m00n Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Got this in an email, thought it was funny, though I'd pass it along. Learn Chineese in 5 minutes. An English to Chineese translation. English<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Chinese That's not right Sum Ting Wong Are you harboring a fugitive? Hu Yu Hai Ding See me ASAP Kum Hia Nao Stupid Man Dum Fvk Small Horse Tai Ni Po Ni Did you go to the beach? Wai Yu So Tan I bumped into a coffee table Ai Bang Mai Fu Kin Ni I think you need a face lift Chin Tu Fat It's very dark in here Wai So Dim I thought you were on a diet Wai Yu Mun Ching This is a tow away zone No Pah King Our meeting is scheduled for next week Wai Yu Kum Nao Staying out of sight Lei Ying Lo He's cleaning his automobile Wa Shing Ka Your body odor is offensive Yu Stin Ki Pu Great Fa Kin Su Pa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dkp Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Got this in an email, thought it was funny, though I'd pass it along. Learn Chineese in 5 minutes. An English to Chineese translation. English<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Chinese That's not right Sum Ting Wong Are you harboring a fugitive? Hu Yu Hai Ding See me ASAP Kum Hia Nao Stupid Man Dum Fvk Small Horse Tai Ni Po Ni Did you go to the beach? Wai Yu So Tan I bumped into a coffee table Ai Bang Mai Fu Kin Ni I think you need a face lift Chin Tu Fat It's very dark in here Wai So Dim I thought you were on a diet Wai Yu Mun Ching This is a tow away zone No Pah King Our meeting is scheduled for next week Wai Yu Kum Nao Staying out of sight Lei Ying Lo He's cleaning his automobile Wa Shing Ka Your body odor is offensive Yu Stin Ki Pu Great Fa Kin Su Pa That is the funniest thing I've seen in a long time!! Thanks, Moon! Woman ordering at Chinese restaurant. I would like Sum Yung Gai. -David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Hey Rick! Hope you and the family are doing well. Got any Spanish? We could use that right now.[:S] Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 LOL LOL and LOL ...funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I'll risk being a prig here. The word-play could be seen as a mockery of our Oriental friends. So it has no place here on the very high class forum seen around the world. Much of the merit of the forum stems from what we, in addition to what Klipsch (Inc.), present. I'm a bit sensitive. Near the end of college days there was a Chinese fellow with limited English in the engineering program. Uncommon in those days. I was astonished and horrified that he was openly mocked by a loudmouth American student who had followers who yucked along. Yes, I did take the Chinese fellow under my wing as much as possible (not to be self serving). 'Nuff said, Gil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted June 15, 2007 Moderators Share Posted June 15, 2007 Hey there Moon. Glad to see you posting. I hope everything is going well for you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted June 15, 2007 Author Share Posted June 15, 2007 I'll risk being a prig here. The word-play could be seen as a mockery of our Oriental friends. So it has no place here on the very high class forum seen around the world. Much of the merit of the forum stems from what we, in addition to what Klipsch (Inc.), present. I'm a bit sensitive. Near the end of college days there was a Chinese fellow with limited English in the engineering program. Uncommon in those days. I was astonished and horrified that he was openly mocked by a loudmouth American student who had followers who yucked along. Yes, I did take the Chinese fellow under my wing as much as possible (not to be self serving). 'Nuff said, Gil Did we forget our chill pill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I'll risk being a prig here. The word-play could be seen as a mockery of our Oriental friends. So it has no place here on the very high class forum seen around the world. Much of the merit of the forum stems from what we, in addition to what Klipsch (Inc.), present. I'm a bit sensitive. Near the end of college days there was a Chinese fellow with limited English in the engineering program. Uncommon in those days. I was astonished and horrified that he was openly mocked by a loudmouth American student who had followers who yucked along. Yes, I did take the Chinese fellow under my wing as much as possible (not to be self serving). 'Nuff said, Gil Baloney, I sent it my Chinese interpretor and she loved it. She sent it around herself. I've endured my fair share of good natured ribbing and outright howls of laughter as I try to pick up some limited Mandarin, it's all in good fun. Good for you for supporting your Chinese friend in the face of stupid dunderheads, but this is just a play on language Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I'll risk being a prig here. The word-play could be seen as a mockery of our Oriental friends. So it has no place here on the very high class forum seen around the world. Much of the merit of the forum stems from what we, in addition to what Klipsch (Inc.), present. I'm a bit sensitive. Near the end of college days there was a Chinese fellow with limited English in the engineering program. Uncommon in those days. I was astonished and horrified that he was openly mocked by a loudmouth American student who had followers who yucked along. Yes, I did take the Chinese fellow under my wing as much as possible (not to be self serving). 