving a fuck.

Get away from those fucknuts and achieve beyond the insignificant, petty little aspirations of those lowlifes, because living well is the best revenge.

[–]elimi 2 points3 points ago

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http://www.docpotter.com/boclass-25helplessness.html After a while you just give up, you can't make them stop and shutting them out only works for so long. So until you find a permanent solution you'll just get deeper and deeper in depression.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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D: How does one break out of this... I've had a verbally abusive family to deal with for the past 15 years and I'm getting dangerous...

[–]elimi 0 points1 point ago

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changing ones environments in this case, if the dog (or person) could get out of the room they'd still be scarred but could probably recover, I'm not a shrink btw :( If that is not possible, talking to someone about it could help let some steam out, therapy or real good friends you can trust or even a teacher/pastor. Depression/burnout was linked to loss of control real or imaginary of ones live.

[–]Dr-No 6 points7 points ago* 

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people telling me I'm an abomination and that I don't deserve to exist.

That really only says something about those people, not about you. People can be horrible sometimes and make your life difficult. Often they're like robots unconsciously acting out their conditionings. In time you'll see through that and rise above it. Please don't do anything stupid, there are many people out there willing to help you. Edit: typo.

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points ago* 

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I feel the same way sometimes Uujaba. I have taken a lot of racial shit too. I don't even get the same racial insults, because people assume I'm whatever race they don't like. I don't really have a race, so it's annoying to have people consider my lack of a race an important part of who I am.

I think a lot of people feel like race is an important part of a person. They hate you because you don't clearly fit into one race or another, which means they don't know how to they should treat you. I realize it's hard, but the thing to do is ignore the cruel things they say. They're only saying them because they are stupid and your existence confuses them.

[–]shark615 11 points12 points ago

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because you let it, simple as that. there will always be bigoted, useless cunts to piss you off but there are also a lot of people that don't give a fuck.

do yourself a favour, ignore the douchebags and focus on the people that look past such petty bollocks.

[–]rainbownerdsgirl 0 points1 point ago

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it is because you let it be. You have to love yourself first. Anyone who would say something like that to you is an obvious moron, why are you giving a moron power over your life?

[–]BentNotBroken 3 points4 points ago

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What part human are you? That is the most important part.

[–]bubbla 3 points4 points ago

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people telling me I'm an abomination and that I don't deserve to exist.

Fuck 'em. Walk tall. We're all humans and we all have a valid right to existence. I am here to tell you, without even knowing you, you have that right.

And the reason for their behaivour? Ignorance and insecurity. There is no logic, only emotional response. These are their problems that they are attempting to turn into your problem.

Talk to people who can help with your feelings

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points ago

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Where do you live that you hear this shit?

Mixed people tend to be quite attractive IMO.

If you are female you have the halle berry thing going on and if you are male you have a decent shower. What's the problem?

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points ago

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Because people are largely idiots.

[–]zak_on_reddit 3 points4 points ago* 

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you need new friends or to be in a more accepting environment.

do you live in the U.S.? if you do learn how to dance Lindy Hop Swing and/or West Coast Swing.

No one cares what color your skin is or what body type you are. You just have to be you.

you can be white,

you can be black, another example

you can be fat,

or you can be asian

we don't care. just show up, be friendly and be passionate about wanting to learn how to do the dance and you'll meet friendly, accepting people who won't care one bit about the color of your skin or the texture of your hair.

[–]epicgeek 3 points4 points ago

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They don't hate you, they hate what you represent. Half white and half black? You represent tolerance, love, progress...

You are many beautiful things.

Some people hate beautiful things because they themselves are ugly inside.

[–]Lapland_Lapin 1 point2 points ago

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I think that's giving them too much credit.

They probably don't hate what he represents. They probably don't put that much thought into it.

They probably hate him because they're fucking uneducated ignorant pieces of shit who don't have the capacity to do anything else but hate someone for their skin color.

[–]tarantulus 8 points9 points ago

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"If you understand this logic"

there is the flaw, you assume that people are logical rational beings. they are not, they are at heart mostly hateful. the problem is not you, it is them and if you keep letting it hurt you then they have won.

it's a cliche but "sticks and stones" is pretty damned accurate.

