Detroit firefighter fired for bringing watermelon to station [SRS][Is this real life]

[YIAMSOMEBODY]

Are there really people in here acting like he didn't know what he was doing? I'm reading through the comments and I can't believe it.....

The fukc?

He absolutely deserved to be canned for that. Who the fukc does that? Even if he isn't racist, he opened the door, stepped in the doorway and told them, "Push me".

He went full Simple Jack.

[L0rdHumongous]

Sad thing is every black firefighter in Detroit is being call thin-skinned and snowflake, when you know in reality 99% of them don't give a chit.

[crazymodo]

At least he thought ahead and brang something he knows theyd like. Just a bunch off sooks . Donuts what are they cops?

[drvillain]

Sad thing is every black firefighter in Detroit is being call thin-skinned and snowflake, when you know in reality 99% of them don't give a chit.

all it takes is for one person to be offended and complain in the work place

[cookiefiend]

Are there really people in here acting like he didn't know what he was doing? I'm reading through the comments and I can't believe it.....

The fukc?

He absolutely deserved to be canned for that. Who the fukc does that? Even if he isn't racist, he opened the door, stepped in the doorway and told them, "Push me".

He went full Simple Jack.

You don't like watermelon?

[RuckusFury]

Some black people are such snowflakes. Say thanks. Eat the goddamn watermelon. If he says anything racist, then kick his ass. Da fuk is this ****? People getting fired for gifting fruits?

[YIAMSOMEBODY]

You don't like watermelon?

I mean, if it's the only thing there, I guess I'll eat it. But you're not about to see me go into the store like, "Yeeeeeeeeeah baby......where that 'melon at????"

[MuckSnapper]

Are there really people in here acting like he didn't know what he was doing? I'm reading through the comments and I can't believe it.....

The fukc?

He absolutely deserved to be canned for that. Who the fukc does that? Even if he isn't racist, he opened the door, stepped in the doorway and told them, "Push me".

He went full Simple Jack.

Doesn't matter. Plausible deniability.


I brought a delicious fruit in.. you insinuating that I'm racist based on your own racial insecurities??? That's wacist in itself!

[cookiefiend]

I mean, if it's the only thing there, I guess I'll eat it. But you're not about to see me go into the store like, "Yeeeeeeeeeah baby......where that 'melon at????"

I have similar feelings about watermelon tbh. Still, if someone got told it was a tradition to bring some food in to share and they brought watermelon because it's a pretty good sharing food, I certainly wouldn't be complaining. Would have a piece if I felt like it. He followed the directive so meh.

[Duckenheimer]

He didn't do any real harm or create any victims.

But play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

[Dirtybiscuit]

Wonder how big of a deal this would be if he came gifting bananas, potassium is srs

It's already a K element....

[YIAMSOMEBODY]

Doesn't matter. Plausible deniability.


I brought a delicious fruit in.. you insinuating that I'm racist based on your own racial insecurities??? That's wacist in itself!

Reread what I said. I never said he WAS racist, I simply said he knew what he was doing. And then he puts a bow on top of it? In my 36 years on this planet, even if we're doing a goddamned pot luck, I ain't never, and I do mean, NEVER, seen a bow placed on fruit. Or even a dish for that matter.

Mufukca, this ain't no goddamn gift.....fukc is wrong with you?

He walked right past the kiwi, the oranges, mango, grapes, hell....even the plums. And he purchases this? Roh-kay. Fruit salad, fine. Your own fruit basket, cool. Hell, even homemade fruit smoothies chilled in mason jars for the crew......but a watermelon with a bow on it. Full blown Simple Jack.

[Duckenheimer]

Doesn't matter. Plausible deniability.


I brought a delicious fruit in.. you insinuating that I'm racist based on your own racial insecurities??? That's wacist in itself!

Plausible deniability does not magically excuse you from bad judgment

[cookiefiend]

Reread what I said. I never said he WAS racist, I simply said he knew what he was doing. And then he puts a bow on top of it? In my 36 years on this planet, even if we're doing a goddamned pot luck, I ain't never, and I do mean, NEVER, seen a bow placed on fruit. Or even a dish for that matter.

Mufukca, this ain't no goddamn gift.....fukc is wrong with you?

He walked right past the kiwi, the oranges, mango, grapes, hell....even the plums. And he purchases this? Roh-kay. Fruit salad, fine. Your own fruit basket, cool. Hell, even homemade fruit smoothies chilled in mason jars for the crew......but a watermelon with a bow on it. Full blown Simple Jack.

The bow thing I found a bit weird for sure. I assume he just thought it was funny, unless there's something that could possibly be racist about a pink bow that I don't know about.

If there is that could change my mind.

Did he even know they were black before he turned up with the watermelon? Not that it should really matter

[MuckSnapper]

Reread what I said. I never said he WAS racist, I simply said he knew what he was doing. And then he puts a bow on top of it? In my 36 years on this planet, even if we're doing a goddamned pot luck, I ain't never, and I do mean, NEVER, seen a bow placed on fruit. Or even a dish for that matter.

Mufukca, this ain't no goddamn gift.....fukc is wrong with you?

