The Rabbits Next Door Set #7
Dealing with Easter stereotypes.
Easter is a challenging time when you’re The Rabbits Next Door.
If this becomes a comic I continue making for a long time, it might be a fun challenge to try to write gags for them every April based on the stereotypes and expectations of being white bunnies around Easter in a human world. I bet the microaggressions could end up driving them up the wall. Or, they could try to fit in, change their minds over time, and figure out who they want to be around humans.
For example, when I meet someone new, they usually think I must be good at playing basketball because I’m a tall Black man. They couldn’t be more wrong, but I sometimes feel bad that I’m not the person they expect me to be.
Isn’t that sad?
I’ve never felt the need to focus on becoming a better basketball player to live up to that stereotype, though. We can’t do much about what people assume about us, but we can make sure to embrace and share what makes us unique. Letting them know I’m a cartoonist never fails to surprise the new people I meet.
Do you have a profession or hobby people wouldn’t expect of you?
Let me know in the comments.
Very insightful—both the comics and your comments. Yes, I sometimes get stereotyped as an attorney. I love research and legal analysis but I don’t like arguing. When people say, you’re an attorney, you should be good at arguing, or you should be used to conflict, it makes me feel like I’ve failed in some way. I’m sure it’s even harder when the stereotype is based on something like color or race.
Good stuff today. I’m a tall white guy and I used to get the basketball question too. Now my son gets it. He’s 6’ 8.5” and 15 and has no desire to play basketball.
I’m trying to raise my kids to live without thinking about everyone else’s expectations too.