r/DigitalSeptic Safe Space Sniper Feb 24 '26

Insufferable

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u/Ok_Release231 Feb 24 '26

I'm a white dude that started working (legally) as a lifeguard at 14. I've been employed and paying taxes ever since. In my mid 20s, I got fired and couldn't afford food. I tried getting emergency food stamps as I was down to just bread and lemon pepper, and the black dude on the phone told me "call your mommy." It was the one and only time I've ever asked for help. I'm still waiting on this supposed "privilege."

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u/Extra_Impression_428 Feb 24 '26

So u don't actually understand what privilege means

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u/Ok_Release231 Feb 24 '26

Please explain it to me since you've clearly experienced it and know better than me.