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Originally Posted by Ronin4hire
Well first of all the urban dictionary is not really a dictionary.
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Sure it is and GTJ nicely explains why. But if you know a better and more accurate online dictionary, then please tell us.
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Originally Posted by Ronin4hire
Furthermore what constitutes an unhealthy obsession?
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I never thought you'd need an explanation on that matter Ronin, but if you really need one, then you'll find your answers in the same Urban Dictionary.
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Originally Posted by Ronin4hire
For some people it could be simply an interest in Japan or an appreciation of Japanese culture or an aspect of it.
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Being obsessed and simply having an interest are two completely different things, only an ignorant fool wouldn't know the difference between the two.
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Originally Posted by GTJ
Personally, I think talking about the word "wapanese" is a moot point. First off, I have hardly ever even heard it. "Weaboo" is the most popularly used.
Second, it comes from the same etymological idea as "wigger", but the two are certainly not the same.
Third, none of these words have anything whatsoever to do with cultural superiority or inferiority, they merely point out that someone is trying to be something they aren't with an unrealistic image of a culture they've idealized beyond recognition.
"wapanese" has a racial connotation. "Weaboo" does not.
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Well, I hardly hear the word weeaboo. Even if the word Wapanese has a racial connotation, today it's used to describe anyone despite their color. So both words are the same (at least to me), except weeaboo was adopted and is mainly used by the 4chaners.