| reply I think this topic is very hard to discuss because the definition of weeb varies slightly from person to person. I don't think it is pretending to be Japanese, a white Japanese sword collector would probably not be called a weeb, however if he was a younger kid and also has some anime things then all of the sudden he becomes one. They tend to not intentionally break such boundaries you speak of, they just don't hide it. If you seen 1000 anime but are very cautious around others about mentioning it or such, it some how makes you less of a weeb then the guy who just watches naruto and wears naruto's headband in public. But isn't that just a illusion because nobody sees you? Honestly I think it has very little to do with japanese and more to do with anime. I mean honestly I have no idea if I am one or not, I am pretty good about no saying anything to non-anime people, but I have figures, games and watch quite a bit. I am aware that I am not japanese nor do I know all of their customs, but still have a basic understanding about them. But the question is why japanese anime, figures and games? its hard to say why I like what I like really I certainly don't like everything Japanese though but do seem to prefer it. I can just say, "I like it cause of X" but it still is Japanese after all and the X could be satisfied with something american or European I am sure. That being said I could say I like all animation which is somewhat true because I do watch some of the american stuff. weeb is something that usually is just slapped on you when someone who dislikes anime is aware of somebody who likes anime. I don't think it should even really be discussed because it is just asking why are people bullied sometimes its kind of a silly question if you ask me. Nobody hardly calls people weebs among anime people, unless they are somewhat casual or kind of a troll. However even among anime fans the fandom splits many many times so there will be bullying among us to a certain degree. weeb among anime people is sort of like calling somebody a Narutard it is a attempt to say this guy got insulted but that doesn't apply to me because I am different for whatever reason (examples I keep it to my self I don't buy figures I don't like the same things he likes I watch less ect ect ect.) That is my opinion about such matters at least. |
| Weaboos were just blind Plebeians. Sent all Weaboos and SAO fans to Africa because wild animals were hungry. |
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| Not at all, every passtime whether it be anime, sports etc. will have its crazies. It would be stupid to define a culture of fans by the actions of the few fanatics. |
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| I am a separate entity from them so no I don't feel embarrassed for liking the same thing. It's not the anime that causes embarrassment. It's the way they act. |
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Chickapow said: Not at all, every passtime whether it be anime, sports etc. will have its crazies. It would be stupid to define a culture of fans by the actions of the few fanatics. Most people think like this, honestly. |
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Chickapow said: Not at all, every passtime whether it be anime, sports etc. will have its crazies. It would be stupid to define a culture of fans by the actions of the few fanatics. awesumness agreed |
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| Couldn't give one shit about the about the person who i'm not related in any way shape or form.Sharing the same interests is hardly a valid excuse to have some fort of "connection" of any sorts. If you like what I like then that's cool and all,doesn't mean were instantly friends and all. If you like something I dislike or act like a total fanboy about something then w/e that's your choice and you can make a ass out of yourself however you chose to.Doesn't concern me at all. |
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| I think they just too into it and sometimes you gotta slap them with reality so they wont drift too far from it. |
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Kagami_Hiiragi said: Weeaboos are bad, but casual anime fans who call someone a weeaboo for watching more anime than them are annoying as hell. Yeah. Agreed. |
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| I have never even met a weaboo irl. But yea they do make the regular anime fans look bad. |
| No. I've met many of my NaruSasu brethren through being a weeaboo in my past life. #3 The definition of a weeaboo is actually very specific. Most people that are labeled as weeaboos are just weeb-like. |
Nicoreos said: Whoever is causing one more harm is subjective, in my case, it's the person looking as unpresentable as can be. The bullies are irrelevant because they're as weak-minded as the next guy, thing is, I imagine the weeaboo to not be thoughtful of his or her own boundaries, since in fact, it is someone who is pretending to be Japanese when not at all. Cosplaying and the like, I take back, is simply being an anime fan, but overdoing it is kind of obnoxious and mirroring the qualities of a weeaboo if we should make judgment on who the person is. You can simply ignore those bullies though, they probably aren't thoughtful either, but at least they know their boundaries of social context. If it helps, most of my reasoning comes from someone who takes pride in one's given individuality, faking an ethnicity to me is probably one of the most inauthentic things one can do. I would argue that the idea of acting one's ethnicity is a superficial limit set with no real basis other than to maintain the norm. If a white child is adopted and raised