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Originally Posted by LoganSnake
Do tell why this is offensive to you if you are not of Asian descent.
And overreacting because of this:
Have the hosts commented on it?
Besides, why would somebody from People's Republic of KKKalifornia find anything offensive?
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Sure. It's offensive to me on two levels: One, as an Asian, the Chinky eyes was one of many tools used to put me down not only verbally but as the precursor for extreme violence. It was often the last thing I saw before being pummeled by others. It was usually accompanied by the "ching chong ching chong" taunt so loved by racist bullies everywhere. Additionally I do not see it as overreacting. I don't know what the Chinese (government) but I do know that they do not want anything to disrupt their Olympics and will sweep this under the rug. They will evaluate the situation critically and look at outcomes and consequences. I started this thread as an expression of my objection to this type of behavior and to share with others that this is not cool.
Two: I don't see it as a PC thing but rather as a respect thing. Regardless of your race, ethnicity, religion, affiliation etc, we should all strive to be more understanding and respectful of each other. Therefore, this behavior is unacceptable and offensive to me on that level and as a human being.
I get your point though. I hope you see mine
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Originally Posted by Poppinjay
That's why I wrote it. But I have to give credit, the idea for the line came from a "Drawn Together" episode.
What the Spanish team did wasn't funny because they're dumb jocks.
When you offend, you have to do it with flava.
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Haha, ok, touche friend. What is "Drawn Together"?
Don't be so harsh on the Spanish team though. Apparently not all of them were ok with it (including Pau Gasol) and were goaded into doing it by the photographer. Jose Calderon on the other hand...