Black People Time (BPT) = Really. Really. Late.
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| Sorry I'm Late T-Shirt, conveniently worn by a black model. |
It's no secret black people have been stereotyped with having difficulty getting to places on time. I can recall numerous occasions where I've had to confirm with my friends whether their event would be running on white or black time. Personally, I am always on time. If you tell me to arrive at 6:00pm, you can trust I'll be there at 6:00pm. This trait however, was not hereditary. My mom couldn't be on time if you paid her (sorry mom). As a child after always being the last to arrive at birthday parties when the food was cold and soggy, I made a promise to myself that I would not be that black person. The worst part was when you actually did arrive hours later, everyone wants to know why you're so late... but there's no grand story to tell.
"Wow, you're really late, what were you doing?"
"Nothing..."
"Did your parents car break down?"
"No..."
"Did you.."
"No...I'm just late."
So I was destined to break the mold and pave the way for my generation to arrive on time. But clearly I've failed. This is not to be taken as a rant. But I'm tired of Black People Time! This past weekend I celebrated my 23rd birthday. (Parrrtayy!) And having recognized the tendencies of some of my black friends, I told them the party started 30 minutes early than it actually did. Black People Time 7:30pm. White People Time 8:00pm. But little did I know BPT has been pushed back a few hours! Yes, hours! According to my beliefs and www.blackpeopletime.com, BPT was only supposed be thirty seven minutes behind WPT. (Yes there is a website designated to BPT, this is how serious this epidemic has gotten!) My friends didn't arrive until 9:00pm and on wards. Outrageous! I mean, thanks for coming and all but like really?
Anyways, maybe this did turn into a rant. I'm sorry but young black people need to hear this. We need to unite and end the stereotype that our parents have created. I'm trying but I can't do this alone!
HELP ME END BLACK PEOPLE TIME AND SAVE OUR RACE!
