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Re: In Love With the Idea of Asians (Why I Should’ve Walked Out of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World)

Ichi — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 01:07:23 -0000

I started hating the movie after first 30 minutes. It offended all the Asians (especially that poor Chau girl) boundlessly. No way will I be happy to learn from a dick on how to be more matured. That Scott is egocentric, talent-less and unsympathetic. It would have made a lot of sense if the nerd at last finishes him. (if not anyone else)

Re: ‘Yellow Model Chick’ is Actually White Girl with Taped Slant Eyes [Fashion Smashion]

just me — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:50:18 -0000

I think people need to start being more happy with themselves. People need to stop doing surgery after surgery to change who they are! NO ONE is perfect so stop trying to be perfect.

Re: Diary of a Mad, Small-Breasted Woman

James Wilson — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 15:51:48 -0000

Meant don't like BIG boobs. Sorry....

Re: Diary of a Mad, Small-Breasted Woman

James Wilson — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 15:50:33 -0000

I personally don't like bib boobs. I find women like you very sexy and sensual. Much more so than any of the bimbo's with the water balloon chests. You are very gorgeous!!!

Re: Stylish Glasses for the Asian Face

Ed — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 13:30:49 -0000

Clerissa, you sound like my ideal woman! I am tall and blonde, but I prefer short curvy women. Just remember whatever you look like there is someone out there who loves it!

Re: When Race is the Punchline: Asian Jokes on New Girl

Jenny Rain — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:11:34 -0000

See my comment above to Nick. Julia's personality doesn't excuse the fact that Nick, who appears in the scene in question, says absolutely nothing in regards to her racist remarks -- which is at best an avoidance and at worst a silent endorsement of her behavior.

I don't endorse racist jokes of any kind, even among a group of friends. The people laughing at the racist jokes may be doing so out of fear or a desire to assimilate and not be seen as Other. But people in close circles are often given leeway when it comes to issues of race, class and gender.

HOWEVER, people in professional settings (i.e. the one that Julia and her assistant are in), requires people to act professionally and respectfully. Racist comments should in no way be excused. On TV, these comments take on a different meaning. The way those comments are handled by the characters on the show speaks volumes. It says to marginalized groups watching at home that you are the punchline, or you are being used in service of someone else's character development or devolvement. And that is not a good feeling.

Re: When Race is the Punchline: Asian Jokes on New Girl

Jenny Rain — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:00:25 -0000

Using casual racism in the service of sexism doesn't make things better. Setting up a dichotomy of "bitch" vs. "good girl" is something we're used to seeing in movies and TV. And a lot of shows have introduced a professional woman in appearances only to tear her down personality-wise. Her personality also doesn't excuse the fact that Nick, who appears in the scene in question, says absolutely nothing in regards to her racist remarks -- which is at best an avoidance and at worst a silent endorsement of her behavior.

Re: When Race is the Punchline: Asian Jokes on New Girl

Jessica Halo — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 07:22:50 -0000

You're probably over this by now, but I think what you're missing is that what the lawyer was saying was bad. Everyone knows it's bad. Does it actually need to be pointed out as bad for people to get that it's bad? And wasn't there some sort of body language that suggested it, anyway?

I never thought of that moment as a joke. I thought of it as who that character is.

And, as someone with a lot of international friends, I have heard some pretty ridiculously racist things said to them, and watched them laugh like it's the funniest thing they've ever heard. I think the worst was when a guy said "We make fire rain from sky." To Japanese students, and he instantly was going "I can't believe I just said that" and refused to repeat it, and everyone was disgusted by what he said, except the Japanese students, who didn't understand. When it was explained to them by someone else (since he refused to repeat it) they laughed for at least 30 seconds, probably longer, and we all just kind of stared at them with out mouths hanging open like "You get that he just made a joke about the atomic bombs, right??" I've also seen a Canadian guy with East Indian heritage call my group of friends the "Kimchi crew" and use a bad Chinese accent asking if they want "fi-wi". The majority are Japanese, and whenever they saw him, they'd happily start going "Kimchi, fi-wi~ Hahaha~~"

Basically, I'm trying to say that you may not necessarily understand the relationship the woman has with her assistant. Maybe she thinks it's hilarious. You don't get to see her reaction.

