A satirical animation by T-House has gone viral, spotlighting racist undertones in a recent UK Navy controversy involving Chinese laundry workers. The imaginary barroom banter between an African man and a British woman delves into colonial history, racial stereotypes, and modern-day tensions. 🍻
The Satirical Exchange
In the animated skit, the British woman boasts about colonial \"civilizing\" missions, while the African man counters with sharp critiques of racism, citing the UK Navy's dismissal of Chinese workers labeled as \"servants.\" The dialogue escalates as historic slurs like \"Half-Breeds\" and \"Coolies\" are thrown into the mix, revealing lingering colonial mindsets.
British: \"They serve us, so therefore, they're servants. Simple as that.\"
African: \"You dehumanize people… Now you know how it feels like.\"
Global Reactions
The clip, while fictional, mirrors real-world backlash against the UK media's language and the Navy's alleged \"security concerns.\" Social media users praised the satire for calling out systemic racism and historical amnesia. 🌍 The animation ends with a cheeky twist: the British woman takes offense at being called \"Pom,\" a slang term for British people.
(Note: Views expressed in the animation do not reflect CGTN's stance.)
