Steve Harvey Says Asian Jokes ‘Not Meant With Any Malice’

Steve Harvey apologized on Twitter Tuesday for making jokes about Asian men on a recent episode of his talk show.

“I offer my humblest apology for offending anyone, particularly those in the Asian community, last week,” the “Family Feud” host wrote on the social media site. “It was not my intention and the humor was not meant with any malice or disrespect whatsoever.”

At the time, the comedian was poking fun at dating guides, citing the very real example, “How to Date a White Woman: A Practical Guide for Asian Men.”

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“Do you like Asian men?” Harvey asked, before answering his own question with, “No.”

Harvey continued, “I don’t even like Chinese food.”

And, “I don’t eat what I can’t pronounce.”

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Here’s what he said to say this morning — it was a bit meeker in tone:

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