8 Acts of Casual Racism Pinoys Overlook
Mar 4, 2016 • Tim Henares
4. “Bumbay”
⅚? ⅚? Motorcycles? Umbrellas? Turbans? Oh, the stereotypes never end! Nowadays, we even confuse the Indians with people from, say, the UAE, or Muslims wearing religious garb, regardless of country of origin. Meanwhile, not every Indian hails from Bombay.
Meanwhile, who’s worried about rush hour traffic? Not this guy!
The Implication: South Asians all look the same to us.
3. “Intsik”
When half the Chinese people I know consider the word itself a slur and when we have to pull our eyelids to do an impression of them, it really is cringe-inducing. Given how much we actually adore Chinitas in this country, it’s shameful that we poke fun at their stereotypes all the same.
The Implication: We can’t tell the Chinese apart, and yet we rely on them for nearly everything–that is, if CD-R King is to be believed.
Worried about the Spratlys? Too late!
2. “Nognog”
Imagine that. Knowing full well how we look down on black people, we have turned them into the ultimate underdog.
To the point that it might win this underdog the presidency.
Via thepoc.net
The Implication: Black (and white) people are imperfect because when God made them in His oven, they were overcooked and undercooked respectively. How self-serving a myth!
1. Regionalism
Ah! Bisaya kasi katulong ko, eh! Eh ikaw? Ilokano? Ang kuripot mo! Teka lang, ha, inaaway na naman ako ng Waray kong kapitbahay.
Welcome to Baguio city. Have a nice day!
The Implication: Pinoys are so racist, we’re racist against ourselves in 7,107 ways during low tides.
What other acts of casual racism should we be aware of and do away with? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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