Category Archives: Features

Asian Racism and the “Asian of Reason”

One of our readers posted a link to the “Asian of Reason” a few days ago.  I’m always interested in Asian American opinions, and I was excited about the existence of a new Asian American blog.  However, upon a quick … Continue reading

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Building Subcultures and Accepting Emotions

I’m at the car dealership right now, getting one of the seatbelts on my car fixed. I accidentally broke it while installing a car seat, and now it’s gonna cost me. But man, this waiting room is high tech. Free … Continue reading

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The “Community Store” Experience

Does anyone out there watch the Bachelor/Bachelorette? I don’t. But people in my office often talk about it, so I went on Hulu to see the video above (I cut it for y’all so that you only have to watch … Continue reading

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Black Sheep of the Blogosphere

I know you, you know me I’m the black sheep of the family, I’m in an’ out of trouble I’m the talk of the town I get wild in the street When the sun goes down I steal around, like … Continue reading

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The Asian Female Celebrity Club (AFCC) Embargo

(pic from here) Jarah Mariano is the very first woman of Asian descent to become a Victoria’s Secret model. And like almost all of our Asian American female “firsts,” she’s dating a White guy.  We support our celebrities, but they … Continue reading

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Asian Women and the Invisible Chain

If you’re an Asian male, look at the picture above, along with the caption.  Think about your very first impression.  What goes through your mind?  Do you feel any kind of change in your thinking or emotion?  Now read further. … Continue reading

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Maggie Q in Nikita

(saw the story of Maggie Q on 8Asians.com) I’ve been posting overtime on Asian people on TV. Maggie Q is getting a lead role on prime time.  See below for a sneak preview of Nikita, which is coming to the … Continue reading

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What the World Owes You

“The slavemaster is no longer hindering us, we’re hindering ourselves. The slavemaster has given you all he could give you. He gave you freedom. Now get something for yourself.” Elijah Muhammed, 1974 In the last post, Neutral Observer called me … Continue reading

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Miss Saigon: bigWOWO review

bigWOWO rating: Asian American Silver I only use the bigWOWO rating system for works created by Asians or Asian Americans.  In this case, I believe I’m being consistent since Miss Saigon isn’t just a work written by a bunch of … Continue reading

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Taking Back the Key

I had a longer discussion relevant to this topic before, so I’ll try to keep this one short.  Neutral Observer had asked what I felt about the FlashForward IR between John Cho and Gabrielle Union, and I said that it … Continue reading

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