He humorously argues that an Asian-American president would be uniquely efficient because they could be "objective" and focus purely on ensuring things work without being bogged down by established racial dynamics.
is a stand-up comedy special released on Netflix on December 17, 2019. Filmed at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California, the special features The Daily Show correspondent and Crazy Rich Asians star offering his "unapologetic" perspective on American life from an immigrant's viewpoint. Core Themes and Key Jokes Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America!
He notes that America is not a monolith but a collection of distinct "nations" (states) with their own values. He humorously argues that an Asian-American president would
Chieng uses a fast-paced, high-energy style to deconstruct the quirks and contradictions of modern American culture. Core Themes and Key Jokes He notes that
He jokes that the internet is making people dumber and predicts a future where "internet zones" are established outside buildings to protect others from "secondhand stupidity," similar to smoking bans. Ronny Chieng On 'Asian Comedian Destroys America!' - NPR
He describes American life as a competition to see how many screens (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch) one can place between their face and the wall. National Identity and Politics: