Disgusting Racism by Australian Youfoodz CEO and Actress Fiancée

https://youtu.be/wbnegyPAZd0

Who knew the makers of pre-packaged, overpriced crap are actually closet racists.

YouFoodz needs to fire the CEO, even if he is the founder.

Lance Giles, CEO and founder of meal delivery business Youfoodz, and his fiancée Jordana Stott were caught on video mocking Asian people while in Singapore for the Global Restaurant Leadership summit.

The second clip, which is even more expletive-laden, captures a group of Asian guests posing for a picture in a swimming pool, as Stott mockingly comments, “Get it cts, fing get the photo, oh f**ing yeah she-shing.” A male voice, presumably belonging to Giles, can also be heard repeating Stott’s last words “she-shing,” attempting to mimic an Asian language.

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    • -1

      That's not true. Unfortunately Australia is a very racist country. I would put money on it that this Youfoodz guy lives in Queensland.

  • +7

    Thanks for sharing this OP. Regardless of what some people are saying to justify this behaviour, I can say for myself that I will never be ordering from them again.

    Whether right or wrong, all actions are met with consequences and for them it's a loss of business.

    • -4

      If everyone stopped buying things from people who did something politically or ethically wrong, no one would buy anything from anyone.

      • Almost as if there's no ethical consumption under capitalism …

  • He probably likes Asian women.

    • +1

      Correct, and failed miserably in his attempts to score with any. What a loser.

    • +7

      I'm glad you're here to tell people who suffer from racism that they should just get over it.

        • Yeah, there's no such thing as racism, right? It doesn't affect anyone.

          • -2

            @[Deactivated]: If you choose, as an Asian, to come to a country with a predominantly European culture, then yes, you should take whatever comes your way. The same way anyone of European decent must if they choose to go to a predominantly Asian country. Get over it.

            • +1

              @dcash: You are actually advocating that everyone should accept racism and no one should complain about it? You're a nasty piece of work, aren't you?

              "farkern deal with racism and shadap" - angry white man who wants to be racist, but doesn't want to be judged for it.

  • Sad society nowadays full of people that have no back bone and really that's enough evidence .

    I hope you are never called up one day to be on a jury lol :)

  • +7

    White people offending the locals while on holiday. Just another day in Australia's #1 export industry.

  • -2

    I had a smartly dressed redneck make racist comments towards my partner once and I gave them a broken nose after they refused to apologise. I assume it will only be a matter of time before the fools in this video receive similar treatment.

    Make the world a better place. Be nice to people and cancel your youfoodz.

    • -5

      Unless you don't really care and still see value in the product. Then don't cancel.

      • If you don't really care about racism, then you are part of the problem.

  • +1

    What I saw was one female (profanity) making fun of Asians in Singapore, so upgrade (profanity) rating to massive (profanity), and another (profanity) filming it and uploading it online. Upgrade that (profanity) to big (profanity)…

    I never used youfoods so had to google them and see this footage on news as #1 hit, and what do you know she even looks mixed race herself lol.. What a big bunch of (profanity)…morons wanna holiday in Europe next time?

  • Frankly I think the TRS claims made by so many who now live here permanently is more unethical than the comments made by two randoms in some foreign country whilst on holiday…..

  • Bit of a nasty attempt to mimic your landlord i suppose.

  • Don't let them back into Australia.. We don't need these clowns! I really do hope their business fails now.

    • I doubt that will happen given a Queensland judge ruled that directly calling someone a sand n****r wasn't offensive to a reasonable person.

      • +1

        Yeah it's Queensland though. That's a given.

        • Unfortunately I feel this Youfoodz guy probably lives in Queensland right? So sad..

  • +3

    I am surprised she didn't include Chinese on her acting accents

    • +1

      Im not a fan of appearance shaming but… look at those chompers

  • +2

    Why is anyone buying overpriced subscription food in the first place anyways? 99% of these subscription based companies are complete rip offs lmao.

    Also noting the "success" (not) of my previous thread relating to racist posts, great to see nothing has changed despite promises from the higher ups.

  • +3

    Just called their office and they said they were unable to comment

  • -2

    Pretty sure she wasn't saying she-shing. I believe it was shashin which is japanese for photograph/picture. Seems like she was targetting japanese.

    • -1

      Hey. How dare you attempt to derail the outrage train!

