Hmmph. So Rosie finds the closest Asian to her -- Judy in makeup -- and asks her if she finds the joke offensive. Then she's shocked -- shocked! -- to find out that people like Judy used to be teased with ching chong as kids.

Note how they point out the two Asian women in the audience nodding in agreement. They're basically saying, hey, these ladies think it's funny. You should still lighten up. Apparently two Asian women represent all Asians everywhere.

What a hollow apology. She just "apologized" to appease ABC, not because she said something offensive.

doesnt matter, no fears the asian community, or take the asian communty serious. Its a shame

What a freaking joke! No sincerity whatsoever. It is pathetic to me that an individual in her position is so ignorant and inconsiderate. I am sick of the old "I didn't know" excuse. That is something children say. As an adult, let alone a “celebrity”, you have to take more responsibility. You should take ownership of your ignorance and try and improve on it. That is true maturity.

It is sad that some Asian Americans are so insecure that they mock their own culture.

One more thing, maybe Asian Americans are not as vocal as other minorities but our leaders and citizens do complain and protest. We stand up for ourselves and take pride in ourselves. We as a collective do demand respect. I am sick of that model minority stereotype. We do resist, we are vocal, we do speak out, and we do march and petition. Those efforts have lead to action and change. Just because the media does not advertise our assertiveness does not mean it does not exist. Sure, there is room for improvement but you can say that about anything. Our consciousness and confidence starts with sources just like Hyphen so props to magazine and the website!

Remember, talk is cheap! Back your beliefs and criticism with action. Stop complaining and do something to improve our community. Anyone uninvolved or uncommitted can sit on the sidelines and complain…

The problem is that in the media, racist comments happen. When the media condemns one racist comment towards one group X, but is apathetic towards another Y, it gives the signal that Y is unimportant -- or less human, or less valid.

And thus, Y should and must fight for social recognition, or else it encourages cultural marginalization.

recent instances:
Mel Gibson's drunken tirade
Michael Richards (Kramer) non-drunken comedic, racist rant
Rosie O'Donnell publically offended seemingly anti-gay comment by Kelly Ripa's about Clay Aiken
Rosie O'Donnell making "ching-chong" mockery and claiming to not know that it was offensive to East Asians

Fuck The View's asshole audience. Their kids are going to grow up to be racists, because their parents are pricks.

JR:

How right you are.

Yes, I really do think she should make a better apology. It's almost like she isn't sorry, but her publicist told her she needed to "make an effort."

the real irony for me is that a few weeks ago, Rosie was on the offensive, yelling at Kelly Ripa (and outing Clay Aiken at the same time) for making an allegedly homophobic statement, where Kelly Ripa's reaction happened to be, "WTF?". Now the table's turned and Rosie halfheartedly apologizes, but also notes that she might do it again. Would she have been so kind to Kelly R if Kelly made that same sort of caveat?? It just seems hypocritical, but what sort of an uproar can we create about it? Seems like the media has already put this to rest.

If we turned the tables on Rosie, I don't think people would appreciate it if they made fun of her weight.

Donald trump did and called her ugly

The Rosie O'Donnell Ching Chong Song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywgxa5ORyIU