I think I speak for all single Asian women who are sick and tired of being a fetishized race.
1. “I’m really into anime."
This is followed by a really intense stare and then they kind of subtly lean in closer towards you. I see where this is going, and I don’t like it, man. I don’t watch anime, and it’s kind of rude of you to think that just because I’m Asian I would be into anime.
2. “You are so exotic looking."
3. “Your almond shaped eyes are so pretty.”
Do you have to compare them to almonds? All I can think of is a person with actual almonds plastered over their eyelids. Just tell me my eyes are pretty. Leave out the shape of them.
4. “I have only ever dated Asian girls."
Well, I don’t date guys who romanticize an entire race. It was nice to meet you, but this isn’t going to work out. #SorryNotSorry
5. “Your favorite Disney Princess is Mulan? Is it because she’s Asian?”
It’s because she’s a badass warrior who saved her country, that’s why. Did I miss something where I had to justify my Disney Princess preferences? I didn't think so.
6. "Am I the first (Insert non-Asian race here) guy you've dated?"
What the hell is your problem? I hope no other girl, Asian or not, has to go through the torture of talking to you.
7. "But like, where are you from?" "New Jersey." "No really, like where are you from?"
Jersey! I already told you this! Why do you assume that I have to be from some foreign land instead of here in America?
8. "So you're Chinese?"
People. There are other Asian races other than Chinese.
9. "I love Asian cuties."
Don't call me cute. You don't know me. Stop that.
10. "You look like - "
Stop right there, boyfriend. I already know what's going to come out of your mouth. It's either going to be Mulan, some Asian porn star, or a K-Pop star you're obsessed with. Not all Asian people look alike!
11. "I need an Asian girl."
Excuse me, but what the hell does that mean? You need help. Serious help. Go call your mother. Tell her you are not a gentleman.
