How to identify a weeaboo?

Aug 25, 2017 9:08 AM

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Long_Ng said:
watch Filthy Frank video on it
as much as a ridiculous guy he is, he put out some solid definition of a weeaboo

I guess that's the real tragedy: Do we really have to listen to a guy in a pink swimming suit who makes videos in an effort to offend people?

Aug 25, 2017 9:28 AM

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flannan said:

Nyah_Chan said:
Well there is one way to test for weeaboo.... If you can walk up one flight of stairs without looking like you just ran a marathon then you're fine...

It's a test for being American, if you ask me. I live on the 5th floor, and I have to walk up here every day.

aaronrray said:

*dyes his hair dark brown and puts in brown contacts* ”えと。。。わたしはにほんじんです？" *starts sweating profusely and faints*

Japanese language uses "ka" particle in the end to make a phase into a question. Also, Japanese text usually uses kanji for words like "watashi" and "nihonjin".

Pullman said:
The easiest way is to ask if they think japanese cartoons are inherently superior to any western entertainment media. For the bonus round, ask if they watched Castlevania or other american-produced shows in japanese dub only because of how superior the japanese language is.

English VAs suck. Never seen an dubbed anime that sounded right.
And why the hell should I prefer English language in the first place? It's not my native language.

Gohdhand said:
According to the vast majority of the general population, anyone who watches anime is a weeaboo. Making any further distinctions than that is pointless because people will still call you a weeb anyway.

Majority of the population does not know this word. Also, using the word "weeaboo" is enough reason to kill a person for being Nazi sympathizer.

Takamura-sama said:

That's basically a weeaboo I think then..

You Nazi.

thewiru said:

This "denounce own culture" definition makes no sense. What if someone denounces it's own culture for it's on set of reasons, and, idk, 2 years later that person get's into anime, is that person a weeb?

Of course it makes no sense. It is entirely nazi boogeyman who does not exist IRL.

Well that's racist... Geez I'm an American and I'm very athletic... I compete horses for god sakes... Okay though I do agree that America's obesity rate is way too high, but don't lump all of us together...

Aug 25, 2017 9:36 AM

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Aurelius90 said:

Long_Ng said:
watch Filthy Frank video on it
as much as a ridiculous guy he is, he put out some solid definition of a weeaboo

I guess that's the real tragedy: Do we really have to listen to a guy in a pink swimming suit who makes videos in an effort to offend people?

he's a decent guy i'm sure (no sarcasm here)
the thing is that Weeaboo is a term that used too much it lose it meaning
basically don't over do your hobby

Aug 25, 2017 9:50 AM

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Long_Ng said:

Aurelius90 said:

I guess that's the real tragedy: Do we really have to listen to a guy in a pink swimming suit who makes videos in an effort to offend people?

he's a decent guy i'm sure (no sarcasm here)
the thing is that Weeaboo is a term that used too much it lose it meaning
basically don't over do your hobby

No, it's quite like the autism term that 4 chan has spawned as well. It doesn't matter what the actual definition is, as long as it insults people. Judging by the avatar of Pullman, I guess he uses "autistic" and "sperg" the same way. The looser the definition the better.

Aug 25, 2017 10:23 AM

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I love how we are arguing over the definition of a slang word that is perceived in many different ways... I made a thread earlier asking about what it takes to be a weeaboo and I have determined from the posts that there is no single definition and everybody has a different set of conditions required to be a weeaboo. All in all, weeaboo is a derogatory term that is often used in jest by 'this' sort of community and because of how broad the labeling can be, as well as the fact that it is used in jest so often, it is less offensive than other derogatory terms that directly isolate a portion of the population.

Now, if the community that posts in MAL decides to unanimously create a set definition of 'weeaboo', these kinds of arguments would be more constructive and less confrontational.

Aug 25, 2017 10:53 AM

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byakugami said:
Weeaboo is a dumb insult used to describe non-Japanese (especially non-Asian and especially white) people who like anime or Japan more than idiots think they should. Plenty of people (ok not a lot but some) learn ancient languages like Latin, Greek, and Hebrew to read ancient texts in their original language, and if anything they get applauded for it. But if you want to learn Japanese mostly for anime and manga, you're a "weeb". Whatever.

