I have always loved my red hair. It’s something that makes me different from everyone else, and it makes me stand out. Being a redhead, I get tired constantly heard the same things over and over again, here are a few examples of what people have said to me simply because I'm a redhead:
“At least I’ll always be tanner than you.”
Thank you, I understand that I am pale.
“Your kind is going extinct.”
Yes, we only make up a measly percent of the world’s population, but our numbers are actually increasing. Did you know that 4 percent of people carry a redhead gene? So you could be a carrier too!
“Wow you have so many freckles!”
No way! I had no idea!
“All redheads are crazy."
Everyone is different. No need to label us all as crazy.
“Does the carpet match the drapes?”
This line is disgusting and irritates me. No one would ask a blonde or brunette this question, but it’s somehow socially acceptable to ask redheads.
“Don’t ever dye your hair.”
Not that I would ever dye my hair any way, but I can’t stand when someone says this to me. It’s my decision, not yours.
“You should marry another ginger.”
As if I have control over the hair color of my future husband. Maybe he carries a redheaded gene. Only time will tell.
“You don’t have a soul.”
I don’t even understand where this started. Our hair color somehow indicates that we have no soul?
“Are you sunburnt?”
NO, I’m just naturally red. I laugh, my face turns red. I’m so pale it just shines through my skin. Thank you for your concern.
