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slk_23 11/11/18 4:29:06 PM #1:	Does this stereotype do more harm than good? - Results (5 votes) Yes 60% (3 votes) 3 No 40% (2 votes) 2 I was wondering this because some people actually think this stereotype is harmless or even beneficial. On the other hand, this stereotype is also why Harvard puts a limit to the number of Asian students it enrolls. The stereotype also extends its way to things like Hollywood movies and the dating scene. Can a positive stereotype be good, or is it still damaging? --- https://imgur.com/5ldCA https://imgur.com/tvXx8Bh https://imgur.com/nAJVH <cite>slk_23 posted [p:912228141] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote> Does this stereotype do more harm than good? - Results (5 votes) Yes 60% (3 votes) 3 No 40% (2 votes) 2 I was wondering this because some people actually think this stereotype is harmless or even beneficial. On the other hand, this stereotype is also why Harvard puts a limit to the number of Asian students it enrolls. The stereotype also extends its way to things like Hollywood movies and the dating scene. Can a positive stereotype be good, or is it still damaging?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
slk_23 11/12/18 1:26:25 PM #2:	No opinions? --- https://imgur.com/5ldCA https://imgur.com/tvXx8Bh https://imgur.com/nAJVH <cite>slk_23 posted [p:912277381] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote>No opinions?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SaithSayer 11/12/18 1:27:04 PM #3:	Wouldn't know. I'm not Asian. <cite>SaithSayer posted [p:912277413] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote>Wouldn't know. I'm not Asian.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Muffinz0rz 11/12/18 1:30:16 PM #4:	My ex is Chinese and she talked about how the "model minority" stereotype is indeed harmful. I don't really remember how specifically, but she was pretty adamant about it. --- Not removing this until Pat Benatar is in Super Smash Bros. (Started 8/31/2010) 2018 NFLB Autumnsim (4-6): https://imgur.com/haH0W8z <cite>Muffinz0rz posted [p:912277596] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote>My ex is Chinese and she talked about how the "model minority" stereotype is indeed harmful. I don't really remember how specifically, but she was pretty adamant about it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SaithSayer 11/12/18 1:30:56 PM #5:	Muffinz0rz posted... My ex is Chinese and she talked about how the "model minority" stereotype is indeed harmful. I don't really remember how specifically, but she was pretty adamant about it. This made me laugh. <cite>SaithSayer posted [p:912277640] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote><cite>Muffinz0rz posted...</cite> <quote>My ex is Chinese and she talked about how the "model minority" stereotype is indeed harmful. I don't really remember how specifically, but she was pretty adamant about it.</quote> This made me laugh.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Muffinz0rz 11/12/18 1:32:58 PM #6:	SaithSayer posted... Muffinz0rz posted... My ex is Chinese and she talked about how the "model minority" stereotype is indeed harmful. I don't really remember how specifically, but she was pretty adamant about it. This made me laugh. Lol I wasn't trying to be silly but if it made you laugh then glad I could help! It's true though; something along the lines of being held to higher standards or something. --- Not removing this until Pat Benatar is in Super Smash Bros. (Started 8/31/2010) 2018 NFLB Autumnsim (4-6): https://imgur.com/haH0W8z <cite>Muffinz0rz posted [p:912277753] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote><cite>SaithSayer posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Muffinz0rz posted...</cite> <quote>My ex is Chinese and she talked about how the "model minority" stereotype is indeed harmful. I don't really remember how specifically, but she was pretty adamant about it.</quote> This made me laugh.</quote> Lol I wasn't trying to be silly but if it made you laugh then glad I could help! It's true though; something along the lines of being held to higher standards or something.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SaithSayer 11/12/18 1:34:11 PM #7:	Yeah I could see it sucking for everyone to assume you're going to carry a 4.0 GPA and a bunch of other shit on top of that. <cite>SaithSayer posted [p:912277836] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote>Yeah I could see it sucking for everyone to assume you're going to carry a 4.0 GPA and a bunch of other shit on top of that.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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SaithSayer 11/12/18 1:36:10 PM #9:	Muffinz0rz posted... SaithSayer posted... Muffinz0rz posted... My ex is Chinese and she talked about how the "model minority" stereotype is indeed harmful. I don't really remember how specifically, but she was pretty adamant about it. This made me laugh. Lol I wasn't trying to be silly but if it made you laugh then glad I could help! It's true though; something along the lines of being held to higher standards or something. I just realized why the bolded part made me laugh. It put this in my subconscious. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T7hSBRkvmw" data-time="&start=37 <cite>SaithSayer posted [p:912277924] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote><cite>Muffinz0rz posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SaithSayer posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Muffinz0rz posted...</cite> <quote>My ex is Chinese and she talked about how the "model minority" stereotype is indeed harmful. I don't really remember how specifically, but she was pretty adamant about it.</quote> This made me laugh.</quote> Lol I wasn't trying to be silly but if it made you laugh then glad I could help! It's true though; something along the lines of being held to higher standards or something.