Tears of frustration when confronted with one's own privilege or racist/sexist behaviors or opinions, often accompanied by claims that white/straight/heterosexual/rich people have it hard too (see; it's tough at the top).
When Sadie was told that blackface wasn't an appropriate halloween costume, she shed pink sparkly tears while exclaiming: "But I didn't MEAN to be racist!"
by Truthsparkles September 18, 2011