Man refuses to throw away “racist” collection after girlfriend demands it

A Japanese man’s love for plastic models of tanks and planes has caused a rift with his American girlfriend of 9 months. She has demanded he throw out half of his collection because she believes they are racist and fascist. Despite trying to explain that it is just a hobby and he has no political motivations, she has threatened to break up with him if he doesn’t comply. The man is torn between his love for his hobby and his love for his girlfriend. Is he in the wrong? Let’s find out.

Model collector stands up to girlfriend’s demands to discard collection.

Love vs Collection: Should a hobby ruin a relationship? ❤️✈️ ‍❤️‍

Japanese man’s ‘racist’ collection causes cultural clash with American girlfriend.

Man refuses to give up “racist” collection despite girlfriend’s demand

Compromise fails as girlfriend demands racist collection be painted orange

When demands fail, destruction ensues.

Model collection causes relationship tension

A Japanese man’s hobby of collecting plastic war machines has caused a rift with his American girlfriend who deems them as racist and fascist. He refuses to throw away his collection of 40 tanks and planes from various countries, causing his girlfriend to threaten to break up with him. Despite trying to explain that he has no political motivation behind them, his girlfriend is firm on her stance. The man is torn between his love for his girlfriend and his attachment to his years-long collection. This raises questions about the acceptability of these models internationally and whether the man’s girlfriend is justified in her demands. The situation escalated when the girlfriend demanded that he paint all the models completely orange, even the ones that she did not have a problem with. The man refused and now the girlfriend is accusing him of cheating and has destroyed his collection. Read on for the reactions and comments on this controversial issue.

NTA for collecting models, girlfriend needs to chill out

Japanese man defends ‘non-racist’ collection, warns girlfriend may damage it

Fascination with taboo subjects doesn’t equate to support. NTA.

Museum replicas are not racist. Girlfriend is controlling. #NTA

NTA stands firm on “racist” collection amidst anti-fascist sentiments

NTA’s harmless hobby under attack by girlfriend. Red flags everywhere

Historical military vehicles or Nazi memorabilia? NTA explains.

Debate over whether a collection can glorify fascism

Collecting historically accurate models isn’t racist. Partner needs education

NTA and cultural double standards: girlfriend wants Japanese models thrown out.

Model tanks aren’t racist, collecting Nazi memorabilia can be important

Moving on from a breakup, NTA has support from the comments ❤️

Collection isn’t racist, girlfriend overreacting.

Plastic models aren’t racist, let her go ‍♂️

Engaging response to NTA comment and witty reply.

Girlfriend’s double standards called out in model train debate

Break up with her . NTA for keeping your collection.

Is collecting a model tank racist? The girlfriend demands it gone.

Historically accurate models of military vehicles > racist propaganda ‍♂️

Don’t let anyone discard your treasures! ‍♂️

Collection kept for historical purposes, not political statement. NTA.

Defending Japanese culture & history: man keeps ‘racist’ collection. ️

Don’t let ‘woke’ culture control you. Keep your collection ️

Keeping a collection doesn’t make you racist. NTA

Defending a collection of German tanks against girlfriend’s ultimatum

Debate over trivializing racism in America vs. other countries.

Debating the morality of owning historical memorabilia

Crafting plastic models is a harmless hobby, not racist

When your American girlfriend wants you to toss your collection ️

Comment defends man’s ‘racist’ collection, calls out girlfriend’s privilege.

Scale models aren’t racist, girlfriend is TA for accusing him. ‍♂️

Keep the collection, dump the girlfriend. NTA

Debate over Israeli tank’s racism sparks political discussion

American defends controversial collection amidst racism accusations

Stand your ground and keep your collection!

Collecting models not racist, girlfriend’s view hypocritical. NTA.

Historical reproductions aren’t political or racist. NTA for keeping collection.

Model collector defends against girlfriend’s racist accusations

Confusion over girlfriend’s issue with Israeli tanks in racist collection

German person supports keeping “racist” collection, asks for pictures

Scale replica collecting compared to museums, NTA

Controversial comment on girlfriend’s hypocrisy sparks debate

Collection of historical models defended against girlfriend’s demands ❤️✈️

Defending a collection from a ‘racist’ label.

Stand your ground! Don’t let her control you.

Demanding justice for destroyed ‘racist’ collection

Collection defended as not racist, girlfriend called an idiot ‍♂️

Man’s girlfriend destroys his “racist” collection; he considers legal action.

Collector defends hobby against girlfriend’s ‘racist’ accusations. ️

Stand your ground . Girlfriend needs help

Commenter defends man’s refusal to dispose of collection, calls out controlling behavior.

Military history defended against ‘woke’ girlfriend

Collecting German stuff doesn’t justify throwing away collection. NTA.

Defending historical military hobby against girlfriend’s misguided offense.

Model collector stands firm against girlfriend’s demands

Passionate collector defends hobby against unjustified accusations of racism

Girl destroys ‘racist’ collection, NTA seeks legal action

Model planes and tanks are not symbols of racism. NTA.

Collecting historical models ≠ collecting fascist propaganda. Girlfriend overreacting.

Military collectibles not inherently racist. Girlfriend sounds controlling. NTA

Hobby or hatred? Defending a ‘regular’ collection of model tanks.

Defending a collection accused of racism against a ‘woke’ girlfriend.

Collecting doesn’t equal racism. Let your hobbies be yours.