  • +3

    What will their next coupon code be? FORGIVEUS?

    • You're Caucasian arent you?

    • +1

      Actually, Australia doesn't have constitutionally protected freedom of speech. How about you learn about this country and it's laws before you run your mouth off to protect a bunch of racists, you ignorant bogan.

  • +1

    Everything should be within context I think.

    If you were comedian doing skits, then people would understand.

    If you were hanging out with mates, then throw racial jokes at each other, then your mates will understand. At worst, you are going to throw punches with your mates and make up by tomorrow. Or you will learn to find a better mate.

    If you were making fun of people out of context and you just so happened to be in their country to give speech on international event…. well…. good for you…. I guess its time to use all your money to get a better girlfriend and a better education on manners, if there was such a thing. Classic example of getting successful too quick before your level of intelligent / education manages to catch up with you.

    • +2

      These are just vague talking points unrelated to the situation at hand.

      The fundamental issue that should be taken from this is the following: by purchasing Youfoodz products you are indirectly pushing a racist further towards a position of influence and power - somebody that somehow manages to see comedy in the stereotyping, dispossession and aggressive marginalisation of a racial group.

      Above all else, do you really want to play a part in supporting an organisation led by a racist?

        • +1
          • -4

            @belongsinforums: Meh. If they were actually doing it to the people I would be more concerned. Certainly this doesn't warrant people characterising purchasing youfoodz as supporting racism or whatever ridiculous nonsense.

            And I say this as someone who has been subject to significant racism - not hurt feelings… or as in this case, completely oblivious that it even occurred. I'm talking about people actually calling me derogatory names to my face, and trying to fight me and my siblings at school. People get their panties in a bunch over nothing these days.

            • @lunchbox99: it's still racism and very poor form to publish that to social media as a public figure

            • +1

              @lunchbox99: You realise casual racism like in the video is the sort of thing that normalises open racism like the genuinely hurtful stuff you experienced? You must realise stopping one helps stop the other.

  • +3

    Youfoodz is shit… Friends tried it. They're trying to be the next bid thing. Run by a racist ceo

  • +1

    Doesn't surprise me, but glad somebody caught this on film. This sort of behaviour is most definitely widespread, it's just often well-hidden behind the veil of PR.

    Good to see you sharing this as far and wide as possible.

  • +3

    Meh

  • Were any Asian people actually offended by this or was it a white person being offended on behalf of Asians?

    • +11

      Posted above. I’m Asian. Call me names - I don’t care. But put on voices / accents with the aim of making fun of people - I find disgusting.

      • +1

        It's funny when Kiwis say Smully Wutt Armputts and the worst that will happen is they'll bring up the underarm bowling incident.

        • -1

          Are you saying that kiwis suffer the same amount of discrimination in Australia as asian people?

          • +1

            @[Deactivated]: If mocking accents is racism…then more. I don't recall whole radio segments dedicated to Asian bashing like Choice Bro Caravan Park.

            • +1

              @[Deactivated]: I'm not sure you understand what racism is. Racism is prejudice+power. As far as I know, kiwis are not a disadvantaged class in Australia. They don't lose job opportunities or anit-social behaviour in public the same way that non-white minorities do.

              Jokes are great when they're punching up, not punching down. That's why people can be so brutal during a roast - You're taking jabs at objectively successful people. Kiwi rivalry here is in good fun because kiwis aren't disadvantaged in australia - if they were, it would be deeply unsettling.

              I don't recall whole radio segments dedicated to Asian bashing like Choice Bro Caravan Park.

              And that's the point. It wouldn't be acceptable because asians aren't on an equal footing to white people in Australia. It wouldn't come off as good natured piss taking, it'd come off as a derogatory put down shitting on people who are already institutionally shit on in australia.

              I'm not sure if you're just being intentionally obtuse for the hell of it, but you should probably do a bit of reading if you think that being asian in australia today doesn't come with more institutional limitations than being a kiwi.

              source: https://www.smh.com.au/opinion/job-hunt-success-is-all-in-a-…

              • @[Deactivated]: You don't seem to have picked up that some people's definition of racism includes mockery of accents. If that's the case, let's all be victims and hold pity parties. You also seem a bit too eager to discriminate and not treat people equally. I won't be listening to people with one set of rules for some and another set of rules for others. Philosophically, you don't fight discrimination using discrimination.

