Bowen Yang in ”SNL”: ”Get your energy, do more’ to combat Asian-American racism

After a recent wave of violence against Asian-born Americans, “Saturday Night Live” comic book Bowen Yang called for action in a segment of this week’s “Weekend Update. “

The part began with host Colin Jost presenting him as an “Asian actor” of the series, to which Yang replied, “Is this my title?”

“That’s how you introduce me, ” said Jost.

Yang went on to recognize that “things for Asians in this country have been dark for the past two weeks, and each and every week before, forever. “

He then indexed “the moves everyone” can take, adding to register with AAPI friends “and telling them they’re so hot” and amplifying “the Asian voices that need more loaves in North Brooklyn. “

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Dismayed, Yang continued: “If someone’s personality is ‘hitting an Asian grandmother’, it’s not a dialogue. Do you need to hit her? There’s no unusual terrain, Mom. “

He suggested others do more: “Why are you telling me you left your manicure?Well, let me know when you get down on your knees and rub her feet while she looks at your phone. “

Yang joked that he would have to do an “Update” song by betting a “gay Easter bunny. “

Finally, he said that as an actor he did have the answers.

Yang talked about the San Francisco grandmother who attacked and donated to the community the nearly $1 million she earned through GoFundMe.

“This is who we are as Asians. Now come and meet us there,” he said.

Citing a cry of joy in Mandarin that means “refueling,” Yang said, “I don’t know what’s helpful to say to everyone, but that’s what I’m thinking. Fill up, do more.

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