Re: Taking it out on the cashiers

posted by [identity profile] cirith-ungol.livejournal.com at 06:13pm on 2004-05-26
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.
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Chiming in (late)

posted by [identity profile] alyxyn.livejournal.com at 01:45pm on 2004-06-06
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?
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Re: Chiming in (late)

posted by [identity profile] cirith-ungol.livejournal.com at 06:11pm on 2004-06-06
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?

Plastic surgery at an early age? And I look a lot younger than my years....

:)
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