Category Archives: TV

Jon & Kate Plus 8 Drops the Jon

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Ernie

TLC has recently announced that they’re refashioning the series Jon & Kate Plus 8, reducing half-Korean dad Jon Gosselin to a minor role in the series after their recent divorce. You know, when it’s the year 2019 and we’re watching … Continue reading →

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Watching TV on a Sony Bravia HDTV can improve my Chinese?

Posted on September 29, 2009 by John

A loyal reader pointed us to this latest Sony commercial. In an ever-increasing field of HDTV manufacturers, Sony has been making the case that it’s worth buying their brand and claims, “You can’t fake Sony quality. It makes watching sports … Continue reading →

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When Ignorance Is Not Bliss: Jon Gosselin Shares his Korean Heritage with his Kids

Posted on September 25, 2009 by jee

“I think it was important to do this for my family, to show them that I care about my heritage, and you should, too,” he says. The he in the above quote by Jon Gosselin from an episode (“Korean Dinner“) … Continue reading →

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John Cho Flashes Forward

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Ben

FlashForward itself is loosely based on Sawyer’s 1999 novel of the same title, where the entire world loses two minutes and seventeen seconds and gives a glimpse of the future six months from the current time frame. In just catching … Continue reading →

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“Chinese” reference on CBS’ The Big Bang Theory Season 3 Premiere

Posted on September 22, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Because I love geeks and because I love geek humor even more, one of my favorite TV shows is The Big Bang Theory on CBS. Last night, Season 3 started with our scientist heroes (Sheldon, Leonard, Wolowitz, and Koothrappali) returning … Continue reading →

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Recession Takes Biggest Toll on Minorities and Immigrants

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Tim

The U.S. Census Bureau released this week their annual report on income, poverty, and health insurance. The numbers were probably no surprise to anyone living through this recession. Poverty was up, median household income was down. Buried in the data, … Continue reading →

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Jenna Ushkowitz Glees Her Heart Out

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Moye

Let’s talk about Glee. Not only is this new musical show one of the most hyped up series of the new TV season, but it also features a new face: Jenna Ushkowitz, an experienced Broadway actress who landed the role … Continue reading →

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Whitening Skin Creams and the “Lighter is Better” Ideology

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Linda

In Pakistan and India, there is a new TV ad featuring a dark-skinned man talking to a light-skinned man. The dark-skinned man proclaims he is unlucky because of his face, and the light-skinned man says it’s not his face, it’s … Continue reading →

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So when are we going to see an Asian American President on mainstream TV or in the movies?

Posted on November 8, 2008 by John

One day a reality or just Photoshop? The New York Times just did a story about “Before Obama, There Was Bill Cosby,” which I found quite coincidental, since I was contemplating recently with all the Obama election victory coverage about … Continue reading →

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