Every Now and Then, My Inner Cracker Pops Up and Says Stupid Shit

Black girl in car: God, I wish I was black so I could say things like that.
White girl in car: But wait…you are black.
Black girl in car: I can't believe I just said that!

Detroit, Michigan

Posted on June 13, 2009
Black people, Default, Girls, Guys, Michigan, Race, Religion, Weather, Whiteys, Wishes

If You're Gonna Fantasize, Go Big or Stay Home

Hot black chick: I don't know why you're so surprised… It's the same way I'd nail Lucy Liu and alt-world Neil Patrick Harris.
Nerdy friend: Alt-world Neil Patrick Harris?
Hot black chick: You know, where he's straight and really into black chicks.
Nerdy friend: Baffling.

New Haven, Connecticut

Posted on May 18, 2009
About celebrities, Black people, Connecticut, Default, Dorks, Geeks & Nerds, Feelings, Friends, Girls, Questions, Race, Sexuality

Have You Considered Sarah Lawrence?

Girl #1: Let me suggest to you…
Girl #2 (interrupting): Why can't I take like drugs or sex? Something that interests me? Not like race… Not that it isn't that interesting… Not that I'm racist. I'm not a racist. (nervous laugh)

Long Island University, New York

Overheard by: Reena

Posted on May 2, 2009
Advice, Colleges & Universities, Default, Drugs, Girls, New York, Questions, Race, Sex

A Venti Boy, If You Catch My Drift.

Barista #1: Katie, can you make one more tall Americano?
Barista #2: Katie, can you make one black straight boy love me?

Seattle, Washington

Overheard by: Rook

Posted on May 1, 2009
Baristas, Default, Feelings, Offers and requests, Questions, Race, Washington

…Like It Says in Our Biology Textbook?

Teen girl, looking confused: Wait, guys. (pause) Do black people see in different colors?

Bus
Seattle, Washington

Posted on April 28, 2009
Bus, Default, Girls, Offers and requests, Questions, Race, Stupidity, Teens, Washington

You Can See They Have Separate but Equal Cages

Zookeeper: We have three types of penguins: Humboldt, Emperor, and Macaroni.
Small child watching zookeeper: Are there African American penguins?
Zookeeper, clearly flustered: Er…well…there are penguins from many countries and continents…

Milwaukee County Zoo
Wisconsin

Overheard by: Not a penguin racist

Posted on April 2, 2009
Birds, Default, Employees, Geography, Kids, Questions, Race, Tourist attractions, Wisconsin

The Back Of the Shelves?

Black student: Where's the ethnic section?
White librarian: The what?
Black student: The ethnic section…you know, where all the books by black people are.
White librarian: We don't have an ethnic section, dear. You'll have to browse the shelves.

Longview College, Missouri

Overheard by: Sarah

Posted on April 2, 2009
Black people, Books, Colleges & Universities, Default, Missouri, Offers and requests, Questions, Race, Students

I'm a Bit Worried About Our “White Power” T-Shirts

Girl #1, looking at group of guys hanging out on the corner: They look like skinheads!
Girl #2: They're black.

Claremont, California

Posted on March 29, 2009
California, Compare and contrast, Default, Girls, Race, Words

“Barack Hussein Obama?” Please.

Woman to thug in fur coat: Now, I don't even know your real name or your birth certificate name.
Thug in fur coat, puzzled: Most black people don't know each other's real names!

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Overheard by: EmGusk

Posted on March 8, 2009
Compare and contrast, Default, Names, New Jersey, Race, Thugs, Women

Dog: Oh, No She Didn't!

Girl at bakery: Awwww…look at the puppy! Well, I don't know, it could just be a multiracial dog.

Dupont Circle
Washington, DC

Posted on March 3, 2009
Animals, Compare and contrast, Default, Girls, Race, Stores, Washington, DC

Race