By Jem - 11/01/2015 03:02 - New Zealand - Auckland

Today, I was fired for "blatant, inexcusable racism". My boss had asked me which website background I preferred for our company, and I said that white backgrounds are usually best. He thinks that I believe in white supremacy, and that's bad for the company's image. FML
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AnnaDeWitt 27
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Does your boss think "a stab in the dark" is insulting gay people as well?

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jen1097 25
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Some people just try to find any excuse to shout racism, even when it's totally ridiculous. Sorry that you had to associate with one of them OP

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AnnaDeWitt 27
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Does your boss think "a stab in the dark" is insulting gay people as well?

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dragoongirl90 34

Ha! Nice reference!

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Exodiafinder687 58
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It's actually more offensive to blind serial killers who prefer to use knives.

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KhaleesiDannie 26

He could also mean sharp pointy sticks don't be stab-ist

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kmarie22_613e 25

I thought the same thing! Those two should run a business together.

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redstone7693 29
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lol I love it when people quote previous fmls that perfectly fit others such as this one

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gatorclay97 28
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I'm sick and tired of this fucking saying, it makes people think I'm gay just because I stab people at night :/

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Darkness_Hate 29
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Well someone has some issues and needs to see a psychatrist. That's really fucked up and you cans sue your boss! Anyway good luck.

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lengi123 18
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What if he's at an at-will company?

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False_Stupidity 41
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New Zealand doesn't have those fucked up "at will" laws.

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pratikp03 22
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Explain you actually meant white wallpaper background not white background

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clemsi 20
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Because logic and common sense always works in situations like this.

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Just_A_Tree 20
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I'm offended that OP thinks white is a proper background for a website. Brighter color backgrounds distract from content, that is basic level marketing and advertising design. WHAT ARE YOU THINKING, OP?

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Retaheki 27
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#78, FML has a white background...

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Milussi 3
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I was thinking the exact same thing

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MrDonSalvetti 27
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Wow, your (ex)boss is a retard! I hope you'll find a job with a better boss in no time! Good luck OP! :)

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howard007 18
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Why was e down voted so much? I agree if his boss misunderstands something and someone is fired due to it, it would be better off finding a different job.

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pooanpee 4
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Why does this have so many down vites?? ?

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Chilupa 28
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He's being down voted for his offensive use of the word "retard"

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jen1097 25
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Some people just try to find any excuse to shout racism, even when it's totally ridiculous. Sorry that you had to associate with one of them OP

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KrustyKrab 18
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Sometimes, I just don't understand the way people think. sorry you had to work with such an anal boss and even though it's tough to find a job, we wish you the best of luck OP!

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feven 32
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He jumped to that conclusion quickly lol. How does wallpaper relate to people's race anyways

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UO88 10
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It has to do with the meaning of the word background. White background can be taken to mean the color of a wallpaper, or a person's ancestors.

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Trin_Tran 26
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#15 that was the stupidest thing I've ever read . If I want my background to be a certain color because it looks better, it doesn't mean I'm racist ...

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expertsmilee 26

How is what 15 said stupid? Background can refer to ones lineage...not that it applies in THIS situation, all 15 did was hit on that. Perhaps you are the one lacking comprehension.

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UO88 10
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Thank you 35. And after re-reading the FML, I guess I was wrong to suggest that it applies to the FML. My bad.

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Marcella1016 31

Yep 15 was just answering 8's question... Manager is an idiot, though, and I'm sorry OP got fired for it that sucks. And white backgrounds are usually best for logos lol

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brand125 17
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(didnt mean to comment here, cant delete it)

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Jasim 17
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People never cease to amaze me of how stupid they can get.

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telli164 30
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What a nutjob! Good luck with finding a better boss OP :)

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IWishIWasObama 12
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You're just like those racists at Subway who order white bread because it tastes better.

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KingBobtheThird 16
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Hey, it does taste better. But that's just preference.

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howard007 18
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Oh so you're saying burnt bread and bread with cheese on it is inferior to the white bread :o

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