Category Archives: WTF

Marie Claire Declares Asian Women as The New Trophy Wives

Posted on August 8, 2009 by jozjozjoz

I was just sent this link from Marie Claire entitled The New Trophy Wives: Asian Women and the subhead reads: “Rupert Murdoch has one. So do financiers Vivi Nevo and Bruce Wasserstein. Why are the West’s most powerful men coupling … Continue reading →

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The Newest Wedding Photography Trend in Asia: Creepy, Miniature Brides

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Ernie

Asian American women, do you hate being objectified? If so, you’re not going to be so thrilled at the hottest wedding photo trend in China and Korea, which is to take pictures of the couple with the bride shrunk in … Continue reading →

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I Have Seen the Future, and its Name is JetLev

Posted on August 5, 2009 by John

Ever since I saw the opening ceremonies of the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics with a man flying on a jetpack, I’ve always wondered when I could have one of my own. Behold, Canadian-based JetLev, founded by Chinese Canadian Raymond … Continue reading →

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Racist 1960s Jello Commercial Shows How the Chinese Were Introduced to Spoons

Posted on August 4, 2009 by jozjozjoz

I know, this ad was from the 1960s, so let’s put it all in context: No need to be boycotting Jell-o over this; instead, what we have here is an interesting view back in time as to what was generally … Continue reading →

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2-D Love: Otaku Culture

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Brian

Forget sex dolls… how about sex pillows?  The New York Times Sunday Magazine ran this article about a “…thriving subculture of men and women in Japan who indulge in real relationships with imaginary characters. These 2-D lovers, as they are … Continue reading →

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SF Vietnamese Restaurant Issues “Pho Challenge”

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Ernie

You know how you have restaurants where, to entice college students or “hip, fun” young adults, they have challenges where you have to eat ridiculous quantities of food in a certain amount of time to get a Polaroid of yourself … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Food & Drink, San Francisco Bay Area, WTF | 1 Comment

Jon Gosselin is a Disgrace

Posted on July 23, 2009 by jee

I was really going to refrain from saying anything out loud about Jon Gosselin, the half Korean father from TLC’s reality show Jon and Kate Plus 8. From the start of the whole drama surrounding him and his family, I … Continue reading →

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Hello Kitty Hell: Hello Kitty Tasers, Hondas, Condom Keepers, and More

Posted on July 12, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Hello Kitty is an oft-blogged about topic at 8Asians because HK is emblazoned on all things imaginable. We’ve already covered Hello Kitty Mac cosmetics, Hello Kitty as a model for Christian Dior, and Hello Kitty as an MMORPG. Let me … Continue reading →

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Shi Pei Pu, The Original “M. Butterfly”, Dies at Age 70

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Efren

Shi Pei Pu, the inspiration of David Henry Hwang‘s acclaimed play, M. Butterfly, was reported by the New York Times to have died recently at the age of 70 years in Paris. Shi Pei Pu and his lover, Bernard Bouriscot, … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Reason You Shouldn’t Drink Too Much: Video Evidence of Drunkeness

Posted on June 20, 2009 by jozjozjoz

We’ve covered the “Asian Flush” more than once and well, frankly, getting taped and humilated is a far worse consequence than turning red from alcohol. Well, that’s what I think, anyway. Be careful who you are drinking with because they … Continue reading →

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How lame do you have to be to steal a wheelchair?*

Posted on June 19, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Elaine Touch is a beautiful 24 year-old college grad from Long Beach. She aspires for a career in public relations and she’s in the news. Why? Because the custom wheelchair that she relies on to live her life was stolen … Continue reading →

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Freaky Japanese Weight Loss “Boneless Belt” Makes You Look Worse Than Being a Fatty

Posted on June 18, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Crazy weight loss gimmicks are certainly not unique to Japan, but I’m trying to figure out why anyone would use this “Boneless Belt” underneath their clothes. An anonymous commenter says that “the name supposedly comes from the term “boneless ham,” … Continue reading →

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