• @makyo
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    310 hours ago

    No not hateful, you’re just giving off a weird vibe about it. But you’re half way there actually, transform that energy into curiousity.

    The two you picked especially have a real fascinating history and I’d encourage you to check it out because both of those groups had a tough time in their early immigration days. They aren’t fetishising at all - those communities had to stick together because they weren’t exactly welcome, and that mentality became ingrained. Over time, it was less necessary for survival so it transitioned into more of a cultural tradition.

    • @TheGrandNagus
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      13 hours ago

      I’m aware of the history. It’s still weird. You need to understand that nowhere else does this. It’s strange.