Today, a woman bitched me out at the grocery store, saying that since I'm not Indian, I shouldn't be wearing a bindi - a red dot on my forehead - because it's "cultural appropriation". I was too embarrassed to tell her it was actually a pimple I'd been trying to pop on my forehead. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was accused of digital blackface and culturally appropriating my own culture. FML
Today, I was threatened with suspension from school because of my nose piercing. I had to explain that it's actually a pimple. FML
Today, my boss berated me in front of 2 other coworkers about how unprofessional it was for me to show up to work with a clearly visible hickey. I had to explain to him that my "hickey" was actually a huge pimple that had bruised up after I popped it. FML
Today, I got pulled over for speaking on my phone. I accepted the fine because I was too ashamed to tell the cute officer that I was actually trying to pop a huge pimple on my cheek. FML
Today, a woman at the crowded mall stopped me and told me loudly that if I bought her product it would get rid of my acne. FML
Today, not an hour after my girlfriend lectured me on boundaries and "my body, my rules", she threw an epic tantrum because I wouldn't let her pop a pimple on my ear. Apparently, only she gets to have boundaries. FML
Today, I had a lady come up to me in a store just to tell me how bad my acne was and what remedies I should use. I got so embarrassed, all I could say was, "OK" and, "Thank you" until she left me alone. FML
Today, I popped a pimple while stopped at a red light. When I looked over the woman in the car next to me was laughing, and had her camera phone out. FML
Today, my girlfriend broke up with me because I brought to her attention a rather large zit on the corner of her mouth. She called me an insensitive prick. I only pointed it out because I didn't want other people to see it and make fun of her. FML
Today, I was admonished by a supermarket cashier because my mask had slipped below my nose. So had hers, actually. FML
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haileyrows 26
Even if it was a bindi- who's she to assume you don't identify with that culture based on your looks alone? There's a thousand possible extenuating circumstances that could have given you justification to wear a bindi.
WellThatWasRude 27
Don't try to pop it, despite how embarrassing it may be. Wait until there's white on it and then try. If you don't, the pimple will just get worse. I know the struggle, OP. Good luck!
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DaEpicTaco 13
Wow man I know the struggle
jerzjay 17
if only op corrected them, all the embarrassment would have fallen on her for ranting with no reason
jacob_coryell98 8
This lady was just looking for anything to ruin OP's day.
purpleturtle16 20
Agree with #71. Yeah. There's no reason why a person who is not of Indian origin shouldn't wear a bindi. That person was just insensitive and aggressive and OP became the innocent victim here.
babygirlprincess 17
is it really that big of a deal for some people?
ohjoy15 33
This is a bit of an over exaggeration but yes cultural appropriation is a big deal.
Welshite 40
#9: Culture isn't strictly defined, and "cultural appropriation" is just another prejudice. People can be whatever they want, and belong to whatever culture they wish.
feven 32
I agree to a certain extent. I think imitating someone's culture without giving credit where it's due is a bit annoying.
feven 32
Though* just adding that to the end of the last comment
JayGatsby 25
To be honest, now a days wearing a bindi is used in just everyday life. I think it's ridiculous that people make such a big deal out of it. To me that's like saying that non Christians can't wear a long white dress because it looks too similar to a wedding dress. I really don't understand how wearing a bindi is offensive. No one is making fun of the culture, they're merely wearing what they think looks pretty. Also, I've seen a lot of people use it for non cultural reasons (such as coachella and music festivals). By the way I'm Indian and I really don't care who wears it. And frankly, I find it funny how I'm not at all involved in my culture (born and raised in America) and its acceptable for me to wear a bindi even though the only thing that really differentiates me from an American (or really anywhere outside of India/Middle East) is my skin color
tranced_ 45
The new fashion craze for girls now is to wear the traditional Indian bindi on their forehead. What next, moustaches?
ohjoy15 33
@16 The bindi thing wrItten about here was blown out of proportion. Sue me but I think it's a big deal when the God you and your people have worshipped for centuries ends up on some t shirt at urban outfitters. That's what I mean by cultural appropriation. I'm not Hindu, but seeing Hindu Gods and Goddesses on the back pockets of a pair of hipster shorts have unnerved a lot of my Hindu friends and they do have grounds to be angry about something like that.
tranced_ 45
No offence Ppl I was just trying to crack a joke.
Captain_Debilos_fml 13
It's their fault if they believe in things that don't exist
pooldude 24
#66 you're joke is not funny, not even slightly...ehh
TheLittleOnion 18
Excuse us for being girls. Please go accuse someone who did something they have control over.
Angsty_Armadillo 25
We need more people like #46 in the world. Just saying.
MikaykayUnicorn 36
If we didn't combine cultures, what would our world be like? Why is it that it is now shameful to have a different culture if you are not from the area that culture happens to have come from?
nemcali 34
What about people stop obsessing about cultural appropriation and go for cultural integration instead?
Tournesol143 28
Wow, that is one powerful pimple!
WellThatWasRude 27
Don't try to pop it, despite how embarrassing it may be. Wait until there's white on it and then try. If you don't, the pimple will just get worse. I know the struggle, OP. Good luck!
haileyrows 26
Even if it was a bindi- who's she to assume you don't identify with that culture based on your looks alone? There's a thousand possible extenuating circumstances that could have given you justification to wear a bindi.
MrConcise 35
Heart: Right place. Head: Lodged in lower intestine.
bellydancer82 15
I agree. For one thing, bindis aren't worn just by Indian women, they're primarily worn by women in the entire Southern Asia region. Two, not one culture or one religion is associated with wearing bindis. Yes, it's primarily associated with Hinduism, but the reasons for wearing one aren't strictly religious. Also, I'm a belly dancer and also do some Bollywood and Bhangra dancing, so I wear bindis for that. The lady who bitched OP out is just stupid.
GoldFishPony 21
I am wondering if she was Indian being offended, or if she was just pointing that out for little valid reason
sinistral 10
I'm Indian. And I wouldn't be offended. Also her reason isn't valid. Anyone can wear as many bindis as they like. Make the most of dressing up your pimple, OP!
dBLIZZARD 20
Some ppl just have nothing else to do but ruin someone else's day, i feel bad OP that u had to encounter one.
samthestud13 10
A pimple that could start a religious war
katydid91 31
That's one powerful pimple.
jacob_coryell98 8
i feel you bro
Jellysweetheart 23
That comment is ever so helpful.
Redmai 22
Sensually or physically?
drunkturtle 14
Why do people feel the need to insert themselves in other people's business? Even it was a bindi, who's she to say whether or not you should have one