A ` ` How I Met Your Mother '' episode reveals 3 of its actors , all white , to be Asian . They are in yellowface , stereotypical Asian clothes , even a Fu Manchu . The episode climaxes 17 hours before the wedding of Barney , who receives a mighty slap that literally leaves him red in the face . Some find the portrayal of Asians offensive , tweet to # HowIMetYourRacism . The show 's creators apologize , with comments that he feels ` ` terrible ''
A ` ` How I Met Your Mother '' episode reveals 3 of its actors , all white , to be Asian . They are in yellowface , stereotypical Asian clothes , even a Fu Manchu . Some find the portrayal of Asians offensive , tweet to # HowIMetYourRacism . The show 's creators apologize , with comments that he feels ` ` terrible ''