Rosie's ching-chong comments

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by Brwn_eyes0511

i think michelle says it best..

You are aware that she thought the Japanese should have been in internment camps in the United States during WWII?

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

You are aware that she thought the Japanese should have been in internment camps in the United States during WWII?

I have "In Defense of Internment".. i rather like it.

[CelticGypsy]

I love Rosie. She did it as a joke and nothing more than that. It's not like she went all out like that guy from Steinfeld and meant to treat people in a mean way. Rosie is funny and I love her on "The View."

People really need to stop being so sensitive about everything. It's called comedy.

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by Rickypt

I don't believe this has been discussed yet.

For those not following, a few days ago, Rosie (on The View) was talking about all the hoopla over Danny DeVito's drunken appearance. She wondered aloud what it would sound like on Chinese news and proceeded to say something like "It would sound like ching chong, ching chong, Danny DeVito, ching chong, drunk, ching chong".

Many Asian-Americans have expressed anger over this and demanded an apology. After stalling a bit, Rosie has given a somewhat lukewarm apology. Many have said it is not enough, and have called on the television station to condemn the remarks.

I really don't know what I think about this one. My typical response is that if tons of people are offended by something, then there is a reason for that, even if I don't always "get it".

In this case, I'm trying to understand better why it is so offensive. I have a ton of French friends who are always making fun of what English sounds like to them (sounds like ruh, ruh, ruh, ruh, ruh). It is not like Rosie used a slur, or said anything nasty about Chinese people. She did a (somewhat dumb and lame) imitation of a language.

I live near Chinatown and hear Chinese every day. It sounds nothing like ching chong to me, so I think her imitation was stupid. But I don't find it racist or an ethnic slur (as has been claimed by some).

Finally, I am weary of people demanding apologies all the time. Apologies should be given when someone is truly sorry for their actions or words. They should mean something. Forcing an apology just means you "win" some kind of political fight, but really nothing is accomplished. My fellow gays are one of the worst groups at demanding apologies. Why not just put the energy into explaining why you are offended and doing some educating?

Any thoughts on this one?

I am not Asian/Asian American so I cant relate to their position....I truly dont see what the fuss was about?

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by Nixxxed

Never mind the fact that Rosie has used the term "Irish twins" on the show many times - and she's only been on it since September.

What's an "Irish Twin?"

[DrummerDeanna]

Thanks, you just reminded me that I had the same question earlier, but didn't want to google it at work for fear breasts would pop up or something...

HEre's what I found:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_twins

rish twins is a slang term that refers to siblings born 9 to 12 months apart - usually in the same calendar year, or who are in the same class in school. It references a perception about families of Irish Catholics who may not use birth control (and thus may have children in quicker succession), but it is often used endearingly by the families of the "twins" themselves.

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

You are aware that she thought the Japanese should have been in internment camps in the United States during WWII?

She's a f*king idiot trying to sell books.

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by estranged4life

years ago, one of my friends named Darrell was of Japanese decent. People would tease him the same way, and Darrell, being the California transplanted 'surfer/metalhead dude' would say "What the f**k are you saying dude, I only know English. My parents only know English, my Grandparents quit speaking Japanese when they immigrated to the US and wanted their children to assimilate with other US citizens who speak English"

We would roll on the ground as he ripped into those dumbass jocks. **** he would say to 'em was in his classic 'valley talk' accent only from a true Californian.

totally dude! Like Omigawd!

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

You are aware that she thought the Japanese should have been in internment camps in the United States during WWII?

Um, a large portion of the NATION did. Granted, hindsight is 20/20, but at that time, with anti-Japanese hysteria sweeping the nation, civil rights were out the door. Kinda like now.

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

Um, a large portion of the NATION did. Granted, hindsight is 20/20, but at that time, with anti-Japanese hysteria sweeping the nation, civil rights were out the door. Kinda like now.

Yeah, but Malkin knows better.

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by Rickypt

Yeah, but Malkin knows better.

what do you mean?

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

Um, a large portion of the NATION did. Granted, hindsight is 20/20, but at that time, with anti-Japanese hysteria sweeping the nation, civil rights were out the door. Kinda like now.

So we should lock up all the Muslims?

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by Rickypt

She's a f*king idiot trying to sell books.

I know exactly what she is and I can't say it on this board.

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

what do you mean?

I forgot to add the rollying eyes.

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

So we should lock up all the Muslims?

Um I've made it clear that Im not politically correct in this area. In fact, its the ONE area I cant explain why I feel the way I do. So, I guess in sum, Im not the person to ask. Because you wouldnt like my answer.