Category Archives: Observations

The 8Asians.com Writers Talk About: Asian Hangover Cures

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Guest Writer

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Observations, TalkAbout | 4 Comments

“It’s Snow Beer for you.”

Posted on September 10, 2008 by John

Source: The Wall Street Journal As far as beer goes, I am far from being a fan of Bud Light. Personally, I’d rather have a Samuel Adams, Sierra Nevada, Heineken, Sapporo, Asahi, Kirin, etc… rather than a Bud Light, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Observations | 11 Comments

“It Just Isn’t Looking Like Asia’s Century”: Proof that Expats Have No Idea What They Are Talking About

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Jun

Today I read an article from the Washington Post titled “So Far, It Just Isn’t Looking Like Asia’s Century,” and to be blunt, it was a bunch of generic bullshit slapped together. Joshua Kurlantzick, apparently a visiting scholar at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Observations, Politics, WTF | 42 Comments

Religion May Make Asian Teenagers More Depressed

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Ernie

So to add to the rapidly growing laundry list of what makes Asian youth depressed, which we’ve so far contributed to family conflict, academic pressure and a mental health stigma — you guys keeping count here? — you can add … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyles, Observations | 16 Comments

The 8Asians.com Writers Talk About: Whether John Cho is Hot or Not

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Guest Writer

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Observations, TalkAbout | 17 Comments

John McCain and a Steward

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Jeff

I recently learned about the following story about John McCain in the Mercury News. At the Navy Academy, an upperclassman was berating a Filipino steward who was serving food in the mess hall. McCain, at that time a lower classman, … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, History, Observations, Politics | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

“What [Asian Media] … Would Be Appropriate for a 7-year old Girl?”

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Ernie

Every so often we get e-mails. Here’s one from Julie, and while I don’t necessarily have a wealth of information on appropriate inspirational materials, maybe some 8Asian readers can help out: Can you recommend any books, magazines, or websites spotlighting … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask an Asian, Family, Meta | 12 Comments

‘Samurai Girl’ coming to ABC Family this Friday

Posted on September 1, 2008 by John

I think had read about the new TV series ‘Samurai Girl’ from that other Asian American blog you might read earlier this summer, but just came across this article in the Wall Street Journal: “Teen Drama, With a Twist – … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Observations | 58 Comments

Questions for Bobby Jindal

Posted on August 31, 2008 by John

This week is the Republican National Convention, but given the conditions of Hurricane Gustav, it is questionable whether or not Governor of Louisiana, Indian-American Bobby Jindal, will speak. However, the New York Times does a brief Q&A with Jindal in … Continue reading →

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Stephen Colbert Looking for an “Asian Guy.” I’m asking – where are the Asians as well?

Posted on August 30, 2008 by John

On Friday’s special episode of The Colbert Report, host Stephen Colbert was reviewing the Democratic National Convention and Obama’s acceptance speech on Thursday and noted the diversity of people on the stage with Obama once his speech was over – … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Observations, Politics | 13 Comments

I want to be wasian!

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Jeff

A few nights ago, I noticed the Daughter watching the latest Cheetah Girls movie from Disney. The movie made me remember the time she shouted in teenage frustration, “I want to be WASIAN!” I thought again about this outburst when … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, Family, Lifestyles, Movies, Observations, Sports | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments

Barack Obama is a Metaphor…

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Jun

“Love is a red red Rose” Metaphors are wonderful for the fact that it attempts to explain the deepest and most profound theories & ideas in a few simple words. The fact that a rose has thorns, its beautiful fragrance … Continue reading →

Posted in Observations, Politics | 6 Comments