I went to a friend's birthday party last week and on her cake was written,"You're White, Mormon and not a Ginger. Happy Birthday."
What the heck? I found out she hates gingers. Here is the conversation that followed (the general idea):Her: "No, I like you. I just don't like red hair."
Me: "Yeah, I have red hair."
Her: "Yours is different. I don't like redhead children. They're gross."
Me: "I had red hair as a child."
Her: "Well, I never want to have any redhead children. I won't marry anyone who has any red hair in his family. No offense."
This is one of the worst arguments I've ever had. I started talking to friends about it and a friend of mine who lived in England for a few years said that gingers get made fun of over there. Not for being stupid or lazy, but just for being a ginger. Luckily this never happened to me over there. I was never really made fun of as a child. Maybe because I was so cute (below and above):
Anyway, I did a little research and came across some interesting stuff, like this ad (click on to enlarge):
Additional info: "Gingervitis is a serious disease affecting millions of people. Every day 1337 children are born with gingervitis in the United States alone. Not only do these special people have to struggle with a life long disease in which there is no known cure, they are often the target of ridicule and jokes. The only way we will ever find a cure is if we work together."
What is "Gingervitis?" Here is its description, according to the website:
"Gingervitis is a serious hereditary disease caused by a recessive gene. It can lay dormant for years and two perfectly healthy parents can have Ginger Babies. Gingervitis affects millions of people worldwide. The symptoms of gingervitis include: Red hair, pale skin, and freckles, a “Soulless” feeling. Some Ginger Kids may show symptoms such as violence and depression. Although Gingervitis is not a life threatening disease it can be very serious. There is currently no known cure and very little treatment for Gingervitis."
Don't worry, there is a pro-redhead website too. They even have t-shirts. I think I'll join the online redhead community.They had some "fun" facts too:
324904 kids are born with Gingervitis a year.
30% of those infected with Gingervitis live healthy, productive, long lives.
80% of Ginger Kids are totally unaware they are soulless.
An estimated 40% of Scots carry the red gene and 13% actually have red hair.
If the gingers really want to save themselves they should move to Scotland (with pleasure).
30% of those infected with Gingervitis live healthy, productive, long lives.
80% of Ginger Kids are totally unaware they are soulless.
An estimated 40% of Scots carry the red gene and 13% actually have red hair.
If the gingers really want to save themselves they should move to Scotland (with pleasure).
I think this picture settles it:
7 comments:
That is so funny! Our Our friend is just a little racist, that is all. I had no part in that cake. I refused!
This was funny! Are you serious? I never even knew. How are you doing anyway?
Haaaaaaaaaaa I love it! I didn't even know that redheads were called Gingers. Just so you know...you are one of my favorite Gingers but I do agree with your friend that SOME redheaded kids (not you of course or your future offspring) are kind of creepy. I don't know why. I know a little kid with bright red hair..you know the ugly orange kind...and he's only 4, but he just seems like a little creepy perve to me. Poor kid. Anyway, no worries Kate because you have gorgeous hair, and unless you marry an albino I don't think you'll end up with freakishly red headed kids. So, don't let it bother you. The end.
Awww i love me some gingers!!
The only creepy kids are the white-haired ones from Children From the Corn. Gingers are wonderful and I hate when people are rude about it too. It makes me so mad when people call it orange. ARGH!
But have you seen the South Park episode where they turn one of them into a ginger because he hates them? It's hilarious.
I hate ginger haters. Kt Perry is a ginger hater as well, so I say we boy-cot her. You have beautiful hair, as does my niece and nephew. Maybe I will join the pro ginger site too. Do you have to be a red head?
Kate!! What the heck, you tell your friend I have a red headed child and she is the cutest ever!! (and you were too) Ya, I never imaged I could have a red headed child but here we are and we might have another one- we'll see when the baby comes. You always find the most hilarious things on the internet I have always loved your personality for that. If my child turns out half as good as you then my work here is finish!!!! (plus like your other friends said, my Julie is the cool color strawberry blonde red head not the bright orange wierd color.)
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