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Misconceptions on why I have dreads

(copied from my blog: antfjc81193.blogspot.com)

I understand that Dreadlocks are not the most accepted thing in society (except if your black and you got them done so they look too "perfect" and even), but a lot of people take it as a signal that someone is trying to be something they're not. Like today, on a website called formspring where you can be asked questions anonymously, I was told "Dreads are for black people only". I replied with something like "I'm not black, then how did I do it? O_O". Stupid, close-minded questions get dumb answers. Because that what stereotyping is, close-minded assumptions. Hmm, what do I also get. Oh yeah. I always get the stereotype that I'm trying to be Jamaican or Rastafarian. Seriously? Do I look or dress in any way that implies that? To be honest, I look like a Metalhead more than anything even though Metal isn't the only thing I listen to. But still, would you really see a guy who isn't black claim he's Jamaican? That would be the same as me claiming I'm French by wearing a beret or trying to be a Native American by getting tattoos of their deities. It makes no sense. And here's an even worse assumption. This phrase "Yo, you look like Lil Wayne." :| Umm... thank you? I don't even like him or his music. Actually, he's kind of annoying. Is Lil Wayne that popular that he represents the mainstream existence of dreads? Hopefully someone talented like Crystal Bowersox on American Idol (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cka-DoWJyCMcan) become famous enough to overshadow Lil Wayne so that there aren't any misconceptions about Dreads in the modern day. As you can see, she's a normal person you would see everyday. It's just that she has Dreads and talent. Real, hardworking talent. Not inorganic propaganda created by MTV or a record company. Dreads are a natural thing, not an attempt to be someone else.It's for everybody of all genders, races, and religions.

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Comment by Antony on February 23, 2010 at 3:39pm: LOL I didn't tell anyone either, but they just found out on their own. Then the comment storm started.

Comment by IllumiKnotty on February 23, 2010 at 1:47am: i go to school with messy hair and i can tell that ppl dont understand why the new girl hasnt brushed her hair the whole time ive been in school

lol i dont mention it, and they dont say anything.

i like freaking / weirding people out.

Comment by j.boy on February 21, 2010 at 3:11pm: x2...

i totally agree

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