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'The Office' Writer Michael Schur Recalls "Racist" 'SNL' Japanese Sketch

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Former 'SNL' writer Michael Schur opens up about a controversial Japanese sketch that didn't sit right, shedding light on the tricky path to inclusivity in comedy.
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  • Schur recalls a 2008 'SNL' sketch that parodied Japanese culture, admitting it
  • to him at the time due to its stereotypical portrayal.
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Michael Schur, SNL, 'The Office'
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