[whispers] i kinda don’t get people who are really into their ancestry. no judgment, i just don’t get it.
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More generally: I don’t understand being either proud or ashamed of a factor one has no control over.
@adamgreenfield I think it’s interesting, but proud?
@CStamp Interesting is fine. Enjoying the foods and dances and other traditions of your people, sure. That’s all great.
It’s when it gets to bumper-sticker declarations that I start to lose the plot. What’s that about, identifying yourself to compatriots? It’s somewhat mystifying to me.
@adamgreenfield I once dated someone whose dad was of Ukrainian descent. My dad was also half Ukrainian, so I could make some Ukrainian food. His parents decided to join the local Ukrainian social group. The group invited a popular Ukrainian artist over to Canada as part of their Ukrainian appreciation of the culture. Man comes over, a celebrated Ukrainian artist. Turns out, he doesn't pain folk images of people in Ukrainian costumes. They are confused, he was confused. 1/2