TL;DR People suck

[–]specialk16 2 points3 points ago

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Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can hurt like hell.

[–]tarantulus -3 points-2 points ago

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Only if you let them.

an insult is only an insult if you accept it as such. if it's false, then it's a lie and should be of no consequence, if it is true then treat it as constructive criticism and do something to fix it.

[–]Dante2005 5 points6 points ago

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But the point is that none of us are strong all of the time. When we are in a more vulnerable place then these words do hurt and do cut deeper.

Once we have fallen into that spiral it can be very difficult to climb out of it. He mentioned suicide, to me that is a big Fucking alarm bell and needs to be listened to seriously.

[–]andrewsmith1986 2 points3 points ago

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Because it is the first thing people see.

[–]omgpretzels 2 points3 points ago

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I wish I could give you a hug! I've known many biracial people who have been very happy and successful (my cousin, for one). Some people never grow up, and think it's fun to tease people because of their skin. Don't let them get to you. Get out there and do something fun!!

[–]cmc 2 points3 points ago

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I'm not sure how old you are, but this was a huge problem for me growing up as well. I was made fun of constantly from all sides and had a fairly lonely childhood/adolescence. However! I grew up and so did they (mostly). Then, I moved to a huge city filled with lots of different people that have better things to do than make me feel bad. It's not you or your skin. It's them. With age, it gets a little better...but some areas are worse than others. Perhaps when you're older you can live somewhere more accepting. I've been there...it hurts, it sucks, but I promise it gets better. Hang in there.

[–]yousername 2 points3 points ago

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Hold on, so you're saying you want to end it all because racist people are being racist? You're asking for logic but you are not being logical at all!

That's like Boston coming to LA for a ball game, the LA fans yelling "screw Boston!" and "Boston sucks!" and Boston going: "aw shucks, guys. I guess they're right. Let's throw in the towel and go home."

There's always going to be people that don't like you. For whatever reason, it doesn't matter. You are going to end your life because of how someone else lives theirs?? Let's do this one more time... You are a certain person, there's people that don't like you for some reason or another. Instead of your main focus being on your own life, you are putting those people in front of yourself and ending it all. Because some racist assholes life is more important to you than your own???

If you understand this logic please enlighten me, I really want to know.

PS- some people think if they do the right things in life, everyone will like them. This is not true. Don't live for others, live for yourself.

[–]philosarapter 2 points3 points ago

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Why are you staying in the south? The bed of racism and general hickishness. Move out of there.

[–]dshigure 2 points3 points ago

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I'm no stranger to what you're feeling right now. The feeling that others see you as an abomination is jarring, and will wear you down to nil if you leave it unchecked.

Please know that neither logic nor good human compassion are on the side of your haters. You are the one who is right. You exist as you are, and tough luck to anyone who takes this as a problem. Accept yourself first.

Talk to your friends and loved ones about what you are perceiving, and how you feel. If they deserve your consideration at all, they will want to be on your side.

You are an interesting person: go out and seek people who accept you as you are. Being strong in the face of hurtful slurs is admirable, but nobody can (or should) be strong all the time. A good network of friends who accept you and you can fall back on will diminish the power the douche bags have over you.

[–]iceschade 3 points4 points ago

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Alright, first of all, you're not the one who's broken. The ignorant fucks who see you as different are the broken ones. We're all human, and that's that.

I'm going to quote my favorite movie now.

"Feeling screwed up at a screwed up time in a screwed up place does not necessarily make you screwed up." ~Mark Hunter, "Pump Up The Volume"

Hang in there, buddy.

[–]Trucking_Foal 1 point2 points ago

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where do you live?

[–]drunk_otter 1 point2 points ago

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Dude, if you're really half black and half white, you should seriously consider getting sponsorship from Cadbury's Top Deck chocolate.

