Official Spanish federation announcement

[Patty Mills]

Well in the previous thread about this topic(which was deleted), many of the spanish and italian posters said that the slanted eye gesture is a friendly act which they frequently use with asians living in those countries. Is this true?

Of course that is true. We have proved that 134698234 times. But some people can't change his mindset to understand us.

So you're telling me if you meet an asian person you will pull your eyes back to make him feel welcome? Or if you invite an asian family to dinner at your house you will greet them at the door with the slanted eye gesture?

+1 werd up

[PHANTOMPHOENIX]

So they wore Chinese attire when they went? Or just this?

I am just asking-- not attacking.

They typically wear the attire if it is for the World Cup because it is clear you are talking about the soccer team.

The problem with the Olympics is that they have to wear the uniforms so its clear what sport they are. The advertiser clearly want to makes sure people know its the Basketball team and not the swim team. They could just have just had chopsticks trying to hold basketballs. They did the slanted eye thing instead because they probably thought it was cute and simpler without any idea that it would be considered racist etc. If this had been the World Championships of Basketball or something they would have probably been wearing the attire too on top of it since it would not have to be pointed out that they are the basketball team. Typically the sillier you can make the NT look the better.

[TonyMontana]

Well in the previous thread about this topic(which was deleted), many of the spanish and italian posters said that the slanted eye gesture is a friendly act which they frequently use with asians living in those countries. Is this true?

Of course that is true. We have proved that 134698234 times. But some people can't change his mindset to understand us.

are you reffering to me ?

I have no idea WTH he's saying too.

If you were there but here it is where this was but later if I see that its there and I want to know why its there and if yu only understood what I was saying before you saw it but I seen it first.

[Don Draper]

DUDEEEE I think your mad at everyone, I think at times the way you post, your probably mad at yourself right now for your this post.................

I'm not sure how my post gave an indication that I was mad, but it is expected from you since you are the biggest troll on this board.

Keep up the good work.

I bet you when you wake up in the morning and look in the mirror your angry at yourself, Ha?

By the way a TROLL ............. come on now obinna why cant we just get along.
Im only trying to help to cheer you up brahhh, stop being so angry at the world, look at our fellow Euro brothers, the make facial expression all the time and its all in fun.
Maybe you should make a facial expression right now, like your constipated and all your anger will be gone................ LET IT GO.

You are an odd person. What percentage of your posts are dedicated to trolling? I'm guessing 70%.

Happy trolling

[M.Balla]

Well in the previous thread about this topic(which was deleted), many of the spanish and italian posters said that the slanted eye gesture is a friendly act which they frequently use with asians living in those countries. Is this true?

Of course that is true. We have proved that 134698234 times. But some people can't change his mindset to understand us.

LOL are you serious, how can that be a friendly gesture anywhere. It would be like for Australians to go and hold some bottles of petrol for a promo picture for NAIDOC.

At first, you were ignorant. Since we have proved that 134698234 times you are just stupid.

[LLcoleJ]

Mimicking and mocking is not considered the same in Spain. Wanting to be another ethnic group is considered a good thing because they accept the differences.

Of course not. Its not the same anywhere in the world.

And I am not accusing you or your people of ill intent. Do you get that part ?

Spaniards openly mimic people from the different areas of Spain. It is really clear when the lovable mimicking is mocking in Spain. They tend to make it VERY clear. Spaniards are not ones for subtlety.

believe it or not. But here in the USA we dont have a racism group where we meet every monday to bash others in our country and around the world.

First point on the agenda: Spain.. how dare they do that. Quick get a media guy here and lets call them out

There are plenty of racist people in the US and I am not making any excuses. I am here understanding both Points of Views from the Spainards and the Asians that I know.

Based on that -- I am getting attacked for being an american and being ignored over and over when I say-- I respect and understand Spains culture and I dont feel this was meant to be offensive.

[YiOF]

YiOF, man I'm so sorry that your broke-ass can't afford a vacation on our beatiful country. Actually you would enjoy it, and you would realize how ignorant you are.

I am so sorry, our village is very poor, we can't afford to go to a country such as Spain to learn how advanced your country is. I am sure your horses is at least a foot taller than we have in our village. I am your horses can kick ours ass. I am too ignorant that I only understand what's acceptable in my own village, I have no idea I would offend other people I don't understand.

[Patty Mills]

M.Balla, you must be (Please Use More Appropriate Word) to think that, the gesture made is completely fine and acceptable in todays society.. Oh Deary me.

[Magilla_Gorilla]

So the "slant eye" is an affectionate gesture? Who knew?


Its not like Spain doesn't have a history of racism against athletes of other races.


I mean the Lewis Hamilton thing was just a misunderstanding. Luis Aragones was misquoted I'm sure. And those banana's and monkey chants at the England / Spain game were all in fun.

Samuel Eto', Carlos Kameni, and Roberto Carlos are just a bunch of whiners who don't understand spanish affection I guess.

