white, black... no yellow?

[[.LadyStigma.]]

Asian Americans get plenty of stereotypes, but I don't really hear them being called yellow which I find odd. Just curious to know why we're not referred as a color. Do you think Asian Americans will be known as yellow in the future? Just 'cause y'know... a lot of whites were European American at some point. Think it'll happen to us?

And woo! First thread on here! >_>

[EDIT] I'm mainly referring to those of Asian descent raised in the US, since I am most familiar with this country-- and aware there are other Asian ethnicities, however, when an American (not Asian descent) hears that word "Asian" they usually think Chinese or an Asian ethnicity with lighter complexion. I'm trying to see this from their point of view. So I further apologize if I offended or confused anyone.

A black person who may be Haitian doesn't get asked what country they are from unless they speak with a thick accent or wear their traditional garb. But even if it's an Asian born and raised in the US, they get asked. @_@;; I also find this odd. Or maybe it's paranoia. 'XD I have experienced this with a foreign exchange student btw.

Just wondering which is better, to be called yellow and be a color like the rest, or stick with being called Asian American?  

[x-Hitokiri-x]

not all asians are yellow  

[Lost_child01]

Hitokiri_Tsering

not all asians are yellow

yup i agree with u about this ayz. not all azns have yellow skin. oh and congrats on ur first thread  

[Vega_Hatake]

yellow?? you mean like this guy >>> surprised i dont know but i have like a tanish color skin xd  

[Kuroi Kohhi]

i am a white asian thats tall um but i am usually tanned lol bc love the sun  

[Rebirth Project]

ninja

One more night , I wanna be with you
Where I wanna hold you tight…

Come on, we aren't YELLOW. I prefer to be called "Asian" than a color. talk2hand

It feels so right
Tonight…

 

[Floodwater]

I am most definately not yellow. I-I But I've definately heard it before. I guess that we won't be hearing it used openly anytime soon, seeing how uptight everyone is with racism~  

[Fire_Tanizard]

most asians are tannish or pale...not really what i'll call yellow  

[Duezt]

That stereotype hasn't struck my mind for a long time now.. People in my school never us that stereotype though.. Once my asian friend said "Kiss my yellow a** Copper!" and everyone was like.. why yellow?  

[chinagrl777]

Moon Light Ninja

ninja

One more night , I wanna be with you
Where I wanna hold you tight…

Come on, we aren't YELLOW. I prefer to be called "Asian" than a color. talk2hand

It feels so right
Tonight…

 

[.Mikemo Cat-Boy]

Yes, most Asians aren't yellow...
*Stares at arm* I'm brown!! :O...
But yeah, where I live no one that I know refers to Asians as Yellow...
The only time Asians are called a color...
Is when they're brown...
xD...
It's quite enjoyable to me hehehe...  

[AznCrackLord]

china do have a river called yellow river
plus there is a song i forgot by who where u translate they have pride being yellow ppl 0_o (if anyone ever watched handsome sibling its the opening song)
well im tan and i do get called by color b4 but its all fun and games to me  

[kumori_otome]

nice I am wearing no yellow I like yuor sigynigyture  

[Xiao_Jun]

lol... my mom always say we are yellow people .. thats the color that identifies the chinese from south of china sweatdrop rofl rofl