We all remember that moment in your childhood, going back to school shopping, and buying that new box of crayons. The box consistently included a variety of vibrant reds, dynamic greens, and sparkling blues. However, every box always included a single, white crayon. Kids would wonder why white crayons were included in the box, especially since they were never used or appreciated. My question is;

Why is the white crayon so unwelcome or the “persona non grata”?

I believe the answer is all in our heads, we just need to understand it. Imagine, using black paper instead of a plain, white sheet of paper. Would those reds, oranges, and pink still seem so vibrant? Nope. These colors are completely unseen on black paper. On the other hand, would the white crayon appear on the black paper? You bet.

White crayons can serve as an analogy to modern society. We all know those kids who get teased for being “different”, for being the white crayons among their peers. Why are we so afraid of difference? The fact is, society does not like change. Anything that is new or unique, is often rejected and unaccepted. Our society is judgemental and often hypocritical towards difference, even though we all are individuals. No two people are the same, everyone is a different color crayon. Some may be the same shade, but nobody is the same crayon.

Everyone plays a role in society. Some are easily overlooked, these people are what I like to call, “the white crayons”. They demonstrate their individuality daily, however it is never admired and it is truly disappointing. Everyone deserves recognition, because we are all different. We are all white crayons.

I would like to thank my best friend, Mitchell for inspiring me to write this blog post. You can check out the original blog post here, http://playthemannotthegame.wordpress.com/ Also, here is hysterical and musical representation of what it’s like to be a white crayon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPiHSSYgvn8