We redheads make up only 2 percent of the entire world’s population, so we’re pretty rare. That doesn’t give anyone the right to say these annoying things to us all the time, though. Yes, I know I’m pale, and no, we are not going extinct any time soon.
Here are some of the top annoying things that people say when they encounter a redhead. Hopefully some of you read this and think twice before you say one of these things!
1. So do you like ... get tan?
No, I am actually allergic to the sun and can’t be outside during the daytime. The tan lines you see on me are actually fake, and I am hiding the fact that I am secretly a vampire.
2. But you’re not a REAL ginger.
What does this even mean? What makes up a “real” ginger? Apparently if you have red hair, but don’t have light eyes and an insane amount of freckles you do not qualify as a real human being. Sorry to disappoint you.
3. Do your parents have red hair?
Some redheads have red-headed parents, and some don’t. I personally have parents with brown hair, but everyone is different. Why does my parents’ hair color even interest you anyway?
4. Is your hair real?
No, I actually wear a wig all the time. Yes, this is my real hair. It is actually really easy to tell if someone has dyed their hair red because it is such a hard color to replicate.
5. You don’t have a soul LOL.
Oh wow, are you referencing that "South Park" episode? I’ve actually NEVER heard anyone say this to me! Wow!!! This is definitely one of the most annoying things you could say to a redhead, and FYI, you sound neither funny nor intelligent when making this comment.
6. Are you Irish?
While I am Irish, not all redheads are. Check out this article by BuzzFeed that shows pictures of redheads of color!
7. You look like Ariel from The Little Mermaid.
Honestly, if Ariel had brown or blond hair you would not be saying this. OBVIOUSLY she is my favorite Disney princess, but we in no way resemble each other, nor does she resemble any other human being just because they have red hair.
8. You look like [insert name of any redhead celebrity to ever exist].
I’ve been told that I look like Brittany Snow in her "Pitch Perfect" role, Emma Stone, Lindsay Lohan and even Ariana Grande when she was on that Nickelodeon show. In real life, I actually do not look like any of these celebrities just because we all happen to have red hair. It gets really annoying after a while being compared to people I don’t even look like so please chill with that.
9. You’re actually pretty for a redhead.
Oh really? Thanks SO much, as if redheads weren’t allowed to be attractive because of the piles of flames wrapped around my skull. I’ll be sure to cherish your backhanded compliment as long as I live.
10. So like, would you date another redhead?
Yes, actually I would because I do not have a hair color preference. And no, I am not afraid of having kids with red hair. Thanks for asking.
