[Se7enSe7enSe7en]

I kind of agree with se7ense7ense7en, the problem is that William Hung is essentially the only representative for Asian males in American media aside from several martial artists.
This is because Britney and Paris aren't the only white representatives; there are many other white celebrities who don't have such a bad rep as those two.

I can barely name 5 Asian males in the entertainment business other than martial artists that represent us positively in American media. I don't hate Hung, doesn't seem like a bad guy, but it's unfortunate that he only reinforced America's stereotypes cast upon Asians. If you've ever seen American Idol, there are many many singers who are just as crappy and funny as William--but they weren't Asian. If William Hung wasn't Asian do any of you think he would have gained the same amount of "success" as he has?
When you turn on the TV, all the other races are there--whites, blacks and hispanics. Asians are always on the sideline, and roles are limited for us just because of our race. That's also why you see so many Asian stars that came from America, because the chance that they, as an Asian, would be accepted by America, is limited. William Hung's not a bad guy, but the bottom line is that there needs to be more Asians that positively represent us in the US entertainment industry in order to help give young Asian-Americans someone to look up to and to help break racial barriers.

Yep

i cant believe how ignorant and passive we as a group are


people need to google

"the emasculation of the asian male"

and "burden of representation"

EDUCATE yourselves and quit being so passive.

stand up for yourself.

[JiNi;]

Dang leave him alone, let him do what he wants to do. He's not a disgrace, at least he's known in America.

[nobody knows]

the question is WHY DO YOU NOT care? you should care very much about the advancement of your race

if black people said "hey u know who cares!"

they would still be slaves.

I think you're overreacting
why do you care so much what other people are thinking? If they're thinking nonsense, they're hypocrites-- why does it matter to us?

Also, mixing Chinese to slavery is NOT a good comparison

are we being forced to do others' willings? NO.
I don't care because I know that those people who go "hahah William Hung is such a ditz. All other Asians must be like that"-- yeah, who would bother socializing with them? We're already basically conquering the world with Chinese being the 2nd most popular language. And China and whatnot

if they bother you so much, why do you talk to them? Talk back "well all your blondies ain't so hot, so you guys aren't hot either" yeh? How stupid does that sound?

[Se7enSe7enSe7en]

We're already basically conquering the world with Chinese being the 2nd most popular language. And China and whatnot

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL @ "conquering the world". chinese is the most popular language because we are the most populated not because were the best.

and to think there are more of us on this planet than "them" and we are still underneath them shouldnt it be the other way around if there are more of us?

whites control the world NOT chinese.

and

yeah sure just dont talk to them, yep
just ignore it pretend its not happening,

so incredibly ignorant and passive.

like i said if blacks sat around all day and said "hey u know what white people dont like us we just wont talk to them. lets just pretend it doesnt exist we will only talk to people who like us. hey
the minstrelcy exists and we are being made to be caricatures on tv people who are loud ignorant and classless but u know what who cares!"

i bet you are the type that if some white kid called u a racial slur at school you would just turn your cheeck and ignore him wo uldnt u??


give me a break! you yourself are reinforcing the stereotype that we are all submissive and passive
grow a backbone please.

Oh my goodnesss im just going to hope u are like 12 and back off because clearly you havent a clue about the world around you.

Dang leave him alone, let him do what he wants to do. He's not a disgrace, at least he's known in America.

at least hes known???

it would be better for us if he were NOT known. how is it a good thing that hes known?
what is he known for?

hes known for being a walking negative asian stereotype.

this is not what HE wants to do he is being exploited and he doesnt even know it.

there are no asian celebs period in america for the most part hes like one of the most well known and u want this fool to represent us?

r u kiding me

[getxinfatuated]

^Dude, you need to go get laid or something. Stop making such a big deal over William Hung

[angelZ]

WOW...he's still around?!?!

he's totally over using his 5 mins of fame. he should give up already. seriously.

