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I think I was accidentally racist today

I was playing soccer a couple weeks ago and was defending on a corner play. My mark kept setting picks, so I said "Nah you can't do that bud. This isn't basketball". He gave me a sneer. Pretty sure he thought I said it because he was black.
 
I made an error of judgement. While I was conversing with a (indigenous) friend today, they happened to notice a group of people forming a circle which obstructed anyone from seeing what was inside of the circle. My friend asked if I knew what the group were doing and I casually remarked that it was probably a drug deal or something. This was before I actually fixated my eyes and noticed that everyone in the circle was black. I also noticed the scent of marijuana in the air at the time and that is more than likely where the "drug" aspect came from. The marijuana most likely resulted in a 'second hand high', which I have often found myself susceptible to-- likely resulting in my brief lapse of social judgment. The friend in question did not laugh and ever since I have been receiving stern disconcerting looks from others among our social circle.

How do I go about expressing my approval of other races at a subconscious level? Are there any articles of clothing that would accomplish this?

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I was playing soccer a couple weeks ago and was defending on a corner play. My mark kept setting picks, so I said "Nah you can't do that bud. This isn't basketball". He gave me a sneer. Pretty sure he thought I said it because he was black.

Who is that in your avatar? Dude is a dead ringer for my realtor.
 
OP you remind me of my friend who ate a literal crumb from a weed brownie when we were in Amsterdam and started freaking out thinking his life was over because he 'did weed'.
 
Right, so valuable lesson learned, when you are the only white guy in a room full of people of color, jokes that racially essentialize random things are not necessarily going to be found entertaining.

Oh ffs, there's no valuable lesson learned. His joke bombed in front of his friends, the end. Are you telling me your friends laugh at 100% of the stuff you say?

BTW, I would have laughed.
 
How do I go about expressing my approval of other races at a subconscious level? Are there any articles of clothing that would accomplish this?

i dont think you can get high off of smelling weed but after reading that sentence i think you must be on fucking crack. wtf
 
How do I go about expressing my approval of other races at a subconscious level? Are there any articles of clothing that would accomplish this?

This might be the lowkey best part of the OP. Wondering if there are any clothes you can wear to subconsciously convince your friends you aren't racist.

LMAO.

Hold up I just saw this:

I mean something like a wristband or something. Something you don't directly comment on but is seen none the less.

This thread is delivering.
 
You can deffo get high off 2nd hand smoke, but you would need to be locked in car with windows up smoked out for a while. I know this as when I was younger we used to blow smoke on my non smoking mate to get him high for shits and giggles.

There's literally no chance in open air though, you just smelled weed.
 
Make sure to tell everyone you know, completely unprompted, that some of your best friends are black. Maybe get it printed on a t-shirt. Ought to do the trick.

(Spectacular OP, btw)
 
Just walk up to the circle of pot smokers next time and ask...

"Excuse me fellas, but does anyone here deal any sort of drugs?"

Even if just one of them raises their hand, your conscious is clear and you're not a stereotyping racist. If not, I am afraid you're a racist.
 
I'm never racist if I'm just solo hitting a bong, but if I ever smell pot out and about I turn into a frothing racist. Weed man, how does it work? Something about that contact high that just brings out the racism
 
How do I go about expressing my approval of other races at a subconscious level? Are there any articles of clothing that would accomplish this?

Has OP explained this yet
 
I made an error of judgement. While I was conversing with a (indigenous) friend today, they happened to notice a group of people forming a circle which obstructed anyone from seeing what was inside of the circle. My friend asked if I knew what the group were doing and I casually remarked that it was probably a drug deal or something. This was before I actually fixated my eyes and noticed that everyone in the circle was black. I also noticed the scent of marijuana in the air at the time and that is more than likely where the "drug" aspect came from. The marijuana most likely resulted in a 'second hand high', which I have often found myself susceptible to-- likely resulting in my brief lapse of social judgment. The friend in question did not laugh and ever since I have been receiving stern disconcerting looks from others among our social circle.

How do I go about expressing my approval of other races at a subconscious level? Are there any articles of clothing that would accomplish this?

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Seriously though, you’re waaaay overthinking it. But you might be a little bit racist if you aren’t just trolling.

You shouldn’t have to subconsciously avoid being racist unless you’re racist.
 
This is some or the lamest shit I've ever read on gaf... Which is saying something because people here like my little pony
 
Already too long, but this is another example of neogafs new motto: Why can't you fuckers be normal?

I'm sure it's already been stated at least once.

Also, depending on where you live, us indigenous folk like to be called either native or our tribal names, and another thing why was that important to point out? You think your friend might be offended because he's native? Believe me we've heard worse.
 
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