Netflix Is A Daily Joke Hasan Minhaj: A Joke About Talking To His Dad About Racism
Feb 25, 2025
Humor takes center stage as the complexities of race relations within immigrant families unfold. Personal storytelling brings to light a heartfelt conversation about racism between Hasan and his father. The discussion explores generational gaps and differing cultural perspectives on social justice. Significant events in America serve as a backdrop for these enlightening reflections, all delivered with a comedic twist that keeps the insights engaging.
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Talking Race with Dad
- Hasan Minhaj recounts talking to his dad about George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement.
- His dad's surprising responses highlight generational and cultural differences in understanding racial issues.
Dad's Census Lesson
- Minhaj's dad dismisses white supremacy and pulls up U.S. Census data on income by ethnicity.
- He points out that Indian Americans are the highest earners, concluding that "even on their best day, the white man is three-fifths of an Indian."