When you call someone "basic," it's not usually a compliment. According to urban dictionary, basic is defined as "used to describe someone devoid of defining characteristics that might
make a person interesting, extraordinary, or just simply worth devoting
time or attention to." Often attached to the word basic is "basic bitch" or "basic white girl." If you conjure up an image in your head of a basic white girl, you probably see a blonde girl in an oversized PINK shirt, leggings, Ugg boots, and carrying a frappacino. Because I'm in a sorority, an avid user of instagram, and a Starbucks addict, I'm often told how basic I am. I'm not here to fight the people who use basic as in insult, but rather to tell you why I am a self-proclaimed basic white girl (BWG) and I'm proud of it.
1. I find joy in the little things.
I love that I can get enjoyment out of the little things, whether it be a cute new galaxy phone case for my iPhone or getting a new high in Instagram likes. When you can find joy in small things throughout the day, you will start to realize how much happier you are.
2. Shopping is easy because most stores carry my style.
Another perk to being basic is that I can probably find something I want to buy no matter what store I go to. Black leggings are pretty easy to find, and the most comfortable thing you can wear.
3. I’m easy-going when it comes to places to eat.
Unless I’m on vacation, you won’t hear me complaining about our third Taco Bell run this week. I’m down to eat the basic fast food and restaurant chains. Don’t get me wrong though, once we’re on vacay, I’d prefer to try somewhere new.
4. I feel no shame in ordering girly drinks.
In a new bar or restaurant, it can be overwhelming looking at a new drink menu. But you won’t find me wasting time acting like I’m better than a girly, tropical drink.
5. Everyone makes fun of me, until it comes time for them to buy new make-up.
Say all you want about me being basic, but the big make up brands are tried and true. You can laugh at me while I spend thirty minutes a day watching make up tutorials, but I’ll be the one laughing when you ask me what eyeliner I use because it never smudges and my wings are perfect.
6. If you ain’t talking Starbucks, I don’t wanna talk.
I LOVE Starbucks. No ragrets. I know my order and what I like. Not completely sure why this is a bad thing, but I’ll stand by and quietly enjoy my iced coffee, classic, soy milk, and extra caramel. Remember that the next time I don’t make fun of your pretentious IPA.
7. It’s easy to find friends in a nation full of BWG’s.
While you’re snubbing your nose at my Starbs, I’m over here making friends with girl behind me in line because we have the same order. We also love social media and the same music. BAM new friend that I follow on insta and we help boost each other’s likes.
8. So what, I like pop music.
I’m almost guaranteed to hear music I like everywhere I go because I like what plays on the radio. If listening to One Direction makes me wrong, I don’t want to be right. And even if I don’t like your music, I’m not going to try to make you feel like less of a person for it. Human decency, pass it on.
9. I love Disney and I'll never stop.
I've been Ariel for Halloween approximately five times. Oops. Disney is magical and I never want to lose the feeling that watching Disney movies gives to me.10. It's not hard to buy me presents.
All in all, I’m just fine with being basic. Yeah, I’m the butt of a joke sometimes, but the joy I find in the things I like outweighs that. And no matter what you define yourself as, be happy with who you are. This is just a list of why I love being who I am, not why I’m better than you. So go ahead and dive into your guilty pleasures.
