Have a friend called hannah she does not like being called ginger minge she has red hair. what do you think?

Question

It insulting and makes her feel very down can you help her feel happy about herself

Answer 1

find a dump blonde and take the piss out of her

Answer 2

Red hair has always drawn the wrong kind of attention; I think it's seen as an irritating complication in the enormously important argument about the merits of being blonde or brunette.

In literature & films, red hair is only really valued if it's accompanied by green eyes, invoking a sort of 'spiritual/celtic ethnic-heritage' kind of image.

In fact, a lot of people find red hair very attractive, but most will keep quiet about this when they're in a social group, so that they won't accidentally upset their 'mainstream' friends.

This means that your friend probably has many secret admirers, but they're less loud than the ones who like to tease her. It's also possible that some of the loudest mocks come from people who are jealous of her natural ability to get noticed; they shout because they want attention.

Standing out in the way that redheads do, can be a useful social filter; people who mock are just labelling themselves as vicious and insecure. Others do notice that behaviour, and remember it long after any short-term amusement, caused by their comments, has faded.

Answer 3

She should seek the services of a good hypnotist - whenever she hears the words "Ginger minge" she will have a sense of well being and confidence.

Or, every time someone calls her that, give her a scooby snack so she will relate the words to the good feeling of getting a scooby snack. A scooby snack can be whatever she likes - even a pat on the head!

The important thing is that she knows you love her even though she does have red hair.

Answer 4

well she will always have ginger hair she can cover it up dye it brown or even have blonde high lites in it which i think looks so pretty in red hair it makes her natural colour softer that might make her have a bit more convidence but she will be teased about many other thing in her life time life is cruel and so are ppl i feel for her i really do she just has to be strong and just walk away easy said than done i no but ppl get bored in the end, hope i have helped a bit.

Answer 5

I'm called Hannah too! *dances*

I have ginger friends too; a lot of gingers get constantly teased, unfortunately all she can do is live with it or find something suitable to yell back. She mustn't let it get her down, whoever is calling her that is just immature (and probably jealous XD)

Tell her good luck from me, I hope she feels better

xxx

Answer 6

I think red or ginger hair is so pretty, Look at Bonnie Langford she was ginger, but her hair sems to have dulled down a bit

Answer 7

That is so cruel. Why do people do that to each other? She's probably a lovely girl and you are making her childhood a miserable experience and undermining her self confidence and esteem.

Why don't you stop and think about if that was you. You could choose to make someone's day happy or miserable.

Just remember that what goes around, eventually comes back to you--big time.

Answer 8

well I generally don't dig being called insulting names either - so it makes sense that she doesn't like it.

You shouldn't try to find a way for her to ENJOY being insulted - that is totally a douche bag tactic man.

Perhaps she should start calling you weasel peter?

It is an easy equation: you insult her, she is down - don't insult her and see how she reacts.

I bet you are a real charmer with the ladies...eee gads.

Answer 9

Hi,I have red hair & got called all the names under the sun at school.Once she leaves it will change & she will have all the guys running after her.

Answer 10

Tell her other people are only jealous because she's a glamorous redhead. Also if people think they get a reaction when they call her that they'll do it all the more !!!

Answer 11

Well she's very luck to have a friend such as yourself, posting her plight on the interweb!!

I like redheads, so I think she should tell herself she's beautiful. Better still, you're supposedly her friend - you tell her!