024: A Retraction

I wasn't going to write about this. But I saw his post entitled "Shades of Grey", and I figured I'll put my two cents into the discussion.

In my previous post, I've given my "it's the best show ever" endorsement to Grey's Anatomy. Mainly because I thought they were trying to destroy some stereotypes. But I think it was too premature. Two episodes ago, I thought I saw something between Cristine (Sandra Oh) and Dr. Burke (Isaiah Washington), a hint of romance, and I actually groaned. Then in the last episode, my suspicion was confirmed.

Is that all? How utterly cliché!

I don't have a problem with interracial coupling; in fact, I want to see more of it. What I do have a problem is networks shying away from showing interracial coupling between a minority and a white lead. I can hear white, middle America gasping. What if on T.V. they see a dark-skinned man getting it on with—hang on now—a white woman? Is the only form of interracial coupling that's acceptable between two minority groups?

And why is that when we see some interracial couples that involve Asians only Asian women are used? I'm tired of Asian men in the mainstream media getting relegated to play the "eunuch," devoid of sexual prowess, incapable of eliciting desires from others around him. I'm tired of it! When, oh, when can I see a sexy Asian man--and that's not an oxymoron—getting it on with a Nubian queen, a hot Latin mama, or even a white chick?

Should I continue, I think my tirade will escalate, therefore I shall stop here for now.