[–]lyrch 1 point2 points ago

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What you need to really understand is that they are actually afraid of you. For whatever pissant bullshit reason they are afraid. I know cause I'm in the same boat as you, half black, half white. I can remember assholes saying racist crap to me when I was younger (around 11/12) and they would flinch if I took a step towards them.
Myself I'm proud of the fact that I exist, that my parents in a time where interracial relationships were actually illegal in some places, found love with each other and didn't care about race. You and I are proof that race doesn't really matter, it's the person that matters, and the people who call us abominations are simply showing you what type of people they are. Be proud of yourself.

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[–]StinkinThinkin 4 points5 points ago

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Don't let those dumb ass rednecks get you down. I am from a family with a million colors (southeastern OH, stop #1 on the underground railroad, Portguese immigrants and Native Americans hiding out alongside them). Mixed race people are beautiful! I love seeing my family together in all its variations. Some of us intermarried white, some of us black. Honey skinned young ladies with curly blonde hair and tanned looking kids with freckles and reddish hair. WE ARE AMERICA! don't be ashamed.

[–]lyrch 0 points1 point ago

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I can understand how it's hard to see, but other people's racism is just a surface symptom of a truly hateful person, it's just a focal point for them. Some people are racist, some religious bigots, some just hate the world. But you need to believe in is that they don't control a single aspect about you. If people stop associating/loving you because someone else tells them to, then they probably aren't worth it. A good friend will stay by your side through a bar fight, a shit storm, and a family funeral. But by no means give up trying to be with them! If they are just wavering because of outside pressure, then just being yourself, the you that attracted them in the first place, should be enough to bring them back. If not, then just go re-read my definition of a good friend. It'll be hard but have faith in them. It will hurt if that faith/trust gets broken, but it'll hurt more if you just walk away and not try (though i don't think your problem is in the trying).

[–]internet_celebrity 1 point2 points ago

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Why would pay heed to anyone who would call you an abomination? That immediately marks them as someone not worth your time or consideration. You're one of jillion living things, none being superior to any other. If you're surrounded by people who think this way, you should move to a bigger city.

You should be laughing at these people and probably looking down on them with pity if they honestly believe such backwards notions. Your color is not the most influential factor: it is purely your words and deeds. Go be a great person and quietly shake your head at those who think race has any bearing on your humanity or potential.

[–]exsupremesist 1 point2 points ago

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Well my friend, let me tell you what goes to through the mind of a racist (as i used to be one) when they see you or find out that your of mixed race they think of you as inferior. Why? because they're dumb assholes who view religion and your skin color as the most important qualities of a man. Which couldn't be further from the truth. My advice to you is to not give a fuck, you make what you want out of life, theres always gonna be haters and theres always gonna be people that are there to diminish your efforts. So rise above my friend and look at the next person in the eyes that gives you a dirty look and say FUCK YO COUCH YOU CHEESE FACED BITCH

tl;dr FUCK YO COUCH YOU CHEESE FACED BITCH

[–]multirachael 1 point2 points ago

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Hello. I'm black/white too, and went to college in the South, and have some truly ignorant family members.

I grew up with the weight of race on me, and with the insinuations and implications of attitudes displayed where words went unsaid, and it was very painful, to the point where I thought I was somehow "wrong," or "bad," and felt like no matter what I did that was good, it would never make up for the bad thing I'd done just by being who I am.

I don't feel like that now. Sure, I still have some twinges about things; it's hard to let go and get over stuff like that. But. I realized that, as a multiracial person, I enjoy a unique freedom in race-crazy America: I can't be pigeonholed.

While there are assumptions that come with being brown, in some folks' eyes, there aren't the hard lines of stereotypes that have been so firmly established in other places. What does a "stereotypical" multiracial person look like? Sound like? Act like? Nobody fucking knows. And so, if they want to think about who you are, they actually have to listen to you, think about what you say, and see you as an actual person, not a collection of assumptions. Nobody else, and I mean nobody else, is really as "free" from race as you are, in a lot of ways.

[Takes off "wise-soul-mama" hat] That said, people do and say some fucked-up things, and it hurts! Trust me, I know your pain. Feel free to PM me if you just want to talk, hon. There's that whole "tragic mulatto" trope, but fuck that shit; I'm a magic mulatto, thanks very much :)

[–]kirbykiller 3 points4 points ago

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Want to be my friend? every white guy needs a black wingman NOT IN THE RACIST KINDA OF WAY!

