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Why do Asian actors/actresses even accept roles like that??

posted 8 years ago by brianbrian69
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I mean, when he read the script, he could have obviously realized that this was a racist piece. Why did he even accept to do it? Same goes for Asian actresses who accept roles where they are overly sexualized.

[–] liscarkat (17136) 2 years ago

Two main reasons:

1. $$$

2. People were more rational then, and didn't get all woked up about stupid shit.

[–] BourbonKing (5705) a year ago

The same reason overrated John Hughes thought racial stereotypes were cute. Don't forget, many Asian Americans today Suck Up to Racist White Conservatives to "fit in"