But Hey...

You are
Looked down upon
Dismissed
Ignored

Until you are
Mounted
Bred
Fetishized.

But hey…
At least you’re getting some attention.

You are
Background to their success
Stepped on
Paraded

When you should be
Alongside them for all your efforts
Lifted up
Supported

But hey…
At least some of us are mainstream now.

Nevermind that
Their success comes at the expense of your respect
Their fun comes at the expense of your dignity
Their story comes at the expense of your pride.

But hey…
Let’s not nitpick.
At least some of “us” are making it big.