Category Archives: Comedy

Rock Jocks’ KevJumba on Acting & YouTube

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Moye

You’ve seen KevJumba on YouTube and The Amazing Race, but soon you can watch him on the big screen in Rock Jocks, his first feature film! 8Asians was invited to the set of the indie comedy, which follows the adventures … Continue reading →

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Justin Chon Talks Rock Jocks, Twilight & Life as an APA Actor

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Moye

Rock Jocks is about to redefine the genre of video game movies. While most studios interpret gaming on big screens as over the top film adaptations of popular franchises (think Prince of Persia…and then stop thinking about it, because it’s … Continue reading →

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Just Kidding Films: Pushing Asian Stereotype Boundaries

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Steve Nguyen

Since 2007, Bart Kwan and Joe Jo of Just Kidding Films have been pushing the boundaries of the Asian stereotype on YouTube with their unique perspectives and outrageous comedic flavor. With similar comparisons to Peter Chao and The Notorious MSG, … Continue reading →

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Margaret Cho Portrays Kim Jung-Il on 30 Rock

Posted on May 2, 2011 by John

In the most recent episode of 30 Rock, comedian and actress Margaret Cho guest stars as the crazy and idiosyncratic North Korean dictator Kim Jung-Il who has taken Jack Donaghy’s wife Avery hostage while she is on assignment in Asia for CNBC. I … Continue reading →

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The Daily Show’s Olivia Munn Investigates Tiger Mom

Posted on April 28, 2011 by John

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Tiger Mothering www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog The Daily Show on Facebook Whether you love or hate author and Yale law professor Amy … Continue reading →

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8Asians’ The A-Word: Episode #3 – Sexism, Masculinity, Blondes and Keychains

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Xxxtine

“a word” [noun] – a short talk or conversation “A-Word” [noun] – a unit of the English language, starting with the letter ‘A’ 8Asians’ The A-Word — the official podcast of 8Asians.com — aims to be a fun conversation piece … Continue reading →

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8Questions with “The Durrian” Editors

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Steve Nguyen

An Asian American news satire blog called The Durrian has made quite a splash in just its second week of existence. Similar to the concept of The Onion, the satirical publication puts their very own unique twist on the way … Continue reading →

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8Asians’ The A-Word: Episode #2 — Looting, Alexandra Wallace & the White-Washing of Akira

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Xxxtine

“a word” [noun] – a short talk or conversation “A-Word” [noun] – a unit of the English language, starting with the letter ‘A’ 8Asians’ The A-Word — the official podcast of 8Asians.com — aims to be a fun conversation piece … Continue reading →

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Vote Diane Mizota for VP of Pop Culture!

Posted on February 23, 2011 by John

Ashton Kutcher is apparently the “President of Pop Culture” for snack food maker Popchips. Now, he’s seeking a “VP of Pop Culture.” I got a shout out from actress and TV personality Diane Mizota, whom I blogged about last year … Continue reading →

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Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis & Tila Tequila

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Moye

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis: Tila Tequila from Between Two Ferns If you thought our favorite Asian American trainwreck has disappeared from the spotlight, think again. Tila Tequila appears in Zach Galifianakis’ latest installment of Between Two Ferns with … Continue reading →

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18MMW Instructional Video on Proper Chinese Mockery for Rush Limbaugh

Posted on February 4, 2011 by jozjozjoz

Leave it to the 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors to take Rush Limbaugh’s “Ching Chonging” of Hu Jintao and turn it into an educational opportunity. Sure, it would be easy to simply mock Limbaugh, as Steven Colbert did on the Colbert … Continue reading →

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