tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post6926681567765631051..comments2023-12-13T17:48:43.662-08:00Comments on The Dark Side of Beauty: Rant On RacismAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396348429570762818noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-88383375721881939512011-11-12T15:42:35.071-08:002011-11-12T15:42:35.071-08:00I'm so sorry you had to hear that sh*t from an...I'm so sorry you had to hear that sh*t from anyone. There are two huge things that I hate about what she said: firstly that it was blatantly, horribly racist, and second that it's down on perfectly hardworking manual laborers who may or may not be Mexican. Chances are, unless she's descended from royalty, someone in her own family worked in a field harvesting crops or farming. Just because it doesn't make crazy glitzy money doesn't mean that it's less valuable to us as a society. In fact, in a lot of ways it might be more valuable. Would SHE be willing to do that kind of work for mediocre compensation? Most of us wouldn't be.<br /><br />Wow, though, just WOW at her insulting anyone's intelligence while being so willfully ignorant that there is an entire culture of people she is writing off as 'good for nothing' for absolutely no reason at all. <br /><br />Anyway, sorry for the long comment.Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12961350286256584428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-14746178445786110492011-11-06T18:17:38.080-08:002011-11-06T18:17:38.080-08:00Preach girl, Preach! There are a lot of ignorant p...Preach girl, Preach! There are a lot of ignorant people out there.<br />I've had my fair share of people of all different races being prejudice against me because I'm mexican. <br />Hell even some Latinos are racist against me because I'm light skinned or because I'm only half so therefore "I'm not a real mexican" never mind the fact that I was raised in a mexican family, speak spanish and lived in Costa Rica for 4 months.<br /><br />A lot of people are very narrowminded. Good for u that u said something and not only that but was definitely more classy about it.<br />I'm sure you opened her eyes up.Sofiamichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02985649986801787266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-75104344073295504582011-11-03T18:39:43.310-07:002011-11-03T18:39:43.310-07:00That girl's ignorance is so unbelievable and a...That girl's ignorance is so unbelievable and appalling. It's so unforunate how an ugly thing like racism still exists in modern times like these. Then again, I am glad beautiful things like unity and harmony exist too. And those two wonderful things will always outweigh racism no matter what.<br /><br />Kudos for you for shutting that girl up and putting her in a her place. May that serve as a lesson and wake up call for her.Janniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11389798830278517586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-65015064540158305412011-11-03T15:48:52.507-07:002011-11-03T15:48:52.507-07:00@Fab Fingertips: Thanks dear. Thankfully, I haven&...@Fab Fingertips: Thanks dear. Thankfully, I haven't had it so bad, but it still pisses me off when I see it happen to other people. No one should have to go through that.<br /><br />@Mimi: Haha, yeah. Hopefully :)<br /><br />@mybeadifullife: I get mistaken for being Asian or European a lot. People are usually surprised to know that I am Mexican. It is very cruel. I am sorry you have to go through that!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10396348429570762818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-7604858923799047562011-11-03T15:29:27.571-07:002011-11-03T15:29:27.571-07:00i am mexican too, but i look asian, so i get comme...i am mexican too, but i look asian, so i get comments like that pretty often either to me, or said in front of me. it makes me so mad, that people can be so cruel and put down others just to make themselves feel better.mybeadifullifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10451074809939786783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-28138874420309322762011-11-03T14:27:41.255-07:002011-11-03T14:27:41.255-07:00Glad you told her and that should shut her up for ...Glad you told her and that should shut her up for a while:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02879655692310890854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-48875156277914654252011-11-03T14:24:25.265-07:002011-11-03T14:24:25.265-07:00Good for you for saying something girl! People can...Good for you for saying something girl! People cannot get away with saying unfounded comments that are stupid and ignorant. I am mixed asian and english and have had racism from all people, it's quite frankly shit. You did absolutely the right thing by confronting her in a non violent way and turning straight ound. Hopefully she has thought about it. Sending hugs you way. xxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-32700257833774903472011-11-03T12:18:19.297-07:002011-11-03T12:18:19.297-07:00@Vee: Thanks hun :D Bwahaha ignorant cow! I don...