Sunday, December 16, 2012

Stereotypes That I Hold

It is inevitable. I know stereotypes are FAR from accurate. I know many times stereotypes can started prejudice, but I can't help it, I hold some stereotypes. So, here are those stereotypes:

Indonesians:
- Most honest answer: Which Indonesian? The Javanese is starkly different compare to the Ambonese, the Bugis, etc. And vice versa. So seriously, which one do you like to know?
- Most politically correct-sugar coated answer: God-fearing pious nation that reject individualism, respect their families, and embrace social justice.
ADDENDUM (13.05.2013):
- Most cynical answer: Bipolar people. They can be SUPER FRIENDLY and always smiling, than become extremely violent on the next day.

Malaysians:
- The people are smart & reasonable, but their government is a bunch of cultural thieves!
- The people are nice & friendly, but their government is a bunch of proud racists!

Philippinos:
- Always merry and smiling!
- Good and talkative friends!

Singaporeans:
- Workaholic people.
- Their women only want men with "6C and 1 M": Carrier, Car, Cash, Condominium, and Country Club Membership.
- Oily, greasy food. Seriously, I think "Yong Tau Foo" is their only food that isn't covered in grease.

Chinese:
- Garlic lovers 
- Proud people who ALWAYS think that they are the center of the universe.
- Proud people who ALWAYS think that they are the only civilized people, the only one who has 3 - 4 thousands years history. What's that? Other people has 3-4 thousand years history too? That doesn't count, they are barbarians! What's that? That is a circular argument? THIIS IISS CHIIIINAAA! (Kicking the barbarian to the nearest deep well or cliff.)

Japanese:
- English with Japanese accent is just ... doesn't sound like English ...
- Eccentric people with weird fantasies and fetishes. Especially when it involve octopus, maid, female teenager in sailor-like-school uniform.
- Very technology-literate. They don't use SMS anymore, they only use e-mail ... since 10 years ago.

Indians:
- Movie lovers! They are eager to show you their movies, often WITHOUT subtitles!
- Textile traders.
- Sport accessories traders.
- They have tree-fetish. Everytime they see tree, they start to dance, and sing, and usually they also call at least 20 of their friends to sing the chorus and become the backup dancers.

Lebanese:
- Good traders.
- VERY GOOD traders. Seriously, if you doubt it, do you know that Carlos Slim Helu is a Lebanese?

Germans:
- Stiff, stick-to-the book people.
- Beer lovers.

French:
- Proud people who hate English.
- Proud people who want everyone to speak French.
- Good, but super expensive food.
- Art lovers.

Italians:
- Same with the Phillippinos.
- Except they are louder since they enhance their presence with their hand activities.

Russians:
- Direct, IN YOUR FACE attitude.
- Badass people since non-badass typically died early.
- Can be very creative, but can use sheer will-power and brute force to solve problems too.
- Vodka lovers

Swedes:
- Love the color of black so much, they have at least 20 different black shirts/jackets, and will insist each of them has different variation of black.
- Social democrats.

Finnish:
- Best driver on earth.
- Even the badass Russians admit that the Finns can withstand cold far better than them.

Americans:
- FUCK YEAH!
- FREEDOM TO OWN AND USE GUNS BABY!! WOO HOO! FREEDOM BABY, FREEDOM!
- You don't know how it works, here let me show you. First, you should dismantle your government, because government IS the problem dude! And DEMOCRACY!! Start an election as soon as possible!


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