Hotseat 12: The Skipper

[Weckerz 3,781]

That's interesting, the main debate seems to be however that Black Pete has atypical 'black features', hence why some think it's derogatory. Some extreme people try to relate it to slavery? As in the Piets are Sinterklaas' slaves... Funny I know. I personally don't have much of a problem with it though, although I can see why some may find it a bit offensive... But maybe that's because I'm not permanently located in NL anymore, so my views on it aren't worth much IMO...

Yea I can definately see why certain people would find it offensive without knowing the backgrounds of this tradition. I'm just annoyed by the fact it became a racial issue because of one reporter finding it racist.

Sinterklaas en Zwarte Piet are like Santa in the US. The stuff that makes kids happy, I see no reason to spoil this with stupid racist accusations.

[Beepu 1,714]

Oh wow, that's very interesting. Never knew that. I guess I can add Indonesia to 'countries I'd like to visit' now... Tell me a little bit about your country... What are the main attractions and such?

Well the Dutch were in Indonesia for almost 350 years until 1945. But for some reason nobody speaks Dutch here other than the older generations of educated people, but was told that at least 20% of Indonesian words can be traced back to the Dutch. My grandfather still remembers when the Dutch were here.

Main attractions would be Bali, it's a world known tourist attraction. Kind of like a cheaper Asian Hawaii. Although I was born there I am don't have Indonesian blood and I dont know so much about Indonesia other than the capital city where I lived. But Indonesia has alot of beautiful islands that was made into resorts, if you want to enjoy a tropical holiday.

[Dion 2,476]

Well the Dutch were in Indonesia for almost 350 years until 1945. But for some reason nobody speaks Dutch here other than the older generations of educated people, but was told that at least 20% of Indonesian words can be traced back to the Dutch. My grandfather still remembers when the Dutch were here.

Main attractions would be Bali, it's a world known tourist attraction. Kind of like a cheaper Asian Hawaii. Although I was born there I am don't have Indonesian blood and I dont know so much about Indonesia other than the capital city where I lived. But Indonesia has alot of beautiful islands that was made into resorts, if you want to enjoy a tropical holiday.

So you are Indonesian? I've accompanied some Indonesian governors and Indonesian ambassador in Brazil in a conference a few weeks ago. Their english wasn't all that good, I had a bit of trouble translating what they wanted, HAHAHA. But in general they seemed nice and excited to be here, lovely people - except the assistant of governor Cornelius(?!), the guy was a bit of a douche.

I know this is your HS Skips, sorry.

[Beepu 1,714]

So you are Indonesian? I've accompanied some Indonesian governors and Indonesian ambassador in Brazil in a conference a few weeks ago. Their english wasn't all that good, I had a bit of trouble translating what they wanted, HAHAHA. But in general they seemed nice and excited to be here, lovely people - except the assistant of governor Cornelius(?!), the guy was a bit of a douche.

I know this is your HS Skips, sorry.

I was born in Indonesia but I have no Indonesian blood or ancestry, so I will look different than those ambassadors you met. English is not a widely spoken language in Indonesia although it is taught in schools. What is your field of work?

Sorry for derailing this thread Skipper....

[Dion 2,476]

I was born in Indonesia but I have no Indonesian blood or ancestry, so I will look different than those ambassadors you met. English is not a widely spoken language in Indonesia although it is taught in schools. What is your field of work?

Sorry for derailing this thread Skipper....

It was just a temporary/casual work. They were hosting this conference - GCF, http://www.gcftaskforce.org - fuck my life this spacing - and didn't have enough fluent english speakers to deal with all the foreigners so they hired me. I'm in law school.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Dion... It's okay. I'm just waiting for your hot seat don't worry.

Beepu, you're lucky yours has gone.

[Dion 2,476]

Dion... It's okay. I'm just waiting for your hot seat don't worry.

Beepu, you're lucky yours has gone.

HAHAHAHA, don't you have to volunteer? Can they force me ?

[The Skipper 20,593]

HAHAHAHA, don't you have to volunteer? Can they force me ?

How have you not volunteered yourself?! , can we add our dear Dion to the waiting list please? Also can he jump the queue a bit (Sorry Dion you can't decline this )

[Dion 2,476]

How have you not volunteered yourself?! , can we add our dear Dion to the waiting list please? Also can he jump the queue a bit (Sorry Dion you can't decline this )

I didn't because my hotseat wouldn't hold a candle to yours and the others

I just wonder how come Stingray has not been chosen already.

[The Skipper 20,593]

I didn't because my hotseat wouldn't hold a candle to yours and the others

I just wonder how come Stingray has not been chosen already.

Oh please! I think myself and Barbara would at least bombard you with a load of questions... Don't be shy .

And agreed about Stingy. Hope you nominated yourself too Stingray!

[Stingray 9,441]

I just wonder how come Stingray has not been chosen already.

Hahaha, because i was lazy/wise enough not to nominate myself:-)

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Woah, you're at UoB?! I'm at Aston

What year of university you going into?

[Barbara 15,149]

Oh please! I think myself and Barbara would at least bombard you with a load of questions... Don't be shy .

And agreed about Stingy. Hope you nominated yourself too Stingray!

to be honest I don't have much to ask to Dion. He's by far the person I've talked the most in my history in the internet LOL

Love my kiddo I won't pretend I know everything about him, but I wouldn't know what to ask that I don't know already.

I could ask him out!

[Dion 2,476]

to be honest I don't have much to ask to Dion. He's by far the person I've talked the most in my history in the internet LOL

Love my kiddo I won't pretend I know everything about him, but I wouldn't know what to ask that I don't know already.

I could ask him out!

You could :eyebrows:

[Barbara 15,149]

You could :eyebrows:

I'd take you to the Karaoke!

Okay, @,, make it happen now!!!!

[Spike 12,049]

Alrighty then.