Monthly Archives: February 2011

Ask an Asian: Is there an Asian Equivalent to Chili?

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Ernie

Every so often, we here at 8Asians get e-mails asking for advice. Here is one such e-mail received last week asked for the Asian equivalent of a chili cook-off: Hi. I am on the social committee for our local swim … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask an Asian, Food & Drink | 10 Comments

Time: From Whiz Kids to Tiger Moms

Posted on February 2, 2011 by John

If you haven’t gotten enough of the ‘Tiger Mom’ meme, this week’s cover story in Time magazine is on The Truth About Tiger Moms: Though Chua was born and raised in the U.S., her invocation of what she describes as … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Education, Observations | 12 Comments

Is Disney Remaking Snow White with a Chinese Warrior Theme?

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Edward

I just caught word that Disney is attempting to make a live-action version of their beloved classic Snow White but this time, it’s going to be set in 19th century China. The plot goes like this: A 19th century Englishwoman who … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Bruce Lee Had a Thing for White Girls!

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Ben

It never ceases to amaze me when there are 8Asians commenters that continue to use Bruce Lee as a figure for dating exclusively Asian. While Mr. Lee was very proud of his Asian heritage, he himself was a quarter Caucasian … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, Family, Lifestyles, Movies, Observations | Tagged , | 28 Comments

Ip Man 2: The New Age of Kung Fu

Posted on February 2, 2011 by tinabot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHAh36XUDrA&feature=related By Tina Bruce Lee. Jacky Chan. Jet Li. Each one of those names marks an era in martial arts film legend. As a supreme grandmaster of martial arts film geekdom, I’ve watched every kung fu film I could get … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies, Reviews | 13 Comments

Asian and Asian American Serial Killers

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

I’ve always been fascinated by serial killers. There’s something both creepy and scary about them. To me, they are symbols of the worst humans can do but proof that most of us aren’t THAT bad. Because this is 8Asians, I thought I’d do some research on Asian/Asian American serial killers. Continue reading →

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Of Civil Wrongs and Rights – The Fred Korematsu Story

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Ernie

“… After viewing the documentary about Fred Korematsu, Of Civil Wrongs and Rights – The Fred Korematsu Story ($24.49), I have to say that I am quite impressed at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) – San Francisco chapter, made … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Fred Korematsu Day with Jesse Jackson & Company

Posted on February 1, 2011 by John

In studying U.S. history, many of us recall the famous court cases that have shaped our civil rights here in America, including Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education. And I’m sure you’ve heard of Rosa Parks and … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, Politics | 5 Comments

What Asian American kids watch on the Internet: Freddie Wong’s YouTube Channels

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Jeff

My sons like first person shooter games such as the Call of Duty series, and they often watch YouTube videos of people playing such games in order to learn new tricks and tactics.  I noticed that Number Two Son was … Continue reading →

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