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Asian American Commercial Watch: Toyota Time – Spelling Bee

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Jeff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZTS8BFy0nk The theme of “Indian kids as spelling bee champions” seems to have a higher profile lately, especially with the recent movie Bad Words.  This Toyota commercial includes an Indian kid showing off his spelling talents.  The father is apparently … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: “Twins” for Taco Bell’s Spicy Chicken Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Taco

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Jeff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWRATkGYF-c An Asian guy rarely gets the girl in a TV commercial, but two of them each getting a girl?  And in the same commercial?  And the girls are white too?  Not your typical TV commercial, but although I should … Continue reading →

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The White House Initiative on AAPIs – Opening Ceremony for AAPI Heritage Month 2014

Posted on May 22, 2014 by John

As you may know, the month of May is designated as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. With that, The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders kicked off the month on May 6th, hosted by the … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: One Toyota of Oakland – ‘Daughter’

Posted on May 16, 2014 by John

A friend of mine shared this local television ad for a car dealership, One Toyota of Oakland, explaining the no hassle approach that the dealership has. It’s a nice father-daughter piece, though the father to me doesn’t look old enough … Continue reading →

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PBS’s Pioneers of Television: Breaking Barriers – George Takei & Margaret Cho

Posted on May 9, 2014 by John

PBS has been doing this series called Pioneers of Television, and recently, the network aired an episode titled Breaking Barriers, talking about the racial barriers that have been broken over time in the history of American television, including Asian Americans, … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Asian Family – BMW 3 Series Diesel TV Commercial

Posted on May 7, 2014 by John

http://youtu.be/p2vBADziOa4 A friend of mine posted this on my Facebook Timeline the other day, as he knows I blog for 8Asians. I haven’t seen this BMW commercial air on television, but my friend says he’s seen it locally in the … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: AT&T’s Network Guys

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Jeff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw-Amu4IGW4 I noticed this commercial because it has many of my favorite (or perhaps least favorite) Asian American stereotypes: Nerdy Asian technical guy White guy in charge Asian guy awkward with white women The Asian guy is surprised when his … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: The Year of the You – TurboTax

Posted on April 22, 2014 by John

http://youtu.be/veBYze8C6VQ I’m a TurboTax user and fan since using the annual service online since 2000. I’ve already finished my taxes (early this year!), but it’s no susprirse that Intuit is advertising TurboTax given we are at the height of the … Continue reading →

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NPR: My Big Break – Ken Jeong: Doctor By Day, Comedian By Night

Posted on April 18, 2014 by John

Image courtesy of NPR – Chris Pizzello/AP. Apparently, National Public Radio has started a new series of interviews titled My Big Break, and doctor / comedian Ken Jeong gives his account how he moved from being a doctor to a comedian … Continue reading →

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Colbert Responds to #CancelCobert, as does a Surprising Other Person

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Jeff

The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Indecision Political Humor,Video Archive Earlier we presented opinions both pro and con on #CancelColbert.  The Nerdist has shared Stephen Colbert response, and the first part of his response is shown above.  While … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Transamerica – A Promotion at Work is the Time to Invest

Posted on April 5, 2014 by John

http://youtu.be/Y82_fmVUQDw I saw this commercial as well during March Madness, with a fictional Susan getting a promotion and thinking now she can invest in her financial future, in this Transmerica television commercial. However, I think this commercial sends the wrong … Continue reading →

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Anime Review: Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time

Posted on April 2, 2014 by tinabot

Remember that kid in class that seemed to always be goofing off and not paying attention to the teacher? Well, that kid has got nothing on Seki-kun. Seki is the desk neighbor of Rumi in class. They sit in the … Continue reading →

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