Growing up I had a best friend. His name was Michael, and after three years of being friends he asked me if I was Chinese. I laughed and said "no." Then I asked him if he ever noticed my love for pizza, and raviolis. He just still assumed I was Chinese until the day he asked me that question.
I went to my local library to meet NY Times best-selling author and WWF wrestler: Mick Foley, to have him sign my copy of his book; Have a Nice Day! I introduced myself as "Adam" and he signed my glorious paperback edition and I was on my merry way--until I got into my car. You see, he signed it "To Ada." Unsure if you guys know, but "Ada" is a women's name in Japan. (NOTE: see Ada Wong from Resident Evil 2)
Last night I got to go to Danny's Upstairs, it's a comedy club in New Jersey, and while I walked by Danny Aiello, I heard him ask to one of my friends in comedy: "Who's the Asian?" I was sure that I was mistaken, but I still asked said comedy friend if Danny Aiello did in fact assume that I was Asian. He laughed and was impressed that I heard this random question.
So I have one old friend and two celebrities assume I am a man of the Orient. Most of the time people ask if I am Hispanic or Jewish, and sometimes gay. But the three mentioned above just assumed I was Asian, and went with it. I must say that I am impressed that they were so strong with their beliefs, and I am not offended or anything. I just find it weird that people interpret me so differently...especially the celebs.
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Next time someone suggests you are oriental just get in their face and say with a big smile and a tight squint "Ah So!"
("Ah So!" is Asian for asshole.)
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