This is something I had in mind for a long time...
I found myself being more racially discrimated by Indian Americans or as we fondly call 'ABCD's' than Americans themselves.
So one of Briggs's friends always found it hilarious to come to me and speak in an Abu from the Simpsons accent...And then say that he 'loved my Indian accent'
Like seriously?
I was offended. I was upset. And i did cry.
And I would never say anything back to him for fear of offending the boyfriend's friend.
Where were my balls?
So for all the ABCD's that I know or met...I cringed when you one of you sang the National anthem at one of the cultural events. I don't blame you. You are neither here not there.
Let me remind you that your parents probably have a 'thicker accent' than I do. I will say 'wateer' than 'waterrzh'. I will say 'Her-bal' and not 'Erbal'. I will say 'beer and not 'be-zher'. And this does not make you or me better than either.
At the end of the day....I know my place....I know I'm not white..
You are still the confused desi trying to fit in with them and us..
So perhaps you would like to think TWICE about making fun of my accent or my background because I am not very different from you or your parents. And it is sad that you try to be....
Ugh
I have absolute repulsion for the most of you I have met.
Ugh
3 comments:
I wonder how the british pronouce water :P
people have actually said my accent is very british... but the other day two of my brother's azeri friends were snickering at my indian accent, saying it was so cute and all... but the truth is, i couldnt understand anything they said, when they could understand everything i did.. i guess, accents are something people like to pick on cos it's the first thing they notice about anyone.. i'm cool with the fact that i have an indian accent... at least it's in sync with everything else..
What does ABCD stand for by the way?
Actually, everyone's got an accent depending on who's listening... I personally love accents.
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