By Louis Chan, AsAmNews National Correspondent
A display ad on Amazon promoting a so-called “Chinaman” hat depicts a mannequin head with a pigtail wearing a Chinese-themed beanie.
Unlike the term Irishman, “chinaman” has been used derisively and is not a term of endearment or even a neutral one.
It has long been considered a racial slur by Asians.
The hat is sold by Bristol Novelty, a third party vendor on Amazon. AsAmNews has reached out to Bristol Novelty requesting that they change their ad. We have also reached out to Amazon, but if the past is any indication, the internet giant will ignore our inquiries.
Those interested in expressing your opinion about this ad to Bristol can contact the company at [email protected]. If you’re an Amazon customer, contact customer service.
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RE: Racial Slur Used to Describe Chinese hat on Amazon: Thank you for heads-up! Sent an email.
RE: Racial Slur used to Describe Chinese Hat on Amazon: It’s because Irish is an adjective. The proper English would be Chinese man. The use of China is to mock the accent.
RE: RAcial Slur Used to Describe Chinese Hat on Amazon: Please setup an online protest sign up site.
Can you post an email address where we can send our complaints?
RE: Racial Slur used to Describe Chinese hate on Amazon: This petition will be brought to the attention of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Please sign and share: https://www.change.org/p/jeff-amazon-com-we-demand-amazon-take-down-racist-ads
Get a life people. Its a freakin hat