Gingers Redhead

Gingers Redhead
Have you ever heard someone calling ‘ginger’ to people with red hair ? If yes, then an obvious question that might come to your mind is why redheads are called ginger? Well, there’s no true origin of the term ‘ginger.’ Some have a theory that the word ginger because popular because of a South Park episode.
Another theory is that Ginger from the famous show coined the term.
Regardless, we all are curious to know where this term actually came from. In today’s blog, we will uncover this mystery. Here’s what we’ll learn today
The truth is that there is no real origin of the word ginger for redheads. However, there are many theories that describe the reference to the term ‘ginger.’ In this section, we are going to talk about some of those theories. Let’s get into the first one.
According to this theory, redheads are indeed compared to the roots of gingers. But what’s the reason behind this reference? There is a popular stereotype which says that people with red hair have a blazing temper.
The temper is assumed to be the same as the kick that ginger roots give to dishes. A similar stereotype associates the redheads with the red color of ginger-flavored dishes and foods such as ginger snaps, ginger cake, or gingerbread. To conclude, redheads are called gingers due to their character similarity between red color and sharp taste it gives to the dishes.
Many people believe that the reference ‘ginger’ became popular because of the ‘South Park’ episode, which was specifically dedicated to this stereotype. In that episode, a character named Cartman had an illogical fear for ‘ginger kids.’ He said that kids with freckles, light skin, and red hair have ‘gingivitis.’ With the show’s popularity, the reference ginger for redheads also became immensely popular. With that began the trend of ginger redheads!
Mainstream media channels are well-known to popularise nicknames and initiating trends. They have played an important role in the widespread use of the reference ‘ginger”.
The iconic American TV show of the sixties, Gilligan’s Island, also has a reason behind the popularity of the word ‘ginger.’ In this show, there was a character named Ginger Grant. It was a plate by Tina Louise. The fascinating feature of the character that made him so popular was his pale skin and red hair.
The name ginger became popular very quickly among Americans. As a result, people started comparing redheads with ‘Ginger Grant.’ With time, this comparison led to redheads being called gingers. Well, they aren’t actually called but mocked and bullied with the name.
According to other theories, the term ‘ginger’ was introduced in the late 18th century. The term was inspired by the Malaysian Ginger Plant, which was a tropical plant. In the 19th century, this term was used for individuals with sandy-colored hair, as they bear a resemblance to ginger’s skin. With time, this term started to be used for referring to people with bright red hair and reddish-brown hair.
So these are some of the theories behind why redheads are referred to as gingers. Now the most common question that arises here is, are the terms redheads and gingers one and the same? Well, let’s find out!
Are you one of those who use the terms ginger and redhead interchangeably? Well, you are not alone! For most of us, these two words mean one and the same. Most individuals use ginger as slang for redheads.
On the other hand, there are many people who use the terms ‘redhead’ and ‘ginger’ differently. They believe that ‘gingers’ have a more brownish-orange shade while ‘redheads’ have slightly more reddish tones. Therefore, it’s inappropriate to call redheads gingers because both of them are two different references.
Moreover, ginger is frequently used as a reference for people who have freckled skin and natural red hair. Nowadays, not only natural redheads called gingers but also people who have dyed their hair red. The meanings of ‘redhead’ and ‘ginger’ are often overlapped in the real world. But regardless of their actual meanings, many people still use these terms interchangeably.
While not all of us use the term ginger in a hostile way, this term indeed carries a negative tone. Moreover, the term affects different people in distinct ways. Let’s learn some of the reasons why it’s not good to call someone ginger.
A very genuine reason why you should not call redhead ‘ginger’ is that the term is objectifying. Some part of an individual’s identity comes from the color of their hair. However, hair color isn’t the only thing that describes a redhead’s identity. There are many things about them that are more important than their hair. So when you call redhead ginger, it appears like you are objectifying their identity only on the basis of their hair.
You should not forget that every redhead doesn’t like being called ginger. Just because it’s a popular nickname for people with red hair doesn’t mean every redhead prefers the term. Some can find it really offensive, especially if you do not know them personally or do not have their permission. Individuals who stigmatize using this term might never grow to accept it; therefore, it becomes very personal.
So this was everything about why redheads are called gingers. Since this term seems more objectifying, we suggest you don’t refer to a redhead as ‘ginger”. Do you know someone who’s still unaware of the theory behind why redheads are popularly referred to as ‘gingers’?
If yes, then don’t forget to share this blog with them. Let them know it’s not good to call people with red hair ‘ginger.’
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The Ancient History of Redheads and Ginger Hair
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For better or worse, red hair seems to increasingly receive attention in contemporary society.
With many events and products specifically catering to redheads being introduced every year, including Redhead Day UK in London and the Irish Redhead Convention , it is hard to ignore gingerness these days.
Not only are these events attracting extensive media attention from many different countries, but heck, us gingers even have multiple South Park episodes dedicated to us.
It also seems that, depending on where you are in the world, red hair receives different types of attention .
But this is not just a recent phenomenon. Back in ancient times, redheads were pretty prominent, too.
For example, several mummies of Egyptian pharaohs were found to have hair with reddish pigments. Among them was Ramesses II (c. 1303 BC to 1213 BC), often referred to as ‘Ramesses the Great’, who was regarded as the most powerful and celebrated pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire. Oh yes, gingers rule.
Around 500BC, redheads were first mentioned in literature by the Greek poet Xenophanes. In his work, he described how back then, people typically created their gods in their own image and therefore the Thracian Gods had blue eyes and red hair.
Furthermore, many Thracian graves had the inscription ‘Rufus’, meaning redhead, with Thracian often depicted as having red hair, too.
Next, in around 400BC, Herodotus described how the Budni, a large and powerful nation, all had bright red hair and deep blue eyes.
And today, when you visit the Acropolis museum in Athens, you will find several statues of ginger women on display. In ancient times, the hair of female statues was mostly painted red, as the Greeks loved the colour red. True, this could be due to the fact that limited paint colours were available back then.
However, it is also said that ginger hair was admired in Ancient Greece, because it was associated with honour and courage.
For example, Homer’s Iliad describes Menelaus and Achilles, both heroes in Ancient Greece, as redheads. He also mentions Menelaus’ wife, Helen of Troy, in both his Iliad and the Odyssey as having a ginge tinge. Helen of Troy was said to be the daughter of Zeus and Leda and is described in Greek mythology as the most beautiful woman in the world.
Furthermore, Aphrodite, the ancient God of love, beauty, sexuality and fertility was said to possess the MC1R gene as well.
On the other hand, it is said that the ancient Greeks thought that redheads turned into vampires when they died.
Also, with slaves in ancient Greek and Roman times often being imported from northern territories, red wigs were given to actors depicting slaves in Greek and Roman theatre. Still, it is sometimes said that redheaded slaves were more expensive in ancient Rome, as they were often thought to bring good luck.
However, the Egyptians believed that redheads were unlucky and should therefore be sacrificed – in this case, buried alive – to the God Osiris to end the bad luck.
Contrarily, it is occasionally mentioned that red hair was in fashion in Alexandria during Cleopatra’s time, possibly because Cleopatra was a redhead herself.
As you can see, historical information about redheads contains many contradictions and varies greatly across different cultures and countries.
Perceptions of redheads possibly fluctuated over time, just like today. Either way, we can safely state that, redheads drew a lot of attention in ancient times, and they probably always will.
Our rare gingerness will always be noticed!
For this article, credit has to be given to www.themythsandhistoryofredhair.co.uk , which provides information on our ginger ancestors.
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