Comments on: Model Minorities in Reality TV: The Amazing Race’s Tammy & Victor Jih http://www.8asians.com/2009/02/25/model-minorities-in-reality-tv-the-amazing-races-tammy-victor-jih/ A blog for Asian Americans Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:50:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: will 李 http://www.8asians.com/2009/02/25/model-minorities-in-reality-tv-the-amazing-races-tammy-victor-jih/comment-page-1/#comment-123043 will 李 Mon, 18 May 2009 20:36:36 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=2697#comment-123043 中国人加油。 When I was watching the Amazing Race, I knew most of the locations in central Beijing 北京 where Tammy & Victor went to, except the the restaurant，which would be near the Forbidden City. They started in 东单，went to the Southwest entrance of the Forbidden City, 古管南门. Then to the 王付井 Food Street, and then took the taxi to the 奥林匹 Olympic Park in the Northwest section of Beijing. I think this portion of the show was filmed in late October 2008 The portable bathrooms which the two sisters went into were there in mid to late October, but were removed by early November 2008. Congratulations 恭喜，恭喜 to Tammy and Victor Jih 加油 for winning the Amazing Race. It's my favourite TV show. will 李 加州旧金山 San Francisco, 中国人加油。

When I was watching the Amazing Race, I knew most of the locations in central Beijing 北京 where Tammy & Victor went to, except the the restaurant，which would be near the Forbidden City. They started in 东单，went to the Southwest entrance of the Forbidden City, 古管南门. Then to the 王付井 Food Street, and then took the taxi to the 奥林匹 Olympic Park in the Northwest section of Beijing.

I think this portion of the show was filmed in late October 2008 The portable bathrooms which the two sisters went into were there in mid to late October, but were removed by early November 2008.

Congratulations 恭喜，恭喜 to Tammy and Victor Jih 加油 for winning the Amazing Race. It’s my favourite TV show.

will 李
加州旧金山 San Francisco,

]]> By: will 李 http://www.8asians.com/2009/02/25/model-minorities-in-reality-tv-the-amazing-races-tammy-victor-jih/comment-page-1/#comment-140294 will 李 Mon, 18 May 2009 20:36:00 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=2697#comment-140294 中国人加油。 When I was watching the Amazing Race, I knew most of the locations in central Beijing 北京 where Tammy & Victor went to, except the the restaurant，which would be near the Forbidden City. They started in 东单，went to the Southwest entrance of the Forbidden City, 古管南门. Then to the 王付井 Food Street, and then took the taxi to the 奥林匹 Olympic Park in the Northwest section of Beijing. I think this portion of the show was filmed in late October 2008 The portable bathrooms which the two sisters went into were there in mid to late October, but were removed by early November 2008. Congratulations 恭喜，恭喜 to Tammy and Victor Jih 加油 for winning the Amazing Race. It's my favourite TV show. will 李 加州旧金山 San Francisco, 中国人加油。

When I was watching the Amazing Race, I knew most of the locations in central Beijing 北京 where Tammy & Victor went to, except the the restaurant，which would be near the Forbidden City. They started in 东单，went to the Southwest entrance of the Forbidden City, 古管南门. Then to the 王付井 Food Street, and then took the taxi to the 奥林匹 Olympic Park in the Northwest section of Beijing.

I think this portion of the show was filmed in late October 2008 The portable bathrooms which the two sisters went into were there in mid to late October, but were removed by early November 2008.

Congratulations 恭喜，恭喜 to Tammy and Victor Jih 加油 for winning the Amazing Race. It’s my favourite TV show.

will 李
加州旧金山 San Francisco,

]]> By: 8Asians.com » Tammy & Victor Jih Win The Amazing Race! http://www.8asians.com/2009/02/25/model-minorities-in-reality-tv-the-amazing-races-tammy-victor-jih/comment-page-1/#comment-122420 8Asians.com » Tammy & Victor Jih Win The Amazing Race! Mon, 11 May 2009 15:01:44 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=2697#comment-122420 [...] Last February, I had blogged about the premiere of the fourteenth season of The Amazing Race with Tammy & Victor being an Asian American older brother & young sister team. Well, Tammy & Victor are the victors, winning one million dollars and the various travel prizes they won coming in first in various legs of the race. Congratulations to them both! [...] [...] Last February, I had blogged about the premiere of the fourteenth season of The Amazing Race with Tammy & Victor being an Asian American older brother & young sister team. Well, Tammy & Victor are the victors, winning one million dollars and the various travel prizes they won coming in first in various legs of the race. Congratulations to them both! [...]

]]> By: J http://www.8asians.com/2009/02/25/model-minorities-in-reality-tv-the-amazing-races-tammy-victor-jih/comment-page-1/#comment-122400 J Mon, 11 May 2009 09:46:07 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=2697#comment-122400 Asians are no better or worse than anyone else. We are ALL individuals, however, Blacks and Hispanics are just as educated yet the stereotype is often far worse. Asian's are enjoying American Hype at this time and seem not to care about other minorities. Blacks and Hispanics are appreciative and happy that minorities are raising teh bar here, but are very disappointed in the stereotyping that occurs. I know an Asian friend who didn't go to college and works at a low level job. He is a good man who has stated why is it when people meet him, they think he is college educated without even talking to him - when they meet his Mexican friend they assume he is not. He is and and works for a top company. As a good person, Aisan or not, he thinks the sterotyping that Americans seem to love is very idiotic. He supports other minorities. Asians are no better or worse than anyone else. We are ALL individuals, however, Blacks and Hispanics are just as educated yet the stereotype is often far worse. Asian’s are enjoying American Hype at this time and seem not to care about other minorities. Blacks and Hispanics are appreciative and happy that minorities are raising teh bar here, but are very disappointed in the stereotyping that occurs. I know an Asian friend who didn’t go to college and works at a low level job. He is a good man who has stated why is it when people meet him, they think he is college educated without even talking to him – when they meet his Mexican friend they assume he is not. He is and and works for a top company. As a good person, Aisan or not, he thinks the sterotyping that Americans seem to love is very idiotic. He supports other minorities.

