When that lady switched from Chinese to "I'm from Queens!" was beautiful

It's still insane knowing a comedy based show has more integrity and humanity than an actual news outlet

I don't know if this comment will be noticed but I REALLY want to add this: I am a trained actress. NYU Tisch, Shakespeare, Chekov, Arthur Williams, Samuel Beckett, UCB, you name it. I remember a teacher saying my "type" was Margaret Cho and Lucy Liu (makes no sense). Graduated ready with my comedy skills and timing. Dialect coach training. Ready to tell stories. Bright eyed and ready. My first roles were: 1. Sushi waitress #2 2. Underage Maussuse 3. Feature film role as a person with an "Asian accent" (when I asked which accent, they just said Asian... I had to go along with it and humiliate myself). 4. I went in for a snarky, sassy, fun role "brunette". I sat at casting with a bunch of other brunettes. When I went in, I was humiliated and told that they made a mistake and I wasn't a brunette and should just leave.. but please, leave that 3 dollar headshot and resume in case they needed an "Asian" for and "Asian" role. They could have just spent 3 minutes auditioning me and not calling me back.. instead of making me feel "other". Instead, they had to inform me that I don't fit that breakdown and I should know that the breakdown should say "Asian" if they needed me... they also asked if I knew martial arts. What? 5. I then went on to play this "fantasy" Asian girl who was derailing a man from his true love. Like an exotic treat he sleeps with but wakes up to find that he actually doesn't love me. I was a toy. 6. I went to start my own company. Started writing, directing, had a whole career producing behind the scenes making SURE while I was in the casting room to remind directors that diversity makes sense and matters. Just look at the streets of NYC. It's DIVERSE. ....I even auditioned for Crazy Rich Asians.That was fun. 7. I went on to writing realistic stories that have nothing to do with me or other Asian Americans being Asian American... we're people, with real problems, issues, pains, and joys. PS AGAIN: and NOT ALL ASIANS ARE BORN WITH MARTIAL ARTS SKILLS! I just can't stand being asked that all the time. I'll continue my work. Keep my head up. I spent 2 years in South Korea during the pandemic staying safe from the pandemic and healing.... connecting with family I'd never met before as I was born an American citizen. I needed to recharge after all the grind in NYC. Excited to be back.

I LOVE that Trevor surrounded himself with these coworkers. So diverse, so talented, so beautiful in and out. From Hassan, to Roy, to Dulce, to Ronnie, to Michael, to Desy, to Jordan... Everyone has their unique perspective and background, and they're all important, or might I say: necessary. I'm so proud of all of them and the work they've done (and are still doing) ❤️ (: !

Jon Stewart set the bar so high i never thought in a million years,, Trevor didn't just take over, he brought a crew of heavy hitters with him... You guys are awesome, please don't change up on us👏🏽😎

I hope conversations like this become more normalized. Talk about refreshing

"How was that on the news???" It wasn't, it was on Fox.

The fact that people were lined up to talk to them about the issue just shows how much this was important

Ronnie is such a sweetheart. He is truly a global treasure 🥺

I really appreciate that the Daily Show was able to help the Asian community to speak up and fight back to the racist Fox news segment. I love every one of you. Thank you for bringing some laughter in the grim world

It’s funny that he said everyone got upset, I’m black and just the clips got me furious, like it was blatantly racist.

My first experience with Asians was when my church sponsored a Laotian family when I was a child. Their son was younger than me, so I didn’t actually get to know him until we both ended up working at Burger King over a decade later. He was in high school and I had dropped out of college. All the other Asians in town where the children of doctors. Since my mom was a nurse, they didn’t seem any different to me, just part of our small town hospital’s extended family. The Laotian family seemed different, but only because I knew they had escaped dangers in their own country, so we (the community) needed to make them feel welcome. Oddly, I was not aware there was racism in my town. My parents never talked about people in terms of race. They talked about people in terms of jobs or behaviors. Racism was something that happened in the city or on tv. Then during my summer orientation weekend prior to starting university, someone plastered our downtown with KKK fliers. My family was dumbfounded. It was believed an outsider came in and did it, but who knows. I realized after joining anti-racism and international student organizations at university how sheltered my life had been. I can see that my parents were trying to do the right thing by teaching us to see the person and not their race, but I now know that if I don’t see a person’s race, I can’t empathize with their lived experiences. Unfortunately, racism is still a problem, so I have to acknowledge race, if I am to try to fight racism when I see it or hear it. The people I have met in my life that I consider my brothers and sisters are a cornucopia of cultures, religions, races, and languages. I’m a better person for the lessons I have learned from them.

I love Ronnie and Roy so much. They’re both some of the best comedians of our time. Both of them have spectacular stand up specials that you can watch online and they’re both extremely funny, extremely poignant and very smart. Can’t wait for more stand-up from these two, the world needs it!

