Boku AKA Da Green Guy
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Post by Boku AKA Da Green Guy on Nov 10, 2006 3:48:14 GMT -5
I'm of Mexican descent, but English was always my best subject. In fact, I can't even speak Spanish. Yet I've been called 'stupid beaner' before. I'm also from Mexican descent (but I consider myself white), and I used to be good at English but I had a few bad English teachers that huged it up for me. I'm still pretty good at it though. What's funny is I've had some white people and some Mexican people assume stuff about me. I once went up to a strawberry stand after a middle aged white woman, mind you I had just got out of a car with money in my hand. She turned to me and said: "And what do you do here?" The look on the young Hispanic stand runner was of shock. I could have got upset but I just played it off with: "I buy strawberries." There have been other times, which are pretty funny, where in Mexican restaurants I've been spoken to in Spanish. And I don't know much other than what I learned in high school.
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Post by HMARK Center on Nov 10, 2006 5:11:55 GMT -5
I live with a ton of pot-smokers right now in my off-campus housing (and a ton of pot-smoking visitors), but, outside of one guy who visits a lot, I wouldn't call any of them burnouts or anything. Most of them do just fine academically, and most of their issues when it comes to immaturity, or irresponsibility and stuff I mostly attribute to none of us even being 25 yet.
I'm the only one in the house who doesn't smoke...the only thing I wish is that some of them were a bit more socially aware at times, but, again, I attribute that less to the pot, and more to just being young.
Anyway, for me:
-I have long hair and often wear rock band t-shirts, but I've taken all of ONE bong hit in my life. I seriously used to get asked a lot back in high school if I was selling...imagine their surprise when I'd say "I don't even smoke." I actually dress a bit better these days, but the long hair and many, many of my band shirts are still here.
-I am very liberal, consider myself well read and educated, and live in the Northeast US, just outside New York City...but I hate wine, love good beer, watch a ton of sports, and often find the "artsy/urban intellectual" types to be obnoxious. Seriously, I love the arts (hell, I basically live for them), and I love to talk with people who appreciate them, as well...but there's a difference between "art appreciators" and annoying "artsy" people. The whole idea of "East Coast Elitism" can bite my shiny metal ass! </Bender>
-I am involved heavily in music, sing as a profession, and have a strong background in acting/theater...but I'm straight. I hate that this is a stereotype (most notably with theater people), as it really seems like an insult to gay people to pigeon-hole them like that, but there's been a few times when I've explained to someone what I do/enjoy, and they've asked if I was gay. I can safely say: Nope.
-Finally, the stereotype I think many of us can shatter: I am a huge wrestling fan, but I'll be damned if I fit the common stereotype, as I'm sure most of us don't.
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Boku AKA Da Green Guy
El Dandy
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Post by Boku AKA Da Green Guy on Nov 10, 2006 5:15:34 GMT -5
I live with a ton of pot-smokers right now in my off-campus housing (and a ton of pot-smoking visitors), but, outside of one guy who visits a lot, I wouldn't call any of them burnouts or anything. Most of them do just fine academically, and most of their issues when it comes to immaturity, or irresponsibility and stuff I mostly attribute to none of us even being 25 yet. I'm the only one in the house who doesn't smoke...the only thing I wish is that some of them were a bit more socially aware at times, but, again, I attribute that less to the pot, and more to just being young. Anyway, for me: -I have long hair and often wear rock band t-shirts, but I've taken all of ONE bong hit in my life. I seriously used to get asked a lot back in high school if I was selling...imagine their surprise when I'd say "I don't even smoke." I actually dress a bit better these days, but the long hair and many, many of my band shirts are still here. -I am very liberal, consider myself well read and educated, and live in the Northeast US, just outside New York City...but I hate wine, love good beer, watch a ton of sports, and often find the "artsy/urban intellectual" types to be obnoxious. Seriously, I love the arts (hell, I basically live for them), and I love to talk with people who appreciate them, as well...but there's a difference between "art appreciators" and annoying "artsy" people. The whole idea of "East Coast Elitism" can bite my shiny metal ass! </Bender> -I am involved heavily in music, sing as a profession, and have a strong background in acting/theater...but I'm straight. I hate that this is a stereotype (most notably with theater people), but there's been a few times when I've explained to someone what I do/enjoy, and they've asked if I was gay. I can safely say: Nope. As a theatre minor and stage actor (not a good one but ya know what I mean), I totally agree with you on the latter. God is that annoying.