]]> By: J http://www.8asians.com/2009/02/25/model-minorities-in-reality-tv-the-amazing-races-tammy-victor-jih/comment-page-1/#comment-140293 J Mon, 11 May 2009 09:46:00 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=2697#comment-140293 Asians are no better or worse than anyone else. We are ALL individuals, however, Blacks and Hispanics are just as educated yet the stereotype is often far worse. Asian's are enjoying American Hype at this time and seem not to care about other minorities. Blacks and Hispanics are appreciative and happy that minorities are raising teh bar here, but are very disappointed in the stereotyping that occurs. I know an Asian friend who didn't go to college and works at a low level job. He is a good man who has stated why is it when people meet him, they think he is college educated without even talking to him - when they meet his Mexican friend they assume he is not. He is and and works for a top company. As a good person, Aisan or not, he thinks the sterotyping that Americans seem to love is very idiotic. He supports other minorities. Asians are no better or worse than anyone else. We are ALL individuals, however, Blacks and Hispanics are just as educated yet the stereotype is often far worse. Asian’s are enjoying American Hype at this time and seem not to care about other minorities. Blacks and Hispanics are appreciative and happy that minorities are raising teh bar here, but are very disappointed in the stereotyping that occurs. I know an Asian friend who didn’t go to college and works at a low level job. He is a good man who has stated why is it when people meet him, they think he is college educated without even talking to him – when they meet his Mexican friend they assume he is not. He is and and works for a top company. As a good person, Aisan or not, he thinks the sterotyping that Americans seem to love is very idiotic. He supports other minorities.

]]> By: Linda http://www.8asians.com/2009/02/25/model-minorities-in-reality-tv-the-amazing-races-tammy-victor-jih/comment-page-1/#comment-117433 Linda Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:24:02 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=2697#comment-117433 Tony: No, you're not qualified to say what you said. You have a RIGHT to say it, but you're not QUALIFIED to say it. Being married to an Asian is not the same as being Asian (or Asian American or Asian Canadian). Growing up white, you saw plenty of people of your race on television and all types of media. It was a given. When I see an Asian American team on the Amazing Race, I (and other bloggers) pay special attention because..they're the only Asians on the team. There aren't many of us on reality shows (or any shows for that matter). The spotlight's on the very few we see, so of course we're going to dissect and discuss them. Tony: No, you’re not qualified to say what you said. You have a RIGHT to say it, but you’re not QUALIFIED to say it. Being married to an Asian is not the same as being Asian (or Asian American or Asian Canadian). Growing up white, you saw plenty of people of your race on television and all types of media. It was a given. When I see an Asian American team on the Amazing Race, I (and other bloggers) pay special attention because..they’re the only Asians on the team. There aren’t many of us on reality shows (or any shows for that matter). The spotlight’s on the very few we see, so of course we’re going to dissect and discuss them.

]]> By: Linda http://www.8asians.com/2009/02/25/model-minorities-in-reality-tv-the-amazing-races-tammy-victor-jih/comment-page-1/#comment-140292 Linda Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:24:00 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=2697#comment-140292 Tony: No, you're not qualified to say what you said. You have a RIGHT to say it, but you're not QUALIFIED to say it. Being married to an Asian is not the same as being Asian (or Asian American or Asian Canadian). Growing up white, you saw plenty of people of your race on television and all types of media. It was a given. When I see an Asian American team on the Amazing Race, I (and other bloggers) pay special attention because..they're the only Asians on the team. There aren't many of us on reality shows (or any shows for that matter). The spotlight's on the very few we see, so of course we're going to dissect and discuss them. Tony: No, you’re not qualified to say what you said. You have a RIGHT to say it, but you’re not QUALIFIED to say it. Being married to an Asian is not the same as being Asian (or Asian American or Asian Canadian). Growing up white, you saw plenty of people of your race on television and all types of media. It was a given. When I see an Asian American team on the Amazing Race, I (and other bloggers) pay special attention because..they’re the only Asians on the team. There aren’t many of us on reality shows (or any shows for that matter). The spotlight’s on the very few we see, so of course we’re going to dissect and discuss them.

]]> By: Tony http://www.8asians.com/2009/02/25/model-minorities-in-reality-tv-the-amazing-races-tammy-victor-jih/comment-page-1/#comment-117375 Tony Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:03:31 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=2697#comment-117375 I'm white, my wife is Thai, and I speak Mandarin. There, now I feel qualified to say what I'm gonna say: I feel that you (the Asian American bloggers) are just typical Americans trying to find something to complain about. And we all know what a hot-button topic that race is in America. We all have things we can complain about, but this article about Asian Americans on reality shows is reeeeeealy stretching it. Zaijian! Sayunara! La gorn klab! I’m white, my wife is Thai, and I speak Mandarin. There, now I feel qualified to say what I’m gonna say: I feel that you (the Asian American bloggers) are just typical Americans trying to find something to complain about. And we all know what a hot-button topic that race is in America.
We all have things we can complain about, but this article about Asian Americans on reality shows is reeeeeealy stretching it.
Zaijian!
Sayunara!
La gorn klab!

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