Author Archives: Ernie

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.

Religion May Make Asian Teenagers More Depressed

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Ernie

So to add to the rapidly growing laundry list of what makes Asian youth depressed, which we’ve so far contributed to family conflict, academic pressure and a mental health stigma — you guys keeping count here? — you can add … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyles, Observations | 16 Comments

“What [Asian Media] … Would Be Appropriate for a 7-year old Girl?”

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Ernie

Every so often we get e-mails. Here’s one from Julie, and while I don’t necessarily have a wealth of information on appropriate inspirational materials, maybe some 8Asian readers can help out: Can you recommend any books, magazines, or websites spotlighting … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask an Asian, Family, Meta | 12 Comments

ImageGeisha: Is This Any Different from Mister Wong?

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Ernie

File another one in the “European companies with unfortunate branding” bin: My former co-worker Rabble pointed me to an image manipulation platform which does live previews of Word Documents, PDFs and MP3s on the web from Austrian company wollzelle. Called … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Observations, Technology | 18 Comments

Family Conflict – Not Depression – A Significant Risk Factor for Asian American Suicide

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Ernie

From IIstix, this article brief from UC Davis stating that along with pressure, cultural assimilation and mental illness and the stigmas that come with it, family conflict is just as of a factor in suicide among Asian Americans: The researchers … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Observations | 4 Comments

Vote Hasan Minhaj for Wild 94.9’s Comedy Jam

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Ernie

Is my favoritism for comedian Hasan Minhaj completely obvious? Have I mentioned that he’s my co-worker? Well, good; now that we’re being all transparent, I won’t have to feel any guilt about plugging Hasan for San Francisco’s Wild 94.9’s Comedy … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | 3 Comments

Spain’s Basketball Team Does the Fucked Up Slanty Eye Thing

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Ernie

An advertisement for the Spanish Basketball Federation that appeared in the Spanish daily sports newspaper Marca featured Spain’s 15 national team members in uniform pulling back the skin on their eyelids, with smiles on their faces. Why, yes. Yes, they … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Sports | 25 Comments

James Blagden enjoys a good stereotype

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Ernie

Behold, the illustration work of Brooklyn based James Blagden. Lest you bandwagon jumping commenters start freaking out over the above illustration about how Asians are “nerdy and retarded,” Blagden has a series of similar illustrations that highlight the stereotypes of … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, The Arts | 4 Comments

Meta: Keep the Current Commenting System?

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Ernie

Should 8Asians.com keep the existing comment format, based on disqus.com, or go back to regular WordPress comments? ( polls) If you’re an active commenter on 8Asians.com – all thirteen of you, I’m looking at you – you’ve noticed that for … Continue reading →

Posted in Meta | 7 Comments

No Regret: Just Another Depressing Korean Movie Dealing with Gay Issues

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Ernie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW9NROlRYS8 From Jack, an announcement about the Korean movie NO REGRET, opening in New York and Los Angeles on July 25th: “… [t]he idea and image of homosexuality continues to be a taboo in the Asian and Asian American community. … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, LGBT, Movies | 7 Comments

Teriyaki Boyz – ZOCK ON! feat. Pharrell and Busta Rhymes

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Ernie

From Cecily’s blog comes a heads-up notice of the Teriyaki Boyz’s new single ZOCK ON!, featuring Pharrell and Busta Rhymes. Produced by the Neptunes, I’m liking this track a truckload more than that ridiculous Fast and Furious track they did … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Amy Winehouse

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Ernie

Dear Amy, I’ve always prided myself on being a fan of yours; my ex got me listening to your first album Frank when you weren’t anorexic and you didn’t have any tattoos or freaky beehive hairdos. When I learned you … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Entertainment, Lifestyles, Observations, WTF | 1 Comment

More good music: Justin Nozuka

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Ernie

If you’re in Canada, you may have already heard of half-Japanese, nineteen year old Justin Nozuka; he’s been on Degrassi Junior High and his brother George is a pop star in his own right. (I love how I infer that … Continue reading →

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