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500daysofshummer: Sometimes I want to dress like an Indian and dance in the rain. Fun fact: we’re living people and wear European clothing generally. I don’t think I own a single item of clothing with a ~tribal pattern~ And I’m wondering if you wanting to dance in the rain is because you’re dressing up as an egregiously offensive stereotype or if that’s just something you do My Identity Is Not A Costume for You To Wear! Redface - The history of racist Indian stereotypes [link may not work due to exceeded monthly bandwith limit, but check anyway]

500daysofshummer:

Sometimes I want to dress like an Indian and dance in the rain.

Fun fact: we’re living people and wear European clothing generally. I don’t think I own a single item of clothing with a ~tribal pattern~

And I’m wondering if you wanting to dance in the rain is because you’re dressing up as an egregiously offensive stereotype or if that’s just something you do