Filipino American comedian Edwin San Juan doesn’t quite understand how he could go from being awarded a plaque from the Los Angeles County Sheriff to being in a middle of a controversy.
But the racy comedian has his suspicions. He told the Asian Journal he’s being victimized by opponents of Sheriff Lee Baca who are blaming the sheriff for the performance.
“I think this is all politics and I’m caught in the middle of it,” San Juan told the Asian Journal. “Everyone was having a good time. They were laughing at my jokes. They gave me a plaque. People approached me afterwards and were taking pictures with me. I even brought my mom to the event.” –
San Juan performed at a luncheon put on for Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputies and their spouses. According to San Juan’s critics, his performance offended many and made them uncomfortable.
“My whole skit is based on the notion that everyone makes fun of Asians,” San Juan said. “Society accepts it when people make fun of Asians but once you make fun of someone else’s race, it’s not okay. So I poke fun at myself then move on to other races.” –
You can read more about the firestorm over his performance in the Asian Journal