A while back, we had some interesting blogs here and here about taking on roles that perpetuate stereotypes. Normally, I would take the actor’s side on this—they’re just struggling for gigs in this town.
But I have to say that I’m going to eat my words now, because I am completely outraged that an attractive, young, Asian-American actress would sellout to being the face for a completely racist, anti-Asian campaign for politician Peter Hoekstra.
Here’s the ad that ran during the Super Bowl:
Whoever this actress is, in this day and age, has sold out big time.
Of course, the real culprit in all of this is Peter Hoekstra, who continues to refuse to apologize for this ridiculous ad.
1. When a non-Chinese person sees a majestic bird flying through the air, he will think to himself, “I wish I could soar like that majestic bird.” When a Chinese person sees the same bird, he will think to himself, “I wonder how that bird will taste with oyster sauce and bok choy?”
1. If you do not urinate or defecate on them during sex, they will think you don’t love them anymore.
1. They refuse to go on the “Pirates of the Caribbean” ride at Disneyland because they’re afraid the pirates will rob and rape them.
I’m sure some of our readers are not Asian, but sincerely want to know what makes all the different Asian ethnic groups unique. Periodically, I’ll write about how each ethnic group is distinct. Today, I start with our Pinoy and Pinay brothers and sisters—the Filipino Americans. You’d think it’d be simple to tell Filipinos apart from other Asians because they tend to be physically darker in complexion, but you could easily be fooled. That person you think is Filipino might actually be a really tan Korean from Jeju Island or a Mexican. But here are thirteen things that are pretty good tip-offs that the groovy dude and/or chick you’re hanging with is Filipino: 
