DonLever Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Saw this on the evening news. Some people called it racist and others have no trouble with it. from CTV news: A controversial map that labels Metro Vancouver by its cultural – and racial - stereotypes has gone viral on social media, creating a conversation between those that find the map offensive and those that find it accurate. The creator of the Judgmental Map of Vancouver is local artist Laura Zerebreski, who says she designed the map when she was feeling down and alienated in an unaffordable city. “A lot of people thought it was absolutely hilarious,” she told CTV News. “Some people might look at this map and say you don't like this city at all? No, I love this city.” The Judgmental Map Tumblr account, which is run by a group of people who are “proud to label ourselves among the best of the best judgmental as*****s out there,” then published the map. The concept is simple: anyone can submit a map, label different areas in a stereotypical fashion, and then voila – the “the best pieces to keep readers laughing for years to come” are published. Map creators are free to remain anonymous, as long as they follow the instructions to “Judge everyone – don’t leave anyone out!” Some of the descriptions on the Vancouver map are harmless, and poke fun at the area’s residents, and lifestyle. “Quinoa” and “Yoga Cults” are labelled over parts of Kitsilano, while “Hipsters” and “Hipster Overflow” is the Main Street/East Vancouver area. Yaletown is marked by “Tiny Yappy Dogs,” while Fairview is split between “Yuppies” and “Old Leaky Condos.” “Realtor Vultures” is the Shaughnessy/Kerrisdale area, as is “Tear-down Mansions.” The Lions Gate Bridge is simply labelled: “Traffic Gong Show.” Then there are labels that push the politically-correct envelope a bit more: “Persian Royalty” is part of West Vancouver, a section of North Vancouver is labelled “Cougars” (while slightly closer to the mountains is listed as “Actual Cougars,”) “Praise Jesus!” is marked as the way to Abbotsford, and Surrey is simply “Gangland.” A span over Port Coquitlam, the former home of serial killer Willie Pickton, is labelled “Gruesome Pig Farm: Bikers and Cut-Up Dead Chicks.” Other labels directly target race: Richmond is deemed “Asia,” with the sub-region of “Blind Chinese Drivers”, “Saris Turbans Vindaloo” is South Vancouver, “Indian Land” is the Musquem reserve near the University of British Columbia. Zerebreski says she’s received a lot of support for her map, but admits not everyone has been thrilled. “Some people say ‘that’s disgusting, you should be ashamed of yourself’,” she said. “I am ashamed, but it’s not me – it’s what’s out there.” Zerebreski adds she has no regrets about making or posting the map – but now she’s going to focus on her paintings. Two other city maps have also been published, and a vote is on to determine the most accurate portrayal of Metro Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trek Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 looks about right to me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, DonLever said: Saw this on the evening news. Some people called it racist and others have no trouble with it. http://www.cknw.com/2016/03/25/judgmental-map-of-vancouver-makes-rounds-on-social-media/ It's all a big load of crap. Except the Surrey crime stuff - we all know that's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 my parents live in the "grow ops" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 It is, but it's also accurate and funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABNuck Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Wow...nothing promotes hate and division like...well...hate and division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Biestra Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 If people chill out and ease down on the SJW throttle for a few seconds, it's kind of funny. I didn't know Jews were willing to live that close to quinoa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLuciano Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I love racist jokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLuciano Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 People just need to stop getting offended by everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 We are all Canadians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry35 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Who cares if it is? It's hilarious and the whiny people can relax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 1 minute ago, LuckyLuciano said: People just need to stop getting offended by everything If it singles out one race then it's not ok, but if it takes pot shots at all/multiple races then it's somewhat ok. (with in reason of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Do you really want to hear racist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckGAME Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 14 minutes ago, Armada said: Do you really want to hear racist? It's only racist if a white guy named it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Probably, but it's also entertaining. Pretty sure it's from tumblr, they must have had a field day with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Might as well be an actual map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsofthands Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 is it racist? no $&!# "blind chinese drivers" made me laugh its a joke tho so lighten up, never met someone who couldnt take a joke who wasnt also a huge idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Some of it is funny. Some of it is sophomoric. I think that whoever put it together knows some of the lower mainland reasonably well and other parts hardly at all. East of Main for example. White Trash is actually a really nice part of Burnaby. The White Trash clearly live to the south of there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonLever Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 People shouldn't take this map too seriously. It pokes fun at practically everyone and is somewhat accurate. Like Asians in Richmond - maybe too harsh on the Chinese blind driver though Gangland in Surrey is accurate, as MBA land in UBC Old Jews in the Oak street area is right Gays in the West End is right as is mostly White People in British Properties. Kitsilano called Boomer Hippies and White Liberals say it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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