Weekend Update: Bowen Yang on the Rise of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes - SNL

Bowen Yang stops by Weekend Update to discuss the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes in the United States.


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[k.nicoledavis]

I cried when he said "fuel up" is what he tells himself. As a black woman I'm often repeating lately what my Mom would tell me during tough times- "head up, chest out girl!" Communities of color put our blood, sweat and tears into making sure our children are prepared for this life but we will never let them see us cry, never let them see us bleed and never let them see us sweat! Be strong everyone, especially our Asian American brothers and sisters!

[jialulol]

As an Asian, I can confirm ted cruz knowing about the sailor moon lesbians would be incredibly helpful

[heresapollo]

He should've told Colin Jost to ask Scarlett Johansson to go easy on playing every other Asian role in Hollywood.

[adamcompton]

"Whatever, youre scared"
Why is NO ONE talking about how you can hear Che wheezing out of the shot

[forfreudssake]

“Don’t just look online; look around you.” ❤️❤️❤️

[avabipes]

“Whatever you’re scared”

Woah Bowen’s getting bold

[ClubXVI]

Bowen Yang - We appreciate you. That couldn’t have been easy. Especially being the only Asian cast member and having to deal with all the horrible things going on in this country, and wanting to do more. We all need to Do More. And show support to your Asian friends and neighbors that are suffering and grieving right now. “Fuel Up!”

[hterisms]

as an asian person i can confidently tell you that advancing the sailor moon lesbians agenda is actually helpful to all mankind- call ur senators today!

[TracyK]

A lot of people who think this isn’t hilarious aren’t getting the point. This was posted after a mass shooting targeting Asian Americans. Bowen wanted to use his platform to raise awareness to a serious issue with respect whilst staying true to his comedic background and I think he did an admirable job. This was a good balance of heartfelt with a touch of comedy. If you don’t like the skit, you should be more aware. If you look at the comments section, it’s filled with not just Asians but other minorities relating and extending their support.

[arvurebantra]

This was both funny and heartwarming. Thank you so much for doing this in a classy, but funny way.

[Daphattack]

As a hispanic I totally agree when people are like oh I tip my cleaning lady, like that’s an “ally woke” statement. Dude you should tip well for services REGARDLESS of the race of the person providing it for you. Do you stand up online or in real life when you see someone abusing another human being? That does more than well I tip my manicurist.

[poetryletter]

I'm asian and I also care a lot about Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune's lesbian relationship, people should know they were not cousins nor simple friends

[zoebelle]

“Whatever your scared”

Bowens delivery and colin’s reaction was too good

[aMaZkNiPa]

The audience is terrified to laugh. They have no idea how to react to this.

[DeafTourette]

He had me crying near the end. It was so sincere.

[VianneyCreates]

"Too smart? It was 20 minutes long." LOL!! Bowen made me tear up, thanks for giving him time for this important message.

[maisynelson]

the senators really SHOULD know about the lesbian characters in sailor moon smh

[jayrock]

I need to see this gay passover bunny segment

[lilgrannyari]

I mean, I'm an Asian-American woman in my 30s, and it would mean so much for politicians to acknowledge how the English dub totally hetero-washed Sailor Moon. Justice for Neptune and Uranus!!

[advocacynaccountablity]

LOVE Bowen's shout-out to "Kim's Convenience" which is one of the best shows out there.