I think part of the issue is moral... there's an idea that people should be content with their own culture; that they're trespassing on something sacred by embracing another. Before people accused each other of "cultural appropriation", they called each other weeaboos... and they still do today.

Except, the term "weeb" in this instance that you're referring to is used as a jest. I think you're being too easily offended by a term that has largely been co-opted and is used ironically more often than not.

In any case, the difference in your example is that people who learn Latin, Greek, and Hebrew don't often aspire to be Roman or Greek in totality. That they're academically interested is not the same as what's being discussed.

Further, the major problem with "weeaboos" is that their intent to "like Japan" often comes off as misguided and almost insulting to people who actually understand Japan. For instance, people who are much broader Japanese enthusiasts, in that they consume not just anime, but all broad kinds of Japanese aesthetics, from their novels to their tea ceremonies to culinary cuisines to even their cultural sports like kendo, are often annoyed when these people only use their knowledge very obviously taken purely from animanga to come off as if they know anything about Japan.

There's another major problem with many "weeaboos" being unironic in their unapologetic defense for wartime Imperial Japan, but that's a whole other set of worms.

Aug 25, 2017 11:04 AM

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Nyah_Chan said:

flannan said:

It's a test for being American, if you ask me. I live on the 5th floor, and I have to walk up here every day.

Japanese language uses "ka" particle in the end to make a phase into a question. Also, Japanese text usually uses kanji for words like "watashi" and "nihonjin".

English VAs suck. Never seen an dubbed anime that sounded right.
And why the hell should I prefer English language in the first place? It's not my native language.

Majority of the population does not know this word. Also, using the word "weeaboo" is enough reason to kill a person for being Nazi sympathizer.

You Nazi.

Of course it makes no sense. It is entirely nazi boogeyman who does not exist IRL.

Well that's racist... Geez I'm an American and I'm very athletic... I compete horses for god sakes... Okay though I do agree that America's obesity rate is way too high, but don't lump all of us together...

Sorry if I offended you. I did not mean to say all Americans are that unathletic, only that it is very hard to attain this level of unathleticism under normal circumstances.

Aug 25, 2017 11:23 AM

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Yudina said:

byakugami said:
Weeaboo is a dumb insult used to describe non-Japanese (especially non-Asian and especially white) people who like anime or Japan more than idiots think they should. Plenty of people (ok not a lot but some) learn ancient languages like Latin, Greek, and Hebrew to read ancient texts in their original language, and if anything they get applauded for it. But if you want to learn Japanese mostly for anime and manga, you're a "weeb". Whatever.

I think part of the issue is moral... there's an idea that people should be content with their own culture; that they're trespassing on something sacred by embracing another. Before people accused each other of "cultural appropriation", they called each other weeaboos... and they still do today.

Except, the term "weeb" in this instance that you're referring to is used as a jest. I think you're being too easily offended by a term that has largely been co-opted and is used ironically more often than not.

In any case, the difference in your example is that people who learn Latin, Greek, and Hebrew don't often aspire to be Roman or Greek in totality. That they're academically interested is not the same as what's being discussed.

Further, the major problem with "weeaboos" is that their intent to "like Japan" often comes off as misguided and almost insulting to people who actually understand Japan. For instance, people who are much broader Japanese enthusiasts, in that they consume not just anime, but all broad kinds of Japanese aesthetics, from their novels to their tea ceremonies to culinary cuisines to even their cultural sports like kendo, are often annoyed when these people only use their knowledge very obviously taken purely from animanga to come off as if they know anything about Japan.

There's another major problem with many "weeaboos" being unironic in their unapologetic defense for wartime Imperial Japan, but that's a whole other set of worms.

As somebody who has decided that Japan is my current foreign cultural interest, I do like the point that you are making. I personally believe that it is healthy for the mind to have an interest in another way of life. Japan is particularly interesting because it is a post-industrial country with a large population, and has mixed western and its own culture into something that is very different from the rest of the world. It is true that Japan's pop-culture was appealing to me and as such, opened the door to my general interest in Japan specifically, but I have grown far more interested in other aspects of Japan. Japan is also an example of a culture that has trickled into America unintentionally through media and products, rather than having a large population in America.

Aug 25, 2017 11:24 AM

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flannan said:

Nyah_Chan said:

flannan said:

Nyah_Chan said:
Well there is one way to test for weeaboo.... If you can walk up one flight of stairs without looking like you just ran a marathon then you're fine...

