Why Asian People Get Stereotyped

Okay, there isn't really a reason why we do, but the problem I see here is that American news services will cover these stories as sensational and treat them as articles to say, "see, we told you those damn Asian folks are just strange!" Honestly, why would I want to eat ice cream out of a toilet? Yes, it isn't a real one, but still. It doesn't sound very appealing to me, and yet, from the pictures, it seems as if the restaurant has actual customers. Certainly Asians have invented some strange things. But, for the record, we have also invented strange and crazy things that everyone now uses. Here is a short list of things off the top of my head that I believe Asians invented. 1. Noodles (before the Italians) 2. Fireworks (It was just July 4th) 3. Gunpowder (You're welcome Mr. Bush) 4. DDR (so you think you can dance?) 5. umm.... As you can see, it is a short list. Perhaps you can leave me some comments of things that are widely used today that us Asians invented. And finally, Karoshi!!!!! Yeah, that mythical Japanese word that implies one who kills their self through over work. Now, while I often find people who discuss this matter claim that the Japanese just don't know what they are doing, and that they overwork themselves, I claim that it is lazy Americans who don't know the value of work. Take for example, our one hour break for lunch, plus our two 15 minute breaks. How many of us are guilty of playing Scramble online when we know we should be working? Hell, American men spend more time watching scores during March Madness than doing any actual work. I'd say that one Korean man can accomplish more work in a single month than 100 American businessmen can during that same month of March Madness. I'd also say that this Korean man will do it while drinking enough soju and maekchu to drown a pod of dolphins. So, yes, this post is rambling, but it was just a thought I had while reading these articles. Does anyone else know what I'm talking about?