This is not racist, you tw*ts

Danny Sapko Responds to Backlash

Danny Sapko addresses criticism of a previous video celebrating Chinese bass players. He says many commenters called his homemade, Chinese-inspired outfit racist, while he received no negative comments from Chinese or other Asian viewers.

He explains that the costume drew on Qing Dynasty headwear, Hanfu, and Tang Dynasty styles. Its deliberately wonky DIY moustache was inspired by Confucius, he says—not Hulk Hogan. Danny describes the outfit as an affectionate, tongue-in-cheek celebration rather than an attempt to mock racial traits.

Stories and Humor

The response combines cultural references with Danny’s usual Yorkshire humor. He shows off the deliberately shoddy outfit, jokes about the gong, and shares a story about his Ukrainian grandfather, John. John escaped Nazi captivity, built a life in Bradford, and apparently considered meeting the band Smokie the highlight of his life.

Danny also talks about his Ukrainian and Italian immigrant grandparents and his love of Chinese food. He sings a jingle for his favorite local takeaway, Golden Ball.

Charity Raffle and Sign-Off

Danny announces that his charity five-string bass raffle has raised more than £2,000 for Punk for the Homeless, which supports an orphanage in Sierra Leone. He also says that Cash, whose bass was broken by an airline, has received a replacement instrument.

After mentioning that he is off to see The Undertones, Danny signs off with a joke about next week’s “tribute” to Nigerian bassist Jay-Jay Okocha.

People and Groups Mentioned

• Danny Sapko
• Confucius
• John, Danny’s grandfather
• May of the Golden Ball takeaway
• Cash
• The Yelloy
• Smokie
• The Undertones
• Jay-Jay Okocha