[nobody knows]

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL @ "conquering the world". chinese is the most popular language because we are the most populated not because were the best.

and to think there are more of us on this planet than "them" and we are still underneath them shouldnt it be the other way around if there are more of us?

whites control the world NOT chinese.

and

yeah sure just dont talk to them, yep
just ignore it pretend its not happening,

so incredibly ignorant and passive.

like i said if blacks sat around all day and said "hey u know what white people dont like us we just wont talk to them. lets just pretend it doesnt exist we will only talk to people who like us. hey
the minstrelcy exists and we are being made to be caricatures on tv people who are loud ignorant and classless but u know what who cares!"

i bet you are the type that if some white kid called u a racial slur at school you would just turn your cheeck and ignore him wo uldnt u??
give me a break! you yourself are reinforcing the stereotype that we are all submissive and passive
grow a backbone please.

Oh my goodnesss im just going to hope u are like 12 and back off because clearly you havent a clue about the world around you.
at least hes known???

sorry to say, I'm 14
I was twelve 2 years ago though

you're quite self conscious about what others say about you, eh?

And stop assuming, I'm not the person who would turn my "cheeck" (whatever that is) to some person (and get a dictionary, why don't you)

I'd literally slap him down. I've made guys cry, I'm not afraid to do it either. But to feel bad because of SOMEONE ELSE's actions... someone you don't even know-- that's pathetic

[KDramaFreak]

o__O man was that weird or what...i really wonder is he gonna go on american idol and singggggggg xD

[Justalilodreamer]

Dang leave him alone, let him do what he wants to do. He's not a disgrace, at least he's known in America.

he's known because he's a LAUGHING STOCK.

[ShukakuOTS]

I think you're overreacting
why do you care so much what other people are thinking? If they're thinking nonsense, they're hypocrites-- why does it matter to us?

Also, mixing Chinese to slavery is NOT a good comparison

are we being forced to do others' willings? NO.
I don't care because I know that those people who go "hahah William Hung is such a ditz. All other Asians must be like that"-- yeah, who would bother socializing with them? We're already basically conquering the world with Chinese being the 2nd most popular language. And China and whatnot

if they bother you so much, why do you talk to them? Talk back "well all your blondies ain't so hot, so you guys aren't hot either" yeh? How stupid does that sound?

I understand your point. You are right, and we Asians shouldn't really care what other people think or say about us. However, what I do care about is that not every Asian-American will think in that perspective. While there will be some Asian-Americans who will brush it off and not be offended by harsh comments, there will also be its share of Asians who will be greatly hurt because of the ridicule their race has suffered from. You also have to consider the young generations of Asian-Americans, in particular, the ones being raised in non-Asian societies. Every kid looks up to someone, whether it be an actor, singer, athlete, etc (all derived from media.) The white or hispanic kids will look up to their favorite baseball players or their favorite band, just a few examples. The black kids have their musicians to look up to, athletes, actors. However, unless the child is acquainted with what is going on in the media on the other side of the world, he won't have anyone like him to look up to. As an Asian-American, I did not have too many people like me to look up to growing up. Even Yul from Survivor has claimed to have experienced the same, thus he tried to play his part in improving the status of Asian Americans. These days, I even often see some Asians refer to themselves as a "Pacific Islander" rather than an Asian, as means as an excuse from being labeled as such.

If any of you remember that talented acapella group from America's Got Talent by the name of "At Last" --talented group of young Asian-Americans! However, it caught my attention that when they were interviewed one of the members commented that, with their Asian faces, people would not know what to expect to come out of their mouths. Also, in a later interview I believe, a member commented something along the lines of "our faces don't exactly match our voices." Hearing this was rather discouraging that they said such things about their "asian faces", despite how talented they were.

You also have to think about Asian-Americans who aspire to become actors, broadway singers, models, in the US. Because of such racial barriers and discrimination in this side of the world, their dreams will be just that much harder to achieve. Not only must they practice and work intensely, but they have to have to break down an immense barrier in America. America sadly doesn't accept us as much as it does for the other races, and its quite discouraging that the reason that one of the few who was let through the barrier to gain "fame" was only accepted so that the entire nation can laugh at and ridicule him.

I believe the point se7ense7ense7en is trying to make is that if we Asians don't at least try to do something about such stereotypes, then these barriers will never be broken.

[kkkkk]

he was funny to watch.

but getting irritating as time passes. and even as a joke he is passe.

dont he realise how disgusting he is? i pity him.

