It’s ok, nobody likes Argentinians either.

/Colombian

I can’t count how many times I’ve had this conversation. One friend made the distinction between “ignorant” vs. “racist.” But I find that a pretty empty distinction. And of course they never though their pictures would be offensive. Because racists never would think that. I don’t think we’re on the wrong track here at all.

I kinda confused why people consider Spaniards latino?

They are from Europe & the latin language was originated in Rome.

Not trying to knock anyone, please enlighten me if wrong.

” that short one in front looks like she may actually be Asian. In which case, we just give up”

sorry.. that made me laugh. loud.

Who really cares what these beaners feel? What are they doing playing sports anyways? Shouldn’t they be at hotels cleaning rooms?

What have South America done that is anything of significance? They’re just dark brown, dirty, lazy and dumb….just plain old nasty

oh my god, get the hell over this slanty eye picture taking thing. People are making too big a freakin deal over it. It’s called a joke, a kinda lame and childish one at that, but a joke none the less.

Yeah, I don’t think they meant any harm like a racists kind of way. It was meant to be a joke. You have to understand Latin culture, In latin America and perhaps other parts of the world people aren’t often politically correct as we are in America. Maybe we Americans are sometimes too hyper sensitive.So I’m 100% sure it was more out of ignorance than anything else. I have family members in Spain and I’m married to an Argentine women. I my self am KoreanAmerican guy. latin culture is warm,friendly and they tend to joke alot.especially among themselves. You should hear the jokes they have for Spaniards and yet they are predominately Spanish/Italians mix with some German.
Sometimes its too much for an average American.
Rest of Latin America hates Argentines because they say they are arrogent because most of them are white.
Spaniards or Spanish (rom Spain) alot of stupid people think anyone who speaks Spanish is “Spanish.” Mexicans speak Spanish but they aren’t Spanish.Puerto Ricans speak Spanish but they aren’t Spanish. Anyway, Spanish are among the most friendly people I have encountered. French are bit reserved, Italians are friendly but some are drama queens.

In my opinion you are overreacting. The concept of racism and “politically correct” is different in Latin America than in the U.S. or other countries because historical circumnstances are different in every country or region. I agree with Vegabond: Americans are hyper sensitive to this. I’m sure those argentinian girls do that without any intention to offend chinese people. I can’t say the same of “John” and “Jose” whose comments are really offensive and only reflects a lot of ignorance. And for Andres: Latino refers to every culture who was influenced by ancient rome, specially in the language, thats why Italy, Spain and even France are latin cultures.

Regards!

Adan.

Alright, when you do it the first time, it’s okay, given the benefit of doubt. If you do it again and again, then it’s racist or aims to provoke.

To Jose:

The Latin language originated in ancient rome in teh province of Latium (duh) which is now called Lazio where Rome is teh capital. Italians were the first Latins then conquered Spain , France and Portugal and brought Latin language and culture there which was then brought to Latin America.
Latin Europe= Spain, France, Italy and Portugal and
Latin America= Central and South America and Carribbean

As for Latinos, we are not all brown- we come in all different colors and sizes which makes us the most diverse ethnic population in the world.

And people do not hate Argentines. Are Argentinos admittedly more arrogant, ofcourse they are. But hate is a strong word.

A joke? Hypersensitve? I guess by your logic if I went up to a person of german ancestry and called him a kite or an italian and called him a wop or a spanish person and called him a wet back and laughed in his face he’d give me a hug? I think not!!

Good. Freaking asian seem to be found everywhere you go these days! In every latin country they seem to crawl their way in and seem like they are accepted there! I say thats a lot of crap!! Latin america does not need asians in their demographics.They dont contribute to the latin american society!

“What have South America done that is anything of significance? They’re just dark brown, dirty, lazy and dumb….just plain old nasty”

the majority or Argentines are white of Spanish, Italian, and German ancestry. there are millions of whites in all South American countries.

and the third girl from the left is Asian.

Argentines are disliked because of their inferiority/superioty complex. They constantly remind the world that they are European. No big deal, except that they do it as if to say — “We are better because we are not Indian.” Plus, they want to be bluebloods. It gets worse: Argentines in the States, in an effort to feel superior, compare themselves to the poor people that immigrate from Mexico and other countries. Laughable. All very weird — major physhological issues!! Plus, they talk about being Argentine all the time, their degrees, European looks, European customs, etc. etc. Nauseating. Who does this sort of thing? The closest other culture that I have witnessed doing this are Spaniards — who are looked down upon in Europe. Hmmmm????!!!