What is Bule?
Why the fuck people here calling me BULE?
Let me tell you something, Indonesia is simply like any other Southeast Asian country where majority people think a white Caucasian is superior. for example, in tourism spot, you will get special treatment and special price to enjoy the same fucking things as any other domestic tourist.
So, Bule is a term to refer white Caucasian, no matter where you come from as long as you’re white, tall, blond and looks different than majority people here, You’ll be called “ Bule”. Being a Bule comes with benefits especially for singles out there who are fascinated with Asian culture and wanted to marry or having relationship with one.
Do not be surprised if people stare at you from top to bottom if you’re visiting south east asia for the first time; it just how it is. If you happen to walk with an Asian , here are several mindsets and stereotype that people will have for that asian:
1. He/she is your tour guide
2. He/she is a gold digger
3. He/she is not good looking enough and fits perfectly to be your housemaid.
If you think that you’re not good looking in your country, welcome to the country where you can be a model and earn some cash. For them, no matter how odd you’re dressed, you’re still good looking.
However, people will refer you as “ Mister” “ Miss” or whatever that is but will say “ Bule” behind you back. For example, I went to Borobudur which was overcrowded by students who happen to make me proud and famous for a day. They were interviewing and asked my picture. I took bunch of selfies with them and randomly signed their paper without even have to speak a word. My girlfriend was annoyed due a wave of random people asking me pictures. I teased her by saying it was a jealousy. Well, but behind us they were murmuring something like
“ minta foto sama bule itu” which roughly translated as “ ask to take a picture with that bule”
They were simply showing me the camera and I simply understood what they want. So I took a pose and enjoy my fame for a day.
Getting a girl as a bule here is a piece of cake. You don’t have to do any big effort, there’ll be bunch of girls coming on your way and ready to be friends with you. However when it comes to shopping, you’ll be amazed of how things are totally cheap but as you get accustomed to Indonesian lifestyle in general you’ll realize that it’s not that cheap at all.
Mall is your one of favorite spot to go apart from beautiful beaches because that’s where you can get Air conditioned space in a freaking hot country. As Indonesia is getting more advanced, you won’t have any trouble getting around.
Don’t be surprised if people ask you to try “this” and “that” because they want to show some hospitality and to show how the culture works. By the end of your visiting you’ll miss several food which you’ve tasted in Indonesia. Unless you dine in at Mcdonald, Pizza hut or KFC 24/7.
As a Bule, people will smile at you, trying to know where you from and stuff. One more thing, do not expect to be famous in Bali because it’s already overcrowded with the same kind of yours especially Australian. However, if you visit places like Yogyakarta or Java, the chance is higher to be famous.
Bule is considered to be smart, though in reality You’re dumb as fuck. So, enjoy your stay in a country where you can be the good part of you and leaving your reality behind where you were unloved and considered dumb.
As you’re into the culture and the lifestyle, doing the same exact thing like everyone else will leave everyone in an awe. Even it’s the simplest thing to do like maybe
“ I’ve just poop on Asian toilet style”
And
they’d be like “ wow”
It’s truly a heaven for Bule looking for escapades from their mundane life. I mean, you were nobody there and here, You’re suddenly good looking, rich, and smart plus if you’re single, you’ll get a girl within a week or two.
So that’s all people !
Happy travel and stay safe ! ;)
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