Roommate Rants: How about Asian Americans?
71Asians in Hollywood
Ah, yes...another roommate rant. If you tuned into the first article then you caught a glimpse of how bizarre my roommate thinks...
If this is your first time reading one of these rants, then you are in for a treat...This particular piece will deal with Asians and my roommate’s disgust with Hollywood.
Okay, so one day we were discussing movies, in particular, hot ‘chicks’ and their association with heroes. The hero or leading role is usually a male actor like Brad Pitt, Mel Gibson, Leonardo Dicapro, Van Dissel, and list goes on and on...
Anyway these actors, whenever they star in an action film, are not only paired with hot chicks but they end up in bed with them. And then my roommate stopped short and simply replied,
"This rule applies to everyone, except for Asians.I mean, what’s the deal with that? Jack Chan...nope. Jet Li...nope...Brandon Lee...nope....Bruce Lee...nope. And I’m not talking about those films made in Hong Kong, I’m specifically targeting Hollywood!"
It’s true, you never see, Jackie Chan’s character end up with any female characters, even though he has been paired with beautiful actresses such as Jennifer Love Hewitt, Roselyn Sanchez, and Lucy Liu (who’s Asian, by the way!). Next we have Jet Li...Again my roommate is correct, although Jet Li’s character had ample opportunities with Bridget Fonda in Kiss of the Dragon, nothing ever materialized.
See it could happen...
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Asian Guys
My roommate continues...
"Yet, on the flip side, you have Tom Cruise who stars in a movie called the Last Samurai and ends up with the Japanese chick at the end of the movie. I mean, what the HELL! The movie is called the Last SAMURAI, and Hollywood has a white guy fall in love with a Japanese woman. Are you serious? And talk about white guys replacing well deserved Asian guys roles, what the hell was with Dragon Evolution?? How do you have a white guy play Goku? Outrageous!"
Funny stuff...but you know what?...He is right. These Asian guys are performing crazy stunts, they save the day, and they star in an action pact film! Why can’t these heroes get a piece of the action? James Bond and Indiana Jones always get the hot chick...why not Chief Inspector Lee or Han Sing (from Romeo Must Die)?
I don’t even know what to call it...Discrimination? Absurd stereotyping? I mean, do beautiful women find Asians that repulsive? It’s really insane if you think about it.
- Wong Fu Productions
Wong Fu was created on a saying that If at the end of the day theres someone out there who has a better day because of us, then weve succeeded. To this day, that motto still stands. We believe we can have a positive influence in this industry, an - A.C.T. - White Girls and Asian Guys Together In One Network.
It's hot...It's catchy...It's totally against the norm and I love it!
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I know!!...he needs to continue ranting! I need more hubs!
laughing here...so funny and so true! I never thought about this before, but now that you've mentioned it, there IS a pattern there with Asian heroes missing all the fun! Hmm...
Much needed rant! I'd love to see a hot Asian man hook up with a beautiful woman. Why the hell aren't they showing that?
Thanks for making me think...
Funny character no doubt!But one thing I can say - The term "Asian" is not used in broader sense by your Room-mate. There are different countries in Asia and their culture are different. Even in Hollywood films Indian (They are also Asian) Heroes and Heroins are working now. I think their attitude is different from the so called Asians' attetude mentioned in your HUB.Please don't treat it in negative sense. I only like to share information. Thanks for the good staffs.
myownworld ~ I know right! It's really unbelievable!
abcd ~ agreed...I would like to see more of it as well. Ehh, wishful thinking perhaps?
cupid ~ umm, thanks, I think...
That's too funny, yet true. I've never really noticed that...good observation! Hahaha! =)
LOL, I LIKE YOUR ROOMMATE. I LIKE YOUR STYLE.
Chreyl ~ hehe...I like to point out the wicked things in life...I think it's funny!!
Summer ~ My roommate is definitely a character! You should hear some of our ridiculous discussions!
I like your writing style! Ironically, my old roommate has pointed out the exact same thing. Priceless!
Funny...but please don't stereotype Asians. Anyways, it's a good read.
yenajeon~ thanks for stopping by! and very true...priceless :)
travel_man ~ I'm glad you got a chuckle out of it. Although, I wasn't stereotyping. In fact, I (or rather my roommate) was ridiculing Hollywood for stereotyping. On top of everything, I'm half Asian...soooo...(yeah) :)
mistywild 2 years ago
hahahaha, you're roommate is a trip!