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Post by angryfan on Nov 10, 2006 5:28:05 GMT -5
I actually got into an arguement with some jackass in college who, for some reason wich I never figured out, decided to take it upon himself to PROVE to those in the abnormal psych class we were in, that I was, apparently, retarded.
Seems sitting behind me, he'd noticed the 13 inch scar on the back of my head (it kinda sticks out) and when he asked where it came from, I, being blunt, said "brain surgery". I left it at that.
His response was to stand up and point out how nice it was that the university would allow people with obvious mental deficiencies and "severe physical limitations" (I'm short? I dunno) to attend classes.
Afterwards, the woman sitting next to me kept looking at me, so I said "does it bother you more that I have the scar you're staring at, or that I've got a 170 IQ and youv'e been cheating off my tests for the last two months?" She didn't say anything.
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Boku AKA Da Green Guy
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Post by Boku AKA Da Green Guy on Nov 10, 2006 5:38:22 GMT -5
I actually got into an arguement with some jackass in college who, for some reason wich I never figured out, decided to take it upon himself to PROVE to those in the abnormal psych class we were in, that I was, apparently, retarded. Seems sitting behind me, he'd noticed the 13 inch scar on the back of my head (it kinda sticks out) and when he asked where it came from, I, being blunt, said "brain surgery". I left it at that. His response was to stand up and point out how nice it was that the university would allow people with obvious mental deficiencies and "severe physical limitations" (I'm short? I dunno) to attend classes. Afterwards, the woman sitting next to me kept looking at me, so I said "does it bother you more that I have the scar you're staring at, or that I've got a 170 IQ and youv'e been cheating off my tests for the last two months?" She didn't say anything. You should have said something to the effect of: "Well, my opinion of this university has certainly gone down as well. But for a different reason: You."
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Post by angryfan on Nov 10, 2006 5:55:34 GMT -5
I actually got into an arguement with some jackass in college who, for some reason wich I never figured out, decided to take it upon himself to PROVE to those in the abnormal psych class we were in, that I was, apparently, retarded. Seems sitting behind me, he'd noticed the 13 inch scar on the back of my head (it kinda sticks out) and when he asked where it came from, I, being blunt, said "brain surgery". I left it at that. His response was to stand up and point out how nice it was that the university would allow people with obvious mental deficiencies and "severe physical limitations" (I'm short? I dunno) to attend classes. Afterwards, the woman sitting next to me kept looking at me, so I said "does it bother you more that I have the scar you're staring at, or that I've got a 170 IQ and youv'e been cheating off my tests for the last two months?" She didn't say anything. You should have said something to the effect of: "Well, my opinion of this university has certainly gone down as well. But for a different reason: You." See, I was, as usual back then, hung over, so my response wouldn't have been very classy. I either would've gone with something about questioning his parents marital status or his mothers favorite coital postion, or just gone with something along the lines of "oh yeah...well, f*** you then".
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Post by Mad Johnny Maxx on Nov 10, 2006 7:46:50 GMT -5
I've come to find out that most times I do my best thinking after I've drank a few...or got royally plowed.
Then you have that one line "all the good men are taken or gay..." ummmmm...I'M NEITHER, LADIES!! I'm a genuinely nice guy most times, just have a demented sense of humor a lot, but in most part am easily P-whipped...what woman wouldn't want that? Apparently quite a few women...and at this rate, the whole nice guy Johnny deal may just go out the window. So some woman better get me before I completely immerse in that dark side of having to be an A**hole.
