Asian Group Not Mad at One of These People

When Miley Cyrus transformed herself into Hanoi Montana for this photo -- she had to know it would turn into bad fortune.

Miley Cyrus

The OCA -- a group "dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans" -- is fuming at this photo of Miley and pals for using what they have deemed an offensive, stereotypical gesture.

The OCA sent us this statement: "The photograph of Miley Cyrus and other individuals slanting their eyes currently circulating the Internet is offensive to the Asian Pacific American community and sets a terrible example for her many young fans. This image falls within a long and unfortunate history of people mocking and denigrating individuals of Asian descent...

...Not only has Miley Cyrus and the other individuals in the photograph encouraged and legitimized the taunting and mocking of people of Asian descent, she has also insulted her many Asian Pacific American fans," said George Wu, executive director of OCA. "The inclusion of an Asian Pacific American individual in the photo does not make it acceptable."

"OCA hopes that Miley Cyrus will apologize to her fans and the APA community for this lapse in judgment and takes the opportunity to better understand why the gesture is offensive."

Tags: Asians, Hannah Montana, HannahMontana, Miley Cyrus, MileyCyrus, mocking, OCA

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46. Two words for Miley - white trash. But what do you expect from the spawn of Billy Ray??

Posted at 7:43PM on Feb 2nd 2009 by Vince W.

47. Does it bother anyone that everyone in this picture is much older than her and some of them are drinking?

Posted at 7:47PM on Feb 2nd 2009 by TH_Grandma

48. Look, I'm Asian and I personally don't care. However, I'm sick of hearing when it's a celebrity making fun of Asians, people pass it off as "Oh get over it, don't take it so personally", but if they even remotely hint at making fun of African Americans, or Latinos, or virtually any other ethnicity, they would be apologizing up and down by now. Think about it, what would happen if Miley wore an afro wig and pretended she was black? Or if she painted her face black? Her Disney contract would be torn up immediately. But it's ok if she makes fun of Asians because Asians get stepped on and don't get any respect.

Posted at 7:48PM on Feb 2nd 2009 by AznLA

49. are they aware that there is an asian man in the picture?? its really not a big deal... are we going to yell at people who tan because they want to look "black" or something? come on people.

Posted at 2:33PM on Feb 3rd 2009 by Jordy

50. Next thing you know it's going to be offensive to try to learn to speak their language. Get over it. Other people do this all the time and it doesn't mean anything. I'm not a Miley fan but give her a break, she's a teenager. My roommates boyfriend just made a really racist comment about white people, but I'm not allowed to throw a fit over that, and he meant it. It's not like Miley's apology would be sincere...her publicist will write it up so why bother.

Posted at 11:23PM on Feb 2nd 2009 by italian

51. Miley, that's not even close...you need to do (23498 x 8983 - 2345) in 5 seconds without calculator to be like an Asian...just kidding!

I am an Asian and I have lived in the U.S. long enough NOT to care when people do that. It doesn't bother me at all.

However, (here is an honest question) I wonder if I go to a Jewish party with a fake huge nose, or going to an Irish party with lots of dots (paint on frackles) on my face, or if I walking into a handicapped veterans' nursing home and pretend to be limping, how would they react? Some people may think it's very uncool.

Posted at 7:54PM on Feb 2nd 2009 by Lily

52. Does any one notice that the Asian guy in this picture is really trying to open his eyes as much as possible to mimic the "round eye"??? Clearly this is just some young kids having fun with eachother

Posted at 7:55PM on Feb 2nd 2009 by ink_me_pierce_me

53. This is crazy. I always laugh when I hear about Asians saying someone is racist- spend time in Japan, watch their TV programs where they do Black Minstral take-offs etc...Before saying someone else is racist have a good look at yourself!

Posted at 8:20PM on Feb 2nd 2009 by Japlander

54. who cares. she's, what, sixteen? all sixteen year olds are idiots.

Posted at 7:59PM on Feb 2nd 2009 by Janvier

55. if you ask me, they look like a bunch of boring people to hang out with. i dont think taking squinty eye pictures are funny its just lame and obnoxious. i can imagine them all being childish and mileys old smoker style voice getting drunk, (cuz im sure she was..)

who really cares, they all look like idiots

Posted at 8:00PM on Feb 2nd 2009 by weird

56. lol @ hanoi montana
anyway, the oca needs to get over itself
obviously the asian dude is trying to be "white" and the whites are trying to be "asian"
it just looks like a joke

Posted at 8:01PM on Feb 2nd 2009 by kattie

57. Damn they all look wasted!! Whats in the cup buddy!!

Posted at 8:04PM on Feb 2nd 2009 by HUNSMA!

58. Why is everyone surprised by her behavior? We are talking about the girl who is dating someone who is only interested in hanging around til she is legal. On my planet that is called a pedophile. Where are her parents in all of this? Where is GOD in all of this? A true Saved Believer would not act in this manner.

Posted at 3:33PM on Feb 3rd 2009 by chiefsgirl36

59. gawd, typical UGLY AMERICANS!!! ignorant, no class, clueless----it's so embarassing how many unworldly jackasses we have in this country.

why, oh why, dont I get to be the one who decides who gets to reproduce, and whose genetic line needs to stop with them?!?!?!!? our gene pool needs some serious chlorine action!!!!

Posted at 8:09PM on Feb 2nd 2009 by kim

60. are they kidding? damn, why don't they issue angry statements to 75% of the country. we've all done crap like this at some point or another, especially when alcohol is involved. the verdict: miley's a moron, but she ain't a racist. case closed.

Posted at 8:10PM on Feb 2nd 2009 by julia

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