Carrot Top?

Coming from England, where people tend to be retarded about this sort of thing, I'd just like clarification from the Bloggess - the reason you wouldn't sleep with Carrot Top is because he's an annoying twat, right? Not because he's ginger.

Because, believe it or not, I found a LOT of problem being single when I was back in the UK. I'm tall and fairly good looking, but I have red hair and the stigma of sleeping with a 'ginga' actually left me out in the cold! I had one girl who kept our relationship a secret because her friends would make fun of her - and described my hair as 'reddish brown' or 'auburn' to her parents so they wouldn't know I was the dreaded 'ginger.'

American girls are FAR more evolved, I'm pleased to report (except the jury's out on the Bloggess until she answers the question!) I had no problem dating when I moved to America and girls said my ginger hair was cute and made me look boyish.

When I moved back to England, I was featured in a British TV show called 'F**k off, I'm Ginger' and it showed pictures of my American wife - and in TV forums, they mentioned that she was ridiculously hot and, apparently, far more attractive than a 'ginger' like me deserved.

And gosh, look, unsurprisingly we would up back in America.

First off, gingers rock. Secondly, that you America for being considerably more evolved than many Brits. less

Coming from England, where people tend to be retarded about this sort of thing, I'd just like clarification from the Bloggess - the reason you wouldn't sleep with Carrot Top is because he's an annoying twat, right? Not because he's ginger.

Because, believe it or not, I found a LOT of problem being single when I was back in the UK. I'm tall and fairly good looking, but I have red hair and the stigma of sleeping with a 'ginga' actually left me out in the cold! I had one girl who kept our relationship a secret because her friends would make fun of her - and described my hair as 'reddish brown' or 'auburn' to her parents so they wouldn't know I was the dreaded 'ginger.'

American girls are FAR more evolved, I'm pleased to report (except the jury's out on the Bloggess until she answers the question!) I had no problem dating when I moved to America and girls said my ginger hair was cute and made me look boyish.

When I moved back to England, I was featured in a British TV show called 'F**k off, I'm Ginger' and it showed pictures of my American wife - and in TV forums, they mentioned that she was ridiculously hot and, apparently, far more attractive than a 'ginger' like me deserved.

And gosh, look, unsurprisingly we would up back in America.

First off, gingers rock. Secondly, that you America for being considerably more evolved than many Brits. less

LOL I have noticed that, actually, but didn't realize it was a brits versus americas thing. Red hair is a strange thing - over the years I have noticed that to some red hair is an insane turn on on a level that I've never noticed with any other hair color. BUT maybe that's because I have red hair so its something I'm more apt to notice. So I suppose it could also be an insane turn off to some too. *shrug*

I do get a little annoyed with ginger jokes. They're usually funny, but sometimes... For example, when the 12th (or so) person made a comment to me about how (jokingly of course) it was "kick a ginger day" it stopped being even remotely funny. It's also annoying that it's one of the first things that get noticed about me, and one of the first descriptors used on me. It's not that big of a deal, and most of the time I am proud to wear my ginger pride. But sometimes, it just gets a bit tiring - like, cause, it's just freaking hair, ya know?

But seriously now - anyone have sunscreen? I think I'm burning... less

LOL I have noticed that, actually, but didn't realize it was a brits versus americas thing. Red hair is a strange thing - over the years I have noticed that to some red hair is an insane turn on on a level that I've never noticed with any other hair color. BUT maybe that's because I have red hair so its something I'm more apt to notice. So I suppose it could also be an insane turn off to some too. *shrug*

I do get a little annoyed with ginger jokes. They're usually funny, but sometimes... For example, when the 12th (or so) person made a comment to me about how (jokingly of course) it was "kick a ginger day" it stopped being even remotely funny. It's also annoying that it's one of the first things that get noticed about me, and one of the first descriptors used on me. It's not that big of a deal, and most of the time I am proud to wear my ginger pride. But sometimes, it just gets a bit tiring - like, cause, it's just freaking hair, ya know?

But seriously now - anyone have sunscreen? I think I'm burning... less

I think red hair is super HAWT and it is almost always an immediate turn on for me. To me it is an exotic beauty.

I've heard the term "ginger" used, but I tend to avoid all terms that identify people by their physical appearance. In this particular instance, I know one red-headed lady (my best female friend) who doesn't care about the word "ginger", but I have another red-headed male friend who finds it insulting.

I also think it's interesting that Americans are generally accepting of red hair, but as a general population are so not accepting of people who aren't vanilla...like many of us - while most of the people I've met from the other side of the Atlantic are extremely indifferent to my rainbow sherbertness. less

I just would like to make a point, not be a stick in the mud, but can we not use the word "retarded"? We do have a disability section here on Eden Forums, and I think it'd be a respectful thing. Calling them dumb, moronic, douche bags, etc, but please, that word is a bit demeaning to some. less

LOL I have noticed that, actually, but didn't realize it was a brits versus americas thing. Red hair is a strange thing - over the years I have noticed that to some red hair is an insane turn on on a level that I've never noticed with any other hair color. BUT maybe that's because I have red hair so its something I'm more apt to notice. So I suppose it could also be an insane turn off to some too. *shrug*

I do get a little annoyed with ginger jokes. They're usually funny, but sometimes... For example, when the 12th (or so) person made a comment to me about how (jokingly of course) it was "kick a ginger day" it stopped being even remotely funny. It's also annoying that it's one of the first things that get noticed about me, and one of the first descriptors used on me. It's not that big of a deal, and most of the time I am proud to wear my ginger pride. But sometimes, it just gets a bit tiring - like, cause, it's just freaking hair, ya know?

But seriously now - anyone have sunscreen? I think I'm burning... less

I have honestly never heard someone refer to a redhead as a ginger except in the context of talking about this. (Did that even make sense?) Needless to say, I've never heard of "kick a ginger" day but I have to agree.. who the hells takes it so seriously?

I wonder where it got started? less

Things like this make me love the Seattle area. You could be a 7 foot tall, pale-skinned, lesbian transgender with rainbow hair and 19,425,876 piercings and purple hair walking your pet duck on a leash and while you'll likely get a second glance or two, people aren't gonna give you shit for being unique. If anything you're more likely to find people admiring your sense of individuality and comfort in being YOU. I could see the odd tourist wanting a picture with you too... but point is there's enough flamboyant uniqueness out in the open here that most people are used to the unusual and are more than happy to embrace it. It's truly part of what makes Seattle, Seattle, and the people here really feel that way.

I mean really, if you've attending the Seattle's World Naked Bike Ride or the Annual Gay Pride Parade, you know what I'm talking about. Here's an awesome link to a short video of the parade if you like: link I find it quite uplifting. That crowd goes on for a looooooong ways too, haha. If you're ever in this area around June I highly suggest attending it. To be honest, it's quite hard to miss.

It certainly makes being a bisexual feel mainstream-ish and nonconfining - although I should probably add that the farther you venture away from the lovely city, the more likely it becomes that people will frown upon your "weirdness". At least the frowners are still frowned upon by the majority here though!

The people here (for the most part) are highly accepting of all cultures. It's refreshing having lived in the South for a good chunk of my life.

...and with all this, really, nobody gives a rat's ass what color your flippin' hair is! less