Exploring the Problematic and Subversive Shit People Say [Meme-ology] →

An interesting write-up on the Shit People Say meme.

“The reason why relationships between white and non-white people, or straight people and gay people are fraught, is because of our history – long gone, recent or ongoing. Racist, homophobic or simply thoughtless comments are insulting not just in and of themselves, but because they are a bilious reminder of the times when straight, white people have dehumanised and denied other groups their human rights.”