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About Ernie

I'm the creator of 8 Asians and one of the editors. While I'm a regular blogger to the site as well, think of my role as Barbara Walters on "The View," except without the weird white hair. During the day, I'm a Developer for a major Internet company and live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I've also been writing in my blog, littleyellowdifferent.com, for seven years.

Hong Kong Filmmakers Shoot ‘First’ 3D Porn Film

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Ernie

The Chinese, inventors of many things: Fireworks! Paper! Electronic equipment, similar to the iPod in functionality but different in branding!  And, thanks to this news report from the AFP – THE FIRST 3D PORN FILM. That said, the otakus have … Continue reading →

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White Residents of Flushing, NY Object to “Weird Asian Food”

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Ernie

If you’re a foodie or you’re from the New York Metropolitan area, you know that Flushing, Queens has good Chinese food. So says Anthony Bourdain, so says Serious Eats. Those who aren’t thrilled? The white and Jewish people that live … Continue reading →

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Philips DVP5990 Multi Region DVD Player

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Ernie

The Philips DVP5990/37 ($60) is a single-disc, mainstream multi-region DVD player. (You can find reviews for this DVD Player on CNET.) Compared to other mainstream DVD players on the market, it is very inexpensive, and compared to the DVD players … Continue reading →

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Munaluna Owl Bitch Card Deck

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Ernie

We met San Francisco-based printmaker and textile designer Meredith Cheng at San Francisco’s Renegade Craft Fair, where she was displaying a lovely display of items including this Munaluna Owl Bitch Card Deck ($5). Now you can be the raging bitch … Continue reading →

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Myojo Ippei-chan Instant Yakisoba Noodles

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Ernie

It’s 2010, and while we don’t have our jetpacks or food in a pill, we have advanced from those terrible Cup of Noodle days. Back in college, instant ramen was just a little cup that you peeled back the cover, … Continue reading →

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DJ Qbert to Appear in DJ Hero 2

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Ernie

Filipinos, rejoice! World famous DJ Qbert, he of Invisibl Skratch Piklz and Scratch, the synonymous documentary on turntablism, will be converted into CGI-generated goodness and will appear in Activision’s music based video game, DJ Hero 2.  Which makes sense, right?  … Continue reading →

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Gene Luen Yang’s American Born Chinese

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Ernie

First thing first: Gene Luen Yang’s American Born Chinese ($12.21) is targeted towards “young adults” — it won a Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature, and it’s a very quick read for that reason. All of that said, this … Continue reading →

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8Asians Pirate Versus Ninja Shirts Available Now at Comic-Con

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Ernie

Ahh, Pirates Versus Ninjas — it’s the topic people the world over have debated for centuries, if by “the world over” you mean “the Internet,” and by “centuries” you mean “however long memes last, which is like two or three … Continue reading →

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8Asians Pirate Versus Ninja Shirts Available Now at Comic-Con!

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Ernie

Ahh, Pirates Versus Ninjas — it’s the topic people the world over have debated for centuries, if by “the world over” you mean “internet bulletin boards frequented by sixteen year olds,” and by “centuries” you mean “however long memes last, … Continue reading →

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Sweedeedee Jerky

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Ernie

ABCs like me grew up on sticky sweet Jackson Market-type beef jerky. Delicious, yes, but there’s a new master now, and his name’s Sweedeedee.  Handcrafted in San Francisco by Troy Vadakan, Sweedeedee Jerky ($6 for 2oz, $45 for 16oz) is … Continue reading →

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Palo Ringer T-Shirt

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Ernie

My friend Will has a great phrase when imitating his Filipino Mom, usually imitated in a thick Tagalog accent: “I will clobber you with my chinelas,” or slippers. I always found the phrase funny and imagined that the only thing … Continue reading →

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