Let me tell you, as a natural red head, you all have got to stop. I mean, we appreciate the compliments, but we could do without your ignorance.

1. Is that your natural color?

I'm pretty sure I was asked this question when I was about five years old, so it's a bit ridiculous to think that I would dye my hair at such a premature age.

2. OMG, where did that hair come from?

Um, well when mommy and daddy really love each other -- no, you people. It came with this (points to self up and down).

3. Can we trade hair?

How is that even possible? Do you want both of us to shave our heads or you find the solution, and we'll work somethin' out.

4. Do you know how many people would kill for that color?

Well, that's a little much because I don't really think anyone would risk life in prison just for red hair. So, just go ahead and say you don't mean it.

5. Did you know red heads will be extinct in 100 years?

Seriously, where are you people getting this stuff?

6. You'll appreciate it one day.

Ugh, everyone! I do appreciate it! Just not when all of you fawn over it like it's a picture of an adorable puppy.

7. Oh, you better be wearing sunscreen.

SPF 50 and above was made for my people, but don't call me out on it. I like my light complexion as is, okay!?

8. Do you just love having red hair?

Yes, I love it just as much as you love asking questions.

9. You look like Merida from Brave.

My personal favorite because this is what my bagboy at Marsh said to me while checking out. Someone obviously thinks I'm a princess, though.

10. You're a ginger.

Ginger from Gilligan's Island, (which is where the term came from, people!) is hotter than hot, so thank you. Thank you, so much.

11. So, you're Irish, right?

Well, if that isn't prejudice. But I am actually Puerto Rican, so this is awkward. No, really, I am.

12. Does the carpet match the drapes?

Honestly, ew. So gross. Please, just never.

13. That sucks -- you can never wear red or orange.

Huge myth that red heads can't look good in red. Emma Stone has shattered that stereotype. And my senior year prom dress was red, and I looked guh-ood.

14. You are so lucky that your hair is never going to turn grey.

How does everyone know that I won't be getting grey hair? But, hey, I'm not mad about it.

15. You have the good kind of red hair.

Is this because my hair isn't the color of an orange Crayola crayon? If so, I don't know how to respond to that.

16. Don't ever dye your hair.

I am going to probably do what I want because it's my hair on my head. But your concern is noted.