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Miley Cyrus made some chinky eyes Standing behind an Asian…

“Miley Cyrus made some chinky eyes Standing behind an Asian guy I don’t know if this should fly As if there wasn’t enough to despise I wasn’t necessarily a fan of Her, her dad, or Hannah Montana I tend to prefer the songs of Rihanna Racism against Asians is simply bananas! Oh Miley! Chinky eyes…” quote by Margaret Cho
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““Miley Cyrus made some chinky eyes Standing behind an Asian guy I don’t know if this should fly As if there wasn’t enough to despise I wasn’t necessarily a fan of Her, her dad, or Hannah Montana I tend to prefer the songs of Rihanna Racism against Asians is simply bananas! Oh Miley! Chinky eyes make you look wily prejudice isn’t thought of so highly it doesn’t make us all smiley Why is there nothing that Asians can do? To make fun of other races as easily as you Why isn’t racism against Asians taboo? Why are we always so racially screwed! All you have to do is pull at your face To make your eyelids resemble our race This kind of joke has no proper place Miley Cyrus is a disgrace!””

Margaret Cho

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker condemns a celebrity’s racially insensitive joke about Asians, highlighting how such humor perpetuates stereotypes and normalizes discrimination.

In simple terms: A joke about Asian eyes is racist and harmful.

Key Takeaway

Reject jokes that rely on racial stereotypes.

Themes

racism stereotypes media celebrity culture social responsibility

Mood

frustrated angry determined

Type

critical activist

When to use this quote

  • stand‑up comedy
  • social media backlash
  • education on bias

Key Concepts

cultural appropriation microaggressions public discourse

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does comedy influence societal attitudes?
  • What responsibilities do public figures have?
A Different Perspective

Humor can unintentionally reinforce prejudice.

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