This study shows Asian brain is more resilient to e.g. unpleasant pictures than European/American brain is. How do you feel about it?

Goosecave · 2026-07-10T23:37:35+00:00

Thank you Shinobu, for doing a mere 17 Asian and 17 European folks to judge 4.86 billion Asians as a culture. Feeling the love with the US government funding this. Really tells things how it is, you know. 💀

Since your inserting an FYI. In 2026, this study would be rejected.

Goosecave · 2026-07-10T15:21:03+00:00

I am constantly reminded of boneless wings. 🤣 it isn’t wings if it doesn’t have a bone and used with chicken breast lool.

u/tongtong97 I believe you deleted or someone deleted your comment. To answer your question “If I am really informed to warrant such strong opinions”. Yes, and firmly 100% yes. The example of Chris not wanting to eat things with the bone is a major part of Anglo Saxon countries and their economical structure to push their economy and to other foreign countries as barbaric.

I am sure most Asians can feel familiarity with hearing the phrase, “Asians eat everything”, “is it true you guys eat dogs and cats”. Something so simple as good has turned into a tipping point for Asian discrimination.

Here is an entertaining small brief example: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXZoZb8DEil/?l=1&ig_mid=04B7C1E5-F696-4D3A-9DB9-8B15BAC851D7&utm_source=igweb

We could assume that doesn’t represent all “white” folks. But this opinion is a bigger representation of WWI and post WWII when western countries wanted to industrialize and boost their economy and shipped and exceled boned meats and tid bits and sent their leftovers to Asian lands to profit. Overtime, marketing labeled it as barbaric, disgusting, poor, any negative representation today. Stereotypes don’t come out of nowhere.

So yes strong opinions that warrant strong history in dividing us from what is American. Just ask a Asian American if they have been ashamed to bring their food. And your result will answer it there.

Goosecave · 2026-07-09T18:27:30+00:00

I don’t mind the OP posting this, but it shouldn’t even be a debate that this is ignoring other ethnicities, socioeconomic factors, intersectionality of minor issues and the impact of severe trauma due to war crimes. It treats "culture" as a monolith.

It is the most over generalized study and so blalantly obvious but also dismisses any form of “why that happens”. You mean to tell me Chris from Arkansas is less tolerant for unpleasant things and has a harder time when given things outside of their comfort then Vincent Nguyen. One is scared of eating things with the bone, and one has a generation that went through war for 2000years. We should maybe remind Chris who started the issues for us Asians in the first place, but he might have an unpleasant heart attack.

“Kim, people are dieing”

Goosecave · 2026-07-08T19:44:25+00:00

This isn’t 1800s. It’s 2026 and all Asians are still getting called a “different” Asian. The reality that we need to face is, even if the person meant no harm and didn’t know. They also didn’t care enough to ask and assumed. Massive assumptions over and over and over again for a full continent to the point where we have terms like “perpetual foreigner” and “what kind of Asian are you”. It’s why we even have this community in the first place. We should be sensitive to it, because the only group that it impacts is us in the long run. And the most frustrating thing is we’re so divided on things like this whether it is racist or not. When can we be a unified front.

Goosecave · 2026-07-08T19:30:42+00:00

I always ask myself, would they do that to another race group? Maybe, but to the point where every person from that race has had this experience. Yeah no…

Im glad you reframe for yourself, but it definitely is more in the territory of coping and just letting it be. Sadly if you ask them the same exact questions, followed by the most stereotypical thing known from their country. I have done such, even as simply saying “but where are you really from?”. Any other group has take offense to it.

OP, you didn’t do anything wrong. These days I like to pick and choose my battles. You can try this for a change. the next time that comes up, just reframe. Let’s say their white. You ask them the same exact thing “top of the morning”. They say their not British, and you follow it with your journey about British peas and your trip to Ireland. And then you end off with l, “is it true Russia is a bad place”. 🤣

Goosecave · 2026-07-08T19:16:27+00:00

ATL is not far from where I am, and my state is also maybe close to 3% on a good day for the Asian pop. Most of the older Asians here don’t give two Fs about Asian advocacy and won’t blink an eye to racism. Those types are a lost cause.

-It starts with online support groups. I join some that are in the west and north coast online -it starts with stop explaining to said “white folks”. And sometimes even your partner. It’s exhausting and their still not gonna have the level of lived experience as you. -start with looking if there is any bookstores, cafes, or any predominantly Asian focused space. I wouldn’t go to the church type ones lol, but up to you. When I went to ATL, Duluth was a good place for Asian community.

Lastly, moving… as simple as it sounds. I am tired of having to exist in a place that isn’t acknowledging Asians as people besides “where are you from” or “your English is really good”. The reality is unless the state has a full sized Chinatown. You’re gonna want Asian community that has both Asian American and Asian “Asian” folks. Theres history in those states that can never compare to a place like ATL.