</quote> I just realized why the bolded part made me laugh. It put this in my subconscious. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T7hSBRkvmw" data-time="&start=37</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Flockaveli 11/12/18 1:37:25 PM #10:	Yeah Asian parents really... fuck it's downright exhausting and mentally abusive. My heart weeps for these kids. --- SMH. <cite>Flockaveli posted [p:912277981] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote>Yeah Asian parents really... fuck it's downright exhausting and mentally abusive. My heart weeps for these kids.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SaithSayer 11/12/18 1:39:15 PM #11:	Flockaveli posted... Yeah Asian parents really... fuck it's downright exhausting and mentally abusive. My heart weeps for these kids. I just assumed it's not a matter of being assholes but raising kids in a highly competitive environment so it's sink or swim and you want your children to do well and not go through misery. <cite>SaithSayer posted [p:912278084] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote><cite>Flockaveli posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah Asian parents really... fuck it's downright exhausting and mentally abusive. My heart weeps for these kids.</quote> I just assumed it's not a matter of being assholes but raising kids in a highly competitive environment so it's sink or swim and you want your children to do well and not go through misery.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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SaithSayer 11/12/18 1:43:04 PM #14:	Highwind07 posted... It is really because for the longest time people just thought that being good at school=being good at everything else when that wasn't the case but people are still clinging to that mentality. Well when you keep seeing shit like some Asian guy solving a rubix's cube as he does a backflip.... <cite>SaithSayer posted [p:912278315] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote><cite>Highwind07 posted...</cite> <quote>It is really because for the longest time people just thought that being good at school=being good at everything else when that wasn't the case but people are still clinging to that mentality.</quote> Well when you keep seeing shit like some Asian guy solving a rubix's cube as he does a backflip....</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gatorsPENSbucs 11/12/18 1:44:09 PM #15:	It's extremely harmful and awful that people find stereotypes funny. --- https://i.imgtc.com/qhHzPXC.jpg https://imgur.com/pqMQZyw <cite>gatorsPENSbucs posted [p:912278374] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote>It's extremely harmful and awful that people find stereotypes funny.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SaithSayer 11/12/18 1:44:52 PM #16:	gatorsPENSbucs posted... It's extremely harmful and awful that people find stereotypes funny. The amount of standup comedians you like has to be awfully limited. <cite>SaithSayer posted [p:912278412] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote><cite>gatorsPENSbucs posted...</cite> <quote>It's extremely harmful and awful that people find stereotypes funny.</quote> The amount of standup comedians you like has to be awfully limited.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eggcorn 11/12/18 1:45:02 PM #17:	Harmful? I don't know. Painintheassful seems more like it. --- Warning: This post may contain triggering or distressing content. <cite>eggcorn posted [p:912278418] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote>Harmful? I don't know. Painintheassful seems more like it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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babyeatermax 11/12/18 1:48:10 PM #19:	Yeah, Asia is a whole ass continent and not just Japanese people, who I assume that stereotype refers to --- This guy <cite>babyeatermax posted [p:912278586] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote>Yeah, Asia is a whole ass continent and not just Japanese people, who I assume that stereotype refers to</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SaithSayer 11/12/18 1:48:48 PM #20:	Highwind07 posted... SaithSayer posted... Highwind07 posted... It is really because for the longest time people just thought that being good at school=being good at everything else when that wasn't the case but people are still clinging to that mentality. Well when you keep seeing shit like some Asian guy solving a rubix's cube as he does a backflip.... What. Tons of feats. Looking up world records and seeing more Asian names than not. Fun martial arts stuff. Racist people act like it's ALL Asian people who are like that, though. I must admit, though. After seeing so many awesome video and stuff, it's hard not to think "God damn, what CAN'T they do?" <cite>SaithSayer posted [p:912278638] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote><cite>Highwind07 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SaithSayer posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Highwind07 posted...</cite> <quote>It is really because for the longest time people just thought that being good at school=being good at everything else when that wasn't the case but people are still clinging to that mentality.</quote> Well when you keep seeing shit like some Asian guy solving a rubix's cube as he does a backflip....</quote> What.</quote> Tons of feats. Looking up world records and seeing more Asian names than not. Fun martial arts stuff. Racist people act like it's ALL Asian people who are like that, though. I must admit, though. After seeing so many awesome video and stuff, it's hard not to think "God damn, what CAN'T they do?"