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Re: A couple stupid SW questions...
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Tue, 13 Jun 2000 19:41:42 GMT
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In lugnet.starwars, Eric Joslin writes:
> Now. Other than the dog's accent, can you tell me in what way he is a
> "stereotype" of Latin-Americans?
But isn't that the point? The Nemoidians exhibited no obviously Asian
characteristics as far as I saw, but they were castigated as Asian
stereotypes. Likewise, Watto was denounced as a stereotypical Jewish or Arab
merchant (I've heard both), though again I didn't otherwise see anything
particularly representative of either culture.
Dave!
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| (...) You are right I think. At least, I'm a middle eastern and I can't see any clear middle eastern patterns in them at all. Actually I don't have any problem with stereotypes. Besides, I clearly remember that at some point Lucas himself said that (...) (25 years ago, 6-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) I read a similar article a while back (could have even been the same one, can't find it now, though) and IMO the guy who wrote it was a tosser. Someone told him to "get a grip" and he's never let go! I fail to see how anyone could draw any (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jun-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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