Even though I don’t consider myself socially awkward, I’m not used car salesman slick either. If I get caught looking at someones monster zit I’m going to sheepishly admit it. If I can’t remember someones name, I’ll ask them to remind me. If I mistake a woman in a bar who is sitting with a group of my former classmates for my old locker partner just because she happens to be of asian descent too, I am going to request mercy for my stupidity.
In my defense, this was a meet up of old high school friends and she was the date of a friend that hasn’t actually been seen (at least by me) with a woman in the 20 years since we graduated high school. Still I was beyond humiliated and spent the remainder of that evening and our subsequent meetings trying to prove that really, “I have lots of asian friends”. Apparently I’m just not observant enough to tell them apart.
Thankfully A-Li (on the left) was a very good sport and is still dating my dear friend Jon. Jon is also asian, specifically japanese, but you wouldn’t be able to tell by his math and science skills. If I remember correctly he couldn’t master melting ice in Chemistry. Jon has always been gifted musically and when I heard his original song poking fun at his ethnicity I totally loved it. It is a far cry from the first song he ever dedicated to me in the 8th grade, “Miss Ugly”. Sweet, huh?
Seriously take the 2 minutes to listen to this song that adresses every single asian stereotype, it is hilarious if you a have a sense of humor.
Poppy
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If they had the same hair colour they'd be no telling them apart.
I think you are awesome for owning up to the faux pas.
You are one classy babe, Poppy…not one to weasel your way out of a situation, owning up to staring at the zit or whatever.
Love this.
I can't get the track to play – it seems to be trying to play the 2nd track of the CD I have in the drive. Can you record to MP3 & load that way?
And, damn, is that some cleavage in the pic with Jon
I've had to ask, repeatedly, in the same conversation, for somebody's name. But, I'm pretty sure I'm socially Neanderthal.
First of all, hello boobs!
Second, what does that make me for noticing you noticing my monstrous zit?
I find myself distracted by Jon's shirt.
Rymesayers?
Good thing you can't see the planet mars growing on my chinny chin chin…
Sorry, I didnt read this, I was busy checking out your rack.
But that shouldn't be a surprise as I too am a member of the socially inept.
Okay, now I've read it and jealous…I cannot remember a song being dedicated to me.
An honest mistake and yes, props for owning up to it.
Hey, in my book, it's a great way to start up a conversation.
Your buddy's song is actually pretty good. Very funny!
I love that you 'fessed up. I get caught staring at massive zits more often than I should. Ha.
so, like, was it totally in appropriate that i fell on the floor laughing because i texted the name of my asian boss and in text lingo it guessed asian? who knew brian and asian have the same letter pattern on a phone? every single time i would text about him it would say asian and every single time i would crack up.
I think honesty is the best quality in a person. Good for you for owning up to the things that most people do but hide so poorly!
First time commenting here…can't believe I haven't found your blog before now. LOVE IT!
I'm not sure if it's honesty or stupidity
We all get stuck with our feet in our mouth!
Finally, I've found someone who might be more socially awkward than I am. I happen to love the socially awkward, though. Some of my favorite actors are either socially awkward in real life or do a damn good job of acting like it. (Michael Cera, Jesse Eisenberg). At least you have the balls to own up to it.
Hmmm…one hand: foot in mouth.
Other hand: being thought stuck up b/c you've learned to filter your thoughts.
Maybe you can pull this off, Poppy.
xo
Or at least share the same last name. And +1 me to the list of Asian people you know! (for all I know, that count stands at 4)
I don't think I would mistake you for A-Li or Krystal though I have only seen your sexy legs.
Is this a challenge/bet? Sober or after a few?
On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 1:01 PM, Poppy <funnyorsnot@gmail.com> wrote:
I don't think I would mistake you for A-Li or Krystal though I have only seen your sexy legs.