When I see a fine sister with a white man, I get pissed. I get mad. I don't get violent, but I get mad. I'm like, 'Damn, baby, what do I got to do : to get with you?' I mean, what must I do?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses frustration and anger when seeing a woman he desires with a white man.
- In plain terms
- I feel angry when the woman I like chooses someone else.
- What can you take from it?
- Romantic rejection can trigger strong emotional reactions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does race influence attraction?
- How do we handle rejection?
Another view
The quote frames racial dynamics in a way that can reinforce stereotypes.
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