Asian pimps and hos night? (need not be asian to win)

[mr. x]

got this from angryasianman.com :

10.31.03
Hey Washington DC! November 1, Dream is hosting "Asian Pimp 'N Ho Night," a costume party that includes a $1000 prize for the best-looking prostitute and her "business manager." You need not be Asian to win. UGH. Yeah, that's really progressive. A celebrated gathering of Suzy Wong, me-love-you-long-time look-alikes —all competing to be the best oriental ho! This is ridiculous, offensive, and in poor taste. The DC Asians for Peace and Justice are organizing to protest the event:

D.C. Asians for Peace and Justice Statement of Protest

As Asians, we strongly object to the planned event entitled "Asian Pimp 'n Ho" party on Saturday, November 1.

The premise of the party perpetuates the stereotype of the Asian "Suzy Wong" - a submissive object that exists to serve - rather than a human being. We have struggled to liberate women from this dehumanizing perception. We find it deeply saddening that it is an Asian promoter that is attempting to capitalize on this awful stereotype.

The sexual exploitation of the poorest of Asian people is a human rights issue and no laughing matter. "Pimps" and those they prostitute are not a source of amusement but a harsh symbol of oppression. Many of the men and women, girls and boys, who "work" in this horrific world do so through coercion and brutality. The lives of these victims are unimaginably dreadful. Is there any greater evil than a prepubescent girl forced to sell her body for money, for the profit of her pimp? Is there anything as sad as the world's cruelty to those stripped of their humanity?

We urge the people at the Washington Post, Dream, DC Nites Asia, and Alive Productions, to rethink their involvement in this offensive, racist and sexist promotion.

Further information regarding the above-discussed facts can be found at http://www.protectionproject.org/vt/re.htm (the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work's study on the commercial sexual exploitation of children released in September 2001). Also, www.stopcsec.us (US Campaign Against the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children) and Polaris Project, www.polarisproject.org.

Why is that theme parties so often result in something racist!

[SunWuKong]

oh, i didn't even know about this. i guess it happened tonight. Dream is one of the more popular clubs in DC. i'm surprised they actually had an Asian night for Halloween weekend. i'd have thought they would cater to a more mainstream crowd this weekend.

[SunWuKong]

Originally Posted by Morientes

An Asian promoter? That's sad and unfortunate - I guess he finds it amusing that people dress as Asian ho's and their pimps.

Although, admittedly I know it would be wrong but I would find it hilarious if some Asian girl dressed as a ho and she started saying, "me love you long time" to other people.

i don't think that's sad and unfortunate. there's a market for it. Asian people want to do an Asian Pimp 'n Ho party. if it really is sad and unfortunate, then hardly anybody would have shown up.

[John0101]

Im just wondering, but did an asian win?

[younggiftedandblack]

Was it given the "Asian" pre title due to the promoter being Asian??? I mean we have Pimp and Ho parties out here all the time.

[tommyhtown]

Originally Posted by younggiftedandblack

Was it given the "Asian" pre title due to the promoter being Asian??? I mean we have Pimp and Ho parties out here all the time.

Good point! Is the name used to cater Asian clubgoers?

[mr. x]

ive heard of asian hos but not asian pimps

whats that like, a fu manchu kinda guy?

[SunWuKong]

Originally Posted by tommyhtown

Good point! Is the name used to cater Asian clubgoers?

it was promoted as an Asian Halloween Costume party, so probably it catered to Asian people.



i'm surprised i didn't hear about this because Dream is a really popular club here in DC.

[John0101]

oh word, free buffet and open bar!?!?!?! :dance:

Definally cartered toward asian people.