Packed with Asian stereotypes and fetishes, song ‘Asian Girlz’ by ‘Day Above Ground’ has invited controversy and angry comments. Blogger Angry Asian Man typed down [1]the entire lyrics to comment [if they have not] ‘run out of stereotypical Oriental stuff to list off, the song would have gone on for another ten minutes”. The band defended itself [2]on Youtube but it somehow fueled criticism even more [3].
An Undeniably Racist Song, ‘Asian Girlz’ Sparks Controversy
· Written by Lee Yoo Eun
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