whitewashing
Inside the Clubhouse Room Where People Moan Like Whales
A team of Clubhouse users say what started as a safe space for fun and performances was hijacked by clout-chasing influencers.
When It Comes to a Recipe, What’s in a Name?
What do we lose when paratha is called "flaky bread," or bibimbap a "rice bowl"? Recipe developers explain why names matter.
Please Don’t Ever Call Roti Canai an ‘Asian Flat Croissant’
An attempt to make the dish more ‘relatable’ has raised questions about the whitewashing of Asian delicacies, so we came up with other examples to show just how ridiculous ‘Westernising’ food is.
That's Not Amore: Everything That's Wrong With 'The Wedding Planner'
Jennifer Lopez inexplicably plays an Italian American in the 2001 rom-com that glorifies emotional cheating.
These Memes Highlight the Absurdity of ScarJo's Comments About Playing 'Any Person'
The actress is getting roasted for saying she should be able to play "any person, or any tree, or any animal."
Ramen Company Pulls Ad Featuring Naomi Osaka with Pale Skin
Backlash over the tennis star's skin tone prompted Nissin to cancel the anime ad campaign.
The Lasting Legacy of Hollywood’s Recent Casting Controversies
For years the industry has been accused of whitewashing roles in its films. Here’s a timeline of the recent offenders.
'Bleach' Proves It's Possible to Make Good Live-Action Anime Movies
'Bleach' premiered in the US last weekend, and it could pave the way forward for better representation of anime on the big screen.
Scarlett Johansson to Play a Transgender Man in New Movie ‘Rub & Tug’
The problem with this should be apparent.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
Hurricane Harvey toll climbs to at least nine, North Korea fires missile over Japan, two killed in mass shooting at New Mexico library, and more.