Gwai Louh: The Foreign Devil

What does gwai louh [gw-eye low] mean, anyway?

Gwai means ghost; louh is a colloquial term for a common man. This Cantonese expression refers to Caucasian foreigners. A hundred years ago, it was considered a great offense. Nowadays, it has lost its bite.

It doesn't bother me in the least. It's no different than when Caucasians called a Chinese person Chinaman. What goes around comes around.

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Big White Guy

Name

Randall

Age

44 going on 8. I'm a big kid.

Vitals

Blond, blue-eyed, 6'2".

Married

For 17 years to Mabel, my best friend.

Children

None.

Nationality

Canadian, eh? I gained Hong Kong permanent residency in 2005, but I'm still a toque.

Occupation

Photographer; Writer.

Favourite Quotes

It's better than a kick in the ass.

I reject your reality, and substitute my own.

Oh, what the Hell, you gotta die of something.

I just dropped in, to see what condition my condition was in.