Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

How do Asian people name their babies?

By throwing pots and pans down the stairs.


(For the record, if any non-regulars read this, I am Asian. Oh, and my first name sounds like a disease...)

So that leads to something I have wondered before. Why does everybody say "I am Asian"? Not "I am Korean/Vietnamese/Thai/Japanese/etc"? Asia is a big place with some considerable cultural differences between the different countries. And how many say "I am Asian" when in fact other than appearance they are no more "Asian" than I am since they are several generations into being North American?

[soulreapersteve]

[themadscientist]

North American isn't a race.

[Boomerang]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

So that leads to something I have wondered before. Why does everybody say "I am Asian"? Not "I am Korean/Vietnamese/Thai/Japanese/etc"? Asia is a big place with some considerable cultural differences between the different countries. And how many say "I am Asian" when in fact other than appearance they are no more "Asian" than I am since they are several generations into being North American?

They are referring to their race, either Asian(Mongolian to be specific), Caucasian or Negroid.
Wonder no more

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

So that leads to something I have wondered before. Why does everybody say "I am Asian"? Not "I am Korean/Vietnamese/Thai/Japanese/etc"? Asia is a big place with some considerable cultural differences between the different countries. And how many say "I am Asian" when in fact other than appearance they are no more "Asian" than I am since they are several generations into being North American?

Who knows? Your guess is as good as mine.

I just like to play (and make fun) of Asian stereotypes??

[themadscientist]

Fair enough. I'll do the white guy jokes.

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Who knows? Your guess is as good as mine.

I just like to play (and make fun) of Asian stereotypes??

My "stereotype" of Asian are: they know martial arts, drift better health, know drifting, samurai's grandfolks or shaolin, own fluffy cat or dog, women are super sweat and humble (not diva). My list can be long but you got an idea. Not all people think the same stereotype for "x" population

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by themadscientist

North American isn't a race.

Originally Posted by Boomerang

They are referring to their race, either Asian(Mongolian to be specific), Caucasian or Negroid.
Wonder no more

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Who knows? Your guess is as good as mine.

I just like to play (and make fun) of Asian stereotypes??

I get the race thing but it isn't said so much race as a cultural reference. "I am Asian so insert stereotype here".
Doesn't matter it was just an idle curiosity I had and I wasn't looking for earth shattering revelations or anything.

[Boomerang]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I get the race thing but it isn't said so much race as a cultural reference. "I am Asian so insert stereotype here".
Doesn't matter it was just an idle curiosity I had and I wasn't looking for earth shattering revelations or anything.

repost, I know;

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Boomerang

repost, I know;

Just to be very clear that is exactly what I like to do! I really enjoy learning the diverse traditions and cultures of the world. Which is why the generic term "Asian" baffles me sometimes when used as a cultural reference.


Then there is:

[Boomerang]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Just to be very clear that is exactly what I like to do! I really enjoy learning the diverse traditions and cultures of the world. Which is why the generic term "Asian" baffles me sometimes when used as a cultural reference.


Then there is:

Ah OK I get you now, it's like selling themselves short when they have more to offer.. Agree

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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Boomerang

Ah OK I get you now, it's like selling themselves short when they have more to offer.. Agree

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Yep

[Boomerang]

Tolerance to other cultures and beliefs is cool

And apologies, sorry...

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Boomerang

Tolerance to other cultures and beliefs is cool

And apologies, sorry...

Nope, "tolerance" implies something wrong. Not really sure what a better word would be though.