When I stand against a white background I notice something really strange - I'm not actually white!
Looking closely at my skin pigmentation I'm kind of pinky/orange/yellow sort of colour. Also little bits of blue, red and purple in places as well.
About the only thing that's white(ish) are my teeth and the ends of my nails and the outer part of my eyes, but I think that's the same for everyone whatever their skin colour.
When I stand against a white background I notice something really strange - I'm not actually white!
Looking closely at my skin pigmentation I'm kind of pinky/orange/yellow sort of colour. Also little bits of blue, red and purple in places as well.
About the only thing that's white(ish) are my teeth and the ends of my nails and the outer part of my eyes, but I think that's the same for everyone whatever their skin colour.
So why are people calling me white?
Damn it. I'm offended on your behalf. I'm really freakin pale so white is pretty accurate in my case?