Category Archives: Observations

Karate vs. Tae Kwon Do

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Moye

I need help. I have zero experience in martial arts. Any kind of martial arts. I’m sure there’s ninja blood in me somewhere (cause what other perks of being Japanese are there?) but really, I’m like the least balanced, least … Continue reading →

Posted in Observations, Sports | 9 Comments

An Open Letter to Amy Winehouse

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Ernie

Dear Amy, I’ve always prided myself on being a fan of yours; my ex got me listening to your first album Frank when you weren’t anorexic and you didn’t have any tattoos or freaky beehive hairdos. When I learned you … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Entertainment, Lifestyles, Observations, WTF | 1 Comment

Obama says Asians are short…

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Jun

“Obviously there are a lot of folk from Asian ancestry in Hawaii, generally the teams aren’t as tall…” — Barack Obama The quote begins at the 3:00 mark Personally I don’t find this quote offensive at all. Despite the fact … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Food & Drink, Observations, Politics, WTF | 36 Comments

Thoughts on the shifting boundaries of race and identity

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Bo

“What are you?” I’m sure every Asian-American has been asked that question at least once in their lifetime.  A question asked innocently by a (presumably) well-intentioned colleague, acquaintance, or even stranger.  In the mind of the asker, the question seems … Continue reading →

Posted in Observations | 10 Comments

Howard Dean & the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community in San Jose

Posted on June 14, 2008 by John

Click on image to enlarge. I had the great honor of attending, by invitation only, a “Dialogue with the Democratic National Committee (DNC)” with the Chairman, Howard Dean, along with Rep. Mike Honda, U.S. House of Representatives, California 15th District … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Observations, Politics | 1 Comment

If Elita Loresca is “taba” then there is no hope for the rest of us.

Posted on June 14, 2008 by jozjozjoz

I don’t speak tagalog… I’m not even Filipina, but that’s what the good ol’ Tagalog Dictionary is for, right? taba tab´a’ adj. stout, fat · tumaba’ (-um-) v. to become stout I was reading my friend Darleene’s blog and she … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyles, Observations, WTF | 14 Comments

The fat Japanese? Japan Decides to Slim Down

Posted on June 12, 2008 by John

A poster at a health clinic in Japan reads, “Goodbye, metabo,” a word associated with being overweight. A high school friend of mine used to live in Asia, and he said one of the hardest things to get used to … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Health, Observations | 5 Comments

NPR: The Slants: Trading in Stereotypes

Posted on June 12, 2008 by John

On National Public Radio’s All Things Considered, April Baer profiles the Asian American band, The Slants in “The Slants: Trading in Stereotypes” (Listen here: [4 min 46 sec]): “In the 20th century, younger members of many minority groups repurposed offensive … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Observations, Reviews | 25 Comments

Hard-Core Chinese Food, A Cure for Picky Eaters

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Sharon

Want to cure your child from picky eating habits? Send them to China! A recent New York Times article entitled, “Scorpions for Breakfast and Snails for Dinner” suggests that there’s no reason why kids should hate veggies, and that it’s even more absurd that … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Observations | Tagged , | 18 Comments

Hello guys! A new face is in town.

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Rick

I was debating earlier today between posting an entry or studying for my Math Structures Test tomorrow. My studying can wait. LOL. I’m excited that I was given the opportunity to blog on this site. I’ve been looking for an … Continue reading →

Posted in Meta, Observations | 2 Comments

SF Bay Area Asian American Election Round-up

Posted on June 10, 2008 by John

A week ago this past Tuesday, June 3rd, was the direct primary election in the State of California, where there were many local races and a few state-wide initiatives were on the ballot. If you live in California, I hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Observations, Politics | 6 Comments

Bubble tea in the South

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Ben

There are always things that I’ve thought would make it well here in the South. One of the big things for several years now on the west coast has been bubble tea. The pearls are made of tapioca starch and … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Observations | Tagged , , , | 10 Comments