It's a test for being American, if you ask me. I live on the 5th floor, and I have to walk up here every day.

aaronrray said:

Nico- said:
They wish they were Japanese but they will never be.

*dyes his hair dark brown and puts in brown contacts* ”えと。。。わたしはにほんじんです？" *starts sweating profusely and faints*

Japanese language uses "ka" particle in the end to make a phase into a question. Also, Japanese text usually uses kanji for words like "watashi" and "nihonjin".

Pullman said:
The easiest way is to ask if they think japanese cartoons are inherently superior to any western entertainment media. For the bonus round, ask if they watched Castlevania or other american-produced shows in japanese dub only because of how superior the japanese language is.

English VAs suck. Never seen an dubbed anime that sounded right.
And why the hell should I prefer English language in the first place? It's not my native language.

Gohdhand said:
According to the vast majority of the general population, anyone who watches anime is a weeaboo. Making any further distinctions than that is pointless because people will still call you a weeb anyway.

Majority of the population does not know this word. Also, using the word "weeaboo" is enough reason to kill a person for being Nazi sympathizer.

Takamura-sama said:

thewiru said:

Takamura-sama said:

I think that people will throw away their own culture and start celebrating golden week and silver week etc.

I'm an individualist, if someone prefers to celebreate other cultures, why not? Is not like he's hurting someone

That's basically a weeaboo I think then..

You Nazi.

thewiru said:

SupremeEdgelord said:

I don't want to learn Japanese and i don't denounce my own culture, so i'm just a guy who likes watching anime.
I don't care if you like Japan a little too much and say "kawaii desu" in public unironically, just don't lump me with you and your similars.

This "denounce own culture" definition makes no sense. What if someone denounces it's own culture for it's on set of reasons, and, idk, 2 years later that person get's into anime, is that person a weeb?

Of course it makes no sense. It is entirely nazi boogeyman who does not exist IRL.

Well that's racist... Geez I'm an American and I'm very athletic... I compete horses for god sakes... Okay though I do agree that America's obesity rate is way too high, but don't lump all of us together...

Sorry if I offended you. I did not mean to say all Americans are that unathletic, only that it is very hard to attain this level of unathleticism under normal circumstances.

Yeah I moved internationally basically most my life... And have dealt with serious racism for 7 years... SO I get triggered easily by it XD... But yeah that is true... What I was meaning to say is that weebs never go outside... So if they have to walk up stairs... It's too much for them XD

Aug 25, 2017 11:28 AM

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Nyah_Chan said:

flannan said:

Nyah_Chan said:

flannan said:

Nyah_Chan said:
Well there is one way to test for weeaboo.... If you can walk up one flight of stairs without looking like you just ran a marathon then you're fine...

It's a test for being American, if you ask me. I live on the 5th floor, and I have to walk up here every day.

aaronrray said:

Nico- said:
They wish they were Japanese but they will never be.

*dyes his hair dark brown and puts in brown contacts* ”えと。。。わたしはにほんじんです？" *starts sweating profusely and faints*

Japanese language uses "ka" particle in the end to make a phase into a question. Also, Japanese text usually uses kanji for words like "watashi" and "nihonjin".

Pullman said:
The easiest way is to ask if they think japanese cartoons are inherently superior to any western entertainment media. For the bonus round, ask if they watched Castlevania or other american-produced shows in japanese dub only because of how superior the japanese language is.

English VAs suck. Never seen an dubbed anime that sounded right.
And why the hell should I prefer English language in the first place? It's not my native language.

Gohdhand said:
According to the vast majority of the general population, anyone who watches anime is a weeaboo. Making any further distinctions than that is pointless because people will still call you a weeb anyway.

Majority of the population does not know this word. Also, using the word "weeaboo" is enough reason to kill a person for being Nazi sympathizer.

Takamura-sama said:

thewiru said:

Takamura-sama said:

I think that people will throw away their own culture and start celebrating golden week and silver week etc.

I'm an individualist, if someone prefers to celebreate other cultures, why not? Is not like he's hurting someone

That's basically a weeaboo I think then..

You Nazi.

thewiru said:

SupremeEdgelord said:

I don't want to learn Japanese and i don't denounce my own culture, so i'm just a guy who likes watching anime.
I don't care if you like Japan a little too much and say "kawaii desu" in public unironically, just don't lump me with you and your similars.

