We Are The World

Back in March 2007, we posted a clip from a Japanese TV show in which impersonators sang “We Are The World.” Thanks to BoingBoing, we have now found the full 3 minutes and 44 seconds of their performance:

6 comments - What do you think? Posted by James - May 25, 2008 at 5:34 pm

Categories: Japanese TV Tags: japan, we are the world

Trufax

My first instinct is to laugh but that’s because I’m not Black. Look out when the Al Sharpton’s and Jesse Jackson’s of the world find out about the black face going on in this comedy bit.
Ray

holy sheet that was funny.
me

@Trufax

I thought the same thing at first, but this isn’t America. They are imitating people, isn’t better to actually look like the person? It wasn’t done in a negative way.

the overthinker

I agree – how is a Japanese going to imitate a black person without makeup?

reptile

Actually I agree too and am I am black. As long as they were not the color of charcoal and wearing big red lips its little to be offended about. I suspect that the issue of blackface is becoming more of a generational thing with the older generation upset to see anyone with makeup on.

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