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Only on an international kpop forum will you see making fun of a Korean idol's "Engrish" to be acceptable and just a form of innocent fun.

 

But when a Korean idol just simply mimics the way a sassy black woman speaks in english, what do we get on the forum?

 

"RACISTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

 

"MY PEOPLE ARE DYING BECAUSE OF THIS"

 

"DRAG HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

 

Personally I don't see a problem with either but the forum can use a little reality check. Carry on TS  :smile:

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Oh God its really not my intention to be racist o.O

I know. No one does when they make fun of the way others speak English, and their accents. But can you ask yourself why we like to make fun of Asian accents speaking English/speaking English as a second language, and not, say, Irish accents? The word "Engrish" itself makes fun of the fact that there is an r/l trill in Korean, so pure R's and L's like in English can be tough for some speakers.

 

+The fact that, unlike for native English speakers with another language, learning English is required for economic prosperity in some places, so for me it seems a bit wrong to laugh at people's honest effort, especially when learning another language is completely optional for me.

 

 

 

People are too quick to label things racist at times

Well yeah, if it's racist.

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I know. No one does when they make fun of the way others speak English, and their accents. But can you ask yourself why we like to make fun of Asian accents speaking English/speaking English as a second language, and not, say, Irish accents? The word "Engrish" itself makes fun of the fact that there is an r/l trill in Korean, so pure R's and L's like in English can be tough for some speakers.

 

+The fact that, unlike for native English speakers with another language, learning English is required for economic prosperity in some places, so for me it seems a bit wrong to laugh at people's honest effort, especially when learning another language is completely optional for me.

 

 

:wth:  Junsu used to throw in random English words and phrases just to amuse his team members and the viewers...even Yoochun made fun of his English more than once. This really has nothing to do with making fun/speaking derogatorily of his race -__- And it really doesn't make sense for ME to make fun of his race because I'm Asian as well o.O

 

 

:rlytearpls:

db5k

IKR...too many DB5K feels today :(

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I know. No one does when they make fun of the way others speak English, and their accents. But can you ask yourself why we like to make fun of Asian accents speaking English/speaking English as a second language, and not, say, Irish accents? The word "Engrish" itself makes fun of the fact that there is an r/l trill in Korean, so pure R's and L's like in English can be tough for some speakers.

 

+The fact that, unlike for native English speakers with another language, learning English is required for economic prosperity in some places, so for me it seems a bit wrong to laugh at people's honest effort, especially when learning another language is completely optional for me.

 

 

 

Well yeah, if it's racist.

We make fun of the French, Spanish, Italian, German etc all the time though? And, yes, the Irish and Scottish as well.

As long as it's not mockery, which in many cases it isn't in kpop videos, then I don't see the problem... Most of the time people post it because they find it cute.

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We make fun of the French, Spanish, Italian, German etc all the time though? And, yes, the Irish and Scottish as well.

As long as it's not mockery, which in many cases it isn't in kpop videos, then I don't see the problem... Most of the time people post it because they find it cute.

No need to exaggerate to make your point. We all know there's a difference between when people comment on someone's "Irish brogue" vs. "licky licky five dorrar". I've read this deliberately socially obtuse argument over and over, and it's still not convincing.

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No need to exaggerate to make your point. We all know there's a difference between when people comment on someone's "Irish brogue" vs. "licky licky five dorrar". I've read this deliberately socially obtuse argument over and over, and it's still not convincing.

This isn't that though...

But maybe the situation is different in the US. In Europe most countries are actually made fun of for their accents.

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This vid was fun, thanks for sharing. :ahmagah:

 

And if you think having harmless fun with cute vids like that is racist or implies racism, that's your prerogative, as well as it is mine to think that's just b*llshit. The intent of the thread was quite obvious. :>_>:

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Thanks for sharing the vids. And yes "Oh my God sun" quote from Junsu lol .Don't worry, never been a problem with this before ..the phrase is in DBSK's History Book... :)

 

Here is another vid during dDbsk vacation in saipan where he uttered the famous phrase...

 

 

 

 

Junsu's oh my god sun and fans using it as well ....the very essence of Dbsk.

 

 

 

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Yuchun and the rest of the members forever teased him after this....

 

 

Highly recommended: For the rest of the vids of their famous Saipan vacation...It is funny and hilarious... :)

Part 1...click on youtube link for the rest of the episode...Have fun !!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3aP82dZgd4

 

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Highly recommended: For the rest of the vids of their famous Saipan vacation...It is funny and hilarious... :)

Part 1...click on youtube link for the rest of the episode...Have fun !!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3aP82dZgd4

 

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Their Saipan vacation thingy was the best  :chu: They're all so damn funny when they're together

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