Discriminate And Switch

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 * This troper's mother was once shooting dirty looks at two ladies in Dallas Cowboys jerseys who were publicly displaying their affection.
 * -->When the troper's mother got up to use the bathroom, the troper's boyfriend said "I didn't know your mother was so intolerant."
 * -->"I swear to God it's because they're Cowboys fans."


 * This troper had a girlfriend with the VerbalTic of "You people..." Her black cousin reacted with offense once, saying "What do you mean you people?" I immediately answered, "She means Virgos." Which was the truth, and wasn't any secret to the Virgos in her family.


 * Tropers/GalenDev This Troper was trying to get the local phone company to finally accept the fact that his mother was dead (and thus transfer the bill into his name). After the fourth attempt at this - and subsequently the third time faxing the death certificate - he finally had this exchange.
 * -->Me: You people are all incompetent!
 * -->Obviously Black Operator: What do you mean, you people?
 * -->Me: SBC! Your whole damn company can't seem to accomplish one simple task!


 * The worst part is, I meant every word. The fact that the operator was black was and is completely irrelevant.


 * During Army Sports Day PT one morning, this troper's all-white squad ("first squad") huddled together to discuss teams, rules, etc. A (black) member of second squad ran over to join our group.
 * -->Squad Leader: We don't want any of your kind playing with us!
 * -->2nd Squad Member: EXCUSE ME?! My kind?
 * -->Squad Leader: Yeah, we don't need any one from 2nd squad playing with us!


 * This troper used to date a Hispanic girl whose father made it clear that he didn't like him. When this troper assumed that it was because he was Japanese, she revealed that her father was a retired Marine, and this troper's father was Navy...
 * This troper's father claims he doesn't like her hanging out with her Cape Verdean (Portuguese/African) friend because he doesn't like Brown people. He's referring to the fact the Cape Verdean friend goes to Brown University.