Is "English" a race?
Is "Chinese" a race?
If we're talking about a language, like English or Chinese, then wouldn't these people not be racists but --uh, linguists? #sema
C'mon Ray, have you ever tried to interview someone from a Chinese car company? The crews at the BYD, Brilliance, Geely and Changfeng displays at the '09 NAIAS had very limited English skills.
The fact that a private label company doesn't have a language barrier is a good selling point and hardly racist.
Unless you think that every company that allows you to press 2 for Esapanol is also racist. #sema
@bozoerrebbe: I rarely buy products based on how well people speak. In fact, I have YET to speak with a representative from my Chinese made tires. The implication that Nutek is giving is that, just because they speak English, you should buy their products or that their company is better. That's stupid. I would even argue that the best part about said article is that Nutek is using English POORLY, in the usage of a comma with an ellipsis (which I'm pretty sure is supposed to be 3 periods, anyways).
@Dallifornia: But this is SEMA. A show for vendors to make contacts sell their stuff to other companies, not (typically) to you, the end consumer. If you go to Joe's Local House o' Custom Wheels and order a $3500 set, Joe's might wind up in a tough spot if some detail is lost in the translation when placing the order with the manufacturer. What Nutek is selling here isn't necessarily a better product, but better communication and confidence that the order will be correct.
@beercheck: But even then, I could still apply that to my life. If I don't know which Chinese restaurant to go to for dinner, it doesn't play a role in who speaks better English. Who ever makes the superior product is going to get my business. Also, Joe of "Joe's Local House o' Custom Wheels" is a notorious Klan leader, a Grand Wizard, in fact. Not sure if he's the best example to make me see your point. #sema
@Dallifornia: Any time you want to take me out for a $3500 Chinese dinner where you'll pick up the tab if I misunderstood one of the ingredients....CALL ME.
Also, yeah, I never go to Joe's. No biggie, though, as I prefer junkyard steelies....and I've never, ever met a racist at a salvage yard...
@beercheck: Actually they do, and can be found claiming to be "teaching English" while really just spending their summers getting wasted on cheap beer and being fawned over by the local ladies. #sema
@GoodOldSasta: It's the O RRY? Owl but the comment system chopped the bottom off. Also, is that Oakland U in your avatar? Totally unrelated but go Grizzlies! (my sister got her masters from OU) #sema
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/and now you'll have that theme song stuck in your head all morning #ferrari
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Presenter: "Moving along, next up for auction is Taste & Sophistication...do we have any bidders?" #ferrari
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www.instantrimshot.com #ferrari
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Now I get it.
Well boy- that sure does take the pressure off. #ferrari
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Is "Chinese" a race?
If we're talking about a language, like English or Chinese, then wouldn't these people not be racists but --uh, linguists? #sema
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Main Entry: rac·ist
Pronunciation: \ˈrā-ˌsi-st also -ˌshi-\
Function: noun
Date: 1933
1 : a man of woman who is a enthusiast of racing stuff.
2 : racial prejudice or discrimination
— rac·ist \-sist also -shist\ noun or adjective #sema
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The fact that a private label company doesn't have a language barrier is a good selling point and hardly racist.
Unless you think that every company that allows you to press 2 for Esapanol is also racist. #sema
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Edit: MUST NOT FEED TROLLS.
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Probably.
You may not buy it, but Joe might. #sema
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Also, yeah, I never go to Joe's. No biggie, though, as I prefer junkyard steelies....and I've never, ever met a racist at a salvage yard...
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@bzr: #sema
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Buncha racist pricks #sema
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And then splash it real big all over the interwebs.
It's entirely possible that this was shrewdly brilliant marketing. #sema
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