Asura seem kinda gimmicky...

Is it just me, or do the Asura as a race seem like a cheap gimmick?

It's as if ArenaNet decided they needed to appeal to a wider demographic, by including a race that is cute, charming and cheeky.

In fact, the Asura could almost be taken right out the pages of some "How-to: MMO-race edition".
Chapter 4: bitches love this template!

Anyone else get this vibe?