For the people saying it’s not racist I did a little Google’ing as I was never aware about a rhyme like this. But I think it’s always smart todo a little research and take the time to educate yourself before you speak.
One website reads that the rhyme has excused since 1850 and was used by kids to mock Asian people. The rhyme includes hand gestures where the kids say:
“CHINESE” – pulling their eyes into an upward slant “JAPANESE” – pulling their eyes into a downward slant “DIRTY KNEES” – pointing to their knees “LOOK AT THESE” – pulling the tops of their shirts to mimic breasts).
And I don’t think you can decide for someone else if they can be offended or not.
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For the people saying it’s not racist I did a little Google’ing as I was never aware about a rhyme like this. But I think it’s always smart todo a little research and take the time to educate yourself before you speak.
One website reads that the rhyme has excused since 1850 and was used by kids to mock Asian people. The rhyme includes hand gestures where the kids say:
“CHINESE” – pulling their eyes into an upward slant
“JAPANESE” – pulling their eyes into a downward slant
“DIRTY KNEES” – pointing to their knees
“LOOK AT THESE” – pulling the tops of their shirts to mimic breasts).
And I don’t think you can decide for someone else if they can be offended or not.