Why am I called Oreo?

Question

Okay I know the typical meaning is a black person who acts white but I am a person who has been called a Oreo for 6 years now and I really don't understand why. I listen to old school, rock, world, techno etc. I have a very diverse group of friends. I am told I speak like a white person and I can't dance. Does that make me a Oreo? I have been called that by alot of people (with a few nasty remarks) at school since I moved their when I was 12 and even a few family members basically call me an Oreo. I know I am weird but I don't think I act white or black... I just act like myself. How exactly does one become a Oreo?

Thanx alot Hayseus. Did you even read the question? Well thanx for not answering my question.

Honey: I noticed how you commented on my avatars color. Well I am half Chippewa(native american) and I have alot of Native American features which include my skin color. So does it make me less black to you? Also I clearly didn't say I was a oreo. I asked why I am called an Oreo. I am me and that is all you need to know!

Honey: Please don't start getting agressive because this is a computer and I can't see you face to face. If you had half the brain you would know you insulted me first.

Love2lea: Are we cousins? Just jk. I am also half native american and 1/4 irish and seems like were mixed with same things and we have alot in common for example I HATE Al Sharpton.

Answer 1

Educated black Americans don't call each other that because "acting black" should never be synonmous with acting uneducated and ignorant. So, take pride in your diversity, your hertitage, and that fact that you are not afraid of being you.

Who cares what ignorant people say. I wouldn't turn my nose up at them, but instead, let them know that your ancestry makes you an African American, not the way you speak or the music that you are listening to.

Answer 2

The Oreo became initially stated as the Oreo Biscuit, yet became later replaced to the Oreo Sandwich in 1921. In 1948, the call became replaced to the Oreo Creme Sandwich yet became replaced to the Oreo Chocolate Sandwich in 1974.[4] there are various theories pointing to the beginning place of the call 'Oreo', which includes derivations from the French observe 'Or', which skill gold (as early packaging became gold), or the Greek observe 'Oros', which skill mountain or hill (via fact the unique Oreo became mound formed) or maybe the Greek observe 'Oreo', which skill appropriate or effective.[4] different theories are that the 're' from cream became 'sandwiched' between the two Os from cookie, or the observe 'purely regarded like a effective, melodic mix of sounds'. A television spot for the have been given Milk? marketing campaign confirmed a pretend etymology the place, whilst at a board assembly to compliment the call of the cookie, between the participants is asked for his opinion; the member, who purely ate a cookie and does not have any milk to bathe it down responds "i do no longer understand," this is heard by the board member as "Oreo." Or, Who cares? have been given milk?

Answer 3

You know what sweetie ... take it with a grain of salt ... I was told I talked white since I knew how to speak and on top of that ... I'm called the "white girl" in my work place, everywhere I go, and they don't do it to be mean, I know that, it's just everyone feels because of the type of music I listen to, the way I speak, and the fact that my husband is white didn't help the matter any, but oh well.
I was never called oreo, because that's disrespectful, but me being the "white girl" oh well ... so be it.
Now when it come s to dancing ... hunny, I'm half Jamaican, so enough said, LOL I can move my azz that's for sure.
Put it this way ok ... before I was even a teen, my family said I was so the "white girl" that I would be the first one (on my mother's side) to bring home a white man, and you know what baby doll, I was, LOL

Answer 4

I call people Oreos all the time, but not in an offensive way. In fact there was a club in my high school for Oreos, or people who are mixed. I'm just like you, I've been told many ,many times I "act white" or I "sound like a white girl". I took it as a compliment. It means I don't act and/or sound like a street thug. I'm not interested in pimps and hos and acting tough and being a player. Whatever! You aren't weird you are just you and I'm sure that if more people were just themselves we wouldn't have to deal with all these horrible stereotypes. When people call you an Oreo hold your head up high and be proud that they can see you have respect for yourself and refuse to fit into the ridiculous stereotypes black people are supposed to be.

Answer 5

Just ignore them. There is nothing better than a person of any race, just being their own person. When you look up in the sky at night, and see the stars, don't you focus on the brightest? Well, if you were dull ,and did what everyone else did, you wouldn't shine, now would you? Stay true to yourself, and the same ones calling you an oreo, might be coming to you one day for advice or maybe an autograph.

Answer 6

Black people who don't go along with the crowd are usually considered to be "oreo cookies". My family background is Bajan (Barbadoes), Native American (Blackfoot), English and Irish. I consider myself an American first and a multiracial black second. I can't stand Al Sharpton, I consider him very detrimental to black people. I feel that the Nation of Islam is an Islamofacist terrorist organization hell bent on sucking the life out of my people. I don't believe in Affirmative Action (dumbing down insults my people). II believe OJ Simpson was guilty, etc., etc. I have also been called an "oreo cookie" for these beliefs and having the guts to stand on my own and form my own opinions. I speak well and I'm proud of it (no ebonics for me!). Just stand strong in your own beliefs and dance to a different drummer. But, be prepared! People like us will always catch more flak from our own than we will from white people. Believe in yourself and beware of false prophets!

Answer 7

Wow I always thought it was a derogatory term for a bi-racial person with a black and white parent.

You listen to music not my cup o' tea but it DOES NOT make you weird or an oreo...... i'm different than you and you're different than me....music I listen to doesn't hurt me and it shouldn't bother anyone especially your family. When people call names period it's to make themselves feel better for some reason.

Answer 8

You sound like a fine young woman, with a lot of good self-esteem. If these people are calling you Oreo, it is most likely done out of jealousy. Try to let it roll right off your back.

Answer 9

No, that makes THEM idiots. Not every Black Person can be classified by some stupid stereotypes. And trust me, I know how you feel. My own Grandmother told me that I speak like a little white girl.

Answer 10

You just answered your own question.

Embrace your Oreo-ness. I'm a proud Oreo myself. The best way to negate their insults is to take them as a compliment.

The funniest thing about it is that the people who call you that are insulting themselves. By saying you "act white" they themselves are saying that all black people act the same way, which is no better than what most racists say about black people.