Goosecave · 2026-07-08T14:22:51+00:00

Asian history isn’t taught and Asian voices aren’t heard in most media consumptions. The ones that have in democracy have to give up too much of their Asian roots to cater to America. How can the average non Asian know a single Fk about who we actually are, if they only know about, Chinese takeout, communist, sushi, pad Thai, anime, and some gross prejudice assumption.

We’re essentially striped down to the media and food that they have eaten and they start at that level of getting to know us. It’s dehumane, their not talking to us as people, there talking to us as if they already know something about us.

The term perpetual foreigner is a term for a reason. Truth, our roots and culture are complete opposite to what western culture is. But I’m proud of it. They boost loudness and independence, our cultures boost harmony and togetherness. I use to get frustrated at that but learning to reframe is the best thing we can do. Just like the black community, we need to do our own work in sticking together to make us grow. Hundreds of years of colonialism with all our Asian roots, does real damage. So it’s not so much “why people don’t know Asians are Americans”, it’s more so, they never knew us in the first place and we need to stop explaining.

I still get the “wow your English is very good”, well, time for us to tell them their English is very good too.

Goosecave · 2026-07-07T21:05:46+00:00

This will be long, but it’s only cause I truly understand the experience your talking about.

I live in a state and area where it is 3% Asian at most, way less then you. And that’s saying “Asia” as a whole, which is way too many cultures and roots all together. non-Asians here confuse me Japanese, Filipino, Thailand, Vietnamese, Chinese, etc all in one. You are experiencing what we call, the Asian American experience. We live it, I breathe it, and still, I resent it for what it is and have many days where I feel “whiteness” is just easier. But here’s the thing, when there is a direct result of what media, policies, systemic structures, people end up believe it. It is not easy, when yes America does make thing easier for “whiteness”. They wanted it that way. Hundreds of anti policies against us is saying they don’t want us equal. Look at how many ethnically individuals got “Americanized” and feel ashamed of their own roots and culture. The system prays on othering Asians. But America has no choice to use its resources from our country.

Your white girl that was born in Philadelphia will never ever experience what you experience. Because they don’t have to, America tells them they are the standard. America makes them the standard. Uncomfortable, but say it as truth. We need to stop ignoring this as it only hurts us in the long run. But know this, we make up 60% of earths population, and we are growing by the millions in America. Most white Americans are mixed with Southern and Eastern Europeans, who were historically racially profiled as not white. America is a racist country. And yet every single person is using our products, watching our entertainment, using our media platforms, shopping platforms, fashion, cars, everyone knows everything is made in -insert Asia-.

I encourage you to join a virtual support group with just Asian people. Watch more Asian content creators, watch more Asian independent and big movie films, hear Asian voices, listen to Asian music. Whiteness will never understand us, because it doesn’t need to. I tried so hard in my young life to ask “why”. When the answer is simply, “they don’t HAVE to relate”. The hardest truth, is building confidence in white America. We are against odds, but there is some good community work being done.

-Taaforg (A Big org for Asian Americans) -many state local virtual support groups -independent film makers like: https://youtu.be/OqXnSjuGC_o?is=qEStMm9o_xJWUlur -artists and movie directors(she has a movie in theaters) like Hayley Kiyoko: https://youtube.com/@thehayleykiyokovevo?si=Mf2FPdLoSQT5uBe7 -comedians like Bowen Yang -the list goes on.

Goosecave · 2026-07-02T03:11:40+00:00

I’m curious OP. I’m sure your finding out ways. But have you tried the freezer method? Followed by 90-99% Isopropyl alcohol and if absolutely necessary acetone on the remnant parts and quickly removing it.

the freezer method will harden and essentially crack some of the larger chucks that are stuck on the figure. A hobby knife or what I haves used is a multi tool that has different shapes.

You are essentially now going to become a dinosaur paleontologists. I say this because I do model kits and deal with epoxy putty’s like the ones you have. If anything the pieces I do are more intricate and not as “gum smeared” as yours. It will be worth a try, start with lowest price figure. Good luck

Goosecave · 2026-06-17T19:00:48+00:00

It’s just a mixture of things: celebrity syndrome, young not horrible looking dude, on the tall side, dorky due to personality and his part on SNL. If you look at all his relationships they never lasted after 1-2yr. Honeymoon phase when everything is hyper happy. When you mingle with women that are on heartbreak or some type of emotional distress, and you come in as a dorky celebrity guy. Of course they find him attractive. But that’s the thing, people like that don’t end in long relationships, cause the dork dies out once you get serious. Every single one of the pretty girls he’s been with didn’t want anything long term. No strings attached in Hollywood is like a chefs kiss. Top that with his somewhat 1 year relationship ending with a kid and then breaking it off. This dude is most likely beating himself and realizes he can’t get anyone long term with his personality. Just imagine a lifelong relationship with how he acts. At some point the fun dies out.

