It was really painful to watch America’s first female Asian-American news anchor say goodbye in such a squirm-inducing fashion.


Gawker via Alternet:

When a person is able to make a complete ass of themselves I can’t help but have a little respect.

… Imagine what an Asian-American woman had to go through to become a TV anchor in the nation’s largest market.

Now, imagine said anchor becoming the epitome of the buffoonish nature of the contemporary newsroom. Or don’t bother — just watch the clip below:

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