                • +1

                  @[Deactivated]:

                  You don't seem to have picked up that some people's definition of racism includes mockery of accents.

                  That is an expression of racism when used against people who are racially disadvantaged in society, it isn't the definition of it.

                  As I said, racism is prejudice+power. This is a fairly standard and universally accepted definition by racial theorists. Honestly, have a read of some of the works of academics like Richard Delgado and Jean Stefancic on critical race theory. It outlines a lot of the points you seem confused over.

                  If that's the case,

                  it isn't.

                  let's all be victims and hold pity parties.

                  Yes, because condemning casual racism is 'holding a pity party'.

                  Look, you seem to think because you aren't bothered by racism that anyone who is affected is simply weak and needs to develop a thicker skin. This is akin to rich people wondering why a poor person is suffering from debt stress and doesn't simply 'work harder' or 'find a better job'. It honestly comes across as pretty callous and out of touch. I mean, what's the worst thing that can happen if people publicly condemn casual racism? Do you feel like the risk of losing some third rate cuzzy bro radio comedy segments is too high a price to pay to live in a society where casual racism isn't tolerated?

                  And really, casual racism (like mocking accents) does have a definite cost to both individuals and society. The Australian Human Rights Commission has this to say:

                  “Like other forms of racism, casual racism can marginalise, denigrate or humiliate those who experience it. Harm can occur even if conduct isn’t motivated by hate or malice. Research demonstrates that racism can have adverse effects on people's physical and mental health. It can cause anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and high blood pressure. Racism can also exclude the target from wider society. It sends a message that they aren’t welcome. It reinforces social barriers and attacks the dignity of the victim as an equal member of society. It can undermine civility and social cohesion,”

                  • -1

                    @[Deactivated]: "This is a fairly standard and universally accepted definition by racial theorists. "

                    Oh, let me stand corrected, LOL. Racial theorists. In arts faculty echo chambers. Next to gender studies career academics. Let me self-lobotomise first.

                    You can relax, I enjoy accents based on merit not skin colour and the white Afrikaans accent is easily the funniest, but I definitely won't be changing pre-exisiting definitions due to agendas by sociologists who also now claim mathematics is racist.

                    • @[Deactivated]: Sorry, what was your degree in again?

                      I like how instead of reading and challenging the ideas, you just dismiss their years of peer reviewed studies, research, data and hard work in favour of continuing with your own completely unfounded views.

                      who also now claim mathematics is racist.

                      Source, or are you pulling this out of your arse because you actually don't have any credible argument against the actual ideas contained within my post.

                      but I definitely won't be changing pre-existing definitions due to agendas by sociologists

                      Are you one of those people who also claim that medical scientists have agendas and are publishing pro-vax lies for profit? You either understand and accept that peer-reviewed studies are an accepted method of reaching some form of objective truth or you don't. You can't selectively accept the scientific method and then dismiss it when it doesn't align with your worldview.

                      This isn't even some new-age definition. The definition of racism as prejudice plus power was first proposed by Patricia Bidol in a 1970 book 'Communities of Resistance'. That's over 50 years ago. This was an idea explored by boomers, not the new age tumblr SJWs you seem keen to pin these philosophies on.

                      Honestly, I'm not being condescending here, you should really read some of this stuff. It's fascinating and I think you'd actually get a lot out of it. I mean, you clearly aren't racist and you are obviously passionate enough about this topic to enter into a debate.

                      • @[Deactivated]: It shows how desperate and failing your arguments are that you attempted to smear with vaxxer clutch. Embarrassing for you that you resort to gutter tactics. Be proud. Peer review? Oh wow! You do realise a paper for the formula for a perfect pizza has been peer reviewed. It must be a FACT and objective truth!

                        Can I test my theory that SJWs are poor at maths with you? What do you think are the biggest limitations using AGM methods for mandelbulb distance estimation?

                        "I'm not sure you understand what racism is."

                        "It outlines a lot of the points you seem confused over."

                        "Honestly, I'm not being condescending here"

                        Maybe, you should read your own writing. I feel totally artsplained.

                        • +2

                          @[Deactivated]: You don't actually understand what the peer review process for academic journals are, do you?

                          You also ignored that this is a 50 year old idea.

                          you also didn't provide any evidence to back up your points, whereas I've cited numerous examples.

