Some things that are true...

   I play a good amount of pickup basketball, and that means I always have a lot of explaining to do regarding my skill level (low in terms of shooting, passing, and defense, but high in terms of shit-talking and complaining). You see, the explaining comes from not filling the expectations that come with being among the first 3 people picked when choosing teams. And by "explaining" I mean "angrily and awkwardly blaming someone/something/a supernatural phenomenon for my lack of actual skill."

"How was I supposed to know which basket to shoot the ball in?"

   The point is, the only reason that I'm ever picked first is that I'm a young black teen in INCREDIBLY good shape. Seriously, I'm hot. Girls want me. No need to check Facebook or anything. The point is, being stereotyped sucks. When people believe stereotypes, the situation becomes awkward when the stereotypes turn out to be wrong. That being said, there are a few stereotypes that I have never been able to disprove (unlike the whole "Black people being good at basketball" thing).

Girls LOVE Miniature Versions (of ANYTHING)

    Girls reading this, do me a favor. Picture an object (a cupcake, perhaps. Maybe a pencil. Yeah, let's do a pencil)

This is a pencil.

   Not very cute, ladies, was it?  How about this?

Contain yourself.

   Quick! Get to a mirror so you can see the face you're making! If your vision is obstructed by your own tears, then my point has been proven.

Black People Don't Care About Your Friends

   I know how that title looks, but what I mean is the phrase, "No, it's cool. My best friend/cousin's teacher/grandma's dog sitter is black, so I can say that."

  If you need to try to explain why something you said wasn't offensive, then it SHOULD NOT be said.

Casserole is for White People

 OK, I'll admit, this one is mostly just speculation. But think about it. When was the last time you ever ate casserole? Or made a casserole? or used the word "casserole?" If you can answer any of these questions with anything other than "What the hell is a casserole," then I will bet all the money currently in my pockets that you are white.

Seriously, though... WTF.