An Arizona woman sparked debate online after posting a TikTok video listing behaviors and traits she associates with racism. However, some of the items listed haven’t gone over well with several in the comments.
According to her channel, the woman is from Phoenix, Arizona. The theme of the list is anything that doesn’t have to do with race, “but if [she] see[s] you around it, [she’s] just going to assume you’re probably racist.” This video has been viewed over 125,000 times and liked by nearly 20,000 people.
The first item on the list is any form of America merch. The Arizona woman specifically calls out constitutional bumper stickers, Trump paraphernalia, an eagle, and the American flag. Elaborating on her point, she says, “I don’t want to see any American flags.” She also includes Tesla owners. While she points out that some purchased their vehicles before the recent controversies surrounding Elon Musk, she still associates Tesla ownership with the stereotype. The next items are shaggy mullets and “white people who work at gas stations.”
The next thing the Arizona woman mentions is that she feels uncomfortable in very small towns. She also mentioned several other social and cultural situations she said she associated with racism, including large gatherings of white or Mexican people, gay men who can’t stand masculine-presenting lesbians, and more.
Arizona Woman’s List Receives Mixed Reactions
Despite the Arizona woman’s assumption that only six people would view the video, her list has quickly received mixed reactions. Some commenters agreed with portions of the list. Others are even adding in their own items for the list, such as “being a Swiftie” or “owning a pick-up truck.”
However, several are put off by some of the items on the list, such as one commenter who says, “as a mixed person from a ‘small town’ I’m offended.” Others argue that people can’t help it if they’re from a small town. One says, “It’s not my fault [that] I live in a small town; Louisiana has such a small population.” Another says, “Lost me at people who work at gas stations. I’ll never judge anyone for their line of work.”
Many are encouraging the Arizona woman to make a part two. However, she has yet to post or confirm whether or not she will.
