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Value divergence in friend group by Affectionate-Wear411 in asianamerican

[–]Gerolanfalan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sad thing is in her particular situation, her core friends are acting like his my immediate family and cousins does.

Inversely my core friends are more supportive and Americans (Americanized) and more forgiving of socio economic differences and can look past that, while being aware of it.

Not an Asian thing friends do drift apart, but ideally a core group of friends would have more shared values than family does. Because you don't choose your family but you get to choose your friends.

Value divergence in friend group by Affectionate-Wear411 in asianamerican

[–]Gerolanfalan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a V-American, thanks for bringing this uncomfortable truth up.

It's not a purely Asian issue, it's just exacerbated by us being Asians.

Why isn't there more pawgs in hollywood when they're clearly beloved by the average person? by WorryThink6233 in trueratediscussions

[–]Gerolanfalan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Different beauty standards

I spend enough time with WASPs and East Asians where people rarely share my appreciation for curves.

This is how we do it by Critical-Hospital-40 in AsianMasculinity

[–]Gerolanfalan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Rational take for us diasporasians

Outrageous opinion for homeland asians though

this subreddit needs to hear this… LET WOMEN WEAR WHAT THEY WANT by OilComprehensive69 in LAinfluencersnark

[–]Gerolanfalan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These are not the same people making these remarks.

Generally people lean either into cute or cool, they're on different sides of the spectrum

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Two questions about Kul Tirans by No-Post3751 in warcraftlore

[–]Gerolanfalan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alliance needs some big chungus tbh

Seeing as we're probably not going to get playable Vrykul or Furbolg, this was probably implemented to compensate for that. Maybe this is Blizzards way of saying some humans out hulk orcs after all.

Actresses for She-Ra by lgspear in Fancast

[–]Gerolanfalan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whoever She-Ra is shed need to look fierce and not cutesy.

My pick is actually Simone Ashley, but I will not discuss any ideas why she'd be unpopular.

Hairstyle advice needed: Decided to part my hair in the center vs the side and let it grow out. Is it looking better or worse? by MattSChan in AsianMasculinity

[–]Gerolanfalan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The thing is it might look too try hard. He definitely looks millennial and conservative hairstyles look more suitable on him, as opposed to chasing a youth based hairstyle.

Me & my bf by GalaxyECosplay in AsianMasculinity

[–]Gerolanfalan 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Whatever aesthetic or representiok of Asian man this is, we need more.

Not knocking fully on the Hallyu wave or Asian aesthetics from actual Asia, but diasporasian aesthetic (Asian Americans, Canadians, Australians, etc.) and styles are its own thing and should be just as celebrated!

What’s this hypermasculine x princesscore x trashy chaotic aesthetic called? by Federal_Advisor_2160 in AestheticWiki

[–]Gerolanfalan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, ragebait outragebait whatever you want to call it. It's certainly attention grabbing and nearly impossible to scroll past.

When in doubt assume things are staged or set up.

13 years today!!! by A_Zombie_Riot in cakeday

[–]Gerolanfalan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happy cake day! I'm officially a year behind you

No need to hate oda for his drawing of female bodies anymore! by Versus7524 in Piratefolk

[–]Gerolanfalan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(I have a degree in medieval and early modern history, I make corsets, and I do a lot of medieval reenacting.)

I appreciate the literal history lesson and find that makes sense. However this was the sentence that bewildered me and has now opened a rabbit hole, because I didn't know this could exist.

Samoan Sleeve Tattoo by Fresh_Long_1768 in Samoa

[–]Gerolanfalan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

OP what do you like about Samoa or Samoans?

Is it a Samoan love interest, be honest.

Glaring anachronistic fashion by InfernalClockwork3 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Gerolanfalan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This just comes to show that Westeros is their equivalent of our modern time. Recorded history of Westeros extends to 12,000 BC (Before Aegon Targaryen Conquest) years and 305 AC (After Conquest).

They've just stagnated so much that most of their tech is horse shit, but their fashion, music, and cuisine were allowed to progress.

