"Ricers"??? What about "Wafflers", "Tortillians" or "Fried Chickenese"

WestOffShore · 08-25-05, 03:48 PM

After reading one of the posts, I couldn't help but brings this up. The term "ricers" is a bit offensive to me as an American of Asian descent.

I'd love to know what all you Legend chumps

think.

ZedStyle · 08-25-05, 04:15 PM

i think this should be in the lounge

txlegend · 08-25-05, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich29_cal

After reading one of the posts, I couldn't help but brings this up. The term "ricers" is a bit offensive to me as an American of Asian descent.

I'd love to know what all you Legend chumps

think.

Well personally I think you being a touch too sensitive about the subject. The term "ricers" refers to the cars themselves and not the people who drive them. I can see where you may get offended because cars from Asian countries are referred to by a major food in those countries' diets. But no one is calling you a ricer. Just the car. Plus you have to admit that rice, or rice-burner has become a common term in sport compact car culture. Now fried chickenese is something I've never heard before! But if my coupe was manufactured in the hood then you could call it fried chickenese all you wanted and it wouldn't bother me one bit!

Herb · 08-25-05, 04:31 PM

I like the sound of fried chickenese.

SUBURBANLEGEND · 08-25-05, 04:39 PM

I am indifferent to the whole thing. If it were really offensive I probably wouldnt say it. I usually say that it is "too F and F"(Fast and the Furious) for my taste. I can say from own personal background that asians aren't the only ones that eat rice, 'cause almost everybody eats the hell out of some rice!!! I am hungry just thinking about it.

p.s.I am not offended by "Beaned Out" term either

**B+O** · 08-25-05, 04:52 PM

it's weird you try to use a less derogatory term for something but a stayed moniker is hard to rid of. i try to not use it knowing it's offensive.

In all honesty when somene calls a car with chorme on it "ghetto" with a negative tone that's irritating to me. Everybody does something.

g2girl hipped me to "Integra"

i like that phrasing.

FlipLegend · 08-25-05, 04:57 PM

If you are offended by the term "ricer," don't be one and nobody shall call you that......it's fairly simple.

QBoroLegend · 08-25-05, 05:00 PM

I can understand where he is coming from, but I think he is being a bit too sensitive, I mean every country that produces a sports car - there is a term to define the car and it is usually based on something indicative of that country.

garys92 · 08-25-05, 05:34 PM

I to think the term is used to describe a car not a person .. this world is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to sensitive everyone needs to man up and stop running around like its there time of the month .. pretty soon white peaple (I'm white) are going to say the term "white" is offensive .. This is part of the gaying out of america .. GOD help us all ..........

oldacura · 08-25-05, 05:55 PM

I'm white but I understand why he thinks its offensive.

Like most racial slurs, my reaction is that the person using the slur is a moron.

Blood Riot · 08-25-05, 05:56 PM

Haha, just saying it cracks me up, Tortillero lol, that is funny as hell, I dont know man, but I agree with most people, its not about the person, but the car. what would you call a muscle car with body kits and a really big wing though?

txlegend · 08-25-05, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldacura

I'm white but I understand why he thinks its offensive.

Like most racial slurs, my reaction is that the person using the slur is a moron.

When did "ricer" become a racial slur? Is "lowrider" a racial slur to hispanics, or "hooptie" a racial slur to blacks? The point is that its not a racial slur, its just slang for a japanese car. (I hope the phrase "japanese car" didn't offend anyone.

)

JTJohnny102 · 08-25-05, 06:09 PM

im asian american and i have no sensitivity to the term. ive never even thought of it as a racial slur.

LegendRacer22 · 08-25-05, 06:23 PM

So wat terms do they have for American made cars, or European cars.
I'm asian, but to me "ricer" is the term for the car so i don't get offended or don't care to be more exact.

LegendRacer22 · 08-25-05, 06:24 PM

But don't come up to me and assume tat i drive a honda.
even though i do.

08-25-05, 03:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
WestOffShore It Will Be Built!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and there Posts: 901 iTrader: (0)	"Ricers"??? What about "Wafflers", "Tortillians" or "Fried Chickenese" After reading one of the posts, I couldn't help but brings this up. The term "ricers" is a bit offensive to me as an American of Asian descent. I'd love to know what all you Legend chumps think.

08-25-05, 04:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
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SUBURBANLEGEND Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 309 Car 1: 1991 Cobalt Blue L iTrader: (0)	I am indifferent to the whole thing. If it were really offensive I probably wouldnt say it. I usually say that it is "too F and F"(Fast and the Furious) for my taste. I can say from own personal background that asians aren't the only ones that eat rice, 'cause almost everybody eats the hell out of some rice!!! I am hungry just thinking about it. p.s.I am not offended by "Beaned Out" term either __________________ G's Up ROADWARRIOR -JDM TYPE II Engine and Tranny -Remote Controlled fogs http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...UFF/newsig.jpg

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JTJohnny102 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,622 Car 1: 93 Black L Coupe Car 2: 91 Red LS Coupe(RIP) iTrader: (1)	im asian american and i have no sensitivity to the term. ive never even thought of it as a racial slur. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/773155

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08-25-05, 04:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Herb Hi Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Antartica Posts: 4,672 iTrader: (0)	I like the sound of fried chickenese.

08-25-05, 04:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
B+O G2BMC Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: VSC Moderator Posts: 12,079 Car 1: why? iTrader: (1)	it's weird you try to use a less derogatory term for something but a stayed moniker is hard to rid of. i try to not use it knowing it's offensive. In all honesty when somene calls a car with chorme on it "ghetto" with a negative tone that's irritating to me. Everybody does something. g2girl hipped me to "Integra" i like that phrasing.

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FlipLegend Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: 703 Posts: 1,389 Car 1: 90 CRX iTrader: (0)	If you are offended by the term "ricer," don't be one and nobody shall call you that......it's fairly simple.

08-25-05, 05:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
garys92 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: dallas TX Posts: 229 Car 1: 92 grey coupe iTrader: (0)	I to think the term is used to describe a car not a person .. this world is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to sensitive everyone needs to man up and stop running around like its there time of the month .. pretty soon white peaple (I'm white) are going to say the term "white" is offensive .. This is part of the gaying out of america .. GOD help us all ..........

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oldacura Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, Colorado Posts: 418 Car 1: 1995 Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	I'm white but I understand why he thinks its offensive. Like most racial slurs, my reaction is that the person using the slur is a moron.

08-25-05, 05:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Blood Riot Canis Lupus Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 2,189 Car 3: 1989 240SX 5 speed iTrader: (1)	Haha, just saying it cracks me up, Tortillero lol, that is funny as hell, I dont know man, but I agree with most people, its not about the person, but the car. what would you call a muscle car with body kits and a really big wing though?

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LegendRacer22 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: washington Posts: 269 Car 1: 91 Grey sedan LS -- totalled currently lookin for a coupe!! iTrader: (0)	So wat terms do they have for American made cars, or European cars. I'm asian, but to me "ricer" is the term for the car so i don't get offended or don't care to be more exact. __________________ Legend Gone

08-25-05, 06:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
LegendRacer22 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: washington Posts: 269 Car 1: 91 Grey sedan LS -- totalled currently lookin for a coupe!! iTrader: (0)	But don't come up to me and assume tat i drive a honda. even though i do. __________________ Legend Gone

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