Miley Cyrus Racist Photo Response

February 5th, 2009 by Castina

Miley Cyrus has finally responded to the controversy surrounding a picture that has infuriated Asian-American anti-hate groups. Miley insists that the photograph of her and a group of friends slanting their eyes in front of an Asian person was all in good fun.

She offers no apology for the tasteless pose. In fact, the Hannah Montana actress says she was only making a “goofy face” and believes the media is using an innocent picture to vilify her as the nation’s next Britney Spears.

(Insert eye-roll here) Yeah….not buying it. Try again, Miley! The phrase “Bitch, Whatever” springs to mind, but let’s hear her out, guys.

“I’ve also been told there are some people upset about some pictures taken of me with friends making goofy faces! Well, I’m sorry if those people looked at those pics and took them wrong and out of context!” Miley blogged on Wednesday.

“In NO way was I making fun of any ethnicity! I was simply making a goofy face. When did that become newsworthy? It seems someone is trying to make something out of nothing to me. If that would of been anyone else, it would of been overlooked! I definitely feel like the press is trying to make me out as the new ‘BAD GIRL’!”

Brace yourselves, she’s about to drag Britney into this mess!

“I feel like now that Britney is back on top of her game again, they need someone to pick on! Lucky me! haha Anyway, I just wanted to let you guys know what is on my heart. You guys know me and have been by my side every step of the way! You guys know my heart and know the most important things to me are my friends, family, fans, and GOD! In NO WAY do I want to disappoint any of you! But, when I have made mistakes in the past, I feel like I’ve owned up to them and apologized.”

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On February 5th 2009, bdub wrote:

Everyone is saying “Well, the Asian guy in the photo doesn’t seem to care.”

Just because that idiot Asian guy is desperately trying to gain acceptance from a bunch redneck losers doesn’t mean what they are doing isn’t racist. By this reasoning, all those Steppin Fetchit-type movies made in the 1930s and 40s weren’t racist because there were black people in them.

Oh, and by the way, it appears Miley’s boyfriend is holding a one-hit. Little Miss “I’m not a Racist” also appears to be Little Miss “I’m not a Pothead.”
On February 5th 2009, la dii doo wrote:

oh my god..i was such a great fan off you..
so was all my friends right now..u lost around 25 fans..
just because of 1 picturee…
just because ur famous doesnt give you the right to to mock asian peoplee or anyother people..

stop doiing thing :[ :@
On February 5th 2009, Emily wrote:

Wow… People are totally going way too crazy over that. Even saw a poll about it asking if she’s the next bad girl.
Pretty funny, take a look:
http://www.pollsb.com/polls/p2086220-miley_new_bad_girl
On February 5th 2009, Leah wrote:

she should apoligise and she is totally dilusional one more thing and she is going to be like internationally hated

will she never learn
On February 5th 2009, Clarisse wrote:

This makes me laugh. Americans are such idiots, that point is proven over and over. The world is a mess and all you can focus on is some 16-year-old’s Facebook pictures? Really? She shouldn’t have had to say anything in the first place, but I congratulate her for not assuming a fetal position and begging the world to forgive her.
On February 5th 2009, qarla wrote:

For me, there’s nothing wrong with the pics! I swear. We also do that sometimes!
On February 5th 2009, dude wrote:

holy crap!!!! Miley is my new hero!!!! Who cares if she makes fun of Asians I think it’s funny. And everyone is racist in some form. Miley is my new hero cause she’s actually standing up for herself and saying “f off I do what I want” to the media. Miley NEVER apologize for this!!! Job well done girl.
On February 5th 2009, udek wrote:

Comment to Dude: Not everyone is aracist! I think racism is a serious problem, and because of racism, there’s war, hostility, and discrimination. Think about it!
On February 5th 2009, Johanna wrote:

My God Pc Idiots piss me off SHE IS A KID How many made this samew face as a kid Geesh
On February 5th 2009, Lucy wrote:

Dude is just being a lame ass loser.
Miley cyrus is just a stupid kid who really doesn’t deserve to be filthy rich.
Whatever, her and her old boyfriend can live their lame lives together being stupid and stereotypical. I know some asian girls who are ten times better looking than she is.
On February 6th 2009, Wot-eva wrote:

It seems to be a crime to have PRIVATE fun with your friends anymore. Next time someone is in a photo sticking their tongue out or rolling their eyes are we supposed to think they’re making fun of Downs syndrome or epiliepsy?
On February 6th 2009, kev wrote:

For GODS sake there’s an Asian guy in the photo!!! What is wrong with people these days, he doesn’t look offended! Does he?

