Why was an Ashley Madison ad featuring a drag queen considered racist?

An Ashley Madison advertisement featuring a drag queen was considered racist due to its portrayal of an Asian stereotype. The commercial featured a Caucasian man alongside a heavily-accented, Asian-styled drag queen, which many viewers saw as an offensive caricature perpetuating negative racial clichés. Critics argued that the ad relied on outdated and harmful tropes by depicting the drag queen character in a way that mocked Asian language, fashion, and mannerisms. This was regarded as insensitive and reinforcing of racial prejudices rather than being inclusive or humorous. As a result, the ad sparked backlash for its insensitive depiction of race and ethnicity, leading to accusations of racism against the company.