He walked right past the kiwi, the oranges, mango, grapes, hell....even the plums. And he purchases this? Roh-kay. Fruit salad, fine. Your own fruit basket, cool. Hell, even homemade fruit smoothies chilled in mason jars for the crew......but a watermelon with a bow on it. Full blown Simple Jack.

Chill dawg chit!


I know we can speculate what he was doing was cheeky.. I'm saying with plausible deniability however - it is still very hard to prove it.


Therefore shouldn't be fired, LAWFULLY. That's all I'm gettin at cuh. Unless his dumbass admitted it.


I'd go to court or something, srs.

[IPoopStandingUp]

i have heard the stereotypes that black people love watermelon

I just had no idea that it was such a sore subject that him bringing a watermelon would be construed as him definitely trying to be offensive or making a joke or anything like that.

Now if he had walked in with a watermelon and said "I brought this because I know you people like this stuff..."

Fascinating stuff

[outfoxxed]

If I get hired somewhere that's 90% Asian and I bring sushi on day 1, you'd better believe I'm being racist as fuk.

bruh you can be as racist as you want if you're bringing in that sushi. you can pull the corner of your eyes to look chinese and yell south park quotes at me while i eat your city sushi i'd still be happy as ****

[drvillain]

The bow thing I found a bit weird for sure. I assume he just thought it was funny, unless there's something that could possibly be racist about a pink bow that I don't know about.

If there is that could change my mind.

Did he even know they were black before he turned up with the watermelon? Not that it should really matter

are you playing dumb/trolling on purpose?

I'm honestly not trying to be rude to you in this instance

[TruKnight]

thank goodness he didn't bring bananas...

http://www.nationalreview.com/articl...ed-mississippi

[Girlgoneweird]

Reread what I said. I never said he WAS racist, I simply said he knew what he was doing. And then he puts a bow on top of it? In my 36 years on this planet, even if we're doing a goddamned pot luck, I ain't never, and I do mean, NEVER, seen a bow placed on fruit. Or even a dish for that matter.

Mufukca, this ain't no goddamn gift.....fukc is wrong with you?

He walked right past the kiwi, the oranges, mango, grapes, hell....even the plums. And he purchases this? Roh-kay. Fruit salad, fine. Your own fruit basket, cool. Hell, even homemade fruit smoothies chilled in mason jars for the crew......but a watermelon with a bow on it. Full blown Simple Jack.

Laughed so hard.


Edit yiam...the "Roh-kay?" Did it

[cookiefiend]

are you playing dumb/trolling on purpose?

I'm honestly not trying to be rude to you in this instance

No, there is two genuine questions in that post.

Though I think I know the answer to the first one but I'm asking in case there's something I don't know I don't know, and with the second question the answer is pretty much implied in the article.

If he was there to introduce himself with the food that day then how was he supposed to know they were black? Which points towards him just thinking watermelon would be nice to share. Unless you're supposed to have discussions on what race people are before meeting them.

[Girlgoneweird]

thank goodness he didn't bring bananas...

http://www.nationalreview.com/articl...ed-mississippi

Gotta quit reading this in public...ded

[cookiefiend]

Gotta quit reading this in public...ded

That's gotta be satire, right?

[requital]

the world is going to hell in a handcart

[300BLK]

Are there really people in here acting like he didn't know what he was doing? I'm reading through the comments and I can't believe it.....

The fukc?

He absolutely deserved to be canned for that. Who the fukc does that? Even if he isn't racist, he opened the door, stepped in the doorway and told them, "Push me".

He went full Simple Jack.

I don't think he deserved to be fired over it, but the people trying to act like they don't know what racism is are either trolling or living in the twilight zone, and I guess that's what the majority of us "nay sayers" are pointing out.

[KRANE]

Don't think he should have been fired but he definitely deserves a reprimand and to spend some hours in sensitivity training. He most certainly should have known better.

[SuperHercules]

Are there really people in here acting like he didn't know what he was doing? I'm reading through the comments and I can't believe it.....

The fukc?

He absolutely deserved to be canned for that. Who the fukc does that? Even if he isn't racist, he opened the door, stepped in the doorway and told them, "Push me".

He went full Simple Jack.

You don't like watermelon?

How hungry did you get reading the story? Be honest

[WestAfrica]

Look at all the ppl saying “Wtf I love watermelon”. This is coming from the Misc where when they want to joke about black ppl they bring up chicken, kool-aid, and watermelon. And it gets brought up not as praise or good things but to make fun of them. Why would you when you start a new job go in acting like you’ve known the guys for years. Acting like bringing watermelon to a bunch of blacks with a bow on it would garner you points with the guys. I started a job last month, for the first 2-3 weeks I was chill af. Now that I’m comfortable with ppl and they know me we chit talk all day.

This was prob their faces when they saw his present.

[Whichiscool]

To this day I still don't understand the racism behind watermelon.

[drvillain]

his is coming from the Misc where when they want to joke about black ppl they bring up chicken, kool-aid, and watermelon. And it gets brought up not as praise or good things but to make fun of them.