White guy pretended to be Chinese on a blindfolded game show — the reveal left real Asians stunned

Throughout history, humans have been fascinated by identifying the "odd one out." From early hunter-gatherer societies to modern civilizations, this curiosity has shaped our social behaviors. But in today’s globalized world, making such distinctions isn’t always straightforward. A recent social experiment explored this complexity when seven blindfolded individuals tried to identify who among them wasn’t of Asian descent. In a viral video titled "6 Asians vs. 1 Secret White Guy," shared by Jubilee (@jubilee) on YouTube, an American white man managed to convince his fellow participants that he was of Chinese ancestry.

In the blindfolded experiment, American influencer Aireh (@xiaomanyc) skillfully outwitted his fellow participants. Not only did he impress them with his flawless Chinese, but he also fabricated a personal story on the spot, assuming a pretentious identity and a false name. The polyglot, who has studied dozens of languages, introduced himself as "Kevin" and made bizarre claims that left the audience in stitches. Additionally, he skillfully ensured the removal of two competitors before the game came to an end. Aireh, aka Kevin, an enthusiast of learning about unfamiliar cultures and traditions, successfully answered all questions about the everyday routines of Asian people.

When one of the participants asked about the first thing an individual does while entering an Asian house, Kevin quickly answered, “Pick up your shoes!” referencing the custom of leaving footwear outside. In round one, another question asked, "What is the ‘P word’ that any Asian kid wants to hear from their parents?" Kevin confidently suggested that the "P word" stood for "Pocky," while others pointed out that it held an emotional meaning for children of Asian descent. As the participants clarified that it referred to their parents being proud of them, the influencer tried to impress them with his wit.

Kevin delivered a confident introduction in fluent Mandarin, showing no hints of nervousness. “I began learning Chinese during the summer after completing high school. Although I only spent a year in China, it was an incredible experience,” he said, portraying himself as a Chinese-American. He humorously added, “I don’t like eating cilantro,” critiquing the widely used herb in Chinese regional cuisines. Throughout, the white influencer, popular among the Asian community online for his knowledge of their cultures and languages, played along, forming camaraderie with the other participants.

Notably, the other six participants in the social experiment were from Hong Kong, South Korea, China, the Philippines, and India. Thanks to his passion for learning about Asian cultures, Kevin sailed through two rounds effortlessly until his accent finally gave him away. By the end of the experiment, everyone met Aireh, who revealed his true identity. A few participants recognized him from his videos on social media, where he engaged with Chinese people in restaurants and cafés. The 13-minute video gained massive attention, amassing nearly 5 million views and plenty of amusing reactions. Among them, @detoxfidelity wrote, “Xiaoma should have gotten the boot when he said ‘Pocky.’ Literally everyone else said ‘proud.’” @Night-Shade added, “Seeing Xiaoma here feels like two worlds colliding. He’s the perfect candidate for this.”

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