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Yellow Pareil

An ironic pun synonymous with "yellow face," referring to the practice of casting non-Asian actors in roles as Asian characters. The pun plays on the offensive slogan "Yellow Peril" (used in the 19th and 20th centuries to suggest that Asian immigration or expansion posed a threat to Western societies), but substitutes in the French term "pareil," meaning "the same as," to suggest the substitution of a non-Asian actor in a manner that purports to make them the same as an Asian actor for purposes of the work. The irony arises from the fact that the critique of theatrical "yellow face" is that it rests upon a false and illegitimate equation, which accordingly puts theatrical or movie producers at peril should they engage in the practice. (The Obie- and Tony-award-winning play "Yellow Face," by David Henry Hwang (2007), examines Yellow Pareil in depth.)
The Misanthropic Theatre Company's new production of the off-Broadway staple "Godzilla vs. The Mikado" has its moments, but the unfortunate casting of British starlet Sloane Whitbred as Yum-Yum puts presents an instance of Yellow Pareil of even more monstrous dimensions.
Yellow Pareil by FitofPeak2 July 16, 2026

My yellow 

yellow is the person who you are living for.the person who saved your life and the reason for your happiness
“He/she is my yellow
My yellow by Littlelilac October 27, 2020

My Yellow 

Someone who saved you from yourself, a person who’s your safe place and your biggest adventure at once. Yellow is the person you love the most and you can’t live without.
Person A: you’re My Yellow.
Person B: what does that mean?
Person A: I can’t imagine a live without you anymore
My Yellow by patriciarht November 9, 2020

My yellow 

To be someone’s everything, the reason someone smiles, their favorite person
Jess is my yellow, I love her so much.
My yellow by code name October 25, 2020

my yellow 

My yellow basically means “your person”, someone who makes you happy and who you cherish
friend: “hey do you know Britney?”
you: “ yeah she’s my yellow
friend: “ what’s yellow?”
you: “someone who’s makes you happy
my yellow by luvNata1i3 October 26, 2020

My yellow 

Someone who saved you from you, your biggest adventure, your safe place and everything that is comfortable to you all at once. Yellow is the person you love the most and you can’t live without. They complete your life and make it worth living
“Shes my soulmate, my twinflame... Shes my yellow
My yellow by Pretzel chips November 17, 2020