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George Takei Demands the Academy Apologise for "Shameful" Asian Jokes During Oscars

JamesArthurArmstrong JamesArthurArmstrong Star Trek actor George Takei joined 24 other Academy members of Asian descent in sending a letter to the Academy demanding an apology for what they called "shameful" jokes aimed at Asians during the Oscars last month.

"I was astounded at the obliviousness and the ignorance of the Academy," Takei told The Hollywood Reporter. The protest comes in the light of the skit in which host Chris Rock introduced three children of Asian descent as Academy accountants, and comments ad-libbed by presenter Sacha Baron Cohen that insinuated that Asians have small genitalia.

An Academy spokesperson told THR, "The Academy appreciates the concerns stated, and regrets that any aspect of the Oscar telecast was offensive. We are committed to doing our best to ensure that material in future shows be more culturally sensitive."

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