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Originally Posted by Kiriante
I'm 100% Chinese (although there are subdivisions among Chinese ethnic groups as well as many people fail to realize), and well, I find that 99% of Asian wannabes are actually Japanese wannabes. Their attitude can honestly be rather offensive. While they refer to "Asians" as being great (they're white), they only really mean Japan - so far as to say "no other Asian is as good as a Japanese! That's great but I don't care, it's not Japanese. I wish I was born Japanese." And go on to speak one or two Japanese phrases they learned from anime ("it's so sugoi and kawaiiii desu!!!")
I have watched anime before, and played video games sure, but it really bugs me how they don't acknowledge the merits of any other Asian country. I'm not saying having an interest in Asian things makes you an Asian wannabe, but the "Japanophiles" honestly get on my nerves :/
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That is so true. I have met Asian people who have said that people only want to be their friends because they're Asian, and then when they find out they aren't Japanese but Chinese, Korean, etc. they stop talking to them. People feel unhappy they aren't Japanese. I think that is just plain rude.
I have never been called an Asian wannabe. Most people know I read Japanese fashion magazines but that is about it. I don't think they would accuse me of being an Asian wannabe because when most people see the magazines, they are in awe at how cute the clothing is. A lot of people find them interesting. I also listen to Asian music but most people don't know that. If they did I'm not sure if I would be called an Asian wannabe or not. Aside from in music and fashion, I don't really have any Asian favorites like shows, etc..
I also don't understand how you are an Asian wannabe when you
are Asian, even if it is half. There is nothing wrong with wanting to learn about a culture. I just think those people who tell you that are very ignorant.