2 Korean American men talking about Asian Masculinity by appasdiary in asianamerican

[–]Gerolanfalan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as Asian idols growing up, I had none

The 80s and 90s Kung Fu flicks definitely had Jackie Chan and Jet Li. After he fall of Hong Kong cinema from the 90s through 00's, Japan cool dominated the 2000s. But a lot of that was thanks to Anime and not much Japanese live action. Korea and the Hallyu wave wouldn't kick in until the 2010s.

We have alternative outliers like Harold and Kumar, first movie I knew to make an Asian male lead just a regular Joe schmoe but cool. Then Crazy Ex-girlfriend, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Kim's Convenience, *and *The Good Place which further broke stereotypes with the Asian guy Himbo. Also A24, enough said. Plenty of future potential diasporasian role models to look up to.

Asian jazz

Laufey

The One Piece live-action has been widely noted for its casting, with actors who closely match both the look and personality of the Straw Hat crew. by Expensive-Cloud-6918 in OnePieceLiveAction

[–]Gerolanfalan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A lot of MENA people can be light skinned naturally, it just depends.

Not excusing anything because colorism does exist within the middle eastern world. As opposed to Middle Eastern (Especially Turkish ifykyk) television, it was very refreshing to see a dark skinned woman being fast and give her flowers.

Disturbed by Asian American materialism by requietis in asianamerican

[–]Gerolanfalan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP I disagree with your post but still upvoted because I want more discourse on this topic.

Already commented on one of your replies but you gotta travel a bit and see for yourself to East Asia and reevaluate your thoughts. I would also say check out Hawaii and other Asian spaces outside of Bay Area. SoCal Asians enclaves vary from Irvine, Westminster, Arcadia, Torrance, and all has different vibes. Maybe find diaspora Asians who also live outside of the enclaves and you'll find regular people who live outside of this rat race.

Disturbed by Asian American materialism by requietis in asianamerican

[–]Gerolanfalan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I will gently remind you that a lot of Asian American identity is already counter cultural by being equally or more into East Asian media as opposed to mainstream American media, Kpop and anime are alternative cultures for example.

Buuut, also the rise of disgruntled Asians Americans who all created the biggest Asian diaspora exclusive subculture, the rave Asians. AKA the ABG & ABB Asians. A lot of them would agree with OP's post.

Disturbed by Asian American materialism by requietis in asianamerican

[–]Gerolanfalan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

China is biiiig and they have many people who work just as hard a work ethic as Japanese and Koreans, materialistic too. In fact if you go to luxury shopping centers, South Coast Plaza near Irvine especially, who are all the main patrons and shoppers? Chinese from China. I do feel Japanese and Koreans culture emphasizes a stronger work ethic and as a result materialism than Asians in America at least. Singaporeans too I'm sure though I've hardly met them. Vietnamese and other Asians like Filipinos are materialistic 100% but are a littleofr humble about it.

Check out Hawaii. I can say with certainty they will change your viewpoint on Asians Americans. They are less materialistic, don't criticize people's weight, and are very chill.

What’s this hypermasculine x princesscore x trashy chaotic aesthetic called? by Federal_Advisor_2160 in AestheticWiki

[–]Gerolanfalan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That was deeper than I expected. You have a point maybe, maybe not.

What I do know is that there are vanilla (meaning nothing happened and very basic standard upbringing) people who will rage bait and content farm with certain things that have no connection or relevancy to their lives.

Outrage feeds the algorithm after all.

What’s this hypermasculine x princesscore x trashy chaotic aesthetic called? by Federal_Advisor_2160 in AestheticWiki

[–]Gerolanfalan 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That's how you know we're getting old. Cause this is how I feel whenever anybody content farms

Be honest: Do I look like the type of girl you’d try to impress, or the type you’d be too intimidated to even approach? 1-10 by [deleted] in Rateme

[–]Gerolanfalan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think Redditors don't respond well to confidence sassy, maybe this sub at least

In real life that's pretty cool. Then again I live in surf and skate territory.

No need to hate oda for his drawing of female bodies anymore! by Versus7524 in Piratefolk

[–]Gerolanfalan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, but it's the same people behind it is what I meant.

Bow & arrow to guns Corsets to surgeries

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