For most mixed people it’s a rarity to be surrounded by a majority of other mixed people unless they live in extremely multi-ethnic places like New York City or Los Angeles.
So when we see other mixed people we are totally stoked. It’s as if all is right in the world and we remember that we are not alone in our mixed experience. Most mixed people are genetically programmed to spot other mixed people. And if we happen to come across another mixed person in our daily activities we will give them the “mixed nod & smile”. And that just makes our day.
The “mixed nod & smile” is so subtle and well-crafted it has never been caught on tape. Those wanting to witness this ritual in person must pay close attention or they could miss it in the blink of an eye. Once you spot this practice you are one step closer to becoming an expert in all things mixed.
[photo Mavin]
6 responses so far ↓
T.Hayes // August 29, 2008 at 3:00 pm |
This is so funny because it is so true, it’s like a secret society. I can tell if a person is mixed right away, even if they have a very light or very dark complexion, this will make me laugh all day, Thanks
golden child // September 26, 2008 at 8:51 pm |
I don’t think this is always true. Alot of people are generationally mixed, but both their parents are the same race. I know alot of really light skinned mixed-looking black folks who aren’t mixed.
However, everybody can tell that I mixed because I am the most racially ambiguous person on the planet. I got pulled over by the police last night at 3 AM, the last question the officer asked me before he let me go was “What do you classify as? White? Black? Hispanic?” “I’m mixed”, I replied. “I’m going to check the Other box.” the cop said quickly before he walked back to his squad car. Maybe it was because I was drunk, but I thought his question was hilarious.
Lauren // October 8, 2008 at 7:41 am |
Lol this is funny, it made me smile. I always notice when other mixed people are around & it makes me happy to see them. I saw a family with a lot of mixed children in Wal Mart yesterday. =]
Alex // October 17, 2008 at 3:25 am |
LOL THIS IS SO TRUE! I know a mixed person when I see one.
L // January 30, 2009 at 12:35 am |
“Most mixed people are genetically programmed to spot other mixed people.”
True. I call it my mixed people radar.
patrick // February 4, 2009 at 11:56 pm |
i feel the same way when i see a mixed person i feel like i have a spiritual connection with them. i also love that ringlety type of hair, i would die for mine to be just like that