Started by angiemakino · 12 Sep 2003 · 4,597 replies
Ayanami wrote:Thanks juliana :)
and bmwracer: sorry, japanese movies then :) Does jap then mean something that shouldn't be heard? :crazy:
bmwracer wrote: Being from Finland, you couldn't have knownWhat does Finland have to do with it? Not all the Finns have wide knowledge on Japanese culture, same thing applies to the other foreign citizens. It's about individuality, some know, some not. I can assure you the teaching level is excellent at schools compared to the other countries. Basic knowledge is richness!
Pemu wrote: What does Finland have to do with it? Not all the Finns have wide knowledge on Japanese culture, same thing applies to the other foreign citizens. It's about individuality, some know, some not. I can assure you the teaching level is excellent at schools compared to the other countries. Basic knowledge is richness!
Pemu wrote: What does Finland have to do with it? Not all the Finns have wide knowledge on Japanese culture, same thing applies to the other foreign citizens. It's about individuality, some know, some not. I can assure you the teaching level is excellent at schools compared to the other countries. Basic knowledge is richness!
You have any knowledge on Finland? Prolly Nokia rings a bell.
Yes, Finland is badly known around the world especially in the States. Ppl are still misled about Finland being a part of Russia or Finland is in Russia. Polar bears live in the cities, the cities are more like villages, a Soviet era society etc. These are only urban legends.
tsuyoshi7nhwi wrote:
I don't think it was meant as anything against people from Finland or anything. It's just that in America, the term "Jap" is considered a racial slur, much like the "N" word used for African Americans here. It has a derogatory meaning in the US, which is not something that people who don't live in the US would necessarily know.
The word "Jap" was used primarily during WWII, not only for Japanese nationals, but for Japanese Americans, who were discriminated against and wrongfully interned, which is another reason why the word hits such a strong nerve in all Japanese Americans (like myself).
It has nothing to do with educational background or anything like that. It has more to do with familiarity with the culture (just like the middle finger is bad here, but people in Japan use it to point or use it to say, in sign language, "aniki"), so I don't think it's "basic knowledge" for anyone outside of the US.
We know that people don't necessarily mean to use "Jap" in that way, but because of the stigma attached to the word, primarily in the US, people who are PC don't use it.
I hope I didn't offend anyone here! :sweat: I majored in Japanese American history in college, so I just want to help clarify things!
tsuyoshi7nhwi wrote:No problem, bmw! I don't want any misunderstandings here--'specially since I'm a newbie, too! :sweat:
Anyway, I like your "Gun Crazy" animated gif! Crazy! Have you seen the movie yet? I'm a fan of Yonekura Ryoko (well, I think she's SUPER DUPER HOT) and Kikukawa Rei (she's SUPER DUPER HOT, too :naughty:). If you have, where did you see it? Did you buy it on DVD? WHERE?!?!!?
Beautiful women, guns and explosions! What more could I ask for? :twisted: ...Well, a couple million dollars, but I'll settle for R&R (Ryoko & Rei) gunplay!
Pemu wrote:Pardon for my over reaction. "Being from Finland, you couldn't have known", I just reacted to it as if there was no life or knowledge in Finland. That's all, I didn't mean any harm. Let's hope this misunderstandin is resolved.
Pemu wrote:Glad to hear this little misunderstanding has been solved :)
Hehe! "nen" names on the end are very common in Finland. Nen equals to "son" as Johnson, "O'" as O'Malley or "Mc" as McBride.
Mika Hakkinen was cool! I followed every single race during his golden years! Raikkonen lacks carisma, he's too boyish for his age. He stutters as he's speakin which is kinda annoying (puberty not over yet?). Mika's "Finlish" (Finnish-English) rocked as he gave statements :mrgreen: I quit following the Formula One since Hakkinen retired. Ferrari and Schumacher had been dominating ever since, F1 lost its interest.
Btw Williams driver position is open in the season of 2005 as Montoya leaves Williams for Mclaren. Bmwracer, now's your chance to apply for the position :mrgreen:
arnel98 wrote:They havent announced yet who their going to kick off of maclaren to make room for montoya right? I just hope they let kimi stay and replace coulthard. Never liked the man...
Being a mclaren fan, 2005 will sure be interesting :)
Pemu wrote:Hehe! gettin off topic :P
Pemu wrote:Hehe! Azumi was released last week. http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ASBY-2382 I thought it'd be this week, silly me.
Gonna leech the movie via BT tonight :mrgreen:
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