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In reply to the discussion: Here's Why Your Fried Chicken and Watermelon Lunch Is Racist [View all]Shoulders of Giants
(370 posts)I know most stereotypes. However, I think they are almost all bullshit. I was identifying here how a black stereotype applies to me more than a white stereotype, despite being white. I remember my grandfather laughing at me and calling me a "porchmonkey" when I was four because I was eating watermelon on his porch at a cookout. That was my first experience learning this stereotype. I would learn my grandpa was an old fashion racist. He was also nearly every other "ist" possible. Needless to say, when I grew up, I didn't spend much time with this grandfather.
I've also noticed many racists will insult other races with insults that apply more to them. For example, I had an uncle who would call all black people thieves, criminals, thugs, n-words, etc. This uncle had a criminal record and a drug problem. If you thought I was trying to say these stereotypes don't exist, you misunderstood my point. My point is, they are complete bullshit perpetrated by ignorant people.