Which, Ironically, Would Be a Good Title for a Country Song

Black girl to white friends: Black people want to be country, but we don't want to listen to the music.

Harvard Yard
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Overheard by: meems

Posted on October 16, 2020
Black people, Colleges & Universities, Massachusetts, Music, Race

Didn't They Try That Defense in a Law & Order Episode?

College guy #1: I think racism is just really bad OCD!
College guy #2: Haha, yeah!

University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Posted on September 24, 2020
Colleges & Universities, Compare and contrast, Mental illnesses, Pennsylvania, Race, Students

Thanks, President Obama!

White hipster to others: I've noticed the black kids in Harlem are starting to wear skinny jeans and skateboard. It's great… 'cause it's, like, cool to be smart again.

Massachussetts

Posted on July 17, 2020
Clothes, Clothing, Hipsters, Massachusetts, Race, Whiteys

But We Have Legal Marijuana

Canadian tourist #1: Guys, you know what the States have that most of Canada doesn’t?
Three others: What?
Canadian tourist #1: Black people…

Buffalo, New York

Overheard by: Bored At Work

Posted on July 8, 2020
New York, Race, Tourists

I Warned Him That Jumping While Dark Was a Felony in These Parts

Yuppie: So then this guy jumped out wearing a ski mask and at first I laughed, but then I realized he was black!

Goshen, Indiana

Overheard by: Dej

Posted on June 12, 2020
Clothes, Compare and contrast, Default, Feelings, Indiana, Race, Yuppies

Black on Black Crime’s Hidden Nuances

Fat black woman on cell: Black women are better than white women, because you can beat the shit out of them and the bruises won’t be visible!

BART train
Berkeley, California

Overheard by: Gilatron

Posted on April 26, 2020
Black people, California, Compare and contrast, Default, Fat people, Race, Violence, Women

Or More Accurately, Not Having Sex With White Girls

White student #1: Yeah, it's a good thing I'm not going to that preppy high school anymore.
White student #2: Yeah, I agree.
White student #3: You'd probably still be having sex with white girls.

Deerfield Beach High School
Florida

Posted on December 20, 2019
Education, Florida, Race, School [Elem., Middle, & High], Sex, Students, Whiteys

God, Asians Are Racists, Too?

Asian #1, watching Asian driver: Asian drivers suck!
Asian #2: Dude, you are one!
Asian #1: Oh, yeah.

Queen Street
Auckland
New Zealand

Posted on December 11, 2019
Asians, New Zealand, Race

That's Also Sad, but for Different Reasons

Girl #1: It so sad that racism is still a problem in Canada.
Girl #2: I know what you mean, the other day my mother-in-law went to a variety store, and she, like, couldn't get served in English.

Toronto
Canadia

Overheard by: Sad York Student

Posted on October 23, 2019
Canadia, Family ties, Girls, Language barrier, Race, Shopping, Stupidity

Stop Being White in Popeye’s!

Black girl #1: Okay, I know what I’m getting. Do you know what you’re getting?
White girl: I’ve never been here before. Let me look for a while. [Pauses, then yells.] Wait a minute! Popeye’s a sailor; Why does he sell chicken?
Black girl #2: Oh my god, shut up now or no more vodka for you for the rest of the night!
White girl: Okay. [Giggles.] I’m sorry.
[Black girls start talking to each other.]White girl, yelling: Why are there no white people in here?!
Black girl #1: Aww fuck, take her outside to the car. This is her first and last time ever coming here!

Popeye’s
Trenton, New Jersey

Posted on October 12, 2019
Advice, Black people, Compare and contrast, Drinking & drunks, Drunks, Food, Friends, Girls, New Jersey, Questions, Race, Restaurants, Threats, Wishes

Race