Jap Beauties

[Gravemaid]

most likely, the cheekohpeh taste .... :sweatsm:

Then I'm a cheekobu? ;p I like pretty japanese girls, very fun to play with.

 

[fweddy]

Then I'm a cheekobu? ;p I like pretty japanese girls, very fun to play with.

Japanese Girls are exotic..

 

[danny_chankl]

Actually, I don't understand how calling a Japanese a Jap can be derogratory...
It's Japanese abbreviated mah. I believe HongKee is worse. Any chance anyone can enlighten us on the history of the term 'Jap' and how it came to be deemed derogratory? Or is abbreviating any kind of name just officially derogratory? :dunno:

I am as puzzled as you are about the origin of the usage of the word Jap. But having shared a flat with a Japanese roommate in my uni days, I can say for sure this word is very derogratory, he used to get into fights with other students on this. Just like I did when someone called me a Chink or a yellow monkey (that would ensure the involvement of all asians though)

I did a bit of search over the net and here's what I get as close to the origin of this word.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jap
1. Disrespectful and offensive name for the Japanese, especially Japanese-Americans. Synonomous with Chink, Gook, Nip, etc. (although not shunned by mainstream society as much as other racial slurs). Term made popular in America during WWII as the nickname for the enemy over in Japan and Japanese-American citizens who were forced into internment camps during the war. Hence, the negative connotations.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jap
Jap, n was first used in 1860 to refer to members of the Japanese embassy in the United States. It was later popularized during World War II to describe those of Japanese/Asian descent, and was then commonly used in newspaper headlines to refer to the Japanese.
the Jap attack on Pearl Harbor...
In Japanese dictionaries, the term "Jap" is only defined as a disparaging term used against the Japanese people, like it is the case in many English language dictionaries. [1].

 

[fweddy]

I am as puzzled as you are about the origin of the usage of the word Jap. But having shared a flat with a Japanese roommate in my uni days, I can say for sure this word is very derogratory, he used to get into fights with other students on this. Just like I did when someone called me a Chink or a yellow monkey (that would ensure the involvement of all asians though)

I did a bit of search over the net and here's what I get as close to the origin of this word.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jap
1. Disrespectful and offensive name for the Japanese, especially Japanese-Americans. Synonomous with Chink, Gook, Nip, etc. (although not shunned by mainstream society as much as other racial slurs). Term made popular in America during WWII as the nickname for the enemy over in Japan and Japanese-American citizens who were forced into internment camps during the war. Hence, the negative connotations.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jap
Jap, n was first used in 1860 to refer to members of the Japanese embassy in the United States. It was later popularized during World War II to describe those of Japanese/Asian descent, and was then commonly used in newspaper headlines to refer to the Japanese.
the Jap attack on Pearl Harbor...
In Japanese dictionaries, the term "Jap" is only defined as a disparaging term used against the Japanese people, like it is the case in many English language dictionaries. [1].

Thanks for the Info, it answers to all the issues involved in the debate :bsmilie:

 

[sehsuan]

Didn't go through all the posts, but the term "Jap" will severely rile the folks who survived WWII. No doubt it was unintentional, but it's better to learn to respect not using the term - being sensitive to others is a good thing to learn for the non-believers.

 

[psx2sg]

one word.... KAWAII!!

 

[fweddy]

one word.... KAWAII!!

Thanks

 

[Pro Image]

i tink so. but not all shots have the blotches. any recommendation on how to clean it?

Either you bring it back to the service centre (highly recommended) or buying a CCD/CMOS cleaner (must know the basic technique) to clean it.

 

[fweddy]

Either you bring it back to the service centre (highly recommended) or buying a CCD/CMOS cleaner (must know the basic technique) to clean it.

ok ty