Daily Princetonian Makes Fun of Stereotypical Asian Students

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He said "As an Asian male, you do not want to go to that school".</p>

<p>Perhaps this is an example of why? Does Princeton have a stereotypical bias towards Asians?

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<p>It's been accused of having a bias towards Asians in regards to admission rates and having racial problems in general. The reference in the article to "the Ivy" is a reference to a real issue at Princeton in which the exclusive traditional "clubs" that students may join are often lacking of Asian or other minority members (i.e., possible racial "segregation" in regards to social life).</p>

<p>Princeton is a very "white" school compared to other top universities, in terms of demographics. It's actually surprising. </p>

<p>Harvard:
19% Asian/Pacific Islander
47% White/Non-Hispanic </p>

<p>Yale and Columbia:
14% Asian/Pacific Islander
48% White/Non-Hispanic </p>

<p>Duke:
18% Asian/Pacific Islander
53% White/Non-Hispanic </p>

<p>Stanford:
23% Asian/Pacific Islander
42% White/Non-Hispanic </p>

<p>Princeton
13% Asian/Pacific Islander
60% White/Non-Hispanic</p>

<p>Even the University of Texas at Austin, for instance, has percentage-wise more Asian-American and less white American students than the most hallowed Ivy League university. I find that interesting.</p>

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<p>racist jerks.</p>

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<p>kateapollo, could you list complete demographics for the schools you have? Thanks! Or do you know where I can find them?</p>

<p>but does Princeton's supposed bias continue past the admissions office?</p>

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<p>I'd like to see Princeton print one about blacks and hispanics. That should stir things up more.</p>

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<p>Princeton didn't print it. Their newspaper did. And a single individual wrote it. I was wrong to point out the stereotype about Princeton. </p>

<p>For isn't pointing out stereotypes what makes this article bad?</p>

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<p>btw, i agree completely with kateapollo</p>

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<p>BTW, being non-PC and racially offensive CAN be very funny. If you don't believe me, watch Lisa Lampanelli. But this just wasn't funny at all...and if it's not offensive AND funny, it's just offensive.</p>

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<p>I thought it was funny.</p>

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<p>are you an asian?</p>

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<p>Just curious: If the author is in fact Asian, would it change your opinion of it?</p>

<p>(I'm asking because for some reason it seems to be acceptable in our society to make fun of your OWN kind, but not others.)</p>

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<p>no, but why would that change anything?</p>

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<p>bay, it would change the assumption because then it would seem that the writer is not racist, but has a very, very bad taste in humor</p>

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<p>Borat (Sasha Cowen) makes fun of Jewish people, Lucy Liu did a spoof on SNL about stereotypically Asian parts in film, Roseanne makes fun of fat people, etc., and we (generally) think it is funny. Like I said, for some reason we accept comedy about bigotry if its presented by the "bigotee." So I wondered if you would feel differently about the article if it was, in fact, written by an Asian man/woman.</p>

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<p>Worst. article. ever.</p>

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<p>For all those who are defending this article, let me ask you one question: would you find it hilarious if it was an one that played on morally WRONG and completely racist stereotypes on African Americans who got in on Affirmative Action? I can assure you, that wouldn't even happen... yet something as racist and wrong as that article targeting Asians gets slid under the rug.</p>

<p>There's a double standard here - Asians are always the ones who get shat on and yet mainstream America finds it "okay." </p>

<p>Seriously, racist jokes, especially if not done by someone that is of that race, is completely wrong. Imagine a white guy doing a stand-up comedy using racist stereotypes against African-Americans... wouldn't happen. So why the double standard?</p>

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<p>The article was written by an Asian apparently...despicable</p>

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Imagine a white guy doing a stand-up comedy using racist stereotypes against African-Americans... wouldn't happen

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<p>What about a white girl? Again, I implore you to watch LL (as I did in an earlier post). Asians may get a lot of crap in the admissions game, but when it comes to picking on races, if you actually watch Comedy Central, no race is safe. It's not just Asians.</p>

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<p>"Lots of bulldogs here for me to eat."</p>

<p>WOW. That is overt, blatant rascism. Could you imagine perpetuating such vile stereotypes against other races....my goodness.</p>

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<p>A couple of things:</p>

<p>Bad taste, the article. Very bad taste. Also stupid. Also reprehensible.
But overall, I place not much faith in college rags. In fact, interestingly, there are a few high school rags I've read that are more balanced, more intellectual, & less predictable than the strong opinions (right and left!) I've read in many college publications. I have read some good stuff in the Princetonian, The Crimson, the YDN, and even The Daily Cal, but overall, I'm disappointed in the lack of reflection, consideration, and the emphasis upon gut emotion & extreme opinions.</p>

<p>I also noticed the irony that Jian Li's CR & Essay score were 800's.</p>

<p>However, with regard to the supposed greater racial imbalance at Princeton? The figures cited earlier in this thread are yield figures. Asians & Pacific Islanders who are offered both admissions tend to choose Harvard over P; I don't know the yield figures for H over Y. Princeton's admissions figures for Asians were very strong in the last cycle, but a very large percentage of those admits chose to matriculate to H.</p>

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<p>If things like this keep happening, then they'll keep choosing Harvard.</p>