Chris Rock's Oscars joke about Asians didn't sit well with Jeremy Lin

Steven J. Gaither

Chris Rock's Oscars joke about Asians didn't sit well with Jeremy Lin image

Whenever Chris Rock releases another film or standup routine, chances are Jeremy Lin won't be in line to watch.

The Hornets guard was disturbed by comments the comedian made Sunday night while hosting the Oscars.

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After providing commentary about the lack of black actors and actresses nominated for the prestigious awards, Rock brought out three Asian children for a joke that rubbed Lin — and many others — the wrong way.

"As always, the results of tonight's Academy Awards have been tabulated by the accounting firm of Pricewaterhouse and Cooper," Rock said as the children walked onto the stage. "They sent us their most dedicated, accurate and hard-working representatives. I want you to please welcome Ming Zhu, Bao Ling and David Moskowitz."

Then Rock added, "Thanks, guys, thanks a lot. Now if anybody's upset about that joke, just tweet about it on your phone that was also made by these kids."

"Seriously though, when is this going to change?" Lin tweeted. "Tired of it being 'cool' and 'OK' to bash Asians."

Actor Harry Shum called Rock’s joke "lazy" and “uncreative," to which Lin agreed.

Steven J. Gaither