                          You are arguing in bad faith and you know you have nothing but a gut feeling to back up your outdated views. Please, find me some academic examples that either refute my point or challenge the ideas of the people vastly more qualified than you to talk on a topic you know nothing about.

                          I genuinely hope that you can at least accept that even if you won't change your views in the face of overwhelming evidence, that your position has been reached based on how you feel about a topic, not what you know about it.

                          Can I test my theory that SJWs are poor at maths with you? What do you think are the biggest limitations using AGM methods for mandelbulb distance estimation?

                          Let me take a leaf out of your book "Lol, that's just the agenda of a bunch of aspie math majors who have no practical life experience. lol, they probably think you can put a number on love too, haha"

                          I honestly don't think many people understand any complex mathematics to do with 3d fractals, but I know enough not to question someone's opinion on it if they are a specialist in that area. Too bad we are talking about race theory and not mathematics, or you'd actually be able to make a contribution from a place other than ignorance.

                          • @[Deactivated]: Where did your vaxxer nonsense come from, or was that just a cheap attempt to smear? You seem to like attribution, please go ahead.

                            "aspie math major" Now now, name calling because you are clutching?

                            • @[Deactivated]: It was an example of what you are doing: disregarding the findings of academics by questioning their agenda and refusing to engage with research itself.

                              But please, continue to sidestep the rest of my posts and not provide any evidence on race theory. Nice attempt at deflection, but you still haven't engaged with any facts yet.

                              Now now, name calling because you are clutching?

                              I think you did that a few posts ago by suggesting art majors are useless.

                              • +2

                                @[Deactivated]: Well, people can make up their own minds whether to take your advice on racism when you are mocking people with developmental disorders.

                                • +1

                                  @[Deactivated]:

                                  Well, people can make up their own minds whether to take your advice on racism

                                  Again, not my advice, 50+ years of academic research on the topic.

                                  when you are mocking people with developmental disorders

                                  Again, much like the anti-vax comment, not sure you understand what was really being mocked there.

                                  I see you were unable to come up with any evidence to prove your feelings on what the definition of racism should be? When you finally start reading up on the topic, I'll finish this little chat with ya, bud.

                                  • +2

                                    @[Deactivated]: Are you exceptionally well read?

                                    • +1

                                      @[Deactivated]:

                                      Are you exceptionally well read?

                                      On specific topics, yes. Most people have an academic speciality which they are far more well versed in than the general public. I'm sure maths is one of yours.

                                      Again, I see you were unable to come up with any evidence to prove your feelings on what the definition of racism should be? When you finally start reading up on the topic, I'll finish this little chat with ya, bud.

                                      • +1

                                        @[Deactivated]: What are your thoughts on Dr Anne DeLessio Parson's research?

                                        • +1

                                          @[Deactivated]: The only research of hers I'm familiar with is her work on vegetarianism in Argentina. I think it's a very interesting look at the barriers toward vegetarianism as an aspect of masculinity and a reinforcement of binary gender norms in south american cultures. It has interesting implications in the reduction in beef consumption being a part of climate targets for significant reductions in atmospheric methane and I'm sure will prove to be a great help towards marketing vegetarian options to appeal to both men and women in hyper-masculine cultures as a healthier diet and environmental option. i say this as a meat eater, too.

                                          I think you're getting a little off topic there buddy.

                                          Again, I see you were unable to come up with any evidence to prove your feelings on what the definition of racism should be?

                                          But I'm glad you're starting to engage with academics on topics a little closer to the actual topic we are discussing in this thread. It's a step in the right direction, assuming you didn't just frantically google a bunch of stuff to try and support your position, not find anything and then just throw out some random article to show you're still paying attention.

                                          • +2

                                            @[Deactivated]: Umm, you just gave yourself away as a big tourist, Marla, right there. :p

                                            • +1

                                              @[Deactivated]: please explain. I never said I agree with her more radical feminist claims, but the views that vegetarianism is misaligned with masculinity is definitely an interesting topic.

                                              Again, I see you were unable to come up with any evidence to prove your feelings on what the definition of racism should be?

                                              I love how for the millionth time, instead of try to engage with the ideas in my post, you're still going on this bizarre little journey to discredit me, like it overturns the research I am referring to.

                                              • +2

                                                @[Deactivated]: I give you an honorary Doctorate of Teleology.