In Middle School, they taught us, _indisputably,_ that slavery was _central_ to the Civil War. We watched _Roots._ But even though I have studied Japanese and Korean fighting styles, and accordingly, learned how to count to ten in Japanese and Korean, and learned a variety of basic phrases in Japanese, and I've also learned a variety of basic phrases in Mandarin, I really can't tell you a whole lot about Asian American history. Indeed, I even went to school with numerous Asian students, but we never spoke to each other. I never learned (in high school) the differences between Japanese, Korean, Chinese or Vietnamese. Yes, let's make this a more extensive part of the education curriculum in this country. I mean _Black_ Americans, _Asian_ Americans, _Latin_ Americans and _Native_ Americans are all _Americans._ Their history is _American_ history. You can't really say you know _American_ history if your understanding does not also include _theirs._

Roy made a point that he might hesitate to help because he would be worried that by helping then he could be implicated in attack because he's black. This is an insane world.

Really glad you're covering this. How about doing a similar treatment with Native American guests? No shortage of topics there.

That a riveting three quarters of an hour. Ronnie & Roy as a 65 years Caucasian your show really helped me to a fuller understanding of what is at stake. I think it was in 1961 when I was six years old that I met a boy who became an instant life long friend of mine. His name is Jim Andrews and his father white and his mother is Japanese. They met in Japan during WWII. Our first thing is we both thought it was so cool that we were born on the exact same day half a world apart. I was fascinated by his mother’s culture and how he lived with two loving parents who had wildly different experiences growing up. At the time I knew nothing about racism. I only knew I had an instant friend. His being an Japanese American never was never a bad thing or something either us were ashamed of or regretted. I have not Jim in awhile and watching the show made me think I need to reach out to him and see how he is doing. Thank Ronnie and Roy or Roy and Ronnie for a great show that made me think I need to do more to make our country a better place to live .

Sadly people did the same thing after 9/11. Hate crimes against those of middle eastern ancestry rose that year and multiplied 5 fold in following years. They have always used fear to perpetuate hate. It isn’t ok. It is disgusting.

Not surprisingly, this was magnificent. Would that we could all be this introspective and honest about racism (and funny). Roy Wood, Hr. and Ronny Chieng, knocking it out of the park again (or slam dunking, if you prefer, Ronny).

Ronnie Chan’s opening line was epic. This was great. On another thought-yes-I’ve seen Asian reporters my whole life, but I’ve rarely seen Asian Americans with the opportunity to speak out on behalf of anti-Asian sentiments.

So proud of him as a fellow Malaysian 😀✌🏻

Ronny speaks on the importance of representation and how before him, we had no one in media to push back against the racism Asians have faced forever in media and in society.

Ronny and Roy, you guys have the biggest fans in tiny And very white Southern Oregon city. You guys are one huge reason my Latino kids survived high school in this tiny town surrounded by T supporters. Thank you from mom. ❤️

I just explained one aspect of privilege to my 11 year old son thanks to this video. As a 41 year old white man, I would help the Asian woman without any addition "tiers" to my thinking. I might be concerned my saftey from the individuals attacking her, but fear of the police honestly wouldn't enter my mind.

Roy Wood Jr., Thank you for being so open and sharing yours and other's thoughts. This segment is beyond needed. Thank you and bless you all at The Daily Show.

"I'm from Queens..." with a Queens accent. Mic drop!

The Daily Show does an incredible job of attracting attention to issues that may not be seen in daily life by all Americans. I love this addition to The Daily Show, providing a deeper look into the subjects that affect so many people in the U.S. and worldwide. People can understand what they don't personally know, when given the information and experiences of others. Great Addition!

The graphic novel approach to history for small kids is awesome. I can tell you that what small kids find riveting is learning about unfairness, and the truth if taught with care will be riveting to them.

This is such a great dialogue. As one who is mixed, of Filipino, Northern European and African descent, I deeply appreciate the dialogue and sharing of great information about work being done and collaborations occurring that benefit all of us.

If there is one positive thing to come out of this pandemic and the shutdowns, it is that we were finally in a position to pay attention and to share our thoughts and experiences in a way most of us didn’t have time to do before just because we were suddenly awash in free time. We need to continue the conversations and continue to learn from one another. I’d love to see cross cultural student exchanges, summer cultural immersion camps, and other similar activities to encourage young people to broaden their horizons.

Ronnie and Roy are gems...

That's amazing! The fact that not just Chinese people got upset with this but everybody did it's those moments that really show that this is truly the United States it just depends on what happens that makes it feel like it's United

You guys are warriors. I cannot pretend to understand how hard you both work.

