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Category Archives: Sports
You’re My Jeremy Lin: Why He Fascinates The Chinese American Community
By Gregory My Dad sent me this email a few days ago: You must have heard of this kid, Jeremy Lin, a Knick basketball player. His rise to stardom just a week ago really drives all my friends here crazy. I’m excited … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Lifestyles, Sports
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Giveaway: Limited Edition “My Linja” Shirt by My Ninja!
With the overwhelming performance of Jeremy Lin of The New York Knicks, MY NINJA! Clothing launched a collection of limited edition tees and tanks in honor of the Bay Area native who has taken the media by storm. Many people … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Promotions, Sports
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ESPN.com Editor Apologizes For Racist Jeremy Lin Headline
This past weekend, ESPN finally took action in their “chink in the armor” fiasco by suspending the news anchor, Max Bretos, who used the phrase on-air and firing the editor responsible for posting the awful headline. While Bretos has apologized … Continue reading
Posted in Discrimination, Sports
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ESPN Calls Jeremy Lin a “Chink” in Article Headline, Quickly Retracted
Around two years ago, 8Asians had a TalkAbout post where we discussed whether the phrase “chink in the armor” was offensive to say or not. While it was decided that it depended on the context, it’s safe to say this … Continue reading
Posted in Discrimination, Sports
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The Daily Show’s Take on LINSANITY: the Asian Basketball Invasion
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Larry Wilmore’s Lin-Grown Toenail www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog The Daily Show on Facebook Earlier this week, I highlighted how Stephen Colbert has … Continue reading
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How To Overcome Jeremy Lin Fatigue
We know how you feel and frankly, we agree with you. We’re sick of all the conversations, Facebook posts, Tweets, emails and articles about Jeremy Lin. The blogosphere, at least for Asian Americans, has been oversaturated with the latest observations … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Sports
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Fung Brothers: The Jeremy Lin Effect 2- LINSANITY
To be honest, I don’t keep up with basketball too much. I only watch games here and there, but even I know that Jeremy Lin is being talked about everywhere about how he’s leading Knicks to victory and making his … Continue reading
Posted in Comedy, Entertainment, Sports
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Stephen Colbert Has Caught LINSANITY!
The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Linsanity! www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog Video Archive I’m a big fan of The Colbert Show and Stephen Colbert, so I was happy to see that … Continue reading
Posted in Comics, Current Events, Entertainment, Sports, TV
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Jeremy Lin, Star Trek, Top Chef, and The Walking Dead: Reflections On Asian Americans In The Media Today
By Elliott Wang My buddy Terry burst into Pho So 1 (best pho in Van Nuys!), iPhone in hand, exclaiming incredulously, “Thirty eight points!” I looked at him blankly. He blurted, “JLIN! Versus the Lakers! Knicks won!” The idea of … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, Entertainment, Sports, TV
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VIRAL LIKE SARS: YouTube Videos Cover Jeremy Lin “Linsanity”
Man, with all this coverage about Jeremy Lin on Asian American blogs, it’s like we found something else to talk about besides Tiger Moms or interracial relationships! It’s official: with Jeremy Lin having three straight games of at least 20 … Continue reading
Posted in Sports, Viral Like SARS
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What if Jeremy Lin Weren’t Asian?
As with most people, I don’t remember much of my early childhood; I emigrated to the State from Taiwan when I was 5 years old and the only relevant and vivid memories I have from my time on the Formosan … Continue reading
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Jason Wu’s Target Collection Debuts With Super Bowl XLVI
By Joni This past Sunday, women (and some men, I suppose) all over the nation put their big game strategies in motion. Noooo, I’m not talking about football. Football is a walk in the park compared to what some people … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Shopping, Sports
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