I'll preface this with a quick PSA for my fellow white people: saying the n-word is never acceptable and you should never do it. "I was just singing along" is not a valid excuse, because there really are no valid excuses. It's a word with a hateful and vitriolic past, and it doesn't deserve to have a future of the same.
If you listen to rap music, you will hear the word thrown around fairly often. When you're at a party, you'll hear a song you love and naturally start singing it--here are some alternatives to saying the n-word when it comes up in the lyrics.
1. Check the time
With the brief respite you have, why not take a quick glance at your watch? It's easy to lose track of time at social functions. Never lose track of time again by checking your watch, a fantastic alternative to hate speech.
2. Breathe
When you're rapping along, it's easy to lose your breath. This makes the pause you take for the n-word the perfect time to take a nice, deep inhale. Never feel lightheaded again, and avoid a racial slur! It's a win-win!
3. Check your phone
Ok, admittedly, you don't have much time. But if your phone background is something pleasing to you, like a significant other, a nice view, or a h*cking good doggo, take a quick glance and start singing again!
4. Plan your next dance move
When you're throwing down, sometimes you run out of moves. However, since you have a second or two now, think about what you're going to do next. Remember, prior proper planning prevents poor performance!
5. Look around
It's always good to be aware of your surroundings, wherever you are. Look around, see the sights, and enjoy the scenery. Just don't say the n-word while you do it!
6. Drink some water
Partying is exhausting. Hydrate! You'll feel energized, refreshed, and completely innocent because you'll know you didn't say it!
7. Do a math problem
It's always good to keep up with your studies! Do a quick practice problem in your head while you wait, and maybe you'll ace your next test! At the very least you'll avoid being racist, so surely it can't hurt!
8. Do a push-up
Let's hope you hit the protein powder before you went out because this next one is for the gym rats. If you have room, drop and do a pushup! Depending on the song, you could end up with the perfect beach bod by the time the song's over. Making gains and not slurring? Not a bad combination!
9. Do your taxes
This is a rather boring option, but hey, being financially responsible is a heck of a lot better than being racist! And it's never too early to start on next year's taxes!
10. DO LITERALLY ANYTHING ELSE
As long as it's legal, and not a slur of any other group, it's a great alternative! Whether you're replacing it with an innocent word, saying nothing at all, starting a conversation, using the restroom, or doing pretty much anything else, you should be just fine.
To conclude, there's an endless amount of things you can say or do instead of saying the n-word when you're singing along. The bottom-line is that as long as you don't say it, you'll be fine! The n-word is far too prevalent among us white people and this prevalence needs to end immediately. With these tips, hopefully we can bring an end to the word's popularity in the white community.
