Today, I told my grandpa that I want to join the police force. His response: "You wanna lynch some blacks without the jail time, eh?" FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today my 98-year-old grandad has Alzheimer’s and seems to think I’m his senior officer from his first years as a police officer. Apparently a lot of illegal shit went on in those days, when cops were bigger crooks than the actual criminals were. FML
Today, my grandpa told us he wanted to fit in. His idea of fitting in is streaking in a park at 4:00 pm. FML
Today, my grandmother is upset I won't lie to the police for her and is now claiming that I'm involved in the Mafia. FML
Today, I went to pay my grandma a visit. She called the cops because she didn't recognize me and thought I was a robber. FML
Today, I told my dad I want to enlist in the army and he tried to lock me in my room. He did almost the same thing when I told him I wanted to do certain college courses to make it easier to become a police officer, only there was a lot more swearing and throwing of objects. FML
Today, my grandpa was visiting. My neighbors started blasting out rap music, as they've done nearly 24/7 for months, telling me to fuck off when I complain. He went over and screamed he'd gut them like fish if they didn't pipe down. They did. He's 68 and still more intimidating than me. FML
Today, my dad is trying to kick me out to become homeless, because it’s my goal to become a police officer, and since he’s served prison time I’m now scum in his eyes and a disgrace to our family. FML
Today, my grandfather scolded me for not wanting to go to my 12-year-old cousin's basketball game. This is the same grandfather that refused to go to my high school graduation. FML
Today, my son told me he wants to be a cop or enter the military when he grows up. Why? "Cops get paid to kill useless members of society" and "Only the military can stop communism." FML
Today, I spent several hours downtown with my violent grandma, after she was arrested for threatening a guy with a gun. His crime? "Trespassing" by ringing the doorbell and asking if she was interested in donating to charity. FML
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ihartmytdi 23
Tell him you're actually more interested in the high speed horse-drawn carriage chases.
nooblper 21
Oh look, another fine sample of humanity.
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nooblper 21
Oh look, another fine sample of humanity.
evilscorpi 29
ohh. hm. dont worry just follow your dreams. someone will always talk about about something. up to you to prove them wrong
luther48 20
Time to break a stereotype!
Taunting 11
Lynch non-Blacks?
swaglesshipster 23
Well that's not the most accepting generation... It was a much different time! :d
teentee401 37
There still is an issue with police brutality in this country. Obviously not like back in the day, but if you're old, you've lived through the racism of the past and now you have to witness the racism of the present, so perhaps that was where OP's grandpa's remarks came from.
Kiernan151 25
Police brutality isnt as bad as a lot of people think 9. The media makes a ton of profits from it so they talk about it more than the good police do. People don't do research on things they see on the internet/tv.
Bragi 12
@13: You might try doing some research. It's far worse then what you see on TV.
hamrtym 15
If you replace the word lynch with shoot the time frames get a little blurry
chriss2015 13
Half the cases that the media covers are incredibly biased. When you look at the other side in *some* cases you can see how the cop could have acted that way. Cops are human, and we would find it more appropriate for one to die on the job then defend himself. It's a sad mentality. On the other hand, it's tragic to see how some bad cops handle violence and how poorly minorities have been treated and how easily situations escalate. The media needs to hold both sides accountable. It's a tragedy all around.
aspecialspecial 21
Oh look, someone with a shred of un assuming logical sense... Huh must be an alien
nick_mcc 8
Different time now, same people
walker9879 25
I really hope when all of his generation dies, racism will just go away. But that might take a while longer still. Anywho FYL OP, I hope you never consider his statement as civil duty.
iiTzNeeNerz 26
Even with the death of that entire generation, racism will never be completely gone. You forget that racism and hatred are taught. Look at the video of the two little girls who cry at the sight of the black baby dolls they were gifted. That's a whole new generation being taught discrimination.
Bragi 12
@4: I think you got it backwards. Grampa was probably a civil rights marcher and knows how racist the cops really are.
brezzyanna 17
What's the video called and what's the context? I didn't want black dolls when I was little, but not because I had anything against black people I just wanted the dolls to look like me. I didn't even like white, brunette dolls because I'm blonde. And i know black kids that don't white want dolls because it doesn't look like them. It's not racist they just want to identify with them.
NostalgiaFreak9 43
Racism will never die. There are still plenty of young people today that are racists.
partymonkey69 2
Why else would u join the police
Kiernan151 25
To protect the people and do some good in this world. I know that's why I want to join.
Bragi 12
@14: Good luck with that. Your FTO will correct you.
SGKPLN 3
I don't think most ppl understand he was being sarcastic
partymonkey69 2
Yeah haha I guess sarcasm isn't easy to read
ihartmytdi 23
Tell him you're actually more interested in the high speed horse-drawn carriage chases.
abbyade 21
Hmmn well racism still exists even in this generation. As long as you know you will make a difference in whatever career you decide to pursue...that's all that counts.
HoboMeth 36
pull him over on the road and see what he thinks
badassmf1234 22
How the hell do you even respond to that
revolvearoundme 15
What State are you in?
whassallt26 13
even a racist old man can recognise that the attitude of the police force in America towards other races is ****** up
no_playa_hater 14
His grandpa doesn't appear to be racist at all. He was criticising the racist behaviour of authorities.