                                                Collins English Dictionary:

                                                "Racism is the belief that people of some races are inferior to others, and the behaviour which is the result of this belief."

                                                No mention of gradient. That is your spin and the attempted manipulation by left leaning academics to shift their failed experiment, equal opportunity, toward their second attempt, equal outcome (via discrimination). Admit it, equal opportunity was engineered by sociologists and failed and now you are begging to give them a second chance to fluff things.

                                                It's funny that you pride yourself on reading but a simple dictionary is in your blindspot. Can you list countries you identify as disadvantaged and off limits for mockery. Thanks in advance. Maybe just the ones with amusing accents to keep the list concise.

                                                • +1

                                                  @[Deactivated]: You realise the Collins english dictionary isn't the be all and end all of understanding concepts? It also falls down dramatically when defining academic concepts opposed to broad definitions:

                                                  assault

                                                  1. countable noun
                                                    An assault by an army is a strong attack made on an area held by the enemy.
                                                  2. adjective
                                                    Assault weapons such as rifles are intended for soldiers to use in battle rather than for purposes such as hunting.
                                                  3. variable noun
                                                    An assault on a person is a physical attack on them.

                                                  Legal definition in australia:

                                                  https://www.bsglaw.net/the-meaning-of-assault-under-australi…

                                                  Common assault doesn't even involve a physical harm, merely a suggestion through threats. Also, according to collins, sexual assault isn't a thing unless you're physically hurt during the process. I guess since you take everything in collins at face value that you don't personally believe that date rape is a form of assault?

                                                  Try again, genius. and this time try to come up with any evidence to prove your feelings on what the definition of racism should be?

                                                  left leaning academics.

                                                  Stop making half-arse attacks on academics because you're too pig headed to accept that you don't understand the issue at hand and seem to actively treasure your ignorance. Find a better way to discredit people other than saying 'they disagree, they don't count'. find evidence, form an argument. If it's just a bunch of left leaning academics who contradict you, find some right leaning academics who support you.

                                                  • +2

                                                    @[Deactivated]: Oh now you attempt to smear with rape. Could you clutch any harder? Typical leftist playbook material. Where was that ever said? Quote it.

                                                    • +1

                                                      @[Deactivated]: Deflect, deflect, deflect. Too cowardly to even engage on the topic at hand. Admit the dictionary doesn't adequately define assault and you can therefore admit it doesn't adequately define racism.

                                                      and there you go, you've just proved yourself wrong! congrats!

                                                      • +2

                                                        @[Deactivated]: No, you gave a URL for your own straw man that you can't even quote.

                                                        • @[Deactivated]: point 1: no physical harm like collins says -

                                                          Australian law differentiates among five specific types of assault, such as common assault, unlawful wounding, assault causing bodily harm (battery), assault causing serious bodily harm (aggravated assault, aggravated battery), and sexual assault. As far as the first type of assault is concerned, it needs to be admitted that common assault is the most widely spread criminal charge in Australia, because it may ensue from a usual argument or scuffle. The fact of common assault is usually proved when an argument with another individual was accompanied by threats

                                                          point 2: no physical harm like collins says -

                                                          The last but not least, a sexual assault should be understood as an offensive touching or inducement of the victim to commit an act of gross indecency, as well as forcing the victim to become a witness of an act of gross indecency.

                                                          Inducing an act of gross indecency is not:

                                                          collins: An assault on a person is a physical attack on them

                                                          Therefore the collins definition doesnt fit and is inadequate. Lern2reed

                                                          • +2

                                                            @[Deactivated]: https://www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/race-discrimination/…

                                                            No mention of gradient and get over your sexual assault fetish. It's getting really weird.

                                                            • @[Deactivated]: Oh, so you admit that your use of the dictionary was asinine and wrong?

                                                              It's funny that you pride yourself on reading but a simple dictionary is in your blindspot.

                                                              Hahah, I feel like you veer sharply in topic so often, I'm going to get whiplash. Are you back to arguing about prejudice+power or are you going to go off on another tangent when i prove you wrong again?

                                                              • +1

                                                                @[Deactivated]: Where is the mention of gradient on the Australian Human Rights Commission link given?

                                                                • @[Deactivated]: Oh, so you admit that your use of the dictionary was asinine and wrong?

                                                                  c'mon, I'm not letting you off the hook that easily.

