Anthony Brooks Volkswagen Commercial

**MTGjumper** · 06-29-2012

I think Phillip was saying that Volkswagon didn't want to use a person who fitted the stereotype of cuber (i.e., an Asian person or someone that looked like a nerd), but rather someone who looked badass, like Anthony.

**Stefan** · 06-29-2012

Originally Posted by MTGjumper

I think Phillip was saying that Volkswagon didn't want to use a person who fitted the stereotype of cuber (i.e., an Asian person or someone that looked like a nerd), but rather someone who looked badass, like Anthony.

"Asian or nerd"? He said "kinda racist", so unless nerds are a race, I think he meant that as another attribute of his hypothetical Asian. And suggested that being Asian was why that Asian wouldn't be used, while I think the other attributes are a much better explanation and there is no evidence for it being racism. Also, discriminating by how badass you are isn't racism, it's maybe "badassism".

**applemobile** · 06-29-2012

Stop being pedantic. What he said made perfect sense.

**rubixwiz031** · 07-01-2012

Originally Posted by Stefan

I'm confused.

Are you saying all Asians are personality-less nerds who don't talk much?
Are you saying that Anthony is a personality-less nerd who doesn't talk much?

Cause otherwise, I don't see why you'd think the Asian-ness is what made them pick Anthony instead of a personality-less Asian nerd who doesn't talk much.

That is one of the funniest things that I have seen all day. Thank you, Stefan.