Hung vs. Penala

I normally don't watch American Idol but sometimes in the issue of "togtherness"(spending time with my wife) and to see people make fools of themselves, I will tune in here and there. One thing that has always bothered me was the whole wave of people who that William Hung was great. We think it is funny that a guy who seems to be a big nerd singing about a girl who"bangs." In reality, we like a person who reinforces the stereotype, of Asian folks not knowing to how to sing. Other stereotypes that the tv likes to perpetuate are: Asian guys can kick nalgas but can't get even get a kiss (Romero Must Die), Asian women are supressed little beings and work all day slaves (Desperate Housewives), and to many socially inept guys who stare at the computer too much (porno), ladies who are dominatrix(s?) who will love you long time. In the last few years, everyone's favorite discount clothing store (Abercrombie & Fitch) had to pull their offense t-shirts off the shelves. Check out the link for more info.

Intrestingly enough, Asians have a debated place in American society. On the one hand they have been seen as "the man" with almond eyes and with success in business and academia (which is covered in one of my early blogs--Asians aren't smarter then other folks.) Or as funny sounding and general "happy" to "please you" people. What I find intresting is that a minority group that has seemed to be so "accepted" in this country, still get the treatment they do in the media.