December 12, 2006
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…epidemic…
I was in a good mood today, up until I saw this…
This is the problem with our society. People think that it’s ok to mask their ignorance and racism through their warped notion of humor and comedy. As an oriental, I probably would find that funny. Fortunately for me, orientals only exist in the world in which racists and ignorami live. I am not oriental. I AM ASIAN and I FIND IT FUCKING OFFENSIVE!
Don’t get me wrong, I have a sense of humor, just not when it comes to my race. When your people have been carpet-bombed and used as pawns in a game of geo-political chess by a bunch of war-mongers and ideological nazis, or have been interned because of the government’s paranoia, or even more recently, been detained indefinitely based on your religion and a turban without just cause, THEN, AND ONLY THEN can you even begin to think about joking about these racial incidents. Moreover, what’s more offensive is hearing the comments that are generally elicited from these cries for an end to these racially demeaning remarks:idiot #1: it was just a joke. can’t you take a joke?
me: of course I can take a joke, as long as you give me one.
idiot #2: whiney asians
me: over-privileged imbecile. If we do not speak up, how do we begin to eliminate the ignorance that is prevalent around us? What is accomplished by turning the other cheek and taking the low blows other than to perpetuate and silently affirm the stereotype that we, as Asians, are passive, meek, and won’t stand up for ourselves?
DO NOT MISTAKE THE PRIVILEDGE THAT COMES WITH YOUR SKIN COLOR AND/OR YOUR SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AS A RIGHT TO DEMEAN OR DENIGRATE THE EXISTENCE OR CULTURE OF ANOTHER!
I know that race has been woven very deeply into our social fabric, but I always thought the reason was so that we could see the beautiful tapestry that is our diversity. Yet, instead of appreciating where each strand comes from and acknowledging how each has contributed to the final product, incidents and remarks such as the ones mentioned in this entry are threatening to unravel everything we’ve worked for. It’s sad actually. It’s sad that a person such as Rosie, a champion of equality for LGBT rights and a lesbian herself, is a bigot.
Comments (22)
well said, I find it very offensive of what she said. This serves as a prime example why racism exists. And Rosie shouldn’t be saying such things, especially when it comes down to her orientation – she should have known better.
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hypocrisy is a disease…
Yeah, people mess up. I think deep down she’s sorry, but she should also have been far more empathetic knowing that thousands were watching at the time. She should have also realized that millions would watch after that lowly lame impression of an Asian newscaster hit the Internet.
sigh, ok I’ll just pretend that I know what you do at G*ggle.
oye just when i thought calculus couldnt get any harder ><
You know I’m politically incorrect all the time. However, I laughed at what Rosie did, however at the same time I was offended. In no way do I think she intentionally meant any forum of harm towards the Asian community, however by her behavior a number of people (young kids) who look up to her will now think this is an ”okay” thing to do.
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OMG Rosie. Why? WHY? First the whole Clay thing going way too far, and then celebrating Britney’s DIVORCE, and now this. You are stupid.
OH HELL NO!!!
oh, that rosie.
She is.. but before it was nice, and cute, and fun. But now, it’s becoming really irritating. I think being on The View is getting to her head.
Oh oh Rosie. :/
Things like this undermind all the progress that AAs have made thoughout the last century. We’re back in 1900 when you know. Chinese people only could say Ching Chong and nothin gelse :/
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Yeah, she is a mess these days. That was crazy offensive. I like it when you say, I have a sense of humor, just not when it comes to my race. I completely feel you on that one. From one angry brother to another, the stuff she did on air was not funny. I stand with you.
Bjj
girl you’re still in class. You come here and look at hawaiian shirt guy.
hahah. i’m not saying communities DON’T exist. I’m saying that they should not. I’m saying there is no NEED for a community. I’m saying that individuals make up communities. Thus, if you respect the rights of the individual, then you inherently respect the rights of the community. There is no need to protect the collective, the “public good”, or the “community” if you protect individual rights. That is a fact.
Do you actually believe that all the shouting and fuss that african americans have been making about every single “n-word” comment and racist remark made by a public figure has done ANYTHING for their “community”? What has it gained them? They are no longer fighting for equal rights. They are legally equal and have the same opportunities, yet they continue to demand special treatment. That they somehow are too weak-minded to sustain VERBAL blows to their psyche and self-esteem? Is this the state and model that you want to follow?
eliminate the ignorance through example. THROUGH ACTION. Not by whining and saying you’re easily offended by every racist comment that is made. That saying “CHING CHONG” is somehow really offensive and hurts the very fabric of how we define ourselves. That is ridiculous. Are you afraid to live as an individual and show that no matter what words are thrown at us, we will still prevail? Are you too afraid to rely on your own individual effort to show your true character? Must you make a huge collective advertising effort to shout to the masses, “WE ARE INDIVIDUALS!”, when every way you behave is like a collective….saying “WE ARE THE SAME!”. If you want to be treated as an individual, then act like one. Do not define yourself by your race or be offended by any comments towards your race. Prove to them that none of it matters. Passive? Meek? Pshhh. I rather seem passive and successful, than a sensitive whiner that depends on others for my own happiness and success. If to be a “whining minority” is what you seek, and believe this is the source of respect…than you are severly mistaken.
Respect must be earned on an individual basis, by the actions and merit of your character. Not by how much your race bonds together and demands it by the volume of their shouting.
that ignorant lady is fat and ugly.. looks like a redneck to me..
ryc: jetlag is good if u’re enduring it on a nice beach or just relaxing.. i don’t mind either. hopefully the person sleeping on ya is not as ugly as rosie in this video.. hahaha..
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thanks. that was a nice way to put it =]
who dis fool tho?
random props here. i get offended too when ppl call me oriental. i prefer ASIAN. i feel oriental is equivalent to the N word that african americans experience. i was discussing the word oriental and asian…my friend told me that oriental is more accurate of a term and that asians also refer to Russians since there are Russians in china. when i hear oriental, i think more of japanese. what’s interesting is the word caucASIAN….
don’t shoot, but i wasn’t offended by what she said. i understand what she’s trying to convey, and i understand how it could be represented as demeaning slander, but i also understand that she probably just doesn’t know any better. at least she stands up for gay rights.. can’t win them all, obviously.