LOS ANGELES -- A Monterey Park assemblyman is accusing a Westwood food delivery service of denigrating Asians by using the name Ching Chong Ling Long Gourmet Take-out.
The Pasadena Star-News reports the name is a reference to a racist rant posted to YouTube by former UCLA student Alexandra Wallace.
In the video, Wallace said "ching chong ling long" in her imitation of how Asians sound.
On its website, the takeout service calls itself "C2L2 Gourmet delivery" and says the best way to combat intolerance is through positive cultural experiences and humor.
Assemblyman Mike Eng, D-Monterey Park, doesn't find the use of the phrase funny.
UCLA is scrutinizing the business for another reason. Campus spokesman Phil Hampton says the takeout service may be in violation of campus policies that prohibit doing business in dorms.
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