1 definition by hongkongcurryman
An Asian American that attempts to represent either all or a large group of Asian Americans and often speak on their behalf regarding issues pertaining to Asian Americans. BOBAs will bolster their credibility toward said issues by, directly or indirectly, displaying superficial Asian traits or qualities. Such qualities include but are not limited to their affinity towards Boba Milk Tea, their Asian name, their Asian friends, them growing up in the Asian community, and things of the like. The qualities need not be superficial in itself, but are superficial as it relates to the topic being discussed or the group they are representing. Often times BOBAs express their views with intentions to gain likeability from non-Asian groups.
** BOBAs' actions result in gaslighting real issues faced by Asian Americans. **
** BOBAs' actions result in gaslighting real issues faced by Asian Americans. **
Non-Asian Friend: They say Asians are privileged in America. What do you have to say about that?
BOBA: I grew up around Asians and I KNOW that Asians are not marginalized. AND my name is Ming, I mean, come on. All Asians are privileged, end of story. Let's go, I'll show you around. We'll grab some Boba Milk Tea on the way. It's like our Starbucks, we love our boba.
Non Asian Friend : Oh alright. Aren't we suppose to pick up your cousin Jun?
Boba: Oh, you mean Joe Bob? That's what he likes to be called. Nah, he's going to meet us there. You can't miss him. He drives a '95 F-150 with the Flag in his bed. No matter what you do, don't get him started on how the Chinese brought over the virus. He thinks it's entirely their fault.
BOBA: I grew up around Asians and I KNOW that Asians are not marginalized. AND my name is Ming, I mean, come on. All Asians are privileged, end of story. Let's go, I'll show you around. We'll grab some Boba Milk Tea on the way. It's like our Starbucks, we love our boba.
Non Asian Friend : Oh alright. Aren't we suppose to pick up your cousin Jun?
Boba: Oh, you mean Joe Bob? That's what he likes to be called. Nah, he's going to meet us there. You can't miss him. He drives a '95 F-150 with the Flag in his bed. No matter what you do, don't get him started on how the Chinese brought over the virus. He thinks it's entirely their fault.
by hongkongcurryman January 19, 2021