These correspondents are killing it 💪💪💪💪

This was such a great conversation. Come for the takedown of some BS racists, stay for the in-depth thoughts on race relations and the steps to overcome them.

"how do you know so much about US politics?" I"M FROM QUEENS

I like this way better than the Daily Show, if I'm honest. Roy and Ronny are international treasures, but the more in depth discussion of a topic feels so much more productive to me. So much more educational. 💕

Education is the most useful tool, here. When we moved to CA, from KS when I was young, there were so many cultures I had never been aware of. It made me so curious about ethnicity, and people. I think we avoid thinking about it because it makes us feel kinda dumb. Early info can help with this.

What a great segment! Ronny is absolutely right sometimes it’s hard to explain what minorities feel but other minorities get it, even if they are not from the same group and that’s what we need to focus on! Our similar experiences and stand together to change the system. Education is vital!

Big up to Roy Wood Jr. for this discussion. It’s easy to blame Blacks for the Asian hate crimes but not so simple to breakdown where the racism stems from in the US. We are all in a Roman arena fighting for our place in America. Let’s talk, unite and fight the power instead of each other.

Big fan of Roy in this format. His passion is more clear here than any other time I’ve seen his work. Not to take too much away from his comedy but this allows me to view him completely differently and I enjoy it.

Like the media complain about MSG in Chinese food. But they never talk about MSG in Doritos, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Campbell's Soup, etc.

I love Beyond the Scenes.. sometimes even more than the actual Daily Show. I like Trevor but my favourites are all the correspondents. All of them are so funny but YT rarely show their field pieces anymore.

I really appreciate how diverse the team is, it really makes a huge difference to have people who are part of a community and history expressing their opinions on these topics. Not to mention how proud it feels to have this representation 😊😊

The best part of the Daily Show.

Ronny Cheing, Roy Wood Jr., Desi Lydic, Jordan Klepper, Stephan Colbert, Amber Ruffin, Trevor Noah, and John Oliver, are some of the best mainstream comedians/ journalists, out there shining a light on the despots around the globe.

I love how everything in Roy's world is relatable to fast food. Man after my own clogged heart

Roy is a fantastic podcast host. His time working on radio really shows, the flow is great!

Well. Just wanna add my experience here. I came from China when I was 15. People ridiculed me for just being Chinese in school quite often, and I was cool with it because I thought that was how Americans interacted and sometimes I thought the jokes were funny too. Frankly, I think I was a very confident person so those jokes didn’t affect me at all. But now with the rising tensions between China and the US, plus covid and increasing Asian hate crimes, and I have a kid that I need to raise and protect, I no longer find those racist jokes funny and start to fight against racisms for a better future for our kids.

Great piece. I think the education about the history of minorities in the US would be useful outside the US as well. The knowledge about other people's experiences can be a foundation for developing empathy for others.

I love this segment. Thanks for talking about it. I loved Ronny taking down that terrible Fox segment, and it's hilarious that he had a whole line of people just waiting to talk about it. I've found that a lot of older East and Southeast Asian people are quite informed, but what they struggle with are English verb conjugations (many of their languages don't conjugate). When I converse with them, dropping my conjugations can help them focus on the words.

That was my all time favorite Ronny segment ever...and one of the most hated Fox segments too.. LOVE that this came out..I knew he had some awesome times down there talking to people like they were human.

This is as delicious as the daily show

Unfortunately the fear of being attacked is still real. My elderly Asian parents are scared to walk in their neighborhood in CA so they're sort of trapped at home, even after we were vaccinated and a bit more free.

Ronny was already my favourite current correspondent. Love how this conversation shows his thoughtful side in a quieter, non-yelly way (don't get me wrong, him yelling is like chicken soup for my soul). And that Chinatown field piece in question - I still go back to it once in a while. So to answer Roy's question about whom the piece was targeting - I'd like to think (even though Ronny didn't say this) part of it was targeted at Asian Americans. A solidarity thing. When I feel hurt or attacked for being Asian, it really helps me to know someone else is getting mad on my behalf. So, even if unintentionally, maybe it was more about standing with the victims than criticising Fox News.

Keep ‘em coming Pastor Roy!!! I’m loving the “Between the scenes” deep dives!

15:00 Roy: I will not use the word, you may .... Ronny Chieng: Isn't it weird how we tiptoe around _quoting the president_ in case it would be a slur ? - This !

I saw that piece when it originally aired. I loved Ronnie Cheing. He's the best.

An amazing piece. Thank you for this!

Roy Wood Jr. I salute you for acknowledging the fact that some black folks took part in the anti-asian sentiment. That is being black and objective at the same time, which is quite rare nowadays in media in my opinion.

Roy is killing it

Love from Nilai, N. Sembilan, Malaysia!

United we stand, divided we fall... Having these conversations is a great start. Thanks for the video!