by a Japanese family in Japan, will that person be denied that culture and told to "act white"? Not to disagree with you necessarily, as I believe the weeaboo culture is filled with posers. But those are people living out the fantasy of being something they are not, inaccurately representing who they are regardless of ethnicity. Japanese weeaboos exist, I've met them. It's akin to wiggers who pretend they're hard thug gangsters by coming from middle class families that provide support and warmth. When I was in middle school, I was heavy into rap but never once associated with them. But of course, people could just assume I was a wigger because we shared one common interest. I wouldn't call the other party bullies either. It's just simple ignorance and frankly poor judgment. That's why I can't get behind the whole "weeaboos give anime fans a bad name!" or "Grr I hate weeaboos because they ruin my reputation!" My name is not and should not be tied to someone that, aside from sharing one common interest, has no relation to me. I like Elfen Lied. That fat girl with pink hair screaming NYUU likes Elfen Lied. So what? We might both have the same favorite color, guess I better go in the closet for that too. |
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| Also, while it might seem like others judge anime fans as a whole based on weeb behavior, times are changing a bit. People are starting to realize that anime fans really do vary in regards to behavior. I've heard non-anime fans separating anime fans by "the weird anime fans" and "the normal anime fans". While I'm not too fond of that type of labeling, it shows that people outside of anime get it. They know that not every anime fan is a Japanese supremacist who is obsessed with NaruSasu or something, or a Pearl Harbor supporter who sits in the corner playing Pokemon. We're now at that point where they're not grouping us together. Or may I say, some areas are at that point; while others might not, it'll only be a matter of time. John_h said: Wow, you're actually doing it. I can't chicken out now. I'm eight posts deep in NaruSasu already. #9 |
| There are times when this is so. |
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| I remember in middle school, in gym there was this kid who ran like naruto, and during free time he would practice japanese. I felt so embarrassed for him, since then I rarely tell anybody I watch anime |
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| it was otaku day on monday, gave me aids |
| Eh, to me they are no worse than say, rabid game console fanboys for example. |
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| No because idiots throw the word weeaboo around when they have no idea what it means. Also why would crazy obsessed fanboys make me embarrassed to love what I love; I've been a gamer for nearly 2 decades and Xbox/PS fanboys mean zilch to me. |
| I'm feeling embarrassed because of that "embarrassed" and "ashamed' threads T_T |
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| i guess claiming oneself as an otaku also counts as a weeaboo? |
| No, cause one person does not represent an entire group And they personally don't bother me |
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| No, because we like anime or closer to otaku and they are weeaboo and weeaboos are more like into Japanese cultures, liking anime and manga. I had one friend he's a weeaboo, he likes anime, act like an anime character (sometimes) lol, cosplaying and keeps singing Japanese songs for me its not annoying if you love anime too but i'm sure its really annoying to others who doesn't like anime. but he's a good fellow and really fun to be with :3 and wow this thread is really old lmao. |
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| Weebs don't embarrass me. Other Maldivians embarrass me with their retarded 24/7 politics. You can't even study without politics coming into it somehow. Hell, you can't even watch a game of football without those retards turning it into politics. |
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yhunata said: Weebs don't embarrass me. Other Maldivians embarrass me with their retarded 24/7 politics. You can't even study without politics coming into it somehow. Hell, you can't even watch a game of football without those retards turning it into politics. Same kinda shit happens in my country too. Everyone assumes that I for some reason care about their political beliefs. |
| Seems like OP isnt embarrassed about watching anime, rather, embarrassed about being seen as a "associate" to the amentioned kid. I like what I like, someone else stepping in doesn't change that. I might get into a similar situation as you because I wouldn't want attention, so I would avoid such things. I don't want leery eyes on me during lunch period and what not... |
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Rachmaninow said: If anything, you'd be embarrassed for being of the same species as the weeb. As opposed to say, ISIS members. Weebs aren't the worst thing in the world, despite what sheltered teenagers believe. You are extraordinarily lucky if you are born into a position where you can hate/fear something as trivial as teenage kids running around with naruto headbands. |
| i try not to care at all what others do or like, i just watch what gets me a boner but then again, im subconsciously a "hipster" at heart even though i dont wanna be one lol (i used the word hipster so ppl can understand easily what i mean, eventhough the word has other meanings) |
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| But everyone here is a weeaboo, OP. Even if other weeaboos make you feel insecure. |
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