[–]exentropic 1 point2 points ago

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Man, I've been advocating this for years. I have been fortunate in that I have been the "token" Black guy for most of my life. People are people, but subtle cultural differences can make for some great experiences and perspectives.

[–]Lapland_Lapin 0 points1 point ago

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Why can't it be a black man with a white wingman?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

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Who said that you're "an abomination and don't deserve to exist"?

[–]Facehammer 11 points12 points ago* 

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If this guy was homosexual, you would be saying these things, LouF.

Uujaba, think about moving to somewhere more civilised. If everyone who suffered that kind of bullshit just killed themselves, who would ever put a stop to it? If you're alive, you can help fight it rather than just letting these people win.

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I was actually asking him.

[–]Facehammer 6 points7 points ago

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And I was saying you're more on the supply side of bigotry.

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[–]Billyblack 5 points6 points ago

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You are dating this girl, and not her family. One thing I had to learn pretty early on is that I'm going to run into people who's parents don't like me. It's amazing when they do, but you can't always help it when it doesn't happen.

Moral of the story: Be yourself, and fuck the haters. You'll find that they matter a lot less than you once thought they did.

Edit: and consider moving away from where you are. I don't expect to be welcomed with open arms in the Bible Belt, and neither should you.

[–]timefishblue 0 points1 point ago

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You are Romeo. Think about how badass that is.

A pox on that hater. Bite your thumb at him.

[–]Enganeer 0 points1 point ago

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Race should never mean shit, we are all one race.

That out of the way, I would kill to have anything but boring ass white dude hair, I fucking hate it. Look at the positives to being what you are. There are some things you can change about your appearance like weight, style, and physical condition and there are some things you can't, like eye color, hair type, and skin color. Learn to ignore asshats who judge you on things you can't change.

[–]antimeme 0 points1 point ago

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Are you in the United States? ...if so, what area of the country?

[–]awesomathon 0 points1 point ago

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You've encountered the people who care about what colour your skin is, but you know what, there are literally billions of people around the world who don't give a damn, and judge you as a person and by your actions. Move away from wherever it is you are that people treat you like this, because you don't deserve it.

[–]eyecite 0 points1 point ago

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Hey dude. There is no logic involved in that thought process. You're around toxic people. The most influential factor in your life is your actions.

You weren't born to be hated. People weren't born to hate, yet some are influenced to do so. It's sad, really.

It sounds like you need to cut some people out of your life, or just stop giving them enough credit to influence how you feel about yourself/life/anything.

Definitely PM me if you're around to chat. I'm more than available to hear you out.

[–]fromkentucky 0 points1 point ago* 

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Haters will hate, yo.

Seriously though, hurt people, hurt people. Angry people, anger other people, sad people sadden other people, etc.

People treat others the way they feel they deserve to be treated.

Move somewhere else. There's assholes everywhere, but the West Coast and the Northeast seem to have a greater tolerance for diversity. I say that having dated black women here in Louisville, and up North, in the past. Everyday was a fucking battle here and not just because of rednecks. Older black women especially would scowl at us and say just as many hateful things as white trash.

Ignorant people resign themselves to tribalism out of fear. When the "Us vs. Them" mentality takes over, anyone who looks different is an easy target for those too stupid to realize it's superficial. Surround yourself with better quality people.

[–]ViaNocturna 0 points1 point ago

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Personality is.

[–]sagervai 0 points1 point ago

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hugs Ignore those assholes! And don't let them win by ending your life. Who would say such an aweful thing to you?!? They obviously are bad people and you should get away from them as fast as possible. Please don't end it over something as stupid as a bunch of bigoted assholes. Go to r/suicidewatch or call a hotline if you're still feeling bad, but know that anybody who is worth their oxygen shouldn't judge you on who your parents are.

[–]DrCE 0 points1 point ago

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It isn't the most influential factor in your life. Unfortunately, racism is the simplest plan of attack. It is specifically because you have no control over it that people attack your race. It's dumb and easy. Because most people are cretins who don't think for themselves, they will undoubtedly take the easiest shot they can. Don't let the real sub-humans force you to do something rash. There are intelligent, progressive people everywhere. There just aren't as many of us and we're not loud, attention-starved dickheads.

