similar to “
blackfish” or “blackface”, yellowfishing or “
yellowface” is attempting to look asian, if you aren’t asian. this may consist but is not limited to: aritificially enlarging the eyes, making the nose smaller (
plastic surgery), and pulling / taping back the eyes to make them slimmer / wider.
follower: “omg are you asian?”
instagrammer: “no, haha im *insert race*! thank you though!”
follower (later,
conversation with a friend): oh, you know *
instagrammer*? yeah, they’re a yellowfish. they arent actuallt asian.”