Everyone just needs to get a life.
On February 6th 2009, Katrine wrote:

Oh my god, it’s just a fun picture. Racist oh my. Isn’t allowed to make jokes. As the others say, its an Asian guy there, he doesn’t mind, no other in the picture mind, just because she’s a celeb she’s a racist ?
On February 6th 2009, BioGenesis wrote:

Well, I always hated Miley Cyrus but I had no idea she’d stoop so low. Yes there is an Asian guy in the photo but just cause he isn’t offended doesn’t mean other people won’t be… Wtf is wrong with the silly cow? T_T
On February 6th 2009, malin wrote:

OMG ! it’s no racism at that picture ! if miley cyrus was’nt a celebrity, no one would care!
On February 6th 2009, Mel wrote:

that is so stupid ! that pic aint even racist!
they’re just picking on her !
damn just leave the girl alone, we all do that!
On February 6th 2009, Lisa wrote:

No one can accuse her of having any kindness, sensitivity, or class.
On February 6th 2009, Janice wrote:

rascist cow!! rascist cow!! FASCHIST COW!!!!!!!!!!!!
MILEY CYRUS YOU SHOULD BE LUCKY PEOPLE ARE NOT ATTACKING YOUR HOUSE. She was such a good role model for people yet shes taking da mick outta asians man. Apologise cause i mean like how would she like it if people started taking da mick out of her accent or her herself even.

Shes just plain outtas and a spoilt brat seeing as she werent raised to apologize. shes like britney spears…rub-bish.

Its true man she is going to be internationally hated. and allow comparing herself to Britney, cause she brought this on herself by taking this picture and other dirty pictures of herself nude yet fans still love her. Lordy, lordy lord. i will remember this day and i curse her, one day sometin bad happens 2 her if she dont apologise.
On February 6th 2009, Red Neck Nick wrote:

I can tell you from experience, they were mocking him. The Asian guy doesn’t see what they are doing behind his back, that’s why he doesn’t seem to care. I regret that I’ve done that before and feel bad for being that way. But I’m still a Red Neck!
On February 6th 2009, Alicia wrote:

Yeah, it does annoy me when a white person starts telling me why there is no racism in the world anymore and that ethnic groups keep it going–while talented black female performers who plays their own instruments gets beat out by talentless blond 16 year olds who cannot sing and has to lip sync–however, we have to differentiate between when we think someone is being deliberately racist and when people just don’t know any better. I took the latter tact and was able to bring people to a greater understanding of why certain things are offensive. If I react with anger how am I able to change minds?
On February 6th 2009, Rainbow!!!!!:) wrote:

i agree with Wot-eva. who cares about her pulling a face + if any1 remembers it was the asians who tortured & killed our family in the war & now were supposed 2 feel sorry 4 them cause they stalked miley cyrus’s facebook & found a “racist” photo of her hangon out with her friends. get a life & a job & move outta our country jerks
On February 6th 2009, Bella L. wrote:

I’m of oriental Asian decent and I personally am not offended. I know there will be people that will be but they’re just being irrational. It’s just a photo is it not? I think it’s not something we should get worked up about because there could be worse things possible.

I admit we do have chinky eyes and for those who don’t, they can always plead their case. You all who are ranting on about it should take a chill pill and worry about other stuff because the more you rant and shout, she’s still going to be Miley Cyrus.

