Other - Cultures & Groups - July 2007

Being 13, one of the biggest things that I have noticed in Public Middle School is that many kids whom are gifted with mental ability (Honors classes, GT classes, etc) do not wish to use their gift. Apparently, being stupid makes them cooler?

Has the United States come down to hiding natural talents just to fit into with the vast majority whom are not as gifted?

I'm not saying the vast majority is stupid, I'm saying that there are smarter people whom try to "act" or even "be" stupid to
"fit in".

It may sound crazy to some of you who are not currently in middle school (Most of you) but it's happening. I myself even found myself becoming a victim of this. People would make fun of me for getting As on tests, and I decided I had to stop. Then I realized - Suceeding in school does not make me any less of a person at all.

I realized that being smart does not make you a "Geek" or a "Nerd" (not that I was ever called that)

Why do kids hide their talent? Opinions?

2007-07-07 20:17:16 · 14 answers · asked by Someone 2

Chinese,The Most Envied Race/Civilization

huge land, a pure race, culturely, great economy, great technology, strong military and nukes, most thoughtful leaders, independent political system, physically superior(olympics)

the huge land and pure race combination is enough. mongrels (americans), and losers from failed races=civilizations(small countries) envy the pure and mighty Chinese race

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETVh4oYVN10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc_GSNAvFFo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ_CyMckP0M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kMBjq2EQBE

2007-07-07 20:14:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

my cat has not ate in 2 days i do not know what to do i can not aford a vet

2007-07-07 19:36:31 · 7 answers · asked by Cherokee R 1

I'm from Denmark and of course europeans countries aren't all the same but as a whole what's your conception of us? And which countries would you like to visit?

2007-07-07 19:22:05 · 10 answers · asked by Lotte T 3

did it work?

2007-07-07 18:08:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean in within each race there are differences in skin pigments. It seems that in each culture the lighter skin people are valued more and put on a pedestal. I've seen this in the Indian culture, Latino/Hispanic cultures, African American etc.. I'm a very dark skin Black woman (originally from Uganda) as a kid I was picked on because of that.....but why? I don't get what's so ugly about dark skin and what's so better about light skin? Are we conditioned to think that the lighter you are the prettier, the better you are? We can't just blame the media because the "media" is somewhat a reflection of our society and how we interpret things as people. I would love to hear other's opinions and views on this topic. I'm really not trying to cause racial tension or anything, I just want to understand this whole skin color issue better.

2007-07-07 18:04:10 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

She told me a few times that jews are controlling the world and are trying to kill all white people by forcing multiculturalism on us, we recently moved to a new town that is almost all white, its a small town, and the other day we were driving around and a saw a barbershop that was flying a confederate flag in the front...
And this isn't in the south, its in southern California.
What should I do?

2007-07-07 17:52:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm Scot Irish Dutch Pawnee
My son has English German Jew
Daughter-in-Law #1 Swedish Eskimo
Daughter-in-Law #2 Scot Korean

2007-07-07 17:52:13 · 7 answers · asked by 1Netzari 4

I live in oregon and think that I talk without an accent. My cousin from Alabama came here and couldn't stop laughing at the way we talked. I dont hear it? Am I crazy?

2007-07-07 17:05:41 · 6 answers · asked by michellebell839 2

I got drunk with my mates we went for a curry, on the way home I let one slip, and i ended up coatin teh inside of my boxers!

2007-07-07 14:04:39 · 10 answers · asked by SC 1

2007-07-07 13:04:11 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the Bible, when did the Jews become Jews? Were Adam and Eve the first Jews?

I am curious how the dissention among the chosen people/believers played out, there were Eastern cultures, Gentiles, Greek polytheists, and pagans in the world, how did they come to be? Is this what the tower of Babel was about? Or the 12 tribes of Israel?

2007-07-07 12:55:55 · 7 answers · asked by musicimprovedme 7

2007-07-07 12:47:16 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

isn't it illegal for any organization to deny someone something just based on race alone? If I were to apply for college money I would be turned down solely because of my race, because I'm white. How is this not racist? I can see the use of BET and stuff like that because let's face it, there are more white based programs on tv than anything, I don't have a problem with BET. But black people can get college money from the government, such as Pell grants, just as much as a white person can. But a white person cannot get college money from the United ***** College Fund. In my mind, this is racist! What if there were a United White People's College Fund that denied people just because of their race? That would be racist too, and never tolerated! Can someone please explain this to me?