This "denounce own culture" definition makes no sense. What if someone denounces it's own culture for it's on set of reasons, and, idk, 2 years later that person get's into anime, is that person a weeb?

Of course it makes no sense. It is entirely nazi boogeyman who does not exist IRL.

Well that's racist... Geez I'm an American and I'm very athletic... I compete horses for god sakes... Okay though I do agree that America's obesity rate is way too high, but don't lump all of us together...

Sorry if I offended you. I did not mean to say all Americans are that unathletic, only that it is very hard to attain this level of unathleticism under normal circumstances.

Yeah I moved internationally basically most my life... And have dealt with serious racism for 7 years... SO I get triggered easily by it XD... But yeah that is true... What I was meaning to say is that weebs never go outside... So if they have to walk up stairs... It's too much for them XD

Whats funny is that in America, I am considered scrawny, but when I tell someone in another country that I am 80kg and 178cm, they think it is normal.

Aug 25, 2017 11:32 AM

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aaronrray said:

Nyah_Chan said:

flannan said:

Nyah_Chan said:

flannan said:

Nyah_Chan said:
Well there is one way to test for weeaboo.... If you can walk up one flight of stairs without looking like you just ran a marathon then you're fine...

It's a test for being American, if you ask me. I live on the 5th floor, and I have to walk up here every day.

aaronrray said:

Nico- said:
They wish they were Japanese but they will never be.

*dyes his hair dark brown and puts in brown contacts* ”えと。。。わたしはにほんじんです？" *starts sweating profusely and faints*

Japanese language uses "ka" particle in the end to make a phase into a question. Also, Japanese text usually uses kanji for words like "watashi" and "nihonjin".

Pullman said:
The easiest way is to ask if they think japanese cartoons are inherently superior to any western entertainment media. For the bonus round, ask if they watched Castlevania or other american-produced shows in japanese dub only because of how superior the japanese language is.

English VAs suck. Never seen an dubbed anime that sounded right.
And why the hell should I prefer English language in the first place? It's not my native language.

Gohdhand said:
According to the vast majority of the general population, anyone who watches anime is a weeaboo. Making any further distinctions than that is pointless because people will still call you a weeb anyway.

Majority of the population does not know this word. Also, using the word "weeaboo" is enough reason to kill a person for being Nazi sympathizer.

Takamura-sama said:

thewiru said:

Takamura-sama said:

I think that people will throw away their own culture and start celebrating golden week and silver week etc.

I'm an individualist, if someone prefers to celebreate other cultures, why not? Is not like he's hurting someone

That's basically a weeaboo I think then..

You Nazi.

thewiru said:

SupremeEdgelord said:

I don't want to learn Japanese and i don't denounce my own culture, so i'm just a guy who likes watching anime.
I don't care if you like Japan a little too much and say "kawaii desu" in public unironically, just don't lump me with you and your similars.

This "denounce own culture" definition makes no sense. What if someone denounces it's own culture for it's on set of reasons, and, idk, 2 years later that person get's into anime, is that person a weeb?

Of course it makes no sense. It is entirely nazi boogeyman who does not exist IRL.

Well that's racist... Geez I'm an American and I'm very athletic... I compete horses for god sakes... Okay though I do agree that America's obesity rate is way too high, but don't lump all of us together...

Sorry if I offended you. I did not mean to say all Americans are that unathletic, only that it is very hard to attain this level of unathleticism under normal circumstances.

Yeah I moved internationally basically most my life... And have dealt with serious racism for 7 years... SO I get triggered easily by it XD... But yeah that is true... What I was meaning to say is that weebs never go outside... So if they have to walk up stairs... It's too much for them XD

Whats funny is that in America, I am considered scrawny, but when I tell someone in another country that I am 80kg and 178cm, they think it is normal.

I'm American but moved to other countries... 3rd world countries with bad attitudes... I mean like bad as in me at 9 years old, getting harassed by adults... I'm actually 165lbs... Though I don't look it... I look like your average 120-13-lbs but I was born with 20% greater bone density... Pretty much I look like a female football player with big tits (.-.

PS: By boobs probably make up 10% of my body weight XD

Aug 25, 2017 11:49 AM

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