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The Misfire of Whiteface Comedy: Examining Drewuski's Controversial Skit
Recently, a sketch by comedian Drewuski made headlines—not because of its content alone, but because of the backlash it seemingly failed to muster. Drewuski, a Black comedian, dressed in full "whiteface," an act historically associated with racism and offensive caricature placeholders, at a NASCAR event. The sketch involved him mimicking stereotypical white American NASCAR fans, wearing makeup, wigs, and tattoos that approximated the look of the "white trash" stereotype often portrayed in media.