From Amy via Facebook note:
The Fob Quiz
[x] Both of your parents are from Asia.
[] You were born in Asia.
[] You use the term "Azn."
[] You think
DDR is cool.
[] You watch anime.
[] You like Korean drama.
[] You have stuff hanging on your phone.
[] Your parents want you to marry within your own race.
[] You eat rice almost every day.
[] You drink lemon tea.
X's so far: 1/10
[] You style your hair.
[x] You have a Xanga / Bebo / Myspace / Friendster.
[x] You speak languages other than English.
[] Your parents are strict compared to other REALLY Asian parents.
[] Your parents have high expectations of you.
[] You always get A's / B's on your report card.
[] You do Chemistry / Biology / Physics / Accounting.
[x] You know your multiplication tables.
[] You play badminton or table tennis.
[] You've seen the Asian version of
The Ring /
The Grudge.
X's so far: 4/20
[] You go / want to go to a university and would NEVER consider an apprenticeship.
[] You own an Asian car.
[x] You're not the only child.
[x] You've gotten little red envelopes around February.
[] You know the difference between kung fu, karate, and tae kwon do.
[x] If you're a girl, you prefer white guys over Asian guys... or if you're a guy, you prefer Asian girls.
[x] Your mother tries to bargain even though the product is already discounted.
[] You can do the Rubik's cube.
[x] You have a box of noodles somewhere in your house.
[] You play video games.
X's so far: 9/30
[] Every time you're going out, your parents ask you where you're going and what time you'll be home.
[] You have karaoke at home.
[] You have have heard of BoA, Gazette, Ayumi Hamasaki, Gackt, Jay Chou, Twins, or DBSK.
[] You've been to a LAN more than 3 times.
[] You have incense sticks / mothballs in your house.
[] You own a gaming console.
[x] You play a musical instrument.
[x] You don't wear shoes in your house.
[x] You can use chopsticks well.
[x] You get nothing if you do well in school.
X's so far: 13/40
[] Your parents won't let you go out if you have school the next day.
[] You have Asian songs on your computer / iPod.
[x] You don't like football.
[] You have / had a curfew.
[] You know what Ulzzang / TB means.
[] You know what purikura is.
[x] You like bubble tea.
[x] Your parents bought you shoes many sizes too big so you can "grow into it" and wear it for years to come.
[x] You've played
Final Fantasy.
[] You believe in fortune cookies.
X's so far: 17/50
[x] You know what
bok choy is.
[] You've heard the song
Got rice?[x] You have / had a tutor.
[x] You've had Pocky / Yan Yan before.
[] When you seek your mother's permission, she replies "Ask your dad."
[x] You like to save things in case you need them later, even if you never use it.
[x] You have tasted durian.
[] You hope to be employed in something practical, like medicine, law, accounting, or engineering.
[x] You have eaten dog or snake.
[x] Everyone thinks you're at least a year younger than you actually are.
X's so far: 24/60
[x] You call your adult family friends "Auntie" or "Uncle."
[] You have or have had a bowl cut.
[x] Your parents enjoy(ed) comparing you to their friends' kids.
[x] You eat everything with chopsticks.
[] You hang / hung your clothes out to dry on a line attached to the window of your flat and the window across from yours.
[] You are applying to an Ivy League college.
[] Your parents or relatives have tried setting you up with someone.
[x] You eat for breakfast what is considered food unfit for breakfast.
[] You scored higher on the math than you did on the verbal on the SAT.
[] You always cheer for the Asian athlete on TV.
X's so far: 28/70
[x] You love shopping at Costco because everything's cheaper when buying in bulk, even if you don't need so much.
[] You buy rice in 50lb sacks at least.
[] You have had to wear hand-me-downs.
[x] You get two of the same thing but one is better because it's free.
[] You fight for the bill because of face, even though you don't actually want to pay for such an expensive meal.
[] You make things yourself because it's cheaper, even though it takes more time.
[] You own a huge butcher knife, but it's actually called a "vegetable knife."
[] You own a lot of Tommy Hilfiger or Calvin Klein.
[x] You can down cups of tea like water and not feel the caffeine effects because you're used to it.
[x] You love hot pot.
X's so far: 31/80
[x] You make your rice without butter, spices, or salts.
[x] Your parents are especially loud on the phone.
[x] You always take home the leftovers from a restaurant.
[] You try to coerce others into taking the leftovers if you're eating with company.
[] You give fruits as gifts.
[] You will waste extra gas to find cheaper gas / other things.
[x] You are smaller in size compared to the Caucasian population.
[x] You have relatives in Canada.
[this shouldn't really count as I live in Canada...][] The number 8 is an extremely lucky and important number to you.
[] The number 4 is an extremely unlucky number to you.
X's so far: 36/90
[x] Every big event revolves around food.
[] You have gotten used to the smells of herbal medicines.
[] You are stick-thin and want to keep it that way.
[x] You try to save money on everything you buy.
[x] You eat a lot, but it doesn't add much to your weight.
[] You care a lot about staying in fashion with the rest of Asia.
[x] School is always the number one priority in your family.
[] You care a lot about honor and saving face.
[x] Your parents expect you to do everything right.
[] You mix languages up constantly while thinking and speaking.
X's in total: 41/100.
25 or lower: White-Washed
26-30: European / Canadian / American-Born Asian
31-40: Pure Asian
40-45: FOB-Washed Asian
45-50: Pure FOBS
55 and up: Hopelessly FOBBY
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