How BuzzFeed’s quest for clicks went off the rails From ThinkProgress’ Alyssa Rosenberg: “ It might be one thing if the list was full of stereotypes or things that were so blatantly untrue that the article was an attempt to parody ridiculous things...

How BuzzFeed’s quest for clicks went off the rails

From ThinkProgress’ Alyssa Rosenberg:

It might be one thing if the list was full of stereotypes or things that were so blatantly untrue that the article was an attempt to parody ridiculous things racist people believe about Asians. Instead, it’s a recitation of common-to-the-point of boring statements: everything is cuter! they’re weird in ways that white folks find laughable but not contemptible! they’re a source of memes for Western audiences! This isn’t a parody of a mindset: it’s an investment in it. 

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    The main point is…ASIAN BABIES ARE THE CUTEST! Other than that…most of the cute things are Japanese lol They win by...
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    I never know what to say about these things. I do feel I’m going to offend someone. People are just so sensitive lately,...
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    Someone can espouse racist views against their own race. That doesn’t make it okay.
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    This amuses me
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    Wait, Peggy Wang (the author) is white?! She is wearing a super convincing Asian mask.
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    I won’t even add my commentary. I’ll let it speak for itself.
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