It turns out the Asian community is really upset about the picture above, where Miley Cyrus was slanting her eyes, which is the photographic equivalent of calling a black guy a ni**er. The Asian community is so outraged, that a $4 billion dollar class action lawsuit has been filled against her.
A while back I remember watching some interview with Miley and her dad [ol' Billy Ray], and they came off really humble. They both expressed how quickly fame came into their lives, and how quickly it could go away.... so just enjoy the ride for what it is. If you've seen her in the media lately, she's deviated far from that interview.
Personally, I'm siding with the Asain community on this one. I'm sure it was in good humor, but they are clearly mocking asians with their stereotypical gestures. I'm sure the class action lawsuit seems paltry, but what if they took the same picture in "black face?" Yeah... pretty messed up right? They have every right to be angry.
One thing I'd like to point out... doesn't it seem ironic that the only person not slanting their eyes in the picture, is the one who really HAS slanted eyes?
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