Why is The Bachelor perpetuating nasty stereotypes about Asian food? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 01-29-2019, 08:33 PM

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...ut-asian-food/

“Pig’s feet — ewwwww!” said one woman during last night's episode, which saw Colton Underwood and his mostly white bachelorettes visiting Singapore night markets. “Wait, will I die?" added another bachelorette. "And off they went," says Maura Judkis, "rehashing some of the ugliest American stereotypes about Asian food. The entire segment was designed to make the women try street food that is considered perfectly normal in Asia but 'disgusting' to Western palates — perpetuating nasty stereotypes that food from Asian countries is dirty and unsophisticated." Judkis adds: "Even for The Bachelor, last night’s episode felt especially disrespectful, especially considering that the travel segments of the show are usually flattering to their host country, given the freebies and sponsorships the show receives. The contestants were openly mocking food that — it was immediately obvious — they did not even attempt to understand."

Heenan Fan · 02-04-2019, 11:59 PM

It's the Bachelor, what do you expect? The entire show in every way is 100% garbage.

01-29-2019, 08:33 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,298	Why is The Bachelor perpetuating nasty stereotypes about Asian food? https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...ut-asian-food/ “Pig’s feet — ewwwww!” said one woman during last night's episode, which saw Colton Underwood and his mostly white bachelorettes visiting Singapore night markets. “Wait, will I die?" added another bachelorette. "And off they went," says Maura Judkis, "rehashing some of the ugliest American stereotypes about Asian food. The entire segment was designed to make the women try street food that is considered perfectly normal in Asia but 'disgusting' to Western palates — perpetuating nasty stereotypes that food from Asian countries is dirty and unsophisticated." Judkis adds: "Even for The Bachelor, last night’s episode felt especially disrespectful, especially considering that the travel segments of the show are usually flattering to their host country, given the freebies and sponsorships the show receives. The contestants were openly mocking food that — it was immediately obvious — they did not even attempt to understand."

02-04-2019, 11:59 PM	#2
Heenan Fan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 19, 2016 Posts: 6,001	It's the Bachelor, what do you expect? The entire show in every way is 100% garbage.
	__________________ "Hello, Adam's Ribs? I'd like to place a takeout order please. OK, you got a pencil? I want 20 pounds, no make that 40 pounds of your best ribs, THE JUMBOS! And I want some BBQ sauce...a GALLON! I'm having a party. My mother's out on parole." - Hawkeye