This is a video submission by Anthony about stereotypical expectations of Asian Parents and how 2nd generation Asians are breaking free of the mold. This video comically portrays a confronting conversation that some Asian youth experience. Where the Asian child gets a scolding because they choose not to pursue a typical white collar job. These [...]
Entries from October 2009
Featured Video: White Collar Pressure on Asian Children/Adolescents
Posted October 30th, 2009 by Peter · 5 Comments
Tags: Activities · Asian Parenting · Comedy · Culture · Customs · Environment · Featured Topic · Films and Movies · Open Dialogue · People · Relationships · Work
#126 Sushi
Posted October 25th, 2009 by Peter · 17 Comments
Here’s a guide to making Sushi (for the first time) that me and Kvietgrl put together today! It’s been a while since Kvietgrl has exposed the juicier and meatier sides of Asian Culture with #23 Durian and #82 Mangosteen. As you all know, #126 Sushi is a Japanese food that is synonymous with “raw fish.” [...]
Tags: Activities · Cuisine · Culture · Customs · Food & Beverage · People
It’s Not Easy Being Green. It’s Not Easy Being Yellow Either!
Posted October 16th, 2009 by Peter · 14 Comments
Here’s a post by guest writer Vannie Sung about the the new beauty standards emerging in Asia as a result of western influences. Ever wonder why you see those Asian grannies on the street holding umbrellas in the summer? Well, for Asians, umbrellas don’t just block rain, but sun too! How did being light or [...]
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Open Topic: Asians like Linkin Park
Posted October 12th, 2009 by Peter · 18 Comments
Tony H. says: “As all you may know (of course you do); if you follow Stuff Asian People Like, you must be asian (or curious about Asian stereotypes). If that’s the case, one punk/rock band that asians are especially fond of is Linkin Park. There are a couple of reasons why so many Asian People like [...]
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