'Nuff said, Gil Your sensitivity is appreciated, but this joke has been around for a while and I was actually sent it by a Chinese friend some years ago. She seemed to find it humourous, not offensive. All the same, potentially offensive stuff doesn't belong on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted June 16, 2007 Author Share Posted June 16, 2007 All the same, potentially offensive stuff doesn't belong on the forum. That's nothing dood. Nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 All the same, potentially offensive stuff doesn't belong on the forum. That's nothing dood. Nothing. Agreed, it was pretty innocuous, but any sort of racial stuff is a particularly touchy area for many folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 All the same, potentially offensive stuff doesn't belong on the forum. That's nothing dood. Nothing. Agreed, it was pretty innocuous, but any sort of racial stuff is a particularly touchy area for many folks. That's right Pat, so everyone listen up. No more French or Irish jokes![^o)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I mean drummer jokes.....or was it French/Irish drummer jokes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 All the same, potentially offensive stuff doesn't belong on the forum. That's nothing dood. Nothing. Agreed, it was pretty innocuous, but any sort of racial stuff is a particularly touchy area for many folks. That's right Pat, so everyone listen up. No more French or Irish jokes![^o)] Not even any Newfie jokes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Okay, maybe I was being a bit too Politically Correct. Aggie jokes are okay, right? Gil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev313 Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I'll risk being a prig here. The word-play could be seen as a mockery of our Oriental friends. So it has no place here on the very high class forum seen around the world. Much of the merit of the forum stems from what we, in addition to what Klipsch (Inc.), present. I'm a bit sensitive. Near the end of college days there was a Chinese fellow with limited English in the engineering program. Uncommon in those days. I was astonished and horrified that he was openly mocked by a loudmouth American student who had followers who yucked along. Yes, I did take the Chinese fellow under my wing as much as possible (not to be self serving). 'Nuff said, Gil So hard to be PC these days... Perceptions and connotations Although oriental is generally considered a neutral term in the United Kingdom, other parts of the Commonwealth and most of Europe,[citation needed] there is some controversy regarding the connotations and implications of the term in North America. According to Abdurrahman R. Squires "politically correct terms have taken the place of the word 'Orientalism'". [1] According to The Official Politically Correct Dictionary and Handbook the term is offensive and should be avoided. [2] While a number of reference works used in the United States describe Oriental as pejorative, antiquated or offensive in some instances, the American Heritage Book of English Usage notes that It is worth remembering, though, that Oriental is not an ethnic slur to be avoided in all situations. It is most objectionable in contemporary contexts and when used as a noun, as in "the appointment of an Oriental to head the commission". In these cases Asian (or a more specific term such as Vietnamese, Korean, or Asian American, if appropriate) is the only acceptable term. But in certain historical contexts, or when its exotic connotations are integral to the topic, Oriental remains a useful term.[3] Random House's Guide to Sensitive Language states "Other words (e.g., Oriental, colored) are outdated or inaccurate." This Guide to Sensitive Language suggests the use of "Asian or more specific designation such as Pacific Islander, Chinese American, [or] Korean." [4]Merriam-Webster describes the term as "sometimes offensive," Encarta states that when the term is used as a noun it is considered " a highly offensive term for somebody from East Asia" However, the same reference also defines the adjectival usage as "relating to East Asia (dated)" or "high quality". [edit]Regional variations Major objections to the use of the word "Oriental" to describe people are chiefly limited to North America. Its use is not controversial inEurope, where the word is neutral and in widespread usage[citation needed]. In France the terms "l'Occident" and "l'Orient" are used without any negative associations in academic contexts. In Europe the term is often used to describe such things as the East's cuisine and goods, ancient culture, and religions, at times to denote an exotic quality with upmarket or mildly positive connotations. In the UK the term "Asian" has become almost exclusively tied to the Indian subcontinent, as evidenced through BBC Asian Network, a radio station of the BBC devoted to the British Asian community. Those who believe the term is derogatory or archaic prefer to employ geographical terms for people and places typically described byoriental, e.g., South Asia, East Asia, and South-East Asia. Although Far Eastern is considered more politically correct than Oriental, East Asian is preferred because some believe it to be significantly less Eurocentric.[citation needed] Other alternative terms include Asia and the Pacific or the Pacific Rim or the Pacific Basin. With regard to the now antiquated sense of the Orient, referring to the wider Islamic region, the Orientalist Marshall Hogdson tried to introduce several terms[citation needed], including Nile-to-Oxus. None of these have stuck, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 It gets confusing. You can call someone from Britain a "Brit", an Australian an "Aussie", but don't call a Japanese person a "Jap". And someone from Pakistan? Don't even go there! The thing is, "Brit" and "Aussie" have never been used as insults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 17, 2007 Moderators Share Posted June 17, 2007 Just so I don't get confused, what about Redneck, Coonass, or Hillbilly? I have no problem being called a Coonass, and living in Mississippi for 8 years I guess now I am a Cooneck, or Redass ? We live to far south to really know about Hillbilly's, but I think there closer to a Redneck than a Coonass ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddvj Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Just so I don't get confused, what about Redneck, Coonass, or Hillbilly? I have no problem being called a Coonass, and living in Mississippi for 8 years I guess now I am a Cooneck, or Redass ? We live to far south to really know about Hillbilly's, but I think there closer to a Redneck than a Coonass ? Anything with the word 'coon' in it has a very real possiblily of being taken the wrong way, whether you mean it to or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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