8 Most Popular Posts (Last Seven Days)
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In a Post-Apocalyptic Zombie World, Asian American Man Gets White Girl
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Asian Guys and that One Long Pinky Fingernail
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Do Asians Have Body Hair?
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A Guide To A Buddhist/Chinese/American Funeral
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Asian American Commercial Watch: Ronny Chieng & Old Spice’s “The Expert”
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Who Is The Asian Woman Sitting Courtside At Lakers Home Games?
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Internet Page Reveals How to Talk Dirty in Tagalog
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WeChat Pay, Alipay, and the Future of Digital Payments in China
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Monthly Archives: September 2010
German Man Develops Chinese Accent After Migraine
There have been evidence of people completely changing their accents after migraines and strokes, including a German-born Briton speaking like a Chinese man. I’m trying to imagine my dad sound like Foghorn Leghorn after a stroke, and it’s pretty much … Continue reading
Posted in (simple), Health
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Never Say No To Panda
This commercial for Panda Cheese has nothing at all to do with the API community, identity, diaspora, pop culture or whatever. But we here at 8Asians have this unhealthy obsession over all things panda so….Yeah. Enjoy.
Posted in Viral Like SARS, WTF
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Theater Review: East West Players’ Mysterious Skin
This past week, I was able to travel to LA’s Little Tokyo to see the premiere of the East West Player’s all-Asian American ensemble of Mysterious Skin, a screenplay based of a 1996 novel by Scott Heim about the lives … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, LGBT, Reviews, The Arts
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Nam Phan fights his way into The Ultimate Fighter 12
TUF 12: Nam Phan vs. Mike Budnik UltimateFighter.com See More: TUF 12 • Nam Phan • Mike Budnik • elimination The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) is a reality show where one person wins a six figure contract with the leading mixed … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Sports, TV
Tagged MMA, Nam Phan, Spike TV, TUF 12, UFC, Ultimate Fighter 12
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Harajuku Trio Crash Tom Ford’s Super Exclusive Fashion Show
On Monday night, I came back from New York because I was doing some Fashion Week work. Designer Tom Ford had his super, super, super, super secret fashion soiree on Sunday. I wasn’t invited. Actually, a lot of people weren’t … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion
Tagged harajuku, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Tom Ford
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APA Spotlight: Athena Mari Asklipiadis, Mixed Marrow
8Questions is a bi-monthly interview of Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the APIA community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to their … Continue reading
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Animal Kamifusen Paper Balloons
Traditional Japanese paper blow-up balloons get a little animal twist with these fun creatures. The pack of four Animal Kamifusen ($6) would be a perfect favor for guests at a kid’s party, or even a fun room decoration.
Posted in Home Decor, Toys
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Jennifer Shon Bow Necklace
We have a penchant for dainty bows, which explains our obsession with the Bow necklace ($50) by Jennifer Shon. The pendant (which measures 0.5″ wide) includes a dangling amazonite stone and is available is either gold or silver. Or both, … Continue reading
Posted in Jewelry
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Los Angeles: The First AAPI Rock the Vote
The first “Asian American, Pacific Islander Rock the Vote” is happening this Friday, September 17 at the Ford Amphitheater in Hollywood, CA — a nonpartisan event/concert to launch political awareness, show unity and numerical strength of the APA community, as … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Music, Politics, Southern California
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Josephine Headband from Petite Plume
Add a romantic flair to your outfit with this hand-crafted Josephine headband ($22) from Petit Plume, designed by Eugenia Chung. The hair accessory features vintage ivory rosette pins with pheasant feathers that will go perfectly with any look. Also check … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Jewelry
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The Communist Party T-Shirt on Threadless
Communism is everywhere, whether you like it or not. So why not join them with this Communist Party design from Threadless available in T-shirt ($18) or sweatshirt ($45) form. Look, even Chairman Mao is ready to a good time.
Posted in Apparel
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Racist Grindr Guy Retracts Asian Remarks, Hates Hipsters Instead
An follow-up on that guy from Grindr who declared that all Asians “reave him arone:” a reader who read that blog post recently sent us his updated Grindr profile photo; looks like he took down the Asian comments, commenting that … Continue reading
Posted in (simple), Discrimination, LGBT
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