New Dilemma: Dominicans racists because call Koreans "chino"

[NALs]

Hold the presses and let political correctness takeover the DR.

Apparently, calling someone that isn't Chinese "chino" now makes you a racist. Dominican radio show "Esto no es radio" is being blamed of being "racist" for this, ahem.

Imagine all those people who have the nickname "el chino" despite everyone knows they aren't Chinese are now facing an existential dilemma. lol

In the mean time....

If Latino Nicknames Were Said In English​

Explaining (Problematic) Spanish Nicknames to an American​

How Spanish Nicknames Work | Insults or Compliments?​

If I were from the capital, I would stop calling oranges "china," just in case. Puerto Rico beware.

BTW, in the last video put attention around 10:24. He hits it on the mark for this thread.

 

[Big]

lol,. I ain't touching this one

 

[Rattus_Rattus]

Bwaaaaaaaaahahahahaha.

I usually refeer to myself as "Mono blanco" I dont know if that count for anything.....

 

[melphis]

I wonder when the Spanish translation of the word black will go under the microscope.
Not starting anything just thinking out loud.

 

[AlterEgo]

Let's be very careful in this thread, as discussions about race are prohibited. Keep it to discussing the OP or generic nicknames if it's going to remain open.

 

[NALs]

I wonder when the Spanish translation of the word black will go under the microscope.
Not starting anything just thinking out loud.

You mean as in the last video? (4:35 & 8:54)

 

[NALs]

I guess this guy is not only a criminal.

"El Chino" alega no es narcotraficante​

 

[MGD]

Chino is Chinese but it is used as the equivalent of oriental.
There is no racist intent.
It is just simpler than Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Philippine, Laotian, Cambodian, etc....

 

[melphis]

You mean as in the last video? (4:35 &

You mean as in the last video? (4:35 & 8:54)

That guy nailed it. Unfortunately terms of endearment mean nothing to the politically correct.
Wish more people had this guys outlook and sense of humor.
Thanks for pointing out the 2 spots on his video

 

[melphis]

Chino is Chinese but it is used as the equivalent of oriental.
There is no racist intent.
It is just simpler than Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Philippine, Laotian, Cambodian, etc....

I was taught to use the word Asian rather than guess at a specific heritage.
I hope that's still ok in today's touchy feely world

 

[cavok]

Very sad to hear that this nonsense is coming to the DR.

 

[johanvas]

BTS is a very popular group worldwide, that's why it grew into such a big issue. But I guess in a week or two everyone will forget about this just like every previous issue connected to BTS got forgotten already

 

[SantiagoDR]

Bwaaaaaaaaahahahahaha.

I usually refeer to myself as "Mono blanco" I dont know if that count for anything.....

But, your "Avatar" is "Ratón gris"...

 

[slowmo]

I was taught to use the word Asian rather than guess at a specific heritage.
I hope that's still ok in today's touchy feely world

Had a friend research the word Arab and as of last year, you were still allowed to say that.

 

[JD Jones]

I was taught to use the word Asian rather than guess at a specific heritage.
I hope that's still ok in today's touchy feely world

I'm the same but for most folks here the word that is easiest to pronounce is the one that's gonna stay.

Also, I am as white as snow but I have had various women in my life refer to me as "mi negro." Nothing to do with color.

 

[Rattus_Rattus]

But, your "Avatar" is "Ratón gris"...

Hehe, when i joined this forum when i relocated to RD in early 2000s, i was supposed to register under "Rattus Norvegicus" just for having a unique& funny screen name using my nationality in the username. But i cant remember why i chose RattusRattus instead. Maybe it sounded nicer.

Btw Im getting grey hair here and there these days and i bet there are one or two x-mother inlaws around the globe that still refeers to me as a "Raton gris" one way or another.