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An easy answer to a complex problem. You do realize that "personal preferences" are subject to fleeting societal standards? If it were a static thing, then we might expect women to covet men with small *****es (Ancient Greece), or expect men to chase after chubby women (almost every other time period except now). Is that the case today?
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Obviously "preference" is decided by societal standards. I think it's safe to say that some the lack of bankability and the lack of appeal on the dating scene might be correlated. I mean, who seriously could disagree with that? I doubt any would argue that 100% of lack of success in Hollywood can be attributed to racism by the white overclass...</p>
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Anyway, your notion of Asian men being incorrigibly un-bankable and unpopular is refuted by the success of Lost and Survivor: Cook Islands. Daniel Dae Kim and Yul Kwon have added much popularity and sex appeal to their respective shows, and even a dork like Masi Oka (from "Heroes") has contributed much to his show's popularity.
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Ok, so they are bankable, then why exactly are we having this conversation? Didn't you just say they weren't bankable?</p>
<p>But let's not get too narrow-minded on the broader issue at hand here. Lack of Asian-American representation in the media. Stop whining? Yes, I would agree. Most Asian-Americans now aren't the immigrant outsiders their parents were, and should be well-versed in American culture to have ambitions in areas like politics and entertainment. In a generation or so, we'll see where the new breed of Asians will shape their futures.
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I agree. From a per capita standpoint, however, I doubt they will reach the success of Blacks in American media.</p>