File this under “curious”: a growing number of Asians both here and abroad are getting a surgical procedure where each eyebrow is sewn in such a way to lift their eyelids. The reason? To look more “white” by giving themselves big American eyes (the better to see you with, Red Riding Hood). Odd? Yes, because there are so many other ways to be like your pasty brethren without resorting to needle and thread.
It is written that all good Asian-Americans will play tennis or the violin; so be a rebel and take up the ivory sport of hockey. Get in touch with your inner-redneck and become a “rice cracker” by sporting a Calvin-peeing-on-something decal on your car’s rear window. Know who Ira Glass is. At a cold, outdoor sporting event go shirtless to support the pro team that happens to be in your area code. Listen to Jack Johnson music and pretend to like it. Drive competently. And for the cherry on top, ask a Caucasian at a restaurant to show you how to use chopsticks.
You see, the key is to participate, not mutilate. That’s what makes you a true banana. Good ideas are everywhere. You just have to keep your eyes open (sans the surgery).
I don't see this as much around Japan as I would have thought. But there are quite a few women on TV with very unfortunate nose jobs.
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