[Oliver_W]

Funny or "racist" ?

[Morgan.]

I don't really see the issue, I mean people praised and applauded 'The Interview' so

[Morgan.]

I can see why the offence would be there but I personally don't see the issue.

[Cherie]

Can't see the issue, people take him off all the time, and I haven't heard anyone complaining, he is a scary character so perfect for Halloween

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

Funny or "racist" ?

Maybe we should all get our knickers in a twist about that as well. Maybe that could be considered ‘racist’ by some too. For me it’s funny, but I don’t jump on the ‘racist’ bandwagon at every opportunity.

[smudgie]

very funny.
To be honest I find him a bit creepy without the make up aswell.

[waterhog]

fantastic - what a make over.

[Amy Jade]

Neither really

[Locke.]

Originally Posted by Blurryface

I don't really see the issue, I mean people praised and applauded 'The Interview' so

It was a Korean actor that played Kim in that though.

But yeah, wouldn't say it was racist.

[LeatherTrumpet]

This stole the show. Gemma from towie

Spoiler:

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

This stole the show. Gemma from towie

Spoiler:

But why didn't she go in fancy dress?

[Eddie.]

Nah. Don't think its racist...he didn't do anything racially offensive, it was all for good fun...

[Marsh.]

Dressing as him is fine.

Giving yourself hooded eyes is crossing the line. Would blackface be accepted?
No. So I don't see why Asian eyes would either.

[LukeB]

It’s more offensive than funny.

[LeatherTrumpet]

if you were dressing up as OJ Simpson you have to black up if you are white?

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

if you were dressing up as OJ Simpson you have to black up if you are white?

Which is probably why it's not much of a good idea?

[Tom4784]

The prosthetics crossed the line into yellowface. Simply dressing as him and wearing a wig would have been fine.

[Jordan.]

I am OFFENDED

[Josy]

Don't see a problem

[Kizzy]

It's intentionally offensive, he wants to mock and offend him that's the difference.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

It's intentionally offensive, he wants to mock and offend him that's the difference.

I guess the question is, is it racist towards Koreans/Asians not necessarily Kim Jong-un, you know with the eyes and skin tone etc (I doubt anyone cares if Kim is offended tbf )

[Shaun]

He's so much of a ridiculous caricature and a hideous political figure that it sort-of transcends any kind of racial sensitivities. I can't see many Koreans getting upset at people taking the piss out of him (unless they live North of the border, of course )

[Matthew.]

I don’t like David Walliams apart from when he’s on Britain's Got Talent, but I found this pretty hilarious ngl

Think I retweeted it as well

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I guess the question is, is it racist towards Koreans/Asians not necessarily Kim Jong-un, you know with the eyes and skin tone etc (I doubt anyone cares if Kim is offended tbf )

Are you saying they all have the same eyes and skin tone?... David isn't saying that.

He is a caricature of one man not a race of men.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Are you saying they all have the same eyes and skin tone?... David isn't saying that.

He is a caricature of one man not a race of men.

But that would be like saying "blackface" isn't racist because there are so many varying skin tones, wouldn't it?