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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Jul 16, 2014 18:29:18 GMT -5
www.gofundme.com/baozzc(excerpt) Hello Everyone!
I am writing you today to ask that you assist me in acquiring some white privilege. Although I have layered oppressions that have affected my ability to access my slice of the American Pie™, no issue has affected me more readily than my lack of white privilege. From being assumed to have "cheated" my way into programs for gifted children AND college (via affirmative action), to having my natural hair viewed as unprofessional amongst professional peers, to having people make negative assumptions about my competency level, interests, and job knowledge, to being viewed as naturally dangerous or threatening, my lack of white privilege has created numerous obstacles as I've struggled to successfully compete in a white dominated workforce. I am hoping that, through this campaign, I will begin to make some headway towards closing the gap that white privilege has created in my life.
In return for paying for my white privilege, I would love to give you some "black privilege" in return! Yes, it is difficult being a black person but there are some neat perks, as you will discover if you donate!
AMOUNT SOUGHT: $135,000
AMOUNT RAISED SO FAR: $4,865 / 282 DONATIONS (Wow. You should see the "rewards" she is offering if you donate. Note: some of the comments are fairly hostile and profane.)
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Post by Blonde Granny on Jul 16, 2014 18:38:58 GMT -5
Good Golly Miss Molly, for a minute I was wondering what you had been smoking...and not sharing btw!!
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Jul 16, 2014 18:42:13 GMT -5
Hey Molly - keep us posted on how much she gets. I may try something similar for my lake house and call it Lazy White Woman's Wishes.  Being treated like crap is sad but I'm not sad enough to give to her cause. We all have our stories. And I like these quotes: "It doesn't matter if you're black or white... the only color that really matters is green." - Family Guy "Money is not the most important thing in the world. Love is. Fortunately, I love money." - Jackie Mason "Money, if it does not bring you happiness, will at least help you be miserable in comfort." - Helen Gurley Brown |
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Post by Opti on Jul 16, 2014 18:57:20 GMT -5
Actually I find it amusing. I think its OK to ask even for tacky stuff, because if its really tacky and no one cares, no money will be raised.
Its interesting to see at what levels people have been donating at, because those seem to be the gimmes that are resonating with the donors. I think she's just someone upset at her current life and may not really believe in white privilege but might currently be experiencing life as an underpaid underemployed black woman and decided to do this to make herself feel better.
Honestly, I've been wondering if I should try something, but I'm not sure what. Donate to Optimist so I can get current in UNIX? Doesn't sound very sexy or net-worthy. At least she came up with something interesting enough that Molly found it.
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Post by billisonboard on Jul 16, 2014 20:11:12 GMT -5
I took a quick look and didn't find if there is any way to verify that the person requesting funding represents themselves accurately. Looks like this would be an interesting sociology class project.
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Post by zibazinski on Jul 16, 2014 20:16:28 GMT -5
P T Barnum was so right.  |
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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 16, 2014 20:27:49 GMT -5
I imagine who ever started this particular request is gathering comments for some type of project. And it seems to be working rather well.
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Jul 16, 2014 21:20:47 GMT -5
I actually saw a link to this particular GoFundMe on a friend's Facebook page ...  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2014 21:59:29 GMT -5
I think she's funny. The giving stages are humorous. Obviously she's not being totally serious here, just trying to get her page noticed. I guess it's working somewhat...
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Post by djAdvocate on Jul 16, 2014 23:48:32 GMT -5
some people have broken ironometers.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Jul 17, 2014 0:17:40 GMT -5
some people have broken ironometers. LOL! I finally got brave and clicked on the actual link. I only responded to the quote Molly had in her OP but I LOL at the "I'm crying privileged white tears" or something like that. And man did some people get nasty!  But she is over $4,900 already! |
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Post by Jaguar on Jul 17, 2014 0:26:55 GMT -5
I think she is freaking hilarious.
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Jul 17, 2014 0:46:47 GMT -5
Some people have a lot of nerve - wish I had the guts.
The comments were hilarious though.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2014 1:18:14 GMT -5
5 grand already. Maybe moneymom should challenge her step to raise his car money this way! If he can come up with a creative enough story it looks like people give you money. Its like being a street performer! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2014 8:19:38 GMT -5
LOL I'd send the $5 just for the story. She is hilarious and smart! Love that combination!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2014 8:32:45 GMT -5
Seriously I wanted the collard greens recipe, but those slots were already gone "When you cook it, you may also claim that yours is better than hers." ... Lol |
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Post by mmhmm on Jul 17, 2014 8:58:31 GMT -5
I wonder if gofundme would like to pay for the new roof I had to put on this money-trap of a house? Hmmmm...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2014 9:00:04 GMT -5
I wonder if gofundme would like to pay for the new roof I had to put on this money-trap of a house? Hmmmm... You need to come up with some money pit like humor... |
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Post by mmhmm on Jul 17, 2014 9:01:51 GMT -5
Maybe I could play poor little old lady with leaking roof who's taking care of her very elderly, bed-bound mother who might get rained on if the roof doesn't get fixed ASAP? Think that might work? I could put up pictures of an elderly woman in a rainstorm, all soaked and miserable ...
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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 17, 2014 9:14:38 GMT -5
I wonder if gofundme would like to pay for the new roof I had to put on this money-trap of a house? Hmmmm... Add that after six failed marriages and divorces, you have finally found your soul mate and you are holding a wedding reception for 500 people in the home (which you also need help funding). The bucks will roll in faster than you can count. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2014 9:17:46 GMT -5
I honestly think funny works better than sad... Offer a photo of you in your bathtub, which now, thanks to roof issues, does need a rain shower head to fill it up...
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Post by moneymom on Jul 17, 2014 23:06:12 GMT -5
5 grand already. Maybe moneymom should challenge her step to raise his car money this way! If he can come up with a creative enough story it looks like people give you money. Its like being a street performer! LOL!!! |
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Post by busymom on Jul 17, 2014 23:21:05 GMT -5
She should've asked for some male privilege. That way she could've got 2 for 1! |
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Post by Opti on Jul 18, 2014 9:27:50 GMT -5
If you read her reasoning on the amount, she's actually asking for white male privilege.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2014 11:26:42 GMT -5
Maybe I could play poor little old lady with leaking roof who's taking care of her very elderly, bed-bound mother who might get rained on if the roof doesn't get fixed ASAP? Think that might work? I could put up pictures of an elderly woman in a rainstorm, all soaked and miserable ... Where do I send the money ? |
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Post by mmhmm on Jul 18, 2014 11:34:03 GMT -5
LOL! See! My sob-story got to jma! We may have found a gold mine on the ground, folks! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2014 12:47:54 GMT -5
I found it appalling. I've been accused of being uptight and having no sense of humor, so no surprise there.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2014 13:10:40 GMT -5
I found it appalling. I've been accused of being uptight and having no sense of humor, so no surprise there. No dollars for you ! |
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