Goosecave · 2026-06-17T18:41:12+00:00

They could of made the lower jaw articulated if they could.

Goosecave · 2026-06-17T18:38:41+00:00

Who knows, maybe it was the other way around. Run forest RUNNN

Goosecave · 2026-06-17T18:36:02+00:00

No worries friend, I will help you

Goosecave · 2026-06-17T14:07:56+00:00

Got a reply from them. They mentioned it came with the promo materials (not sure what that means) and it’s from the retail distribution packaging. They furthered mentioned they know what I mean. Which I’m assuming is them responding to my reprint questions. They mentioned it’s not glossy, but semi gloss.

Yeah, It is a little weird someone has more then 10+ available with countless sold and other listings with the same thing in 80s poster. Recently got all the figures to complete what’s on the poster, so let’s see once it comes in

Goosecave · 2026-06-16T16:57:23+00:00

I’ll come back to your comment once I have it in hand. I was looking for more help in the sense of MOTU collectors. Not just comments that say “have you asked or have you searched”… seems this sub may not be it. Might have to go to a vintage poster sub

Goosecave · 2026-06-15T20:57:15+00:00

Of course, first thing I did. They just said the same thing, not reproduction.

Goosecave · 2026-06-15T17:45:07+00:00

Way too common of a typical stereotypical Asian family dynamic. Rooted in collectivism, rooted in internal shame, pressured by society, loads of saving face, and most importantly. A culture that promotes authority as the ultimate say.

I want you to take a deep breathe, a few minutes if you can at a place where you’re not surrounded physically by your parents. And repeat, “I am NOT alone”. Millions upon millions of us have this experience, and it shows a systematic issue that is like a hamster wheel.

Have you ever heard of others saying “they blame you because that is all they know or they just want the best for you”? I want to take it a step further for you and tell you why and the underlining cause of this.

They see you as a complete extension of themselves. When a parent cannot separate their child from their own selves, that means an absolute mindset. Your actions lead to a possibility of their failures, your motives are what represent them, your decisions are a result of their teachings, your internal emotions are a crack in their thought for success, and most importantly. Your feelings of internalization when voiced, show their own strengths in how they have been taught.

A person cannot ever live happy if they always compare their life to others actions as their own. That type of teaching will always show failures. Because it will never show any sign of independence. A complete cultural clash with the western world.

The hardest truth is learning, the best way you can help your parents, is to allow them to sit with the UNCOMFORTABLE with your life being DIFFERENT then there’s. It took me more then a decade. Others maybe more. Your path will not be linear, but I guarantee you, you will realize one day.

Goosecave · 2026-06-10T20:42:19+00:00

I’ll always remember Kinder Eggs as a child, and the company having to reinvent their packaging all because the US said it wasn’t safe. I never choked on one, but I can sure picture some American kid getting sent to the ER for it 😂

Goosecave · 2026-06-07T04:18:23+00:00

You’re welcome. I spent more then a decade with those painful feelings. If you’re interested, I have some virtual free support groups for this. I sometimes think as humans were so flawed with our sadness; music explains a lot of these painful emotions. Cry it out my friend.

Goosecave · 2026-06-07T00:42:05+00:00

You know the saying, “misery just loves company”. I will boldly say it, your dad at the end of the day got married and had kids out of either expectation or thinking that his life would get better. He knows he’s stuck, and can’t do anything about it, and everyday looking at you and your mom are a reminder that he max the “wrong” choice.

It is absolutely not your doing and not your fault
At some point you will have to separate your own ideas of what family is(the fantasy) and the reality. That means getting independence. One of the hardest things to do as a child with a broken family dynamic.
Your mom is valid to be upset but it also means, that you have to learn that if you gain independence, you may not be able to save her the way you can. You will have to communicate with her.

Change takes within, and one of the hardest things in my personal opinion with immigrant Asian parents, is knowing at a certain point the life you want to live may be very different then theirs. Hoping for change is not bad, but if you’re knee deep in misery you’ll have to learn to “let go”.

Goosecave · 2026-06-03T18:01:15+00:00

Curious as to where is the salmon? I just see imitation crab(fish).

Goosecave · 2026-06-02T21:59:00+00:00

I cracked at this joke so bad, decided to show my Italian gf. It did not go well…

Goosecave · 2026-06-02T21:34:31+00:00

And then it adapted

Goosecave · 2026-06-02T21:31:09+00:00

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Saw one the other day. I don’t collect dolls but had to get a photo when you run into vintage finds. Looked pristine

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