2007-07-07 12:00:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why/why not?....and please tell what race/ethnicity you are

2007-07-07 11:41:03 · 22 answers · asked by Jason Bourne 1

by other blacks because of my hobbies/activities are not what you see blacks typically doing? (see activities below)


I race yahcts,I go water rafting, I am studying to be a helicopter pilot,I enjoy vactioning on Martha's Vineyard , South Padre Island and Lake Tahoo,I like camping and riding ATV's, I enjoy theatrical performances and great Jazz..........

2007-07-07 11:25:56 · 14 answers · asked by BIG BRO RON 1

I find society quite cruel as i am a red head but quite an attractive 1 and had no problems but i do find it abit Racist!!!!

2007-07-07 11:04:53 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-07 10:50:05 · 10 answers · asked by rbeletskiy 1

violations.but for some reason the n word,african americans being called animals and other demeaning things are allowed to remain.

2007-07-07 09:52:27 · 27 answers · asked by moanalisa 4

daughter will carry on the religion according to jewish religion. During conversations earlier she mentioned that she didn't have a future with a guy she was seeing because of the religion (he is christian). Can anyone shed a clearer light on this? I feel that in this day and age especially given the fact that her father is english (and christian) and she appears completely english shouldn't really be an issue. What about her brother? If he marries someone non jewish then the children will not be jewish but if she does then the children will be jewish. All a bit confusing.

2007-07-07 09:28:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sadly, we American women can't get away with it. Why don't we wear them and they do?

2007-07-07 09:26:32 · 7 answers · asked by yeah 2

Last night, there was a group of African Americans outside of my apartment complex, it was 1 am and they were talking SO LOUD, I could not even sleep. Anyways, I was going to call the cops on them, but ended up letting it go. Today, when I woke up, I realized if it had been a group of white people doing the same thing, it would not have bothered me as much. I do not consider myself racist, but I was trying to logically explain to myself why that is.

2007-07-07 09:25:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I heard some girl saying she wouldn't so I want to know if there are others that feel that way - and why wouldn't you date a white guy just because of his race?

2007-07-07 09:22:00 · 16 answers · asked by Jason Bourne 1

... and tell me whether or not you're offended. cuz iam biggggg time. how can put something like this up?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Devirginize

2007-07-07 09:15:06 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

hmmmmm...here are some of my own

hey jude
time of your life
hero
thriller
the way you make mefeel
ANY song by Cher
goodbye ruby tuesday
pimpin all over the world
BYOB
money maker
icky thump
real girl
turn to you
save the last dance for me
the jumpoff
ive got a crush on you
fever
hurt
change clothes
hopeful
the only one
ifi ruled the world
caile
pina colada song
objection
i didnt mean to turn you on
mona lisa
buttons
dontcha
innocence
kiss
raspberry beret
boys
nasty naughty boy
dirty
new shoes
rehab
what goes around comes around
kick push
throw it on me
shes always a woman
rumors
we didnt start the fire
scars
stars in their eyes
last resort
save a horse ride a cowboy
walk the line
jesus walks
pretty in pink
love shack
safety dance
together again
dont know why
workout plan
crazy *****
are you gonna be my girl
all falls down
golddigger
lipgloss
barbie is a *****
girlsgirlsgirls (motley crew)
stupid boy
ohio is for lover

2007-07-07 08:44:56 · 11 answers · asked by Gone, Gone, Gone. 4

Flick through the channels fast and count how many black people you see.unless it is bet or espn you will not see any. I would like to say that black people are not on tv commercials infomercials or anything else.they don't let them even do voice overs.

2007-07-07 08:43:57 · 23 answers · asked by Jon S. 1

I'm just curious because there's an all black school.

2007-07-07 08:38:32 · 9 answers · asked by !@##$%% 1

2007-07-07 08:06:03 · 4 answers · asked by EgYptiaN grL 1

Jaques De Molay was the head of Knights Templar who began the free Masons but is this fact known by these groups ?Why do the daughters of Masons take the name Jobs daughters?

2007-07-07 08:02:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-07 08:02:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous