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by Type_R on June 15th, 2005

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What does the term riceboy or ricer mean? Where did it originate?

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  • by Jaymez L on September 17th, 2005

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    "Ricer" is a derogotory term used to describe small, Asain, cars and motorcycles such as Honda, Suzuki, Hyundai, etc. The term comes from implied stereotype that all Asains are extremely fond of rice, as it is believed to be the primary source of food in Eastern Asia. Thankfully, Asians, as a whole have not reacted in the same way as other groups, such as Blacks, when derogotory terms are used to describe them.

    Sport Bikes were the first vehicles to be labled as RiceBurners. The lable transfered over to four wheeled vehicles big time after the release of the first Fast and Furious movie. The term had been used before that, but it became more mainstream afterwards, much in the same way "American Pie" popularized the term "MILF". In order to generate large amounts of power, the cars, like their two wheeled friends have to rev at speeds higher than a typical V8.

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    • Great answer--but should always include references as support.

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      by Answers101 on March 19th, 2006

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