The video discusses the topic of white people trying to change their appearance to look East Asian, specifically through plastic surgery and makeup. The creator argues that it is almost impossible for a person of European descent to pass as East Asian, no matter how many surgeries they undergo, due to differences in bone structure, skin tone, and facial features.
The video examines two examples of individuals who have undergone surgery to change their appearance to look East Asian. The first example is a young man who underwent eyelid surgery to look Japanese, but ended up with an "uncanny valley" effect that makes him look fake. The second example is a Brazilian man who underwent 10 eye surgeries to achieve a "Korean look," but still looks unnatural.
The video also discusses the movie "Cloud Atlas," which features white actors playing Asian characters with the help of prosthetics and makeup. The creator argues that the movie's portrayal of Asians is racist and stereotypical, and that the use of prosthetics and makeup is not enough to accurately represent the diversity of East Asian cultures.
The video also touches on the topic of "yellow face" in Hollywood, where white actors play Asian roles, and the lack of representation and opportunities for Asian actors in the industry. The creator argues that Asian actors are often relegated to stereotypical roles and are not given the same opportunities as white actors.
Finally, the video discusses an article by a Japanese journalist who argues that Hollywood deliberately casts average-looking Asian actors in major roles, while reserving more attractive roles for white actors. The creator disagrees with this view, arguing that talent and fit for the role are more important than physical appearance.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. In 2010, a study in the journal Psychological Science found that humans are good at spotting fake or artificial representations of people.
2. In 2013, the movie Cloud Atlas was released, featuring white actors playing Asian characters with the help of prosthetics.
3. The makeup artist for Cloud Atlas, Jeremy Woodhead, used three pieces on actor Jim Sturgess, including a forehead piece, to change his appearance.
4. The bone structure and muscles of the face play a significant role in how we appear, and Caucasian features such as prominent cheekbones and a narrow nose bridge are distinct from East Asian features.
5. In the 1988 documentary "Slaying the Dragon," the roles and stereotypes of Asian women in film and TV were examined, and the same archetypes were found to exist 23 years later in a 2011 revisit.
6. A Japanese article discussed the casting of East Asian people in Hollywood, suggesting that actors in East Asia are often multi-talented and extremely beautiful.
7. The article also suggested that Hollywood may be intentionally casting average-looking Asian actors, while casting more attractive white actors in European roles.
8. Some Chinese people were disappointed with the casting choice of Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, a Marvel superhero, due to his perceived average looks.
9. East Asian actors often face limited and stereotypical roles in Hollywood, such as the "hopeful karate guy," "wise enlightened man," or "nerdy sidekick character."
10. The documentary "Slaying the Dragon" found that Asian women are often portrayed as "docile sex objects" or "sinister dragon lady types" in film and TV.