LOL I have noticed that, actually, but didn't realize it was a brits versus americas thing. Red hair is a strange thing - over the years I have noticed that to some red hair is an insane turn on on a level that I've never noticed with any other hair color. BUT maybe that's because I have red hair so its something I'm more apt to notice. So I suppose it could also be an insane turn off to some too. *shrug*

I do get a little annoyed with ginger jokes. They're usually funny, but sometimes... For example, when the 12th (or so) person made a comment to me about how (jokingly of course) it was "kick a ginger day" it stopped being even remotely funny. It's also annoying that it's one of the first things that get noticed about me, and one of the first descriptors used on me. It's not that big of a deal, and most of the time I am proud to wear my ginger pride. But sometimes, it just gets a bit tiring - like, cause, it's just freaking hair, ya know?

But seriously now - anyone have sunscreen? I think I'm burning... less

Does your alias imply that you love the color red or is it that you have red hair? I'm only asking because I'm curious if it's one of the main descriptors you use yourself since you're annoyed with people using it as a first descriptor for you, if so, you fully embrace the fact you've been blessed with red hair? I think it's a blessing... not a curse. And if you've never seen Scrubs I don't advise it, Eliott (Sarah Chaulke) thinks red haired children are spawns of Satan. less

Does your alias imply that you love the color red or is it that you have red hair? I'm only asking because I'm curious if it's one of the main descriptors you use yourself since you're annoyed with people using it as a first descriptor for you, if so, you fully embrace the fact you've been blessed with red hair? I think it's a blessing... not a curse. And if you've never seen Scrubs I don't advise it, Eliott (Sarah Chaulke) thinks red haired children are spawns of Satan. less

Coming from England, where people tend to be retarded about this sort of thing, I'd just like clarification from the Bloggess - the reason you wouldn't sleep with Carrot Top is because he's an annoying twat, right? Not because he's ginger.

Because, believe it or not, I found a LOT of problem being single when I was back in the UK. I'm tall and fairly good looking, but I have red hair and the stigma of sleeping with a 'ginga' actually left me out in the cold! I had one girl who kept our relationship a secret because her friends would make fun of her - and described my hair as 'reddish brown' or 'auburn' to her parents so they wouldn't know I was the dreaded 'ginger.'

American girls are FAR more evolved, I'm pleased to report (except the jury's out on the Bloggess until she answers the question!) I had no problem dating when I moved to America and girls said my ginger hair was cute and made me look boyish.

When I moved back to England, I was featured in a British TV show called 'F**k off, I'm Ginger' and it showed pictures of my American wife - and in TV forums, they mentioned that she was ridiculously hot and, apparently, far more attractive than a 'ginger' like me deserved.

And gosh, look, unsurprisingly we would up back in America.

First off, gingers rock. Secondly, that you America for being considerably more evolved than many Brits. less