I’m not saying Miley Cyrus is doing a good job at keeping her reputation either but she is 16 years old for crying out loud. Most celebrities straighten out after a while. Heck, I bet you all have made fun of someone racially and just ended up laughing about it. Just think about it, you probably have. Like she said, we would just pass it off if it were someone random. Remember… CHILL pill.
On February 7th 2009, Kelli wrote:

I don’t see anything wrong with it like she’s just a teenager having fun like i dunno about the britney spears stuff but like the photo like i reckon they should just leave it alone i don’t know anyone who hasn’t done in including my asian friends and my teachers have even talked about it but like it nothing racial
On February 7th 2009, azza wrote:

ummmm… they looked superrrr.. WASTED!… not surprised miley is part of dis… i actually believe she didn’t mean any harm by this but….

if she were drinking before hand…that is the REAL disappointment..to me anyways
On February 7th 2009, Rebecca wrote:

shes doing it for fun
On February 7th 2009, George Bush Hates Black People wrote:

There is a history behind people especially whites making the ’slant eyes’ that makes it a bad thing even in this day and age. To my Japanese grandparents that was just as bad as giving the middle finger to somebody back in WW2. It was mainly done by ignorant white people that wanted to express their hatred twoards Japanese Americans who were forced into the internment camps. Perhaps if Miley Cyrus received a proper education in American History she would have some respect for Asians, the Japanese American community in general. Instead she is exhibiting the same behaviour that Lindsey Lohan back in her younger years. It will only be a matter of time before she screws up so bad that Disney will release her contract and then she will be a drug addicted has-been much like Lohan and Spears. I pray that she receives some positive guidance before its too late. Her dad is obviously too busy shagging the moms of her fans now to pay attentoin to Mylie off-set.

You dont go around calling black people ‘nigs’ nor would you defend those people right? Perhaps Asians are considered a non-threat and therefore its easy to pick on them. Little do some ignorant Americans know that it is the Asians who are underwriting their loan terms, buying all the commercial property, and going pee pee in their cokes.
On February 7th 2009, What? wrote:

Who’s Miley Cyrus?
On February 7th 2009, Alessia wrote:

She’s just a girl having fun with friends!!! If she wasnt a celeb it would just be some random young chick, goofing around with pals, its in no way racist! Didnt any of you ever take funny face or posed photos at parties with your friends at that age? GET OVER IT AND LEAVE THE GIRL ALONE!!!!!!
On February 7th 2009, K wrote:

the picture above pretty much sums miley cyrus up altogether. she should have seriously thought how that picture would look bad once everyone saw it.

she ONLY cares about herslef and NO ONE else. im not saying this just because i dont like the girl, im saying it cos ever since shes become more famous, shes turning into a typical spoilt bitch.

she gets what she wants, and as long as she does, no one else matters.
On February 7th 2009, Cassi wrote:

famous or not famous, there is no reason to make a face like that.
On February 7th 2009, Laura wrote:

Come on people…seriously….GET OVER IT. I am NOT a fan of Miley’s, but I honestly think that shes not doing anything wrong. I mean you can’t say that you’ve never done something like this before. Its just stupid nonsense. Im sick and tired seeing all the stupid “crap” that she’s doing…
On February 7th 2009, limbo wrote:

she’s a racist cunt.
On February 7th 2009, Tabitha wrote:

I’m usually not that serious of a person AT ALL, but this just really upsets me.

I never have liked Miley for the fact that she exudes arrogance and no care for anyone but herself, but now I absolutely don’t have even an ounce of respect for her. They all look completely trashed. And like someone else said, I don’t think the Asian guy even noticed that they were doing the slant eyes thing. He looks (to me) completely oblivious to the fact that they were making a racist gesture towards his own race in his presence. I understand that it can be more acceptable for people of a certain race to make a racist remark/gesture towards people of the same race, but in this case they are all white except for the one guy.

It doesn’t make it right just because it was deemed a “silly pose”. If anything, that makes it sound worse because it’s as if she’s saying Asians are “silly” looking.

She really needs to get her act together and watch what she does/says. Being the same age as Miley, I’m almost ashamed that she would pull such a stunt. At 16 you should at least be mildly educated and sensitized to the topic of racism.

