I thought I'd vent somewhere .. here seemed good .

I was in daytona with some friends. We were in the car and we noticed this car continiously honking at us. Now, keep in mind I'm the only black girl in the car. Anywho, this car kept honking, and we figured it was in the lane next to us,the turning lane.

So the light turns green and as he is turning, he rolls down the window and yells out, "F-IN N*GGER!"at me.


Yeah, I wasn't to happy =/.


People make me angry.

You know, I really have to say that the US is un-fucking-believable when it comes to racism. I know that its not perfect in other parts of the world but some of the stories my brother has told me about his travels in the states make my skin crawl - and he travels the world on a regular basis. He says nothing even comes close to the US in terms of all out, in your face racism.

I'm sorry you had to deal with that total bullshit.

First off,

Secondly, this has happened to me before. It's shocking that people are still that...basic.

And you'd think that after all these years/decades/centuries we'd have some way of 'getting over it'...
I haven't found one yet.

But it helps to laugh. Laugh because you know how great a person you're capable of being. Laugh because you know you've got your education and you're smart enough to know when you see ignorance and stupidity. Laugh because you're so much more above that. Laugh because they are not, and there's not hope for them to progress.

It's absurd to tell you to laugh off a situation that is hardly laughable.
BUT, having experienced this myself as a more-than-visible minority, I can tell you that a smile gives you strength when you really need it most.

I hate humans sometimes! Sorry you had to deal with this today hun

Thanks guys.

It just shocked me, cause I have never been through this before. I'm still shocked.


I thought the US is supposed to be the one place your accepted.

I would've laughed my black ass off.
I'm black AND gay so I get it twice as bad.

People are seriously fucked up!

ScarletScandal said:

I think people can toughen up to that kind of stuff & respond in a way that takes the sting out of it, but I can understand just being SHOCKED. That would be my reaction. Here you are just BEING, having a good time & someone has to take their bullshit out on you It's really jarring, I've only had that word hurled at me once in my life. & if it happened tomorrow I'd still be stunned in the moment. That's the thing about living in a diverse area, it's easy to forget how truly dickish some people can be about race

Negritaluvyu said:

What gave you that impression?

People can be so disappointing sometimes. It's sad.

This person was obviously an ignorant asshole. Don't mind him, he clearly has no clue.

Sorry to hear that

My husband and I are hispanic, and we were shopping for some new furniture in a very upscale store in town. Not a damn sales person would come up to us, we had to flag a person down, and they looked at us like we were crap. People can be so shitty. We walked our asses out of that store, and spent our hard earned money some where else.

The guy's a punk coward... he said it while driving because knew he could say it and get away from the situation.
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PaisleyPark5083 said:

Glad you went somewhere else....people are so rude...

Negritaluvyu said:

What did your friends say?

PaisleyPark5083 said:

Yeah but anyone can get shitty treatment like that in any store , regardless of race * no race flame

many people are just selfish and have no sympathy.

There sure are some dickwads out there

I am sorry you had to experience that ... I can relate, so glad its getting to be a rarer thing where I live. Every time I was called that word I always respond with a heart warming "FU TOO PUTO!!!" and I kept it moving.

Its best not to dwell on that crap... even though its hurtful.

besides the point edit
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CalhounSq said:

Indeed .

Well, that guy is a little bitch for that! If it was some cocky, stocky negro, he'd think twice before letting something so imbecilic slip from between his dick-sucking lips! Fucking cunt! I'm sorry. I hate racism; at least the blatantly disrespectful and crass kind.

Negritaluvyu said:

I'm so sorry to hear that this happened to you. Some people are just downright racist and ignorant. It's sad that in the year 2009, this stuff is STILL going on.

don't let it bother you. its 2009 and there is more to come. You should have said 'yo mama'

heybaby said:

this has shit to do with this topic...but I love, love, love your avatar..

roodboi said:

thanx

I've had a policeman (in chicago) when I was pregnant call me a n***a bitch. His partner a white woman turned her face as if she didn't hear it. I was angry because I couldn't do anything about it. now that you got your cherry popped just don't be surprised when it happens again.

heybaby said:

I'm so sorry to hear that.

peacenlovealways said:

oh its cool. fuck 'em

heybaby said:

Damn!

Negritaluvyu said:

Finngger?

Did you give him the finngger back?