Scott Disick is under fire after posting an Instagram photo with his daughter Penelope, whom he shares with ex Kourtney Kardashian. The image, taken at an Asian restaurant, shows Penelope pulling her eyelids upward while smiling next to her father.
Many followers accused the gesture of mimicking the racist “slant-eyes” stereotype toward East Asian people. One commenter wrote, “Wow, this is a prime example of how racism is taught. People aren’t born with it.” Another added, “It’s a parent’s responsibility to teach a kid to do the right thing.”
The stereotype, rooted in 19th-century Western propaganda, has long been used to mock Asian facial features, particularly monolid eyes. Some fans defended the photo, calling it an innocent “funny face” and not an intentional insult.
Disick, known for his role on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, has not publicly addressed the controversy. The incident has sparked debate over whether public figures should be more cautious about the messages their posts send, especially when children are involved.
