Long Duk Dong Quotes

2 quotes from 2 authors

Long Duk Dong shorthand endures as an Asian‑American caricature, and these two reflections expose why it still haunts media. One cites teen‑comedy origins, the other ties the image to broader misconceptions about Asian men. For deeper context, see pages on Asian representation, stereotype challenges, or cultural identity.

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For us as Asian-Americans, I think the bane of our existence is one stereotype - 'Sixteen Candles,' the Long Duk Dong character.

Daniel Wu

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“Asian men could be socially inept and incompetent and ridiculous, like a Long Duk Dong, or at best unthreatening and slightly buffoonish, like a Jackie Chan. They were not allowed to be angry and articulate and powerful. And possibly right,…

Celeste Ng

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