The Sassy Asian Times

EP 4: Is it Comedy or Is it Racist? How Viral Media Can Reinforce Asian Stereotypes

March 20, 2022 The Sassy Asian Times Season 1 Episode 4
EP 4: Is it Comedy or Is it Racist? How Viral Media Can Reinforce Asian Stereotypes
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The Sassy Asian Times
EP 4: Is it Comedy or Is it Racist? How Viral Media Can Reinforce Asian Stereotypes
Mar 20, 2022 Season 1 Episode 4
The Sassy Asian Times

“EMOTIONAL DAMAGE!!!” – Did you read that with an accent?! Did you not? Don’t worry if you did! Haha, accents are prominently used and well practiced as comedic tools. But when does this cross the line from harmless comedy to blatant racism? In this episode, we tackle social media and comedy’s effects on Asian stereotypes. We explore our own biases as Asian Americans growing up in Asian communities, and how that informs our view of controversial viral comedians such as Uncle Roger aka Nigel Ng. Also, WE’RE BACK! We know we’ve been away for quite a while (a WHOLE year to be exact, smh), BUT @sassyasiantimes have returned and we’re here to stay. Thank you so much for tuning in, listening, and supporting us! See you in the next one!


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Follow Elise:

@nihaoelise on Instagram

Show Notes

“EMOTIONAL DAMAGE!!!” – Did you read that with an accent?! Did you not? Don’t worry if you did! Haha, accents are prominently used and well practiced as comedic tools. But when does this cross the line from harmless comedy to blatant racism? In this episode, we tackle social media and comedy’s effects on Asian stereotypes. We explore our own biases as Asian Americans growing up in Asian communities, and how that informs our view of controversial viral comedians such as Uncle Roger aka Nigel Ng. Also, WE’RE BACK! We know we’ve been away for quite a while (a WHOLE year to be exact, smh), BUT @sassyasiantimes have returned and we’re here to stay. Thank you so much for tuning in, listening, and supporting us! See you in the next one!


FOLLOW US: 

@sassyasiantimes on Instagram


Follow Matthew:

@matthewkagitwong on Instagram


Follow Elise:

@nihaoelise on Instagram