What a sad world we live in.
On February 8th 2009, lipsie glozz wrote:

Miley is just being a spoilt,rich and obnoxious gal.. She’s 16 but her behaviour is way beyond her age..I know that she wanna be all grown up and mature..Whatever..Racist or not,only she knows whether she is or not..Poor guy..He must be ecstatic to meet miley,one of the most richest,popular and ”influential”16 year old in hollywood..He might felt hurt by her and her mates actions but he also might see it as nothing to fuss about..
On February 8th 2009, Anonymous Tripper wrote:

lol. the Asian kid looks completely unaware of what’s going on. First off, Miley is an idiot. Actually…everyone in that picture is an idiot…they’re all a bunch of kids and we all know kids don’t know any better. She was just having fun…might have been on other people’s expenses but still having fun. Everything that will spew from her mouth to explain this picture will just anger more people.
And second, the media should just leave this topic alone. There are probably tons of pictures like this from other people. They’re only milking this one for all it’s worth because she’s “famous”. Miley is just a rich, spoiled, talentless brat with a one-hit wonder father and nothing else. 10 years from now no one will remember any of her songs because there will be tons of talentless singers/performers just like her that will be scouted out and publicized.
Also this topic is no need for people to get pushy and rant and rave on Asian people and telling them to “get a life & a job & move outta our country” It’s tasteless, ignorant, and makes it about 10 times worse than the photo. Everyone has an ancestor that immigrated to America at one point or another. :)
On February 8th 2009, jen wrote:

wow alicia. I think it’s always easier to blame it on race. No racism? ha ha ha I am a white woman but can I walk through the town saying “white pride” or can I start a white club at my school or how about a united white college fund? No way Jose! And why…….cuz then I’d be a racist. Just think about it.
On February 8th 2009, just me wrote:

Are you serious people??? She’s a kid goofing off. If you have ever distorted your face in any way in any photo then by your logic, YOU TOO are a RACIST because there are plenty of people in the world with facial deformities who may find it offensive. So any if you cross your eyes in a photo to be funny, should every person who wears glasses be offended? Get real. I am sure most of you have PLENTY of skeletons in your closet that you would never want some one to find out about that would make this seem as trivial as it truly is….it’s just that your not famous and lucky you, no one cares what you’ve done!
On February 8th 2009, aymayy wrote:

wow.
people make that face all the time, and no one ever complains.youre all just too damn sensitive.racist things happen to people every day.yes it sucks, i know,but deal with it.leave miley alone over this dumb shit.like seriously, the press, haters, everyone just needs to grow up.
On February 11th 2009, Fiya wrote:

u people buy into the media soooooooooo much!

if dey showd u a pic of ha tryna change the color of the sky n said she was being narrow-minded u’ld thk she was being narrow-minded 2 n crap.

as for how she became famous WE CAN’T TALK ABOUT DAT caz we “normal” (yes we’re normal)people don’t live in ha closets n bathrooms easy-dropping on ha convos.

so dnt say she a Bitch n a Red-Neck wit money caz last time I checked she’s not ya bff that you hang out with everyday.

Idk y she made the goofy face but i’ve done it b4 n so have u. So do us all a favor STOP BELIEVING EVERYTHING YOU HEAR OR SEE. n if it is true REMEMBA celebs are humans not gods.

we all mess up jst dnt tak it over aboard lik your Jesus n u hav the right to Judge dem caz u dnt!
On February 17th 2009, Ka wrote:

Miley … spoilt little racist bitch. Disney get rid of her now! All asians watch for Disney’s reaction or non action and then boycot their goods etc if they stand by her cos then it shows they don’t really care, money talks and the bitch needs to go!!
On February 20th 2009, Rachel Cho wrote:

being an asian myself and a past miley fan and seeing this was very upset because seeing a person that i USE to admire making fun of my own race was very disapointing. People are making this a big deal because Miley is an international super star and she has millions of international fans and a great percentage of them are asian and she probably lost alot of them. she shouldnt be taking these photos in the first place and then leaking them because like i said she has so many kids looking up to her that they might do the same thing. Miley is a role model to so many people and lots of kids might follow her because they idolize her which is why people are making a big deal about this when miley does it.
On February 20th 2009, justin wrote:

See, we had it with the american or non asian people. The asian guy now has to accept the fact that everyone is racist. I accept it now too. Because the white race takes over everyone and making them selves the best, America still owes a huge debt to china…and what do they do? Make fun of them. We can’t do anything because everywhere we go we have to face the fact that peope will make fun of us. Ok now I understand if someone says we have slanty eyes…its totally acceptable…but someone immitating it is ridiculous. The asian guy isn’t make a goofy face? Why not. Every other guy nd miley are making a “goofy” face. Miley Cyrus just made this worse by trying to cover it up. If she actually apologized then it would be good. Now what happens the the all good disney channel star?
On February 20th 2009, justin wrote:

“She’s just a girl having fun with friends!!! If she wasnt a celeb it would just be some random young chick, goofing around with pals, its in no way racist! Didnt any of you ever take funny face or posed photos at parties with your friends at that age? GET OVER IT AND LEAVE THE GIRL ALONE!!!!!!”

