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Salient. Official Newspaper of the Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association. Vol 40. No. 7. April 13 1977

Dear Editor,

I would like to clarify my points for "Unsigned" who classified the Hawker sketch as a "slapstick comedy." I am sure that all sensible people who are aware of our social environment would agree with me that the sketch didn't portray the True life of the Hawkers. Is it fair to say that those who are able to see the real situation at home are holding to a wrong view?

It doesn't really matter whether the sketch gives a good or a bad impression to the audience, but it should show the true picture of what it is trying to portray — in this instance, the Hawkers' life.

By sticking to a narrow viewpoint and using general terms like "white world", "pakehas", I am afraid "Unsigned" has fallen into the racist category. What we should oppose are the Oppressors, regardless of their race.

A Common Malaysian'

P.S. I agree with 'Guru' that "comedy is a part of culture," but I believe he has made the same mistake as "Unsigned" by playing on sentiments — mixing up the true exploiters with the ordinary tourists.