The comedian posted a comment that stereotypes Asian-Americans on Friday. Just weeks after he drew widespread criticism for using a racial slur on his HBO program Real Time, Bill Maher once again finds himself on the receiving end of backlash following a recent tweet. "This N Korean thing is getting tense! Following his use of the N-word in June, Maher apologized on-air the following week on Real Time. "For black folks, that word ? I don't care who you are ? it's caused pain.