What is Wrong with America’s Food? Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka’s Viral Joke Sparks a National Conversation (VIDEO)
Stand-up comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, was the second Asian American Woman to have a stand up special on HBO, recently ignited a viral discussion with her joke about dietary allergies and intolerances. She has now unintentionally shone a light on a pervasive issue: the questionable state of American food.
During her act, Okatsuka humorously recounted her grandmother’s newfound gluten intolerance, expressing her disbelief that such sensitivities were affecting her immigrant family.
“My grandma can’t eat gluten anymore. And I was shocked because I didn’t know. Did you know? Did you know that immigrants can get this?” she joked.
“No, I really thought that this was something that only happened to the white people… Because all my white friends, every single day,
