I’ve always hated the way Malaysian bloggers write about this concept of race: So, given that I accidentally have this treasure trove of data, I might as well perform some analysis on it.
Methodology: open up pdf file (Acrobat reader: and search (whole word only)
Limitations: Ignores context of the word being counted
Note: the pdf file refers to the “surprise comments” made on my blog, all about politics, which I will post it up when I find a file server to upload it to.
Number of comments: 12
Word - Number of occurrences
Neutral words:
Race(s) - 15
Words I hate being used:
Indian(s) - 8
Chinese - 12
Malay(s) - 65
Subtotal - 85
Words I much prefer:
Malaysian - 21
Well, looks like the hated words still win! Mind you, the discussion wasn’t uncivilized at all, at first glance. It seems that we are so ingrained with this mentality. I wonder who else cringes when they hear the hated words being said?