Ok now I'm angry!!! Today someone referred to me as the bald man with the blue tie.?

Question

These biased comments have simply got to stop!!! I was totally offended and believe that referring to anyone using an adjective such as: the "bald guy" the "blue eyed girl" etc. should be placed in the category as racial/ethnic comments such as "the Mexican girl" "The homosexual" and "the Jew" Who cares if the comment is true. I feel that if someone uses a descriptive adjective to refer to a person, they should be classed as a racist/prejudiced/biased person. Ooops, those are all adjectives too aren't they? Well, anyway, as of now I want to be referred to as Cranial follically challenged. Oh darn!! challenged is an adjective too. Does anyone agree, and if so how can I solve this dilemma?

You guys need to learn to recognize sarcasm.

I was simply expressing my views on the hypocracy of modern social ettiquitte and wondering how others felt on the subject.

Uh guys. I'm fine with my appearance. The question refers to how, IMO how ridiculous it is that if we refer to someone by skin color/race/religion ethnic descent its rude or biased, but how other "unappealing terms" like bald fat etc are ok. Think about it. 10 people are standing in a room. My friend asks "Who is John?" Isn't it easier to respond "The Mexican guy" or the Jewish boy" instead of describing them in 10 sentences? What do you think?

I must choose a (pardon the bias) "best "response now because I reported some "offensive" comments to Yahoo and they will certainly remove the question as it seems to be the "easiest" method of dealing with any complaints.

Answer 1

Funny how it works, huh.
Nobody that I know, who is say, Mexican, would be offended if I referred to them as my Mexican friend. Hey, I'm the white girl, no big deal right? We all know what we are, so why do some people freak out when we use descriptive adjectives that are in no way derogatory. To me only the uptight would be so offended. There is a right to free speech, and if you are offended then you don't have to listen. Someone talking bad about you doesn't impede with your life or your right to happiness. Now all of a sudden we have to take it upon ourselves to keep from offending people. What happened to freedom?

Don't worry, of all these clueless fools I saw your sarcasm for what it is.

Like what happened to Imus. Is America so sensitive anymore that we pick and choose which entertainers get in trouble for saying the same type of stuff they have been saying for decades? What gets me is that he never referred to their race and they call him racist. And why would they care SO MUCH about what some old guy on the radio says about them? Hasn't South Park and Dave Chappelle and Howard Stern done so much worse? But of course in this case it's all about media and marketing and how can we make ourselves look good by ganging up on Imus. If we come down on him, then we look like the sensitive guys. Dog eating dog for sure.

And then our own president shows his bias against homosexuality. But I guess that's ok because he's the president? Or is it ok because it's in following with how he interprets his religion, and enough people agree with him to let it slide. I haven't figured that one out.

Answer 2

Do you know that some people wouldn't consider that to be a negative way of describing someone? Some people think that baldness is sexy! It really depends on how the person is using the descriptions I think. Terms like "the mexican girl" and things like that could definately be described in much worse terms. If there is more than one person who can fit a detailed description, sometimes little things like that just make it easier for another person to understand whom one is referring to. I'm really pale and people have always pointed that out..I'm always known as "the pale girl" or "the girl with reddish hair" but it doesn't bother me just as long as someone dosen't get all in my face and call me any curse words or something as such.

Answer 3

Well think of it like this. Say you and another person are looking out onto the parking lot wher the two you can see your new car. Your friend asks which one is it? the red convertable in row 5 third one from this end. Adjectives are just that things that help others identify something or someone. Some people think bald is beautiful. If this is your greatest concern, I say you have it pretty darn good.

Answer 4

Giggle...maybe if your standing in a room of 10 you should wear a number....that is universal and non offensive. When i am at the bakery and they call out number 103, and its mine I don't get offended. PS i like folically challenged people. What shade of blue was that tie anyway? Maybe they were just trying to draw attention politely away from it.The sarcasm is great. At 2 am I need a laugh.

Answer 5

ok - deep breath...think of it this way - some people really do "bald" well....think of yourself as pulling off that look - many people cant. it could be possible that you are being over sensitive to this and someone was simply trying to get to the right person - we use adjectives for that.... some arent the best - and some are tasteless... I dispatch for a trucking company and I am usually the d**m b***h with no brains in her head. You gotta let it roll off ya....there are wayyyyy more important things to fret over...really there are. So, take a deep breath, hug your teddy or your wife or kids and have a walk outside... that should help ya solve your delimma a bit... good luck to you!

Answer 6

"10 people are standing in a room. My friend asks "Who is John?" Isn't it easier to respond "The Mexican guy" or the Jewish boy" instead of describing them in 10 sentences? What do you think?"

How about saying the person in the blue suit, or wearing the green shirt?
Wouldn't that be better than "the Mexican guy"?

Answer 7

Dear Chrome Dome, You can't seem to distinguish between good manners, description, and racist/prejudiced/biased assumptions. In your case though your racism/prejudice/bias is showing. How do you tell a Jew/homosexual/Mexican by looks? Baldness and other physical features are obvious. Religion, sexual status, and country of origin are not.

Answer 8

I'm sorry! People usually refer to me as "the short chick." The way to solve this dilemma is to ignore the negative things people say, that's what I do. Some people are just more materialistic than others, especially when it comes to outward appearance, and those types of people aren't worth your time.

Answer 9

well i say if you are so worried about what people are saying then you need more than yahoo answers because people are and always will have an opinion and you cant but a lid on peoples thoughts or speech so just get over it . and if this was to make fun of the issue then OK . i also would like to not be referred to as the sexy sex goddess of all times but to be referred to in my ethic origin of slightly beige American

Answer 10

Since you did not like that description - how are we to direct the person to you - how should we have described you. The guy in the blue tie - there could be three guys wearing blue ties. The handsome, bald guy in the blue tie.