Creators issue apology for “How I Met Your Mother” racism
I don’t watch How I Met Your Mother (HIMYM), but am a long-time fan of both Neil Patrick Harris and Alyson…
Tag: Yellowface
Duke University Frat Holds Racist Asian-Themed Party Complete with Coolie Hats and Yellowface
Brothers at the Duke University chapter of Kappa Sigma held an Asian-themed party last week. And it was oh-so-incredibly racist.…
Nearly 2 Months Later, CNN reports on “Make Me Asian” App
Nearly two months after the Asian American blogosphere (including this blog) broke the news of the incredibly racist “Make Me…
“Make Me Asian” Android App Is So Incredibly Racist It Makes My Stomach Churn
Angry Asian Man reports that a prolific Android app maker has created a “Make Me Asian” app that takes a photo…
Jeff Yang Contemplates the Casual Racism of Yellowface Fonts
Ever wonder where those ubiquitous pseudo-Asian “chopstick” fonts that are routinely used to mimic Asian languages come from? Jeff Yang…