1. For whatever reason, strangers think it's okay to approach you and touch your hair as long as they give a compliment.
2. The level of pale gingers rank never ceases to amaze people.
3. People think it's okay to say things like "so have you ever tried to count your spots?" Note — this actually happened to me.
4. Often times, even the lightest shade of foundation is too tan for our complexion.
5. Classmates, professors, coworkers, etc. think it is socially acceptable to simply refer to you as "red".
6. If you're the only redhead in your family, the redheaded stepchild jokes will follow you throughout life.
7. People will always stare in amazement as you procure your 100 SPF sunscreen. Yes, it is real.
8. Anytime we are short tempered or sassy, there will be a subtle remark about our "fiery personalities".
9. Get used to people saying you look "just like" their friend. In reality, we simply have the same hair color.
10. When redheads do inevitably get sunburned, people literally marvel at just how red your skin can get.
11. Old people will forever approach you in random public places to comment on what "porcelain skin" you have.
12. Why do people think it's okay to ask if our hair color is natural? No one would ever say that to a blonde.
13. Your friends will always love comparing their arms to your's because it will make them feel more tan.
14. If we wear too much emerald green, we will most likely look too much like a leprechaun.
15. Society will continue to try to convince us that the red hair gene is going extinct. This is a lie.
16. Whenever you are in public with another redhead, people will probably ask if you're related.
17. It is impossible to swim in a pool, lake, ocean, etc. without pretending to be Ariel. Even if it is only your subconscious.
18. Everyone will assume you are Irish. No questions asked.
19. Every Halloween, you will feel obligated to dress as a redheaded character. Note — this is not a bad thing.
20. Stupid boys will make crude jokes towards you for the rest of your life. Luckily, as redheads we are sassy enough to make these boys feel like idiots.
21. When in a group setting, redheads will always take notice of other redheads. We can't ignore each other.
22. Yes, we can telepathically communicate with other redheads. Don't question us.
23. If you were born in the 90s, there was never an American Girl "look alike" doll for you. And yes, it sucked.
24. That infamous episode of South Park changed the game for all of us. Thanks, Trey Parker.
25. Most importantly, having red hair is awesome. Own it every day and all the stereotypes and perks that come along with it.
Lucille Ball said it best. "Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead."
And no one can ever doubt Lucy, right? Right.
