12 Totally True Myths About Redheads

Legend states that the first redhead was the son of Vulcan, Roman god of fire.

Sarah Hutto
Slackjaw

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Photo by Joanna Nix on Unsplash

1. We’re conceived in burning buildings.

Legend states that the first redhead was the son of Vulcan, Roman god of fire. So it stands to reason that ever since, redheads are believed to be part fire. If you know any redheads, they are likely the children of arsonists.

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2. We drink gasoline when no one’s looking.

Often noticed for our unique diet, gingers have food sensitivities others don’t and need to drink a certain amount of gasoline every day. About a gallon and a half. So don’t freak out next time you pull up to the pump and see us grabbing a few quick swigs from the nozzle after filling our tank. Being a redhead is dangerous and very expensive!

3. We’re sleeping with your dad.

Remember that time we called your dad handsome and you thought it was sweet? Yeah, we actually meant we were going to bone him, and we did. Your relationship with your dad is going to be so weird now…

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Sarah Hutto
Slackjaw

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