Re: When Race is the Punchline: Asian Jokes on New Girl

kai — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 06:38:04 -0000

If you've seen earlier episodes, you would know that the girl who made the racist remarks to the Asian, is, in fact; a bitch. She has anger issues as well. She's made to look like a 'bad guy' so the fact she made racial remarks only enforces the idea that they are bad. Meanwhile CeCe is of course, a good girl.

Re: “We Are Young” by Fun. (Does “It” Mean Sex, Rape or None of the Above?)

Chill out — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:27:58 -0000

calm down

Re: ‘Buzzkill’ Ellen Pao Sues Kleiner VC Firm for Craptastic Treatment of Women

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:48:38 -0000

Isn't she the wife of Buddy Fletcher who sued his firm for racial discrimination.

Re: “We Are Young” by Fun. (Does “It” Mean Sex, Rape or None of the Above?)

fredd — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:01:26 -0000

everyone has a good idea about this song

Re: “We Are Young” by Fun. (Does “It” Mean Sex, Rape or None of the Above?)

Anon — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:38:22 -0000

This song is about beating up his girlfriend. the line, "And you feel like falling down I will carry you home," is an allusion to date raping a girl that is falling down drunk. Falling down also alludes to falling back into bad habits, like letting this POS anywhere near her.

Re: “We Are Young” by Fun. (Does “It” Mean Sex, Rape or None of the Above?)

Anon — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:35:02 -0000

Nessa,
This song is about a guy that beats up his girlfriend. You need to pay closer attention to the music you listen to.

Re: When Race is the Punchline: Asian Jokes on New Girl

SJ — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:58:26 -0000

I originally loved this show but was first turned off by the "Asian Jess" episode. The one where Jess' boyfriend Paul or whatever his name is confesses that he already has a girlfriend and that this girlfriend just happens to be the Asian, quirky-indie version of Jess.
How clever, right? Making Asian version of characters is just so...original. Not.

I thought I'd watch the show again after a hiatus, hoping that first was just unintended ignorance, but alas I'm here googing "racist New Girl" and finding more instances. What got me here was watching an episode where a girl Nick sleeps with goes "My therapist told me that infinity scarves were better but SHE'S ASIAN."

And what that's suppose to mean? She's unqualified?

I'm about to cast Elizabeth Merriweather off with the writers from 2 Broke Girls. These jokes are recurring and they're signifying some pretty fucked up attitudes about Asian Americans.

Re: “We Are Young” by Fun. (Does “It” Mean Sex, Rape or None of the Above?)

Yahoo1234 — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:42:24 -0000

i think that higher than the empire state means sex

Re: Stylish Glasses for the Asian Face

Clerissa — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:27:37 -0000

I hate my height AND my thick calves...5'3 with thick legs makes me look more like a cactus plant than a willow. Also, when I wear large rings, they seem to cut my fingers in half and I only end up with my tiny fingertips poking out. And my hair can't hold curls. And I can't put makeup on my monolids...I could just go on and on :(

Re: “We Are Young” by Fun. (Does “It” Mean Sex, Rape or None of the Above?)

anonymous — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:15:19 -0000

As a rape victim, I picked up a lot of bad vibes from this song as well... :/

However, Thematt2243's explanation is entirely possible, from the point of view belonging to a less morbid-minded person....
I'm easily triggered and therefore something triggering automatically throws me to the worst possible thought, even something as innocent as a bride getting her picture made.She probably has a lovely husband, but I still think the worst.

