Slangipedia - Slang Dictionary

1

When a white person gets a free pass because they’re white and everyone else is stuck in the dirt.

My white friend got into college without studying. I had to write an essay about my grandma’s potatoes.

He got the job even though he couldn’t spell ‘privilege’.

She didn’t get called out for racism. I got called out for breathing.

2

A white person getting a break while others are getting kneed in the gut.

He got promoted even though he messed up the whole project.

She got a discount at the store. I got a lecture about my ‘attitude’.

He didn’t have to explain his bad grades. I had to explain my whole life.

3

When a white person gets to skip the hard parts and sit on a throne of luck.

He didn’t have to deal with racism. I had to deal with it and my math test.

She got the last slice of pizza. I got the crust.

He didn’t have to work for his success. I had to work for everything.

4

A white person who gets to ride the gravy train while others are stuck on the tracks.

He got the raise. I got the raise and then got yelled at for it.

She got the credit. I got the blame.

He got to skip the struggle. I had to live it.

5

When a white person gets to be the hero while everyone else is the sidekick.

He got the spotlight. I got the background.

She got the applause. I got the sighs.

He got the trophy. I got the reminder that I was just there.

6

A white person getting to be the winner without lifting a finger.

He won the game even though he didn’t try.

She got the award even though she didn’t do the work.

He got the job even though he didn’t show up.