It was just like any other night in my sorority house. Many of my friends were sitting around, talking, complaining about finals. Everybody was anxious for a winter break full of working, shopping, eating, and Christmas. Each girl in the room began reading the lost list of things they wanted from their parents or grandparents; money, clothes, shoes, and random nicknacks for their apartments next year. I sat there, enjoying my time with friends and started to discuss what I wanted for Christmas. I want new black Converse high tops, an Alex and Andi bracelet, MAC eyeshadow palettes, and comfy sweaters. I said this and everybody looked at me. My one friend looked at me and said "you are such a white girl." I mean, on the outside that's obvious, but I never thought this of myself. None of my leggings were bought at PINK and I have never owned a pair of UGGs, so how could I possibly be your typical white girl? Well we all took a quiz...and I passed.
For those of you who may not understand what I am talking about (hi Grandma), a Common White Girl can be defined by Urban Dictionary as, any white girl in America who is obsessed with any of the following: Leggings, Uggs, Starbucks, Autumn, iPhones, Instagram, Twitter, Selfies, or the movie Mean Girls. In my defense, Mean Girls is a great movie loved by all.
Anyway, my friend Jenni had me take this quiz online to check if I am a typical white girl. Let's just say I passed. I just still cannot believe it. All of this time, I was making fun of these girls for being too high maintenance and annoying for posting pictures of their names spelled wrong on a Starbucks cup. Now, I know that I am a common white girl and I do not know how to respond. Should I be upset? Do I need to start wearing jeans and stop watching movies I enjoy? Lastly, is it that bad to be a basic white girl?
I asked myself these questions and I say, "who cares!" I like listening to Taylor Swift and I love Justin Bieber's new album. I love watching the Kardashian's drama each week and I like eating sushi occasionally. For God's sake, I am in a sorority and writing for Odyssey. So what? Does this make me a bad person? I sure don't think so.
On the plus side, I still don't own a pair of UGGs or PINK leggings, I don't wear makeup every where I go, and I am not "obsessed' with Nutella.
I am a common white girl, but in some aspects of my life. So, call me what you want, but I love who I am and my friends, family, and boyfriend sure don't mind either.