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prestoff 11/12/18 1:54:31 PM #21:	There is a major difference between east asians and south east asians when it comes to income and education level. Because china, japan, and south korea are so powerful and are more likely to study abroad in other countries that this stereotype gets reinforces. SaithSayer posted... Highwind07 posted... It is really because for the longest time people just thought that being good at school=being good at everything else when that wasn't the case but people are still clinging to that mentality. Well when you keep seeing shit like some Asian guy solving a rubix's cube as he does a backflip.... He is the exception, not the rule. --- It's what all true warriors strive for! <cite>Prestoff posted [p:912278975] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote>There is a major difference between east asians and south east asians when it comes to income and education level. Because china, japan, and south korea are so powerful and are more likely to study abroad in other countries that this stereotype gets reinforces. <cite>SaithSayer posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Highwind07 posted...</cite> <quote>It is really because for the longest time people just thought that being good at school=being good at everything else when that wasn't the case but people are still clinging to that mentality.</quote> Well when you keep seeing shit like some Asian guy solving a rubix's cube as he does a backflip....</quote> He is the exception, not the rule.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
vocedelmorte 11/12/18 1:56:33 PM #22:	babyeatermax posted... Yeah, Asia is a whole ass continent and not just Japanese people, who I assume that stereotype refers to I would assume it refers to Chinese the most, because Japanese tend to stay in Japan <cite>vocedelmorte posted [p:912279094] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote><cite>babyeatermax posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah, Asia is a whole ass continent and not just Japanese people, who I assume that stereotype refers to</quote> I would assume it refers to Chinese the most, because Japanese tend to stay in Japan</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Piplup_Sniper 11/12/18 1:57:06 PM #23:	Prestoff posted... There is a major difference between east asians and south east asians when it comes to income and education level. Because china, japan, and south korea are so powerful and are more likely to study abroad in other countries that this stereotype gets reinforces. SaithSayer posted... Highwind07 posted... It is really because for the longest time people just thought that being good at school=being good at everything else when that wasn't the case but people are still clinging to that mentality. Well when you keep seeing shit like some Asian guy solving a rubix's cube as he does a backflip.... He is the exception, not the rule. Yeah, sometimes i think asian is too broad of a category. I think the smart stereotype mostly applies to East Asians but at the same time I don't know how well off SEA people are. --- Forbid it, Almighty God! U.S. Army. 13B. E-3 PFC <cite>Piplup_Sniper posted [p:912279135] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote><cite>Prestoff posted...</cite> <quote>There is a major difference between east asians and south east asians when it comes to income and education level. Because china, japan, and south korea are so powerful and are more likely to study abroad in other countries that this stereotype gets reinforces. <cite>SaithSayer posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Highwind07 posted...</cite> <quote>It is really because for the longest time people just thought that being good at school=being good at everything else when that wasn't the case but people are still clinging to that mentality.</quote> Well when you keep seeing shit like some Asian guy solving a rubix's cube as he does a backflip....</quote> He is the exception, not the rule.</quote> Yeah, sometimes i think asian is too broad of a category. I think the smart stereotype mostly applies to East Asians but at the same time I don't know how well off SEA people are.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Muffinz0rz 11/12/18 2:02:08 PM #24:	SaithSayer posted... Muffinz0rz posted... SaithSayer posted... Muffinz0rz posted... My ex is Chinese and she talked about how the "model minority" stereotype is indeed harmful. I don't really remember how specifically, but she was pretty adamant about it. This made me laugh. Lol I wasn't trying to be silly but if it made you laugh then glad I could help! It's true though; something along the lines of being held to higher standards or something. I just realized why the bolded part made me laugh. It put this in my subconscious. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T7hSBRkvmw" data-time="&start=37 lmaoooo holy shit this hit home --- Not removing this until Pat Benatar is in Super Smash Bros. (Started 8/31/2010) 2018 NFLB Autumnsim (4-6): https://imgur.com/haH0W8z <cite>Muffinz0rz posted [p:912279478] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote><cite>SaithSayer posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Muffinz0rz posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SaithSayer posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Muffinz0rz posted...</cite> <quote>My ex is Chinese and she talked about how the "model minority" stereotype is indeed harmful. I don't really remember how specifically, but she was pretty adamant about it.</quote> This made me laugh.</quote> Lol I wasn't trying to be silly but if it made you laugh then glad I could help! It's true though; something along the lines of being held to higher standards or something.</quote> I just realized why the bolded part made me laugh. It put this in my subconscious. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T7hSBRkvmw" data-time="&start=37</quote> lmaoooo holy shit this hit home</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ToPoPO 11/12/18 2:37:02 PM #26:	Yes, it's very harmful. <cite>ToPoPO posted [p:912281643] in Is the who... [t:77193006]...</cite> <quote>Yes, it's very harmful.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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