I do love this side of RWJ. He's a very conscious brother.

When I first saw this piece on Fox, I wondering how many levels of people okayed that content, and that was awful in it itself, like NO one stopped and said this was not ok?

I need a podcast of ronnie and Roy just conversing high af

Thank you for this conversation and for bringing on Norman Chen.

I love Roy and Rhonny working together .Great conversation. The Daily show did it again👏🏾👍🏿🙂

Love the work you all do. Keep us sane, informed, and a little laugh every once in a while doesn’t hurt. The most important part, information ! Thanks.

Just started reading Lies My Teacher Told Me and the first chapter on Woodrow Wilson showed the connection between how racist he was and how such a moral failing from the top led to more racism in the country. Talk about history repeating itself. Felt eery reading it

“I feel like the white woman talking to black people....” *dying laughing*

Ronny and Roy calling each other their day ones. ❤️🥺

That was the best do over ever. It’s humbling to see they all realized they were being patronized about their culture using their services at their own expenses. Great video.

Great conversation! So many insights, layers, and education in this piece! Ronny Chieng and Roy Wood Jr., thank you for your genius, your empathy -- and please keep Beyond the Scenes rolling.

You two plus Jordan are unbelievable. I cannot tell you how much you 3 make life so much better for those who appreciate your hustle. No stone left unturned with you guys

The daily show just keeps getting better and better..💯💯💯💯 I'd listen to such conversations every day.

Wow! Needed this honest, real talk, thanks Ronny and Roy!

The original piece made me very happy. You two are so very needed in the fights against racism. THANK YOU!

That was my question! This is the heartbeat.

I'm really enjoying your podcasts, Roy. Thank you!

We whites need to see more of this: people of color discussing things without us. Telling us, what is going on and what should be done about it. It's refreshing to feel like there are some issues in the world that you are not an expert in and that you can just listen and join in.

That was a great way to end this important conversation Roy, with the DMV analogy. Thank you all so much for this behind the scenes. I'm a big fan of all of you! Much love!

Ita crazy that Andrew Yang was not on that list and Ronny Chieng you are top of mine and my friends... Thank u we need more of this!

This is a great format and a great first episode. I'm very happy to Roy and Ronny being more serious and still being funny. I'm glad that the internet allows The Daily Show to have a broader range of work for people to show than just the central show. Keep up the great work of trying to help people keep it real.

Eternally grateful that I grew up where and when I did. Aurora, CO in the 90's. I never realized just how diverse, and how lucky I was to experience such diversity, it was until I left.

I thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed this thoughtful discussion. I’m sensing a trend. New fan here. Love your concept. Thanks.

Mr. Chang Mr. Roy wood junior I love the fact that you guys went out to the city and actually interviewed other people about that so called comedy that that other guy did but I especially love the part where Ronnie talks about getting off the Van and automatically they want to talk to him and say come here come here let's talk about that about (hilarious)

I’ve just watched two shows of BTS and I’m already blown away by the professionalism, the hard hitting content and the real discussion around these issues! Keep up the great work!

I love The Daily Show. These guys kept me calmer over the last four years. Ronnie has a great stand up routine, and his role on The Young Rock is hilarious. 😂

We need more of these!!!

I completely forgot about this, but in high school during a us history lesson, in social studies, we got to a specific chapter with Asian imagery in it. I don't remember the name or what was in that section, the teacher literally slammed his book shut and said "close your books" and pull out your Texas history book. My friend asked about the remaining chapter, the answer we recieved was "didn't happen."

I'm watching these interviews, listening to all the thought that goes into these pieces, and I can't help but think this is the very best team of people I've ever seen. Y'all are the best of us. I love how you are like this unit of the best representation of what our country is supposed to be about. People who are committed to telling truth, but also helping us laugh at ourselves. I just love everything y'all do. Live long and prosper.

This is a fantastic conversation, thank you for sharing this!!

Thank you for this format! I've learned so much in all of these talks AND had a lot of fun!

Beyond the Scenes is simply a BRILLIANT concept! I have enjoyed and been highly entertained by the various shows, but BTS have brought about an even greater appreciation and respect over the whole overall processes that build those shows. Roy, you're rocking it as the interviewer. Well done!

So much love for Roy & Ronny. Thanks so, so much for including captions with these! 🖤

Amazing conversation. These guys are both awesome humans. Keep up the great work.

I'm glad people like Kumail nanjiani, Awkwafina, are being put into big movies and not being give minor background roles, the more diverse ethnicity and representation we have the more everyone feels inclusive but also the more others learn or want to learn about each other. And definitely more talks about this, like you guys are doing here. American & British (to a slight lesser extent) media has an effect on the Western World

Thank you, Norman Chen, for co-founding LAAUNCH.

Thank you for posting, this is fantastic