2 February 2018

Japanese people are angry with me...

2 February 2018 · 10:17

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Summary

After his sarcastic Japan-criticism video, he reports many offended viewers and negative Japanese comments telling him to leave the country. He argues foreigners can criticize Japan, says commenters missed the joke, and contrasts bacon complaints with serious problems. He cooks thin Japanese bacon with basil, finding it ham-like, insufficiently crisp, and unlike British bacon.

Insight

Satire triggers backlash when audiences interpret provocative cultural criticism literally.