I had a similar realization during the last census. I had intentionally left race blank on my census form. A few weeks later a lady called me on the phone to get the answer that I hadn't filled out and before opening my mouth, I thought 'what point is it giving someone the gubmint is paying 5 bucks an hour a hard time over this'. I also didn't have the chuztpah to say I'm feeling rather african american or some such this decade.
I had intentionally left race blank on my census form.
I'm occasionally tempted to fill in "Elf" or somesuch. I never have the chutzpah to do it either. But it does make me wonder when the door-to-door census takers ask me. I don't look remotely African, Hispanic, or Asian.
Years ago, I read a column about this very question. As one of the respondents pointed out, the only correct answer is "human". I try to remember to put that down if possible. Or I leave it blank.
I wouldn't suggest "Elf", though. What if they came to check and you couldn't show them pointy ears or evidence of near immortality?
Taking it out on the cashiers
Re: Taking it out on the cashiers
I'm occasionally tempted to fill in "Elf" or somesuch. I never have the chutzpah to do it either. But it does make me wonder when the door-to-door census takers ask me. I don't look remotely African, Hispanic, or Asian.
Chiming in (late)
I wouldn't suggest "Elf", though. What if they came to check and you couldn't show them pointy ears or evidence of near immortality?
Re: Chiming in (late)
Plastic surgery at an early age? And I look a lot younger than my years....
:)