[–]stufff 0 points1 point ago

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Maybe you should move?

[–]way2sl33py 0 points1 point ago

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Move the fuck out of wherever you are. There are plenty of better places.

As long as you don't talk like a retard, most people will accept you. (here anyways)

[–]dayna-mite 0 points1 point ago

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People are stupid.

that's basically it.

[–]and_on 0 points1 point ago

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  1. Don't kill yourself. Don't.

  2. I'm sorry if people have told you that, but it's not true. Those people aren't respected, their opinions don't matter, they make no sense. People who are worth anything aren't going to think any less of you because of your race.

[–]justinfrahm 0 points1 point ago

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Perhaps you live in the wrong community? Have you tried moving? I could think of dozens of places in the world were it wouldn't matter.

[–]youcanteatbullets 0 points1 point ago

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People hate things which are different than them. I believe the evolutionary roots are to prevent tribes from interbreeding too much, so that genetic mutations don't get diluted.

Anyway, when somebody says that to you, remember that all they're really saying is that they are a bigot who can't thing straight (redundant I know). Their problem, not yours.

[–]madk 0 points1 point ago

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Where the hell do you live that people are telling you this?

[–]Deli1181 0 points1 point ago

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Short answer: it isn't.

Long answer: it isn't, unless you allow it to be.

Seriously tho, this kind of thing is a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you really think that the most influential factor in your life is your skin color, than it probably will be. Take control of your life and make the most of it. Cut out the people keeping you down. Start anew if you need to.

Good luck to you. Peace.

[–]dirice87 0 points1 point ago

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Think about this. There are still people alive during the Jim Crow era. Only four and a half decades ago it was legal to segregate people by race. It took us long enough to wake up and start acting right, but we've come a long way. It sucks right now, but remember you and people like yourself are a part of a new generation, one that as a whole asks for something greater. You're a pioneer, live like one.

[–]Shelobe 0 points1 point ago

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The south can be that bad, I almost got my ass beat, possibly killed(crowbar thrown at my face) and was called many names just for hanging out with my best friend, who happens to be black.

[–]fabreeze 0 points1 point ago

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Find a different social circle, or move to another state/country. Clearly, your living in an F'd up place.

[–]Al_FrankenBerry 0 points1 point ago

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Get the fuck out of the South.

[–]hello_good_sir 0 points1 point ago

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your skin color isn't the most influential factor in your life, a few racists are. Are you letting racism, which is essentially a hobby for mean people, ruin your life? Yeah I imagine that it is hard but you have to put it in perspective. Think of all of the non-racist people that you know. Aren't those people more important to you?

[–]handsome_b_wonderful 0 points1 point ago

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why, oh why, oh why, oh why..... do you care what other people(especially these people) think? do you value their judgement above your own? do you think they are gifted with a more perceptive view of the world than you? perhaps it's their subtle grasp of what is right and wrong?.

We could spend time outlining the flaws in their reactionary moral absolutism and the axioms they have used to get them to a point where they think it's their duty (and probably believe they are doing good) to inform you how wrong they think you or your origins are- and this may let you understand them and others like them, but is it worth your effort?, perhaps, perhaps not.

But what its not worth, is letting them upset you because they have some poorly conceived notion of how the world should work, based on logic that is so deeply flawed that you would laugh at how anybody could accept it, let alone get upset by it. That is the only weapon they have here and don't for a minute let it have any power over you.

[–]BitRex 0 points1 point ago

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Hofstadter's Law: It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law.

[–]ima_coder 0 points1 point ago

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I would contend that it is your net worth that places you where these things can occur and have power over you.

[–]aphasia 0 points1 point ago

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I grew up in Knoxville, and I think multiracial people are awesome (my unborn daughter is biracial). Even though I'm white, I still hated it there. The first thing I did after graduating from Bearden was gtfo and move to NYC for college/work.

Don't give ignorant people's opinions more weight just because they're somehow related to you. That doesn't give them any extra insight - they're just as clueless as everyone else. You can be in control of your own happiness.

