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

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

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jen1097 25

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

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

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

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

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gatorclay97 28

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

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Darkness_Hate 29

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

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False_Stupidity 41

New Zealand doesn't have those ****** up "at will" laws.

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pratikp03 22

Explain you actually meant white wallpaper background not white background

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clemsi 20

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

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Just_A_Tree 20

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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MrDonSalvetti 27

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

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

Why does this have so many down vites?? ?

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Chilupa 28

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

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jen1097 25

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

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

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

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UO88 10

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

#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

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

(didnt mean to comment here, cant delete it)

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Jasim 17

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

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telli164 30

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

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IWishIWasObama 12

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

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KingBobtheThird 16

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

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howard007 18

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

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