The JAP Squad
The JAP Squad
MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#0The JAP Squad
Posted: 10/26/04 at 12:15pm
From nypost.com:
"A casting call for a cable makeover show about "Jewish American Princesses" in New York City has a lot people in a schvitz.
The show's tentative title, "JAP Squad," made the rounds last week in an email from an E! Network casting executive who was looking for participants to appear on the show.
The project is in the works for The Style Network, a sister channel of the E! Network.
"We're casting a show in N.Y., filmed in N.Y., called 'JAP Squad,' " the e-mail read.
"I know, it's an awful name. [But] I need girls who know where to go in NYC for the best deals, who know the nail salons, the bakeries, the spas, the nice places, too. If you know people who might be interested, can you please forward them to me?"
Network officials described the project as a makeover show along the lines of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" — but with women.
The email angered several recipients who say the term "JAP" is demeaning and derogatory. A network official confirmed that the show was in development, but said "JAP Squad" would not be the final title.
"Style is developing a pilot — that's not the title," an E! Network spokeswoman said. "We're looking to cast a broad range of style-conscious women."
The term "JAP" usually denotes a materialistic, spoiled young woman."
The JAP Squad
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Updated On: 10/26/04 at 12:15 PM
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#1re: The JAP Squad
Posted: 10/26/04 at 12:18pm"usually denotes a materialistic, spoiled woman"??? Who is...you can say it...JEWISH!
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Marquise
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/04
#2re: The JAP Squad
Posted: 10/26/04 at 12:21pmJAP is also an ethnic slur directed at people of Japanese descent.
iflitifloat
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/03
#3re: The JAP Squad
Posted: 10/26/04 at 6:01pm
In this case, the stereotyping is clearly not aimed at the Asian community.
It's a very disquieting trend...perpetuating stereotypes with grin and a wink. Seems like the top of a very slippery slope...
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Updated On: 10/26/04 at 06:01 PM
Fair 2 Middlin
Broadway Star Joined: 8/9/04
#4re: The JAP Squad
Posted: 10/26/04 at 6:06pm
"oriental" Term used to describe items or articles of Asian origin
"asian" to describe people or persons of Asian descent.
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