22 Of The Most Epic Reactions To “My Culture Is Not Your Goddamn Prom Dress” Drama
Peter Pizagalli
Published
05/10/2018
You probably remember the furor a while back about the girl who wore a 'Chinese dress' to her prom
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You probably remember the furor a while back about the girl who wore a 'Chinese dress' to her prom. It became a huge story and got everyone in a tizzy about cultural appropriation, what it means, when it becomes problematic and if, just maybe, we are all becoming just a little too damn sensitive? -
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The debate is still ongoing, with polls from China indicating that the Chinese themselves are baffled by the controversy, and actually take great pride when foreigners appreciate the beauty of their culture. -
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However many Chinese-Americans point out that the experience of growing up as part of minority culture was different for them. If a Chinese-American turned up to prom in traditional clothing they may experience the mocking and bullying that many grew up with, but when a white girl does it, she's lauded for being 'unique' and 'exotic.' -
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“My culture is NOT your goddamn prom dress.” In a series of hilarious parodies, the phrase is hilariously lampooned in ever more absurd fashion, providing some much needed comic relief to the saga which shows no signs of going away just yet. -
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