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Post by Allison Reynolds on Nov 10, 2006 9:11:58 GMT -5
There are a couple of Broken Stereotypes that concern myself. Well, here is my little Essay: --- Local Appearance = Don't look very smart to me. ? I wear slippers (Flip-Flops) to school, shorts, local/Hawaiian print T-Shirts, I sometimes speak Pidgin-English, or use a local sounding accent. I also hang out with people similar to myself. I look like the basic local boy. The stereotypes are that these kind of people aren't very bright concerning academics. EHEM. At first impression I seem to be part of this stereotype, but when my classmates got to know me they knew I was smarter than what I appear. My (A) grades proved it to my buddies/colleagues, they could not believe it. Yeah I like to brag. --- Filipinos = Hawaii's version of the Wigger?I'm part filipino, so we got some of the american-filipino stereotypes. I don't break dance, I don't dress like I'm black, I'm not a spoiled rich boy, I'm not interested in rap these days. Hell, I don't even look that much filipino at first glance. I bet in the Mainland I'd be Mexican. Other filipinos probably don't think I can speak filipino, because I speak perfect English. I'm not fluent, but having some Filipino speaking family members, I know several sentence structures. On the flipside, some people might end up automatically speaking Spanish or filipino to me based on my appearance. lol-able. --- The Current Teenage Generation = Stupid & Immature?Then there is a stereotype of the "young teenager generation being stupid and immature." I hate this stereotype, because most of all it doesn't apply to me. I even help moderate this forum, which means even at my teen years, I am mature enough to police any immature people twice my age. I'm not bragging this time, I'm just using this to back up my case. --- Comments on Stoners.Not really a stereotype I defy. I don't smoke... I had some friends who did. But because I am associated with them, it automatically means I must smoke MJ too. Which I don't.
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4TheGlory
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Post by 4TheGlory on Nov 10, 2006 9:50:07 GMT -5
I'm white. and I have the weiner of a black man. TAKE THAT AMERICA!!!!!!!111111 I immediatly regret this post
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Johnny Danger (Godz)
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Post by Johnny Danger (Godz) on Nov 10, 2006 10:08:48 GMT -5
Well, just to comment before I list my own....
Everyone I've ever encountered (Not any of you guys, mind you) in real life who use drugs was a complete and total idiot, and waste of space. (As are several sober people, too. Just saying.) Personally I would never be in a relationship with a smoker or drug user because I cannot stand the smell, and I dont compromise my morals for anyone. I've had friends who did it before though, and I really wanted to plow this one chick I went to high school with who smoked weed (notice I said "plow" not "have a relationship") I came close once, but then she got bummed when she accidentally stepped on her brother's pot he was growing on the roof. F***.
Anyway, now for me.
I'm not "straight edge", because despite being severely anti smoking/anti drug, I will still drink like a fish. That, and because all the "straight edge" kids I went to high school with made me want to punch them.
Despite having some very "nerdy" tendancies, I've always been well accepted and such by my peers and do fine in social situations with all types. For instance: I hate watching any and all sports except wrestling, hockey, and a few minutes of baseball. I loathe basektball and football. I've lived in the south all my life but have no southern accent, hate hunting and Nascar. I love Star Trek, Godzilla, bad horror movies, you name it....but I despise action movies/dramas/whatever crap "men" are supposed to like. I hate rap music and emo music which means i have nothing to talk about the current music scene around here since thats all thats big around here. I despise fashion trends....I wear whatever I like and have never owned (nor WILL I) anything "Tommy Hilfinger" or "American Eagle" or whatever the hell the kids wear these days.
Then we have wrestling. Except for some big names like Hogan and Austin and Undertaker, I've always gone against the grain and liked who I wanted to like. I liked Foley before he was big. I'd rather see Tommy Dreamer vs Stevie Richards than anything involving any combination of Cena, Orton, Batista, DX, or Goldberg.
