[in a Prune Candy commercial, singing] Dragon foot, bamboo pole, little mouse, Chinese boy, Prune Candy!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A nonsensical jingle parodying stereotypical Asian imagery for a candy commercial.
- In plain terms
- This is a silly song for candy.
- What can you take from it?
- Stereotypes in comedy can be problematic.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is this funny?
- Who does this hurt?
Another view
It relies on ethnic caricatures that can be offensive.
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