Me: Got my first reddit gold yesterday.
Friend, who is black: Ooh, congratulations. What for?
So I show them the post.
Friend: But
Friend: But that’s our movie. They weren’t your ancestors!
Me: Well… Black Panther is an American movie, so
Friend: ah-ah-ah-ah. No. No. You- no. Nuh-uh.
Me: I saw it opening night, just like y’all!*
Friend: But it’s a Marvel movie, and that is your culture.
Me: Yeah! I can quote Killmonger if I want!
Friend: …
Friend: …
Friend: Okay, look. On behalf of the Black American Union**, I decree that you get a pass this time. Because it was really funny.
Other Friend, who is also black: Whoa, whoa, whoa. You speakin for me?
Friend: Yes.
Other Friend: …was it funny?
Friend: Yes.
Other Friend: You get a pass this time Matt but I’m watchin you!
*After saying this, I remembered that it isn’t actually true. I had the flu and gave my opening night tickets away. But I did buy them!
**This is not a real thing