Comments on: ABC’s Modern Family: “I’m from Denver.” http://www.8asians.com/2009/11/04/abcs-modern-family-im-from-denver/ A blog for Asian Americans Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:41:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Asian American Commercial Watch: McDonald’s – Egg McMuffin of Boyfriends | Entertainment | 8Asians.com http://www.8asians.com/2009/11/04/abcs-modern-family-im-from-denver/comment-page-1/#comment-166337 Asian American Commercial Watch: McDonald’s – Egg McMuffin of Boyfriends | Entertainment | 8Asians.com Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:01:13 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=3988#comment-166337 [...] was watching one of my favorite shows last week, Modern Family, and came across this McDonald’s commercial for the egg McMuffin. To my absolute surprise, I [...] [...] was watching one of my favorite shows last week, Modern Family, and came across this McDonald’s commercial for the egg McMuffin. To my absolute surprise, I [...]

]]> By: ABC’s Modern Family Gets an New Older Lily | Entertainment | 8Asians.com http://www.8asians.com/2009/11/04/abcs-modern-family-im-from-denver/comment-page-1/#comment-156620 ABC’s Modern Family Gets an New Older Lily | Entertainment | 8Asians.com Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:02:10 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=3988#comment-156620 [...] visit our Facebook Page or add us on Twitter!Powered by WP Greet Box WordPress PluginAs you know, I am a big fan of the show, Modern Family. I think it’s hilarious and have blogged about the only permanent Asian American character on [...] [...] visit our Facebook Page or add us on Twitter!Powered by WP Greet Box WordPress PluginAs you know, I am a big fan of the show, Modern Family. I think it’s hilarious and have blogged about the only permanent Asian American character on [...]

]]> By: Modern Furniture http://www.8asians.com/2009/11/04/abcs-modern-family-im-from-denver/comment-page-1/#comment-134626 Modern Furniture Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:28:00 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=3988#comment-134626 One of the best TV shows ever! One of the best TV shows ever!

]]> By: 8Asians.com » Asian Stereotypes on ABC’s Modern Family http://www.8asians.com/2009/11/04/abcs-modern-family-im-from-denver/comment-page-1/#comment-129879 8Asians.com » Asian Stereotypes on ABC’s Modern Family Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:42:45 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=3988#comment-129879 [...] As I had blogged previously, Modern Family is one of my favorite new comedy shows of the 2009-2010 television season. In a recent episode, I was pleasantly surprised to see actress Suzy Nakamura reprises her role as Dr. Miura, who same sex couple Mitchell and Cameron befriend and invite over to their home. Mitchell and Cameron become concerned and self-conscious when their adopted daughter Lily’s first words are “momma” instead of “daddy.” Later, in this video clip, Dr. Miura explains that her mother, who was born in Japan, was very traditional, pushing her to get married and have kids – and would only be happy with that stereotype. However, Dr. Miura was lucky to have a very supportive dad who would listen and support whatever decisions she made in her life. She reassures Mitchell and Cameron that Lily is just as lucky to have two father who love her as much as they do . . . And then screeches away in her car and hits everything in her path, reinforcing the stereotype about bad Asian American female drivers. [...] [...] As I had blogged previously, Modern Family is one of my favorite new comedy shows of the 2009-2010 television season. In a recent episode, I was pleasantly surprised to see actress Suzy Nakamura reprises her role as Dr. Miura, who same sex couple Mitchell and Cameron befriend and invite over to their home. Mitchell and Cameron become concerned and self-conscious when their adopted daughter Lily’s first words are “momma” instead of “daddy.” Later, in this video clip, Dr. Miura explains that her mother, who was born in Japan, was very traditional, pushing her to get married and have kids – and would only be happy with that stereotype. However, Dr. Miura was lucky to have a very supportive dad who would listen and support whatever decisions she made in her life. She reassures Mitchell and Cameron that Lily is just as lucky to have two father who love her as much as they do . . . And then screeches away in her car and hits everything in her path, reinforcing the stereotype about bad Asian American female drivers. [...]

]]> By: smlyc http://www.8asians.com/2009/11/04/abcs-modern-family-im-from-denver/comment-page-1/#comment-129535 smlyc Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:23:36 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=3988#comment-129535 ITA. What I hate most about it though is that it's usually accompanied by a leer...and so my race is being used as an excuse to generate an artificial bond with me. Sorry, but you saying 'hello' to me (in a language that I may or may not speak, btw) is not going to get me to drop my pants. ITA. What I hate most about it though is that it's usually accompanied by a leer…and so my race is being used as an excuse to generate an artificial bond with me. Sorry, but you saying 'hello' to me (in a language that I may or may not speak, btw) is not going to get me to drop my pants.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.8asians.com/2009/11/04/abcs-modern-family-im-from-denver/comment-page-1/#comment-141680 Anonymous Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:42:00 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=3988#comment-141680 not funny not funny

]]> By: hungrynovelist http://www.8asians.com/2009/11/04/abcs-modern-family-im-from-denver/comment-page-1/#comment-128414 hungrynovelist Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:05:00 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=3988#comment-128414 I love this clip - loved Eric Stonestreet's timing on the lines about pho. "Is that how you pronounce it ... phuh?" Loved the doctor character's echoed timing with the pause on her response too. And I think she totally and cleverly did retaliate a) by acting like she's never heard of pho and pronouncing it the same stupid way he does and b) by making the Mitchell character hit his head (twice!) against the wall. So funny and so satisfying. <br><br>How about when I show my passport to the guy at the airport who checks you in at security and he says Konnichewa or Arigato on the strength of my surname despite the fact the passport lists my place of birth as Toronto? Hate that. I love this clip – loved Eric Stonestreet's timing on the lines about pho. “Is that how you pronounce it … phuh?” Loved the doctor character's echoed timing with the pause on her response too. And I think she totally and cleverly did retaliate a) by acting like she's never heard of pho and pronouncing it the same stupid way he does and b) by making the Mitchell character hit his head (twice!) against the wall. So funny and so satisfying.

How about when I show my passport to the guy at the airport who checks you in at security and he says Konnichewa or Arigato on the strength of my surname despite the fact the passport lists my place of birth as Toronto? Hate that.

]]> By: hungrynovelist http://www.8asians.com/2009/11/04/abcs-modern-family-im-from-denver/comment-page-1/#comment-128080 hungrynovelist Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:05:00 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=3988#comment-128080 I love this clip - loved Eric Stonestreet's timing on the lines about pho. "Is that how you pronounce it ... phuh?" Loved the doctor character's echoed timing with the pause on her response too. And I think she totally and cleverly did retaliate a) by acting like she's never heard of pho and pronouncing it the same stupid way he does and b) by making the Mitchell character hit his head (twice!) against the wall. So funny and so satisfying. <br><br>How about when I show my passport to the guy at the airport who checks you in at security and he says Konnichewa or Arigato on the strength of my surname despite the fact the passport lists my place of birth as Toronto? Hate that. I love this clip – loved Eric Stonestreet's timing on the lines about pho. “Is that how you pronounce it … phuh?” Loved the doctor character's echoed timing with the pause on her response too. And I think she totally and cleverly did retaliate a) by acting like she's never heard of pho and pronouncing it the same stupid way he does and b) by making the Mitchell character hit his head (twice!) against the wall. So funny and so satisfying.

How about when I show my passport to the guy at the airport who checks you in at security and he says Konnichewa or Arigato on the strength of my surname despite the fact the passport lists my place of birth as Toronto? Hate that.

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