If you didn't get Theresa's zine, Girls Are Weird #3, you are missing out. I haven't read the whole thing but there was one piece that I really liked. "CULTURE SHOCKKKER" explains the standards and politics of being an asian. It spoke to me because I still live with the struggle of having the total respect of being Asian.

I'd appreciate if everyone stopped expecting me to be so god damn Filipino. With culture, you never win. You're either too whitewashed, too FOB wannabe, or too apathetic.

Imagine what people of color deal with. One would either not relate to their own heritage, or not in tune with American culture. What the fuck is that? Okay, you're proud to be asian...I've seen "hardcore" little teeny-boppers claiming their pride. Good for those ignorant, forsaken people. They don't even know what they're proud of. They're making the rest of us look stupid in the process. Remember that God awful rap that some random moron made? Forgive me if this isn't accurate. (note the sarcasm)

Got rice, bitch...got rice? Got girls, got cars, got spice? Got cars like us, got girls like us?

"Asian pride bitch!" SHHHHHHUT UP! Sure. They're so proud that they can't even understand the native language. They're so proud that they can't stomach the cuisine. They're so proud that need to alter their image so they don't look Asian. They're so proud that they slander and beat down different denominations of Asians. Some pride huh? We, as a collective culture, should share the common ground we hold. Why not display our backgrounds and educate other people about our culture and history? That's what true pride is. Embrace the culture you have while educating and embracing the culture of others. Got rice? Sure I do, but at least I'm willing to share it.