[angel2nyt]

I don't think it matters. He's making a fool of himself not Asians. I think people are smart enough to understand that not all Asians are like that. Stereotype is meant to poke fun at something; I don't think it should be taken seriously.

i agree, i dont even see the point why people are taking this seriously

[mofo]

william hung is a sellout.
if they offered him the role of an asian geek in a movie he'd take it. he's an attention whore with no morals.

[Pol2ns7al2]

some john tesher edited the clip to make him look like a bigger idiot in that interview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubqcT_sIBos
this is a bit better

[rache114]

wow dang!! he got fat and he's even uglier than he was before...i don't know how that's possible, but for him ANYTHING is possible!^^

[nestle]

i dont like him...he seem he`s the best in the world..puhhleess...

[Se7enSe7enSe7en]

he's known because he's a LAUGHING STOCK.

exactly. and there are some really ignorant people in this thread who thinks its a good thing.

If any of you remember that talented acapella group from America's Got Talent by the name of "At Last" --talented group of young Asian-Americans! However, it caught my attention that when they were interviewed one of the members commented that, with their Asian faces, people would not know what to expect to come out of their mouths. Also, in a later interview I believe, a member commented something along the lines of "our faces don't exactly match our voices." Hearing this was rather discouraging that they said such things about their "asian faces", despite how talented they were.

You also have to think about Asian-Americans who aspire to become actors, broadway singers, models, in the US. Because of such racial barriers and discrimination in this side of the world, their dreams will be just that much harder to achieve. Not only must they practice and work intensely, but they have to have to break down an immense barrier in America. America sadly doesn't accept us as much as it does for the other races, and its quite discouraging that the reason that one of the few who was let through the barrier to gain "fame" was only accepted so that the entire nation can laugh at and ridicule him.

I believe the point se7ense7ense7en is trying to make is that if we Asians don't at least try to do something about such stereotypes, then these barriers will never be broken.

FINALLY SOME INTELLIGENCE!


It just really hurts me to know that the younger asian generation in this thread dont care about these kinds of things
and think that "its all good" and that you can just ignore it.

i agree, i dont even see the point why people are taking this seriously

so sad.....
are you from america?

[Joanne <3]

my friend's sister went to berkeley with william hung
she said after his "hit" on american idol, he thought that he was so much better than everyone else that he would act he's a real celeb and ignore the ppl he used to know...gosh

Wow, sounds like a jerk. The guy is just making a fool of himself out there. It's not like he has talent. Quit being embarrassing already William, we're sick of how lame you're getting.

[xyunaxfantasiesx]

He may be doing what he's doing for money and people entertainment but that doesn't change the fact that he is proving a lot of the stereotype to be true in the eyes of a non-asian and he's making a fool of himself.

thats where you are wrong..
because there are so very few asians in hollywood (Which is seen by millions) one or two people basicaly represent the whole group.
yeah sure you dont think that but alot of people who dont know that many asians view asians as what they see on tv
its A DISGRACE

stereotype is serious, thats where bias bigotry and racism comes from
people overall have a negative view of asians. they think asians are nerdy short unattractive, etc. im not making this up
the stereotype of asians is slanty eyes, short, bad drivers, buck teeth, cheap, sneaky, etc.
the difference is that people dont generalize about white people because whites are ALL over tv
u have ugly you have hot you have this u have that.

nobody stereotypes ALL white people as members of KKK
but alot of people stereotype that middle eastern people are terrorist, etc.

nobody stereotypes that white people that look liek timothy mcveigh (the white unibomber) are terrorists
but people stereotype that mdidle eastern people who look a certain way are terrorists
its very important that us asians have POSITIVE images in the american media because we have so very little representation to begin with...
so basically anybody that is thrown out there represents us all (We know this isnt true) but subconciously that is how it works.

its called "the burden of representation" go google it.

It just really hurts me to know that the younger asian generation in this thread dont care about these kinds of things
and think that "its all good" and that you can just ignore it.

Completely agree.

[Rainie]

my friend's sister went to berkeley with william hung
she said after his "hit" on american idol, he thought that he was so much better than everyone else that he would act he's a real celeb and ignore the ppl he used to know...gosh

Wow...he's only famous because everybody laughs at him for being famous. It's so sad how he ditches his friends for this type of celebrity status.