Surely if you're an American who doesn't live under a rock, you've heard all about Donald Trump and his campaign for the white house this Fall. It's been a campaign based largely on hate, racism, homophobia, islamophobia, sexism, (the list goes on). Naturally, a campaign like this in the year 2016 is not working whatsoever gaining him millions of supporters...? Trust me, I'm confused too.
Considering this man has become the presumptive GOP nominee, surely there are many things out there that are more offensive than Trump himself. As I started making lists of things I find offensive, however, I found my efforts were unsuccessful. Instead, my list consisted of things I find offensive, but are still somehow less offensive than Donald Trump.
1. Kale
I, too, get offended when health nuts tell me I should eat kale (They’re just looking out for my well-being, right?), but at least I don’t have to worry about kale appointing Supreme Court judges who will re-ban marriage equality.
2. A Newborn Baby
Ah, to be a baby again…. So much to learn. So much to see. Why do they have to flaunt their carefree-ness and their constant naps? Remember the days before we were bombarded with lies and negative stereotypes about marginalized groups in America? Neither do I…
3. Couples
Okay! We get it! You’re happily in a relationship! You can stop shoving it in our faces.
*Swallows last spoon full of Ben & Jerry’s Milk & Cookies ice cream and looks inside at the empty pint*
As offensive as I’m sure we all find couples reminding us of our loneliness, at least they’re not planning to impose a total ban on Muslims entering the country.
4. Beautiful People
Congratulations, you're part of the 5% of the population that fits into the near-impossible beauty standards set by society. You make us feel bad about our own appearances, but damn you’re fine as hell, and you don’t mock disabled reporters, so I’m gonna let it slide.
5. A Potato
Donald Trump: “Laziness is a trait in the blacks.”
Potato: *Silence*
Conclusion: Potato > Donald Trump
6. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter
Every time Beyoncé performs, we are reminded of the flawed human beings we are. Despite Beyoncé’s near-goddess status, she remains humble and doesn’t view herself as superior to any person or group of people. I truly wish the same could be said about Mr. Trump.
“When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending the best. They're not sending you, they're sending people that have lots of problems and they're bringing those problems with us. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. ... And some, I assume, are good people.” (Trump)
7. This kid who was sent to the principal’s office for calling another kid stupid.
Sure, this kid may be considered a bully by some of his classmates, but there are worse bullies out and about. Some may even be running for president!
8. Donald’s gently groomed hair.
Share things you find less offensive than Donald Trump; it shouldn't be hard! And one last word of caution: think carefully when choosing who to vote for this Fall. We want to move forward, not back.