Did I mention I collect wrestling and Godzilla toys/action figures, AND that I have a girlfriend? Woo.
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kaseyjakes
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Post by kaseyjakes on Nov 10, 2006 10:28:57 GMT -5
almost all my friends that smoke are incredibly smart. i am too. go us
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Post by wrestlesmarks on Nov 10, 2006 11:41:12 GMT -5
I am from a small town in Kentucky. I wear shoes. I don't have a mullet. I don't watch nascar. I haven't had sex with a member of my family.........recently ( I kid I kid) I don't speak with an accent. As a Marine. I don't think about killing 24/7 I don't drink. I am not an idiot who couldn't go to college. I don't want to die for you or the country. As a Republican I am not wealthy. I am not that religious. I don't care about abortion. As a white person I don't try to act like any other race But I am keeping the black man down.
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Nov 10, 2006 11:44:57 GMT -5
What's the stereotype about straight edge people, because I probably break that?
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Johnny Danger (Godz)
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Post by Johnny Danger (Godz) on Nov 10, 2006 11:48:55 GMT -5
What's the stereotype about straight edge people, because I probably break that? I dont know if its a stereotype, but, the ones I went to school with... - All had lame frosted/gelled hair - All had those silly earrings that are just big holes you stick in the lobe that stretch it out - All had those lame hemp necklaces - All pretended to be punk/skater types - All acted snooty and better than EVERYONE
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Post by DrBackflipsHoffman on Nov 10, 2006 11:49:57 GMT -5
What's the stereotype about straight edge people, because I probably break that? The stereotype goes that they all wear camouflage shorts, bane hoodys, have flesh tunnels, and knock pints of beer out of peoples hands at shows. and that they never EVER have fun. Not all true of course.
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Nov 10, 2006 11:51:34 GMT -5
What's the stereotype about straight edge people, because I probably break that? I dont know if its a stereotype, but, the ones I went to school with... - All had lame frosted/gelled hair - All had those silly earrings that are just big holes you stick in the lobe that stretch it out - All had those lame hemp necklaces - All pretended to be punk/skater types - All acted snooty and better than EVERYONE Okay, then yeah, I bust that stuff wide open. I'm pretty much none of those things.
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Nov 10, 2006 12:17:49 GMT -5
im a [just about]teenage girl and im not at the mall 133333333222222225 hours a week. im a pretty much a nerd/geek but i like heavy metal. im not mexican but im not against immigration.as long as they learn to speak english and speak it. im cajun about 50% but i cant do spicy foods without drinking 1244 gallons of water. im a girl and love watching pro wrestling,and DONT cringe at the chairshots/gory matches.thats one. I LOVE GORY TYPE THINGS!freddy vs jason,er stories that show someone having thier sternum cut open for heart surgery,wwe.com photos of a wrestler having surgery...im not only not grossed out by it but i like looking at the pix. im a jokester but dont always shout out in class. im in an orchestra,and am a girl and i dont play violin.cello all the way! marry me and I enjoy the occassional whacky tobaccy myself and I enjoy doing it with my friends, but the reason that stereotype exists is that a lot of stupid people also do it and their the ones that get in trouble for other things (eg. being assholes) and people assume that Pot is one of the things that leads to their problems, instead of the fact that their just assholes.
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erisi236
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Post by erisi236 on Nov 10, 2006 12:40:01 GMT -5
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The Line
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Post by The Line on Nov 10, 2006 12:49:06 GMT -5
I am a semi-popular geek. AND I am friends with lots of jocks. Me too. Most of my friends are "jocks". and I do knowledge bowl.
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Post by The Line on Nov 10, 2006 12:53:34 GMT -5
And I too break all the straight-edger stereotypes. I am kind about it, and as long as people don't try and get me to do anything, I am fine with whatever they do.
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