[PHANTOMPHOENIX]

Well in the previous thread about this topic(which was deleted), many of the spanish and italian posters said that the slanted eye gesture is a friendly act which they frequently use with asians living in those countries. Is this true?

That tends to be true because racism in Spain is usually about ignoring the other group. For example, not speaking to them or not serving them at a restaurant.

It would all depend in the context they are doing it. Spaniards are not subtle and quite brutish in every day conversation. Mimicking others is considered a friendly gesture.

[M.Balla]

So you're telling me if you meet an asian person you will pull your eyes back to make him feel welcome? Or if you invite an asian family to dinner at your house you will greet them at the door with the slanted eye gesture?

If something is VALID, it doesn't mean that I have to USE it. I mean, I could salute somebody in 12333 ways. I just wave my hand. Is I meet somebody from Asia, I will just wave my hand. This doesn't mean, that if I pulled my eyes back, it's wrong.

[ffz2000]

Fact is if you watch the China vs Spain game, Spain was booed all night long. Thats about 17000 pissed off Chinese. Whether the picture was intended to mock or not, it angered a lot of people. Spanish national team should apologize.

[PHANTOMPHOENIX]

Mimicking and mocking is not considered the same in Spain. Wanting to be another ethnic group is considered a good thing because they accept the differences.

Of course not. Its not the same anywhere in the world.

And I am not accusing you or your people of ill intent. Do you get that part ?

Spaniards openly mimic people from the different areas of Spain. It is really clear when the lovable mimicking is mocking in Spain. They tend to make it VERY clear. Spaniards are not ones for subtlety.

believe it or not. But here in the USA we dont have a racism group where we meet every monday to bash others in our country and around the world.

First point on the agenda: Spain.. how dare they do that. Quick get a media guy here and lets call them out

There are plenty of racist people in the US and I am not making any excuses. I am here understanding both Points of Views from the Spainards and the Asians that I know.

Based on that -- I am getting attacked for being an american and being ignored over and over when I say-- I respect and understand Spains culture and I dont feel this was meant to be offensive.

I don't live in Spain. Born and raised in Canada but with Spanish relatives that is why I understand this whole contextual thing. The way Spaniards talk in every day language can be insulting if you don't understand the context or customs.

[M.Balla]

M.Balla, you must be (Please Use More Appropriate Word) to think that, the gesture made is completely fine and acceptable in todays society.. Oh Deary me.

You just made clear that you can't understand another place's culture, and your mind is square.

Congratulations.

Now stop posting, don't make a fool of yourself anymore.

Since this thread is going nowhere, I quit. Keep bashing Spain all you want to.

[Tomato]

So you're telling me if you meet an asian person you will pull your eyes back to make him feel welcome? Or if you invite an asian family to dinner at your house you will greet them at the door with the slanted eye gesture?

If something is VALID, it doesn't mean that I have to USE it. I mean, I could salute somebody in 12333 ways. I just wave my hand. Is I meet somebody from Asia, I will just wave my hand. This doesn't mean, that if I pulled my eyes back, it's wrong.

Well I'm asking you, would YOU do it?

[PHANTOMPHOENIX]

Fact is if you watch the China vs Spain game, Spain was booed all night long. Thats about 17000 pissed off Chinese. Whether the picture was intended to mock or not, it angered a lot of people. Spanish national team should apologize.

This was already responded to....

They were not pissed but thanks for paying attention and rewriting the story to suit your perspective.

[M.Balla]

Fact is if you watch the China vs Spain game, Spain was booed all night long. Thats about 17000 pissed off Chinese. Whether the picture was intended to mock or not, it angered a lot of people. Spanish national team should apologize.

Another one who doesn't know how to read.

They booed Spain because they played AGAINST them. last night against Germany, they actually CHEERED them.
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijin ... &type=lgns

[Patty Mills]

Im not bashing spain, im clearly disagreeing with your logic

[Magilla_Gorilla]

I'm curious how the Spanish culture explains Lewis Hamiltons treatment. Or the monkey chants and bananas thrown during the England Spain game. Or the treatment of Samuel Eto', Carlos Kameni, and Roberto Carlos. What part of their culture explains that away.

[M.Balla]

So the "slant eye" is an affectionate gesture? Who knew?


Its not like Spain doesn't have a history of racism against athletes of other races.


I mean the Lewis Hamilton thing was just a misunderstanding. Luis Aragones was misquoted I'm sure. And those banana's and monkey chants at the England / Spain game were all in fun.

Samuel Eto', Carlos Kameni, and Roberto Carlos are just a bunch of whiners who don't understand spanish affection I guess.

Nobody threw bananas. Urban legend. Get your facts straight.

The Aragones and Hamilton affairs, (who were blown out of proportions BTW) are blatantly and isolated cases of racism. We condemn them. No excuses.

Eto'o and Kameni are still playing on our 40 million racist country... Henry signed on Barcelona... I mean... do the math