@Vee: Thanks hun :D Bwahaha ignorant cow! I don't get angry easily, and when I do, I am pretty calm. If not, I think I would have had the urge to slap her as well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10396348429570762818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-39158778780868620942011-11-03T12:14:18.441-07:002011-11-03T12:14:18.441-07:00I'm sorry for you and I really wonder how she ...I'm sorry for you and I really wonder how she got into uni by being such an ignorant cow.<br />I think you definitely acted the best way, I would probably have wanted to go slap her T__T I lose my nerves quite easily !<br />racism is disgusting !<br /><br />xxx VeeVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02848889821474262186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-90981849511289181382011-11-03T11:58:49.605-07:002011-11-03T11:58:49.605-07:00@Tiffyama: Totally! I am not one to get easily off...@Tiffyama: Totally! I am not one to get easily offended, not even from stereotypes. But people can only take so much. Thank you for your opinion!<br /><br />@Laura: Thank you. Racism may never go away, but it is nice to know that a lot of people are starting to think about and learn that racism is bad.<br /><br />@Sarah: That is so true. US does have many mingling races, which can make it easier (sometimes more difficult as well). But yeah, it is just a person spewing out random nonsense. Hopefully we can make a world at least free of public racism.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10396348429570762818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-8376884441669110732011-11-03T10:36:14.617-07:002011-11-03T10:36:14.617-07:00It's sad, but in a lot of other countries that...It's sad, but in a lot of other countries that don't have a mixed population of cultures, tolerance isn't taught (let alone acceptance or celebration of other cultures). This particular girl was just ignorant. Let's hope she'll learn a thing or two while in the U.S.!Sarah S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09874844925155187919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-45464037642643406062011-11-03T06:56:41.420-07:002011-11-03T06:56:41.420-07:00oh my goodness that mustve been so annoying. racis...oh my goodness that mustve been so annoying. racism is just a waste of time and energy, not only is it hurtful and offensive. on a lighter note, thats trivial to know youre mexican. i visited to share that i sent u an award. hope u dont include im mexican in ur seven things :D http://www.lovingsunshine.com/2011/10/notes-resolutions-and-awards.htmlkumiko maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00906778740767771153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-18592147155926689462011-11-03T02:00:40.451-07:002011-11-03T02:00:40.451-07:00Oh I'm so sorry this happened to you hun. Its ...Oh I'm so sorry this happened to you hun. Its a real shame people have opinions like that in this day and age. I live in the UK so there isn't a lot of Mexicans here (I will say the one Mexican I have met was incredibly clever and funny!)<br /><br />I guess we've come a long way in recent times and become a lot more accepting, hopefully in a few more years people will be more educated and these sorts of views will phase out.Laurahttp://www.thatgurlwho.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-53661395126395687232011-11-03T01:14:39.746-07:002011-11-03T01:14:39.746-07:00I swear, people have no tact when it comes to such...I swear, people have no tact when it comes to such issues. =[ I know we all have our little opinions of certain ethnic groups, which some lie in the lighter form of "stereotypes", but we all know that it's our personal business. Racisim still exists in this world and in our daily lives. It's not something that is to be taken lightly. All ethnic groups have their share of racist incites. It's a tough thing to deal with even now. =/<br /><br />I'm glad you told her what you did and put her in her place. She definitely did not have the right to say such racist things! I'd be appalled too. Glad you're doing ok though. ^^tiffyamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526030394653851366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-14702611975096143162011-11-03T00:11:34.971-07:002011-11-03T00:11:34.971-07:00@Jess: Thanks for your input. I agree, I don't...