Category Archives: Lifestyles

Sabo Kappa Cactus Plushie Air Freshener

Nobody wants to see an air freshener lying around. There’s an entire industry dedicated to hiding them. This Sabo Kappa Cactus Plushie Air Freshener ($19.75) takes a new route: it is plainly visible, but so confusing that people will never … Continue reading

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The College Admissions Game, Part 2: Race and School Selection

“I don’t want to go there – it’s too Asian!” That is the last thing I wanted to hear from the Daughter. Doesn’t she know I write for a blog on Asian American issues, and now she is going all … Continue reading

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Hello Kitty Mustache — Coin Bag

It’s Halloween! Which means that you need a costume, stat. If you’re short on time and low on creativity, you can always follow in Hello Kitty’s footsteps: add a mustache and call yourself a hipster. And with this Hello Kitty … Continue reading

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GR Angry Robot Baseball Hat

Looking to expand your hat collection? What’s better than adding a new GR Angry Robot Baseball Hat ($22) to it? Its simple, snazzy and comfortable design will be fit for everyone and you’ll be the fresh kid on the block.

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Do All Asians Have Flat Butts?

I like big butts and I can not lie You other brothers can’t deny – SIR MIX-A-LOT, “Baby Got Back” Every time I hear those lyrics, I cringe. Why? Because I admit that I have a flat butt. Please, no … Continue reading

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Japan’s Latest Crooked Teeth Trend, According To New York Times

Oh, New York Times. Where would we be without your hard hitting and insightful reporting on Asian culture? According to this article from a couple weeks back, crooked teeth, or yaeba, is the hot new trend among women in Japan. … Continue reading

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Japanese Bunka Knife

The first step to a good meal is a good knife.   This Japanese Bunka Knife ($65) is a mix between a Japanese cleaver and a chef’s knife. It’s made of high carbon steel, meaning that its blade is lighter, … Continue reading

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Twitter Necklace by Blend Creations

Are you a Social Media Queen? Do you want people to know where they can find your pithy Tweets online, without having to write it down? With this ‘At’ Symbol Necklace ($49) by Blend Creations, you can subtly make your … Continue reading

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The Perfect Villain: Straight Asian Men

Women get together and complain about men. It happens. Yet no other group of women display such visceral antagonism toward men of their own race as Asian women do. We Asian women never say generally “men are horrible.” We say … Continue reading

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Little Good Luck Cat

Deadlines arriving, computers crashing, bosses yelling–there are some days when it feels like you need at least a little luck to make it through. Luckily, this Little Good Luck Cat ($6) is there to help. This ceramic maneki neko measures … Continue reading

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GOTM! : Hello Kitty

Another month is here, so it’s time for Goodies of the Month! (GOTM!). Here are our picks of some weird items to complete your Hello Kitty collection: 1. Hello Kitty Mop: Housework is boring. Hello Kitty is cute. So make … Continue reading

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Kung Fu Tee

Here at GASP!, we often post shirts that are cute, funny, or just plain cool. This Kung Fu Tee ($15) Tee by Asian Crew Clothing, however, sends a message: as Asian Americans, we are not our stereotypes. Asian Crew is … Continue reading

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