Stereotypes are an interesting, and often dangerous, beast. Just think: Why are
mustached Americans often affiliated with criminals? Maybe because, as AMI's daily Google search can attest, police blotters - and therefore media
reports - are often filled with descriptions of criminals wearing
mustaches.
And although we wrote about the cancer that is intolerance back in September of 2007, being hypocritical is fun. We at AMI have often characterized the beards (led by the
dreaded Beard Congress) as under achieving sociopaths with little to do other than to knit scarves for miniature kittens. Midgets hate short people, Duke University students even hate arrogant people. Hypocrisy is everywhere.
But now comes this. For years, I've often suggested that the character of Long Duk Dong in the classic 1980s flick "Sixteen Candles - seen here in this very funny scene - set back the acceptance of Asians in the United States by decades upon decades. And now comes this
story from NPR about the very subject.
Interesting indeed.....bearded bastards with their little kitten sweaters listening to that crappy Dave Navarro music.
About afroman
The name “Abe Froman” is most commonly recognized as the ubiquitous and unseen character who’s identity is briefly assumed by actor Matthew Broderick in the film “Ferris Beuller’s Day Off.” However, Abraham Froman is much more.
Dr. Froman, a Capricorn, began his career with AMI as an intern, and after receiving his certification in nuclear mustacheology in 2006, transitioned his role into the organization’s Director of Logistical Intelligence, focusing on research, government relations, intelligence gathering, grass roots advocacy, and song writing.
On October 25, 2008, he will ascend to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
“I am honored to assume the chair held by Drs. Snor and Perlut previously,” Froman said. “The Mustached American people need leadership, and I pledge that AMI, under my stewardship, will continue to provide it at a time when it is so desperately needed.”
Dr. Froman has said that his future goals for AMI are to create satellite campus’s overseas and to develop an annual event, to be known as "The Million Mustache March," each year in St. Louis, concluding under the world’s largest mustache – St. Louis’ Gateway Arch.
Froman formerly lived in the Chicago area where he ran a museum dedicated to the "Karate Kid" series of films starring the indefatigable Pat Morita.
As Abe likes to say, "One can never tire of Pat Morita."
Dr. Froman is also a periodic contributor to joesportsfan.com.