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Where does the derogatory term for Asians 'Zipperhead' come from?
Can you tell me where the derogatory term for Asians 'Zipperhead' comes from?
'Zipperhead' is a racial slur that originated in the US during the Korean War. It was used by American soldiers to describe Asians with flat heads due to cultural practices such as binding babies' heads to make them appear rounder. The term 'Zipperhead' was allegedly coined because the appearance of these flattened heads resembled the part of a zipper that connects two pieces of fabric.