@Jess: Thanks for your input. I agree, I don't think she was targeting me, but obviously she was being ignorant to as who could have been hearing what she said. It was odd to me, like I said, because I have many Chinese friends who have never cared about the different in race. Racism occurs everywhere, and I was def. not insinuating that Chinese are racist! Lol. But I hope that we can all do our best to reduce racism~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10396348429570762818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-5107740647142506972011-11-03T00:01:31.065-07:002011-11-03T00:01:31.065-07:00I am someone who makes a living off of knowledge a...I am someone who makes a living off of knowledge about China, and I want to say that I'm sorry that this happened to you. I lived in China for three years. China is a very homogenous country and their narrative on race is very different from the US'. Because of this, I don't think she was out to get you, she was speaking out of ignorance. In general, I think it's difficult to be sensitive to difference between cultures. However, this does not excuse her rude behavior. Good for you for making the right choice and speaking up for yourself.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653827350588968905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-64353639959394159832011-11-02T21:04:54.378-07:002011-11-02T21:04:54.378-07:00@Diane: That is very true! It is about a person...@Diane: That is very true! It is about a person's mentality more than their race. Thank you so much for your input ^_^Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10396348429570762818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-72853485912321360592011-11-02T20:50:05.128-07:002011-11-02T20:50:05.128-07:00i know how it feels.
I was able to work in middle...i know how it feels. <br />I was able to work in middle east when i was single.. <br />it's hard racism goes everywhere.. <br />for me, the mentality of these racist are below average! <br />And i must agree, not all of them-~ =)<br />it's not because of their race, nationality or religion but the mentality itself.. some have grown too far, to be a smart ass.<br /><br />enjoy your day.. <br />the last part is quite funny.. you know you're not like that! definitely =))<br />hugs! muah!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-31287994394467653752011-11-02T20:40:32.900-07:002011-11-02T20:40:32.900-07:00@Suzanne: Haha that will be fun. It's funny be...@Suzanne: Haha that will be fun. It's funny because that is exactly what my friend who sits next to me in the class told me. <br /><br />@PolaBerry: Thank you, well said! Yeah, usually people who are racist pretty much stay that way. It's hard to change their opinion.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10396348429570762818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-89375885663720280242011-11-02T20:26:16.756-07:002011-11-02T20:26:16.756-07:00sorry you had to deal with that, I am Mexican as w...sorry you had to deal with that, I am Mexican as well and it angers me when people say things about other races period, even if it isn't about Mexicans. Judging is wrong, and I don't understand how people could be so cruel and judgmental towards anyone else. However people who are judgmental were raised wrong, and sadly will never change.PolaBerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11749093495416269993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-20492969617147529172011-11-02T19:23:28.532-07:002011-11-02T19:23:28.532-07:00wow, what a dumb bint. enjoy watching her creep aw...wow, what a dumb bint. enjoy watching her creep awkwardly around you for the rest of the term...Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495997845721866644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-64779785502382241592011-11-02T18:47:33.133-07:002011-11-02T18:47:33.133-07:00@Yolanda: Yup, unfortunately that is the case. Hah...@Yolanda: Yup, unfortunately that is the case. Haha, yes educate!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10396348429570762818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-46965745846130191912011-11-02T18:37:13.630-07:002011-11-02T18:37:13.630-07:00I'm sorry you had to deal with that but unfort...I'm sorry you had to deal with that but unfortunately there are a lot of ignorant people there. We just need educate them and learn how to deal with them appropriately as you did. I'm glad you spoke up ...good for you!<br /><br /><br />On a lighter note..lmao@porker..too funny!Yolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208957281337537502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-55974546996173349862011-11-02T18:34:00.593-07:002011-11-02T18:34:00.593-07:00@Socialitedreams: Haha it was odd for me to speak ...@Socialitedreams: Haha it was odd for me to speak out to someone like that, but someone had to.<br /><br />@StephanieLouise: Thank you! Yeah, racism knows no bounds. I am also sorry you have had to deal with that as well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10396348429570762818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763526635880007268.post-72730458363128951022011-11-02T18:25:22.435-07:002011-11-02T18:25:22.435-07:00I'm white and had lots of people racist agains...I'm white and had lots of people racist against me. I mean, its everywhere, but its a shame when its so crude and public. I'm sorry you had to deal with so much ignorance today. xoxoxoStephanieLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12992331742655845160noreply@blogger.com