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“Every single Asian dude who went to high school or junior high during the era of John Hughes movies was called 'Donger,'”

Quote by Martin Wong

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Martin Wong
Martin Wong

Martin Wong, born on July 11, 1946, in Hong Kong, China, passed away on October 12, 1999. His profession and category are unknown. more

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