Quote by Adam Carolla

People look at me, and they go, 'You're white, you're smart, you must have went to college. You must have grown up with money.'

People look at me, and they go, 'You're white, you're smart,

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency of people to make assumptions and judgments based on superficial factors such as race, intelligence, and socioeconomic background. The speaker expresses frustration at being stereotyped as privileged simply because of being white and perceived as smart. The quote underscores the importance of recognizing individual experiences, challenging preconceived notions, and not making assumptions about someone's background based solely on their appearance or perceived qualities.

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Money

By Adam Carolla

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