Category Archives: Observations

The Hangover’s Ken Jeong

Posted on June 11, 2009 by John

Ernie had previously blogged about Asian American doctor AND actor Ken Jeong when he first appeared in the comedy hit Knocked Up; Ken has been making the rounds lately and was most recently on Jimmy Kimmel Live promoting The Hangover, … Continue reading →

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Art talks about Dana in eHarmony Ad

Posted on June 8, 2009 by John

I’ve blogged about eHarmony commercials before — well, a spoof of one at least — and while flipping through the channels again, I came across this real eHarmony ad. I was pleasantly surprised to see an Asian American man being … Continue reading →

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Palm Pre Lets You Command An Army of Asian Dancers

Posted on June 5, 2009 by John

If you’ve been following the latest buzz on the next potential “iPhone killer,” you’ll know that the Palm Pre will be launching with Sprint this Saturday. With the new launch is the launch of a new ad campaign, which highlights … Continue reading →

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Twenty Years Later, Remembering Tiananmen Square

Posted on June 4, 2009 by John

Back in July of 2007, I visited Beijing and Tiananmen Square for the first time and imagined the late evening and early morning of Saturday, June 3rd – June 4th, 1989 of the massacre. Tiananmen Square is the largest open … Continue reading →

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Immigrants with Accents Still Being Treated with Disrespect

Posted on June 2, 2009 by jee

Last month, I went by my local cable office to drop off my cable box after canceling my cable service. I was almost at the window when an elderly Asian man asked me in English, “Do you speak Korean?” I … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Observations | 14 Comments

Roh Moo-Hyun, and Suicide in Korea

Posted on May 26, 2009 by jee

I was deeply shocked and saddened to read of late South Korean President, Roh Moo-Hyun’s suicide, but my shock and sadness wasn’t due to my respect or affections for the former president. I like to keep up with my news … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyles, Observations, Politics | 5 Comments

Asian Males Behaving Badly

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Jeff

Back in my undergrad days, I once found some members of an Asian-American Students Association having noodles in one of the dorm kitchens. All of the guys were sitting down waiting to be served, while all of the women were … Continue reading →

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No “Welcome” Mat At My Front Door

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Teresa

Oh my god, if I hear or see the word “banana” used as a descriptor for Asians who have assimilated into “North American” culture, I am going to cry (like, actually.) And I don’t care if Asians are using the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Lifestyles, Observations | 10 Comments

What Does Being “Asian” Mean?

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Mitsuru

I tried not to take anything they taught me in grade nine geography class too seriously; it was one of those easy courses where the teacher read a National Geographic to herself while you coloured in maps for an hour … Continue reading →

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Former Employees Discover Life After Wall Street

Posted on May 22, 2009 by John

National Public Radio this past week did a story about Former Employees Discover Life After Wall Street. Part of their interviews involve Iris Chau and Stephen Chen, a previous my.8asians.com member of the day.  After being laid off by JPMorganChase … Continue reading →

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Finding Home

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Tim

We’ve covered in previous posts and comments on 8asians the topic of labels and self-identification. Some of the opposing points of view have caused some heated debates, specifically around one label that I use myself, Taiwanese-American. While I won’t justify … Continue reading →

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Dr. Judy Chu Wins in Special Election

Posted on May 21, 2009 by John

As I had blogged earlier this week, Dr. Judy Chu and California State Senator Gil Cedillo — amongst others — were running for the vacated 32nd District Congressional seat, a seat dominated by Hispanics for nearly 27 years. On Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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