Megan, in a recent episode of her podcast, called out several well-known movies and TV shows for perpetuating negative stereotypes.

Among the targets of her criticism were Jordan Peterson, Austin Powers, Kill Bill, and How I Met Your Mother, all of which have massive fanbases and are widely popular.

In her podcast episode, Megan specifically focused on two 20-year-old films that portrayed Asian women characters in a stereotypical manner.

She invited journalist Lisa Ling and comedian Margaret Cho to discuss the “Dragon Lady” stereotype, which is often associated with Asian women.

The 2002 film Goldmember from the Austin Powers series featured characters Fook Mi and Fook Yu, played by Diane Mizota and Karian Inaba respectively.

These characters were criticized for their s**ual objectification of Asian women.

Another film that came under Megan’s scrutiny was Quentin Tarantino’s 2003 blockbuster, Kill Bill.

Lucy Liu portrayed the character O-Ren Ishii, a violent Yakuza leader.

Writer India Roby described O-Ren Ishii as a stereotypical dragon lady who uses her sexuality as a manipulative tool while being emotionally cold and threatening masculinity.

However, Megan faced accusations of hypocrisy for criticizing these films while having played a similar type of character herself.

One critic on Twitter pointed out that Megan’s role in the TV show Suits also featured an over-sexualized, aggressive, and deceptive female lawyer.

They questioned why she promoted the series and embraced her role while condemning similar portrayals in other works.

Defending the films, some argued that Tarantino’s style is known for exaggerating characters, and it wasn’t limited to Asian women alone.

They claimed that all characters in Kill Bill were exaggerated, regardless of race or s**.

Others accused Megan of sour grapes, suggesting that she would have loved to be cast in Kill Bill or Austin Powers.

Critics also reminded Megan of her own willingness to appear in revealing scenes on television.

While some dismissed Megan’s criticism as unnecessary, others sarcastically welcomed her opinion after years of waiting for her to take a stand on the issue.

Michelle Johnson commented on Megan’s tendency to criticize various institutions, including Hollywood, likening it to biting the hand that feeds her.

Megan’s focus on Quentin Tarantino’s films was also questioned, with some suggesting that it was an unintelligent move to target him on her podcast.

They described Megan as a self-absorbed person who chirps incessantly without considering the consequences until they come back to haunt her.

Moreover, critics argued that Megan’s examples of negative stereotypes were weak, as Austin Powers is known for its surreal comedy and hypersexualization, while Kill Bill was made in the style of martial arts movies where aggression and sexualization are inherent.

They found it unfair to label O-Ren Ishii as a dragon lady solely based on her Asian ethnicity, deeming it racist.

Some speculated that Megan’s concern with the dragon lady stereotype might be driven by her desire to expand her fanbase among American Asians.

They suggested that she culturally aligns herself with them by engaging in activities like eating noodles and visiting a Korean spa, but her efforts are seen as superficial and lacking substance.

In conclusion, Megan’s critique of popular films and TV shows for perpetuating negative stereotypes has sparked debates and accusations of hypocrisy.

While some support her stance, others question the validity of her arguments and motives.

The controversy surrounding this issue highlights the ongoing discussions about representation and diversity in the entertainment industry.