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This Lorde Royals Parody Examines Racial Stereotypes in Film

— November 27, 2014 — Pop Culture
If you're a fan of catchy pop music, you'll appreciate this Lorde Royals Parody by YouTube user TessTubeBaby. The Asian-American actress examines racial stereotypes and typecasting in films and pokes fun at media's portrayal of certain demographics,

TessTubeBaby's musical rant examines specific roles that get associated with actors of a certain race. Some of the examples mentioned include the Asian actress role of the 'nerdy best friend' or African-American women's stereotypical role of the 'sassy friend' or 'the kindhearted nanny'.

While this Lorde Royals Parody is pretty funny in its tone, the video's subject matter is all too real in Hollywood. This clip addresses common stereotypes and encourages the film industry to stop typecasting actors based on their race.
Trend Themes
1. Racial Stereotype Rejection - Opportunities for disruptive innovation lie in creating diverse, un-stereotyped roles for actors.
2. Cultural Representation Push - Innovation avenues include creating opportunities for actors of diverse cultures and races to play lead roles in movies and shows.
3. Hollywood Diversity Movement - Pioneering innovators can leverage on the increased momentum to increase diversity in Hollywood productions for more inclusive and equitable representation.
Industry Implications
1. Film Industry - The film industry needs to create more non-stereotyped roles for various races, particularly marginalized ones.
2. Entertainment Industry - Entertainment industry players can take advantage of the Hollywood diversity movement to tackle racial stereotypes and increase industry inclusivity.
3. Casting Industry - Innovation prospects lie in creating casting systems that are free of racial stereotypes and biases, and represents diverse communities.
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