Your an idiot for saying that. She should know better to do that, do you know why? Because shes a disney channel young teen role model. Would your parents throw a sex party right in front of you? What if they weren’t your parents and just your friends. That would be weird but you wouldn’t care. This is obviously racist and shes trying to cover it up. The asian race has done so much for the world and this is what we get back. Every day, a chinese myself , goes to school and sees so many kids that aren’t my race. I’m a minority of course, and because of that, they have the power to make fun of you. I’m pretty sure if there was 10 asian guys and just miley. That would never happen. ALSO, if she was just making a goofy face, then is it such a coincidence that every single one of them have the SAME goofy face? Or How about her slanting her eyes sooo far that it makes no connection the the asian guy what so ever. What an idiot, just like every other white person now. There are many non racist people, but usually its the whites.
On March 26th 2009, yeah >.> wrote:

Rainbow!!!!!:)….what the heck?

“remembers it was the asians who tortured & killed our family in the war & now were supposed 2 feel sorry 4 them cause they stalked miley cyrus’s facebook & found a “racist” photo of her hangon out with her friends. get a life & a job & move outta our country jerks”

THAT is really the stupidest dumbest thing I ever herad isn’t it better to forgive than just to hold hatred against something that is already over???

You know you should follow your own advice “get a life and a job and move outtta our country jerk…” or better yet just go somewhere else FAR AWAY because NO ONE wants you here….seriously >.> don’t get angry just because your “little perfect beautiful superstar” did something wrong …once again…-_______-
On April 8th 2009, kathy wrote:

wow..dont u people get it?? 1 word to u people actually DEFENDING her, How would u like it if someone made fun of YOUR race? Oh i thought so! Dont u people kno that that kind of behavior is unacceptable, and that its against the law to be racist?? as an asian myself, i would like to say that, if Miley was a GOOD GIRL, would she have a 21 year old underwear model as a boyfriend? would she be stripping and posting pictures of her body ONLINE??? god..u people defending miley, better think of yourself. Im actually GLAD that shes being sued. But what i cant believe that little girls love miley, not knowing that she does that kind of stuff, AND MILEY STILL DOES IT!!!
On April 8th 2009, kim wrote:

Listen, why would people DEFEND the idiot racist brat that we all know as, Miley Cyrus? Here’s a list describing Miley:

Bad Things – stripping, unnappropiate body photos online, racistism, bratty, horrible voice, hideous lips, underage drinking, and u get the point

Good Things – NOTHING!

A word to Miley: Go get a life
On April 21st 2009, TyEST wrote:

They are all F****D up look at the dude on left… ’nuff said
On July 18th 2009, Pol wrote:

OMG!! You ppl must be sooo stupid.. that’s not mocking nor racism.. tell me who hasen’t done goofy poses with their friends and not ment anything by it.. Just let her be.. She’s young and living her life and having fun with her friends.. just like you ppl are..
Next time you see a picture like this one.. just think before you say anything.. have you done the same thing? is it really mocking anyone? is it really racism? I mean REALLY? I’ve lots of asian friends doing the sam thing.. Come on! No one really cares.. does who are offended, maybe you should start to block things like this out and see the fun in it instead.. See the good in everything.. not the bad.. she’s just a girl for crying out loud!!!
On July 30th 2009, skylar wrote:

okay, what the hell.. people.. srsly? as far as im concerned i have more important things in my life than worrying about some stupid 16 yr old famous disney chick that sings horribly, she made a face… get over it, get a life.
On August 6th 2009, whahaha wrote:

bs, she cant deny that face was geared around the Asian guy because everyone else is doing it. In her denial she said that she was making a “goofy face”, its a little too coincidential for everyone to be making that face….
On September 1st 2009, FactOfLife wrote:

Right, it’s just a goofy face. Because clearly, people with slanted eyes are inherently funny looking! Almond eyes: they’re a joke AND a punchline all rolled into one! Indeed, it’s so funny, the one Asian dude totally forgot to laugh!

