As much as I enjoy standing up for what I believe in and shoving my semi-obnoxious liberalism in other people's faces, if I popped a blood vessel every time somebody I know made a racist or homophobic remark that's all I'd ever do (and it would probably result in my demise). I'm queer, I'm mulatto and my friends and relatives know how I feel about their bullshit. There are also these things called "jokes", some people make them.

But a stranger making racist and homophobic remarks is a whole different ballgame.

Your favorite color is not purple and don't let your "friends" tell you any different.

Life is hard, but you will survive. My Chemical Romance should not be your life's anthem, you're too smart for that.

Also? Wear sunscreen.