[–]fatmalcontent 0 points1 point ago

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Don't kill yourself, look into your transfer options, move to a big city and live happily ever after.

[–]jrsherrod 0 points1 point ago

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You know nothing about the world or how your skin color relates to your life. Move. Work, get money, and move. Where I'm from, people think halfies are hot.

[–]mrmystic 0 points1 point ago

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sticks and stones will break your bones, but words can never hurt you, unless they are 20 ft tall and fall off a business and crush you, in which case youd likely get a huge settlement, and youd be set for life.

[–]andy-donia 0 points1 point ago

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No one worth listening to thinks you're an abomination. Unfortunately there are a fair number of horse's asses out there, but that's not your problem (aside from its annoyance value). Ignore them.

As for luck, you could be fat instead. It's similar, except that you're not allowed to think of it as being "out of your control", and a larger proportion of the population thinks you're fair game.

Anyway, my sympathies to you.

[–]strobeprobe 0 points1 point ago

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I'm black and in Knoxville. It's not so bad. Maryville...about the same in my experiences. This is not to undermine your experiences but to reflect that the world is bigger than some podunk town most have not heard of.

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It's the most influential factor in your life because you make it that. No one important gives a shit about your skin color. If someone is judging you based on that, why would you want to associate with that person anyways? Seriously, just be a good person, and you will find other good people which appreciate you for what you are.

[–]HomelessGreg 0 points1 point ago

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Dude, you do know that in some places, chicks love half black dudes? Do you? Seriously, get away from the south.

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[–]joe2tiger 0 points1 point ago

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I know how you feel man, I'm mixed with a lot of things. I consider myself a mutt, not in a derogatory way but an affectionate way.

I’ve encountered small instances here and there but not in a direct way, mostly indirect. I have counteracted this by elevating myself with pride and professionalism. I realized racism is more of a minor issue compared to the issue of rich vs. poor or the haves and have nots.

Anyway, goodluck man.

[–]KousKous 0 points1 point ago

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Alloys are stronger. Fuck those assholes. You are a human being. You are more than the sum of your genes. They are inbred fucks and braying douchebags. They are not worth your time.

If they are too stupid to deal with you, fuck 'em and move up North. Being half-black in the cities here is no big deal.

[–]spikesmth 0 points1 point ago

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Just tell those fucking pure-bloods that when the pure-blood disease comes through and wipes them out they'll sure be wishing they had some diversity in their genome :-) Mulatt Militia, Hail Science!

[–]hmsecretservice 0 points1 point ago

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Because you haven't done anything interesting enough to warrant hatred or love for something else.

Don't get me wrong, I find myself in the same position (except I'm not despised irrationally for something that 1. I had nothing to do with and 2. can't change).

The only way forward for us is to accomplish great things; let us define ourselves by excellent deeds rather than the ignorant prejudices of those chance has put us in contact with.

[–]ScannerBrightly 0 points1 point ago

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Because you are cyan

[–]angryfads 0 points1 point ago

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Just learn to love your uniqueness. You are unfathomably unique, there has never been and there never will be another you.

No amount of bullshit from morons can change that immutable fact.

[–]dsps 0 points1 point ago

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Moving might be a wise action. In the desert southwest there are only Whites and Hispanics, you'd be a big hit. Also, suicide sucks if it takes anything less than a nanosecond, if you fail, it's even worse.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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Come to Canada, we'll play street hockey.

[–]skylowr 0 points1 point ago

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Happened in Vancouver to a friend of mine. Sad to hear about in such a multicultural city. http://thumbsupcanada.blogspot.com/2010/09/another-experience-of-racism.html

[–]fe3o4 0 points1 point ago

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When I grew up, it wasn't just about race but also ethnicity. I have learned over the years that if you yourself remain positive and don't react negatively to ignorant people they either soon stop trying to piss you off, or they go away. I know this sounds over simplified, and yes there is real racism in the world, but you can't control that. You can only control your reaction and your actions.

This is not to say that you should "ignore" these things as simply ignoring them can lead to bad situations. But, be aware, as you seem to be, and don't let it be a downer to you. If they are your loved ones, good honest communication without emotional reactions may help.

