Fighting Stereotypes... One Porno at a Time

We live in a society where the media surreptitiously disparages femininity, ethnic groups, and intelligence. You can't escape it. It's hard to turn on the television without seeing a gang of boys making fun of another boy because he acts like a girl or an episode of Law and Order with a Mexican driving a truck that has his last name printed in Olde English font. But there are a few rays of hope in the media that dared to combat such stereotypes and always brought a smile to my face.

As I grew up, I was treated to shows such as Star Trek, which had a multi-ethnic crew and even featured television's first interracial kiss. She-Ra and Xena proved that women were not meek and timid creatures, but forces of nature who kicked major ass to serve just causes. Margaret Cho, an Asian comic, has also admitted to never having played the violin. These are examples that contributed to defying stereotypes, but I saw a movie recently that I believe to be avant-garde and equally as important.

It is a gay adult film titled, "Revenge of the Rice." Before you roll your eyes, please be open-minded. Sure, it's basically a gay porno. I'll concede that. Some people argue that porn is degrading and it objectifies people, but I think that's a bunch of crap. First of all, everyone has sex. Second, porn actors really do us a public service because lots of creepy people idolize and stalk them so they don't idolize and stalk ME... and you.

"Revenge of the Rice" breaks many barriers because it features Asian boys as tops. Not only do the Asian boys give the non-Asian boys a good rogering, but they do it with their large penises.

If you're a gay Asian male living in Chicago, then you know how hard it is to get a date. People assume that just because you're Asian, you are a quiet and obedient bottom with a small cock. I know that I'm not the only one out there who doesn't fit into this hateful mold, so I think it's important to encourage positive examples like Miami Studios' "Revenge of the Rice."

The editing could use a little work, the chemistry between the actors is non-existent, and the scenery is a bit scant. There's even weird product placement in the bathroom scene (a twelve pack of Charmin toilet paper sitting in the corner). Quite frankly, it can't hold a candle to a Michael Lucas or a Kristen Bjorn film in terms of artistic quality. But you have to start somewhere.

Films like "Revenge of the Rice" push the envelope when it comes to stereotypes, and must be applauded and cultivated if our society is to achieve an evolved sensibility. So do the world a favor and rent some porno!