Point being that we probably each analyze it differently depending on how our mind has been shaped. The question is probably therefore, what was the shape of the writer's mind? >< I originally heard it presented as "the story of a girl losing her virginity" ( in the apple-peeling music video ), which leads me to think it is something more morbid.... but I'm not sure if that was the official video or not. also, to the idiot who said "sh!t happens"--- -headdesk- you are what's wrong with humanity. I really don't have the words for what I'd like to say... but when you have a daughter or a baby sister why don't you think about sh!t happening to them and see how it makes you feel?no form of abuse should be dismissed, and domestic violence and rape are a serious issue for both females /and males/. It's a serious issue and can very easily ruin the entire rest of your future. Even if you manage to get past it, you can bet it'll still have a huge impact. your trust, relationships, your view of sex, future relationships, marriage, future families, future kids, possibility to even have any of that... It sucks, okay? and that's assuming you were fortunate enough not to have your physical well-being completely ruined, that's only the emotional side, and not even a fraction of it at that.

Re: “We Are Young” by Fun. (Does “It” Mean Sex, Rape or None of the Above?)

Itsnotaboutrapeyouidiot — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:03:00 -0000

it is the emotional scar.
They broke up, he wants to get back together. Why does everything have to be about rape...

Re: “We Are Young” by Fun. (Does “It” Mean Sex, Rape or None of the Above?)

Radiationdaisey — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:52:26 -0000

It interesting to see this take on the song. Ive always thought of it as similar to another comment, that he made a mistake, not necessarily a physical mistake, and even though the relationship is falling apart, theyre trying to put up a good front and not let it drag them down (for example "maybe we can new ways to fall apart/but our friends are back/so lets raise a cup") as for the first line mentioned "give me a second i/i need to get my story straight" im thinking thats not something the speaker is saying to an authoritative figure but something he's saying to himself, trying to clear his head, as hes been drinking and out of sorts ("but between the drinks and subtle things" "so lets raise a cup" and all the mentions of carry me home tonight")

Re: “We Are Young” by Fun. (Does “It” Mean Sex, Rape or None of the Above?)

K1ke777 — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:31:40 -0000

lol i think the music producers could care less about what they put in their song as long as it sells lol

Re: “We Are Young” by Fun. (Does “It” Mean Sex, Rape or None of the Above?)

Gdjns — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:48:45 -0000

They have fallen out and he has left an actual scar on her face and some guy in sunglasses is trying to pull her. He gave her the scar months ago and she is trying to forget, he is lying to her. You are looking way too deep into this song, and have a dirty mind if you think this is all about sex!

Re: “We Are Young” by Fun. (Does “It” Mean Sex, Rape or None of the Above?)

Thematt2243 — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 06:21:46 -0000

The "it" is referring to the sex, carnal pleasure he gave her awhile ago when she was too lonely and it was too late to be proud.. That is the way a lot of guys talk. She's trying to forget because he's beneath her on the personal rating scale. She's embarrassed for getting a little too drunk and sleeping with this loser. He's acknowledging this , but realizes he's still better than the d-bag hitting on her. The other guy's a d-bag cuz he's wearing sunglasses at a bar and his pickup line is lame by asking about some old scar. It's a dumb icebreaker fellas. Our loveable stoner makes the argument that at the end of the night and she's got nothing better going, they should hook up again and she shouldn't worry so much about it. We''re only young once and it's all just fun. He's apologizing maybe for being a dork or for being a one night stand. She may be trying to forget because she was a one nighter. Either way, I don't think it's anything so ominous.

Re: Hell Yeah! Paul Qui and Beverly Kim are Top Chef Finalists

Dan — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:01:40 -0000

I was not surprised to find out that a weak and pathetic person like Beverly was married to a white man. She fits the stereotype alright

Re: “We Are Young” by Fun. (Does “It” Mean Sex, Rape or None of the Above?)

Shyrissad — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:41:19 -0000

I know this is waaay old, but as SOON as I heard the song domestic violence is the first thing that shot to my mind. I don't know how others cannot see it! so rock on !