[–]kingofallthesexy 0 points1 point ago

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Try New York (around the city area), people are more accepting there.

[–]maxvcore 0 points1 point ago

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Think of yourself as a hybrid. Hybrids are the future. I myself am one as well.

Also, Obama.

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Because you are paying attention to it.

[–]wisewizard 0 points1 point ago

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Because it's the most visible part of you , it's the first thing people see and for some unfortunately it means it's the first thing they will form an opinion around .

[–]torrentami 0 points1 point ago

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I don't know what your life situation is (other than being in college and living in the south) but I PROMISE you, there are good people out there and better places to be. It may surprise you but a lot of people at your age feel like they are marginalized for lots of reasons. Yours may be your skin color, and not to downlplay being the victim of racism, but the key is finding a good group of friends who support you. That takes time and good circumstances. Everyone has to find their place in order to find happiness. I would highly recommend just getting out there and seeing the country. There are some truly awful communities out there, but there are also some ridiculously amazing ones where you will meet people who will inspire you and instill hope. You should try to get to Califronia one of these days and just hang out for some time.

[–]Tyashi 0 points1 point ago

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Because you aren't white. Sorry; logical, rational people don't make the rules.

[–]diggnerdherder 0 points1 point ago

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Yes, racism is a terrible thing. I'm going to get a bit harsh here so brace yourself.

Get over it. Some people are ignorant twats. That's how it is always going to be. Sure, it would be nice if we could all hold hands and skip to work, but that's not how things are, nor will be. Best thing you can do is get over it and remember there actually are decent people out there. Besides, if somebody were to tell me that I'm an abomination and don't deserve to exist, "ending it all" would be the last thing on my mind. I would rather live as long as I can just to spite the motherfucker.

[–]funbobnopants 0 points1 point ago

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Because you live in a racist region/country. Consider moving.

It's not running away from the situation, it's a human right to not have to be surrounded by assholes.

[–]lange_frans 0 points1 point ago

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People still judge you based on skin color? Where are you from? I sometimes forget that I'm black and have no problems whatsoever. I'm Dutch btw.

[–]FeedtheTroll -1 points0 points ago

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one of my close friends is a black dutch guy. he's cool and chill as fuck.

[–]komphwasf3 0 points1 point ago

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Go to a mixing bowl. DC, LA, San Diego, etc etc etc

Living in DC, there were 172 countries "represented" at my school.

I honestly didn't know racism existed until black history month in highschool. And I never heard a racial slur until I went to college in the south.

When I got to college, my roommate handed me this joke he printed out about how to care for your porch monkey. I had no idea what it meant. He tried explaining it, but it just didn't make sense to me.

I suppose my experience would be different now that the internet exists. Still, in big cities, I've personally found an almost nonexistent racism when compared to the rural south. Like, hearing your story is so far removed from anything I experience or witness on a daily basis in DC that it sounds oddball strange to me on the verge of "this can't be real." (no, I'm not saying that)

[–]obviousstatement 0 points1 point ago

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I went in for a job interview yesterday, did (what I feel like was) exceptionally well and even shared some ideas based off what the guy had told me. I don't expect to hear back from them though because I am white. I tried to talk to the only worker (black female) in there while waiting for my interview but I could tell she wasn't interested in talking to me. 5 minutes after I sit down, the next person comes in for an interview (another black female) and the worker starts talking to her, asking her tons of questions, and just being nice to the girl. I don't think this is a big deal but I just wanted to share it with some TL;DR I felt discriminated against at a job interview yesterday.

[–]kebabman 0 points1 point ago

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Move up north. Seriously, stop listening to these fuckheads. It is your life, not theirs.

[–]BitRex 0 points1 point ago

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people telling me I'm an abomination and that I don't deserve to exist

Could you give the full context of this statement?

[–]Floonet 0 points1 point ago

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I'm going to sound like a TOTAL bitch, but we all have our crosses to bear in life. You will encounter bigoted, racist, assholes... and my advice to you, is remove yourself from the situation.