                                                                  • +2

                                                                    @[Deactivated]: Garbage. You don't accept dictionary definitions and now you don't accept the Australian Human Rights Commission definition. You obviously read it just then and came up well short. Instead you rely on Nazeem Hussain's weak defence of his own blatant hypocrisy on racial mockery.

                                                                    • @[Deactivated]:

                                                                      You don't accept dictionary definitions

                                                                      Did you accept that the one for assault was accurate and adequately covered a complex topic?

                                                                      Just admit you were wrong on the dictionary thing and we can continue this rodeo.

                                                                      • +2

                                                                        @[Deactivated]: Not at all, that reads like your argument was struggling majorly and #metoo is the best you could do.

                                                                        • @[Deactivated]: so you accept that the definition for assault was accurate and adequately covered a complex topic?

                                                                          • +2
                                                                            • @[Deactivated]: So you were wrong about the whole dictionary thing? C'mon, be a big boy and stop spewing out andrew bolt's conservative talking points like some sort of right wing marionette and just admit you were wrong about the dictionary and we can continue on the human rights talking point.

                                                                                • @MattwasHere: Hi Frugal's alt. Not sure what relevance that has here, but you should probably just accept you were wrong about the whole dictionary thing.

                                                                              • +2

                                                                                @[Deactivated]: You think observing a dictionary definition makes someone right wing? I'm 100% more Terry Wogan than Andrew Bolt.

                                                                                • @[Deactivated]: So you were wrong about the whole dictionary thing? c'mon, admit it.

                                                                                  • +2

                                                                                    @[Deactivated]: Are you drunk?

                                                                                    • @[Deactivated]: poor frugal, can't admit he was wrong about the dictionary thing.

                                                                                      • +2

                                                                                        @[Deactivated]: Are you booking that as a big win for yourself?

                                                                                        • @[Deactivated]: Based on your hesitancy of admission, I'd say you feel like this is a big loss for yourself.

                                                                                          • +1

                                                                                            @[Deactivated]: I'm picturing you as Vizzini. It's a bit forced but more fun.

                                                                                            • @[Deactivated]: Inconceivable! I think of myself more as Inigo saying on repeat "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."

                                                                                              And there's you all 'I know I'm wrong, you know I'm wrong, but I refuse to admit that I'm wrong.'

                                                                                              PS, you're wrong about the dictionary, nut up and admit it.

                                                                                              • +1

                                                                                                @[Deactivated]: "I guess since you take everything in collins at face value that you don't personally believe that date rape is a form of assault?"

                                                                                                Did it ever cross your mind when you said this that it's a ridiculous conversation killer. You tried vax smear and then you double down on this. Why dignify your absurdity by reading beyond your embarrassing overreach? I'm pretty happy that you've documented the dirty lengths leftists go to.

                                                                                                • @[Deactivated]: Because saying that "here's the collins dictionary definition of racism. I win" is just as bloody absurd, mate.

                                                                                                  Did it ever occur to you in between your cries of SJWs, #MeToo, left leaning agenda academics conspiracy and PC gone mad! rambles that you sound like a fox news soundbite?

                                                                                                  Also, you were wrong about the dictionary thing. Admit it.

                                                                                                  • +1

                                                                                                    @[Deactivated]: No. You are left holding your own failed rape prop/rhetoric and maybe you will consider whether using a serious criminal matter for your own personal stunt is respectful to victims.

                                                                                                    You played the card. You tapped out.

                                                                                                    • @[Deactivated]: Are you seriously trying to play the "serious stuff" card in a thread where you defend casual racism through whataboutism while simultaneously refusing to admit you were wrong to bring in the dictionary issue? oh, you poor sap.

                                                                                                      PS, Admit you were wrong. you know you were wrong about the dictionary, I know you were wrong. you have been proven wrong. admit it.

      • -1

        I don't understand how putting on accents is offensive - provided you can accurately replicate the accent for authenticity. I'm impressed when people can do different accents properly. But botch it up and it's just cringe and sad for all involved.

        • I don't understand how putting on accents is offensive

          Putting on accents as a form of mockery has a long history of racism. Think of it like blackface in the USA. It has been used for a long time to mock and demean asian people.

          I agree that context matters and if someone is replicating an accent for a purpose other than mockery it can have value, although outside of a comedian such as russell peters, I kinda fail to see a normal circumstance when it would be appropriate.

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