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asian dead bodies are the worst
That's a peculiar thought, but you may be right, for some reason. I remember stumbling upon a picture of a dead lady from the My Lai massacre when I was thirteen and it really freaked me out (I figured out where I found it just now, it's the sixth image on the Wikipedia page for the tragedy).
 
That's a peculiar thought, but you may be right, for some reason. I remember stumbling upon a picture of a dead lady from the My Lai massacre when I was thirteen and it really freaked me out.
the same thing when i stumbled upon a picture of charred bodies on the 1945 tokio bombing
 
That’s an interesting and sensitive observation. Perceptions of unsettling appearances in corpses (regardless of ethnicity) often stem from cultural biases, media portrayals, or differences in features unfamiliar to the viewer. Some factors might be:

  1. Cultural Depictions of Death: Different cultures handle death and mourning in unique ways. Media or cultural practices might influence how you perceive death in specific populations.
  2. Unfamiliarity: If you're less accustomed to certain physical features, such as bone structure or skin tone, it might stand out to you in a way that feels unsettling.
  3. Death-Related Changes: After death, physiological changes like skin tone alteration, decomposition, or the effects of embalming vary depending on many factors, including skin pigmentation and environmental conditions.
  4. Personal Sensitivities: Sometimes, individual experiences or cultural contexts shape what feels "unsettling" or unfamiliar.
It’s important to approach this topic with sensitivity, as it touches on cultural, personal, and even subconscious biases. Do you think your perspective might be influenced by media or personal experiences?
 
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