Somebody help me out. What’s the worst part of this? a) the fact that there’s a roomful of people doing this, or b) the fact that there are people defending this? Oh wait. THAT’S BASICALLY THE SAME THING.
On October 9th 2009, Junior wrote:

there are many different views on this picture. But i must admit personally that I’ve said and done somethings that are considered racially insensitive and I’m certain, that some, not all that wrote those crude comments about Miley aren’t completely innocent themselves when it comes down to it. I don’t have a problem with Miley or dislike her in anyway. And when I heard some of the obscene things people said and wrote about her, I thought to myself you can’t possibly feel this way if you never spent a day with her or know her personally. I believe people shouldn’t say things about others that they wouldn’t want others to say about them. If don’t feels she is a good role model for your kids don’t let them watch her or even better teach them that not everything Miley or any other celebrity does is right; teach them to think for themselves. Considering her age group shes bound to do some preposterous things without really thinking about the consequences, so did I and I’m sure many of you did also when you were in her age group or if you are in her age group, I’m 19 now and I still do stupid things.If she does something you don’t approve of you have a right to voice your opinion but make an attempt to do so in a mature manner.Those of you who are older than me should know better and try not to resort to name calling because if you have or had any kids, you would not say or want others to say those nasty things about your kids. those of you who are younger than me or are in my age group are probably learning by now or will soon learn that more people will listen to what you have to say and you can get your point across better when you don’t say it in a rude, vile, disrespectful, and insensitive demeanor. People should understand that Miley like everyone else is only human and she will make mistakes and when you write things about her or say things about her you should ask yourself before you do it am giving constructive criticism? or is it just immature ranting. I don’t want anyone to think that i approve of this picture in fact I think Miley should try to be conservative due to the fact that she is an iconic figure and because of that people will do anything to make her seem bad, even though shes not a bad person at all in my opinion. she was probably just goofing of thinking its just harmless fun and didn’t mean to offend anyone. Since i’m not Asian i can never truly understand how they feel, and I can’t tell them how to feel about the picture. Like i mentioned earlier I to Am Guilty of being racially insensitive. I’m an African american and sometimes i make a couple jokes about my Hispanic or Caucasian friend and they do the same to me. Growing up like many of us do, most of us don’t make a big deal about stuff like this, because most of us feel it just harmless fun but that doesn’t make its right. if you have a problem with this picture but are guilty of being racially insensitive, after giving your opinion you should make a conscious effort to be more racially sensitive. my friends and I, Miley, And anyone who grew up like us should make the same effort to be more racially sensitive and i speak for myself when I say I will make that effort. and Miley should apologize because she obviously offended many Asian and no matter how harmless she might think it is it doesn’t change the fact that it’s still offensive to many asians
On October 25th 2009, Edwin wrote:

Miley Cyrus was right, a bit…….. I mean, guys, it’s just a photo! But still i dont really like her…….. GO GO TAYLOR SWIFT!
On October 26th 2009, Emily Osment wrote:

Hey everyone. I play Miley’s best friend in the hit TV series Hannah Montana. Just to let all of you guys know. Miley has her ways. She is sort of racist but she does not completly hate black people. So just to let you little snobs out there she might have hers ways against blacks but she totally does not hate them.
On October 26th 2009, Mitchel Musso wrote:

Hey guys that rumors that you heard that Miley is racist. Yes its true so true. To tell you the honest truth my older bro Mason is racist. But you will never see me with a black gal. So get that straight ok. So for all you black girls thinking your gonna get a date with me you could be my fan. Idont have any black friends as far as im concerned. Theres this black girl from Jamaica she can sing way better than Miley Cyrus. She is so rich he dad owns all the bank in Jamaica and he owns 3 hotels in Jamaica too. She live in a palace. She might be even richer than the Queen of England. LOL. She was born in england and her dad is half Chinese. Anyways she is even richer than me too. Well for the info. Miley Cyrus is really racist ok. And so is my big bro Mason
On November 11th 2009, becky wrote:

your all pathetic your telling me as a kdi you never pulled that same face i know i did and tbh if i did it now it would be racist fucking ell grow up it cant be offence.