If I hated Chinese people, I wouldn't move to China...There are racist people everywhere but in the south it's more open. Here in California you get every race you could imagine, and racist people tend to stay the eff out, b/c they want to be surrounded by 'their kind'.

What I'm saying in short is GET THE FUCK OUT OF A PLACE THAT CONDONES THE MISTREATMENT OF PEOPLE WITH MIXED RACE!

[–]piratejake -4 points-3 points ago

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I'm gonna get downvoted for being an asshole but... MAN THE FUCK UP. If you can't take some shit from random strangers and it's making you consider ending your pathetic life, you really are a giant pussy or a weak troll. You know what, fuck you, man. If you can't handle it, then go ahead and fucking do it. Jesus fucking christ, I can't believe you think that's a legit reason to kill yourself. Un-fucking-believable.

[–]Dante2005 1 point2 points ago

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Life is not always this simple, generally speaking most of us can do exactly what you say. But other times our vulnerability and maybe other problems amount to more than we can take.

Telling someone to man the fuck up is like telling someone who is depressed to cheer up

I understand where you are coming from, but when a person speaks of suicide it has to be taken more seriously than you are taking it.

[–]Sullyville 1 point2 points ago

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Piratejake - I work with rape and traumatic sexual assault victims and that is EXACTLY what I like to tell them. "Man the fuck up."

[–]colusito -3 points-2 points ago

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Bullseye.

[–]Hanging_out -1 points0 points ago

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Who tells mixed people that they are an abomination? I live in rural Georgia and have never heard anything like that.
It also might be worth pointing out to those people that the most powerful man in the world right now is half black and half white. Why would you internalize a racist's stupid shit? Haters gonna hate. Next time someone says that to you, remind them that Obama is mixed race as well and he became a lawyer, law professor, author, Senator and then President of the United States. Not bad for an abomination, eh? What have the racist people who are giving you a hard time accomplished? Their biggest accomplishment right now is probably that they managed to pay their mortgage on time.
The best revenge is living well. Leave them behind in the housing projects/trailer parks/shitholes where they are struggling to pay down huge credit card debt on a minimum wage salary because they didn't want to finish high school. You go get rich, successful, and powerful and then go poke your head in on them in a few years and tell them how depressed their lives make you.
Buck up and stop internalizing other people's shit. Get out there and WIN. Be stronger, faster, and smarter. You've got a nice goal now. Become more successful than the people giving you shit. Try to be WAY more successful so as not to leave any doubt. You've got the goal, now get to it.

[–]jcase -1 points0 points ago* 

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Everyone's a little bit racist

EDIT: I guess Truthiness isn't a popular answer.

[–]Jinx_player -1 points0 points ago

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It is the most influential factor because you choose for it to be.

[–]hobbified -1 points0 points ago

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Because you make it that way.

[–]poo-poo -3 points-2 points ago

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Throw a spear through their heads, you spear chuckin' cracker. Actually the thought of someone throwing a spear at a racist embiggens me.

[–]Confucius_says -5 points-4 points ago

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You are simply an abomination and don't deserve to exist.

[–]dmightx 2 points3 points ago

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Hello idiot.

[–]Reddithetic -2 points-1 points ago

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You suffer from the same psychosis most niggers suffer from. You have shitty behavior, poor habits, a lack of education and a general penchant for laziness and you want someone else to blame for the results of your behavior. Plenty of white men have shitty lives where nothing goes right for them, and not a single day of their life is spent deciding it was because they were white. Put a fucking nigger in the same situation, he's got a thousand instances of why something would not have happened to him if he was white.. it's a nigger fantasy of victim mentality.. it's called being a bitch nigger.

The day you wake up and become a man instead of a bitch nigger you will realize skin color is the least of your problems in this world. Being a man is hard, and that reality is colorblind. A weak bitch nigger wants to blame his inability to be a man on a white man, but look in the mirror, and man up and quit being a bitch.

[–]VWftw -1 points0 points ago

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I am seriously thinking about ending it all.

Don't man. Don't let anyone else get you down, regardless of who you are or what you've done. There's someone you've made a positive impact on and even if it seems fleeting and insignificant, it's not.