Margaret Cho!
We all know and love her. Are we surprised that Margaret Cho was named Korean of the Year? I’m not, only because she is the only well known Korean comedian in mainstream media. It was a shoo-in! Congrats Margaret Cho! I’ll buy you a drink when I see you at Cabana…

Her stand-up acts touch upon eating disorders, gay men (she refers to herself as a “fag-hag”), gay rights, drugs and Asian-American stereotypes. Some Asian Americans I know admire her audacity and others I know think she is perpetuating Asian stereotypes in her stand-up routines and encouraging more negative stereotypes. What’s your take? Do you think Cho is progressive and empowering to Asians and Asian Americans or just the opposite?

Cho is also coming out with a new series on VH1 this Fall, “The Cho Show”… so be sure to check that out and support her if you’re a fan.

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Violet is a guest blogger for GOProductionsLA.  She’s a twenty something, Asian American chick  livin’ up the party life in Los Angeles. Find her at Cabana club on Fridays  and the newest restaurants and bars every other day of the week. If you’d like a fresh perspective, have a topic you’d like to see discussed or just want to say hello, email Violet :  Violet [at] GoProductionsLA [dot] com