Today, I was called a bitch and "freaky as hell" because I don't like watermelon. I'm sorry, but just because I'm black doesn't mean I like watermelon. 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, my grandpa yelled at me, telling me to stop being ugly and rude. I only asked if he could cut the watermelon. FML
Today, I became the town racist for saying "black" instead of "African-American". I'm black. FML
Today, I was accused of being a "racist whore" at work. I'd only asked a man if he needed help finding anything, as that is part of my job. FML
Today, I caught a lady attempting to steal a watermelon by putting it in her shirt. When I confronted her, she claimed to be pregnant and threatened to sue me and the store for discriminating against mothers. Nice try, but the watermelon fell out. FML
Today, I found out one of my "friends" is “scared” to talk to me because I’m black. FML
Today, I was called a wimp for getting a sunburn. FML
Today, I was called an assortment of names and was almost followed home by a crazy bitch. Why? Because I stated that it was unsanitary for her to bring her dog to a grocery store. She clearly disagreed. FML
Today, I was working in the produce department at my work. A lady came in to return some mangos. I asked her what the problem with the mangoes was. She said she didn't like the way they were talking to her. FML
Today, a customer called me "chink eyes", "dog eater", "bloody Chinese communist" and "ching chong." I'm black. FML
Today, I was called a racist slur because I said I don’t like dogs. Funny how disliking dogs is a “red flag” but racism is OK. Yeah, uh huh. FML
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TKDWill 13
I don't even know why those are stereotypes for us. Most people love chicken, kool-aid and watermelon. I'd say if you are gonna marginalize people for not likin those three, do it off the strength of the deliciousness of those food items. Not because of the color of your skin. Shame on you OP for being a HUMAN BEING who doesn't like watermelon.
MenacingMe 17
That's so uncalled for, on top of being incredibly rude. I don't like watermelon either, but that doesn't warrant calling me a bitch. I'm sorry, OP. Try to take the high road, and move on... Holding a grudge will only let your anger fester.
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Comments (70)
Wizardo 34
Not everyone likes watermalooone and that's OK.
ChristianH39 30
My brother and I used to cry laughing at those vines.
josef_connolly 14
But do you like chicken and grape kool aid?
lationas 25
Why so many downvotes? Is sarcasm lost on everyone, these days?
josef_connolly 14
Jeez people in here can't take a joke
MenacingMe 17
That's so uncalled for, on top of being incredibly rude. I don't like watermelon either, but that doesn't warrant calling me a bitch. I'm sorry, OP. Try to take the high road, and move on... Holding a grudge will only let your anger fester.
MisstressNicole 20
As a black female, I understand. I don't like watermelon, kool-aid, and prefer steak to chicken. I get called fake black or wannabe white often. I ignore it as my taste aren't dictated by my ethnicity or race.
Kidd_Ant 18
Don't worry about it I'm VERY lightskinned (mixed) but you can notice my black facial features. Not everyone is gonna live up to a certain stereotype. How ever, I do love kool-aid, chicken, and watermelon..
menja 29
Same here
Catdragon 40
Well I'm whiter than hell and I like fried chicken, watermelon and kool aid. If it taste good, then I'll eat it.
Replyka 17
I mean, who doesn't love fried chicken?
katydid91 31
A vegetarian.
teentee401 37
I'm black and hate watermelon. Whenever I bring it up the person's eyes get wide and they go "REALLY?!"
TKDWill 13
I don't even know why those are stereotypes for us. Most people love chicken, kool-aid and watermelon. I'd say if you are gonna marginalize people for not likin those three, do it off the strength of the deliciousness of those food items. Not because of the color of your skin. Shame on you OP for being a HUMAN BEING who doesn't like watermelon.
ThrottleJockey 36
Exactly, when I smell fried chicken I don't think racism, I think, "yum, fried chicken!"
Dale_shackleford 13
Honestly, it is freaky as hell if someone doesn't like chicken, watermelon, or kool-aid. Those things kick ass no matter what color your skin is.
kurodansei 16
the answer is media
hershelLayton 13
Watermelon was the first fruit black people were allowed to sell and buy on their own. It was basically a step toward freedom, but bigots chose to insult the achievement and mock the blacks
Lancer033 5
guess you can learn things here too. never knew that was the reason for the stereotype and I grew up in GA.
angelofsaturn 23
I don't like kool-aid or watermelon. Never have.
haxusthegrunnur 3
Watermelons were one of the first thing that free blacks could grow and eat, so it became a symbol of their freedom. However, it was later subverted and became a racist stereotype.
Tripartita 45
Sounds like whoever said those things had their speech center on shuffle mode. We all banana quixotic chair from time to time. Or maybe I just have too much faith in humanity.
twitchywaffles 26
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sisimidg93 3
Never related to a post so much
Emyka 26
The problem isn't you being black and don't liking watermelon, the problem is you claiming to be a sane human being and don't liking watermelon! D: No but seriously, they are morons. Not everybody likes the same stuff and you are certainly not a bitch because you are black and don't like stereotypical black stuff (which is bullshit anyway, I mean what the actual ****). Ignore them and continue to be your awesome self.
Lilo4life 26
I think all people, regardless of race, should love watermelon...