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Not Your Best Idea Ever, Miley

Eye-slanting not a good 'example' from Disney star

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 3, 2009 8:05 AM CST

(Newser) – Miley Cyrus’ latest less-than-wholesome stunt? Slanting her eyes in a party pic that's been slammed by an Asian-American group, TMZ reports. “The photograph of Miley Cyrus and other individuals slanting their eyes is offensive to the Asian Pacific American community and sets a terrible example for her many young fans,” said the OCA. How very un-Hannah Montana.

Miley Cyrus slants her eyes in a picture that got her slammed by an Asian American group, TMZ reports.
Miley Cyrus slants her eyes in a picture that got her slammed by an Asian American group, TMZ reports.   (Photobucket)
Miley Cyrus arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Miley Cyrus arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Miley Cyrus performs during the We Are The Future kids Ball January 19, 2009 in Washington, DC.
Miley Cyrus performs during the We Are The Future kids Ball January 19, 2009 in Washington, DC.   (Getty Images)
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Not only has Miley Cyrus encouraged and legitimized the taunting and mocking of people of Asian descent, she has also insulted her many Asian Pacific American fans. - George Wu, executive director of the OCA

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Mjoh3
Feb 7, 2009 9:31 PM CST
It was a joke. She is hanging with an Asian guy in the picture. Does ANYONE have a sense of humor? It was a joke. The fact that some people find it offensive just means that either it's a bad joke or they are over sensitive.
Guest
Feb 4, 2009 5:47 AM CST
even the Asian Miley is hot, lol
Guest
Feb 4, 2009 4:42 AM CST
This should be a non-issue, just like the photo of Michael Phelps holding a marijuana pipe...People are human, and younger ones tend to act their age...Older folks, on the other hand, seem unable to accept an apology and move on...To me, more shameful and despicable are the paparazzi and the rags they work for.

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