The document discusses various negative stereotypes that are commonly portrayed of Asian and Asian Americans in Western media. These include portraying Asians and Asian characteristics as inherently comic, presenting Asian cultures as unable to assimilate, depicting Asian immigrants and businesses as predatory, and restricting Asian characters to stereotypical occupations. The document also notes positive but patronizing stereotypes, such as the "model minority" portrayal, and the invisibility of Asians in media settings where they should be present.