Star in an Asian American Jersey Shore

By Linda | Monday, April 5, 2010 | 12 Comments

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ktown Star in an Asian American Jersey Shore I am one of the millions of Americans who has seen each and every sorry episode of Jersey Shore. I was horrified at some of the antics of Snooki, The Situation and friends, yet I couldn’t tear my eyeballs away.

Now I’m reading about this ad on Craigslist from Tyrese Gibson’s production company looking for what could be a totally awesome…or truly abominable new reality series: an Asian-American version of Jersey Shore. Here’s what the ad says:

Looking for interesting, attractive, colorful Asian-Americans to cast in a reality show similar to JERSEY SHORE, REAL WORLD, THE HILLS, etc. We need attractive Asian-Americans with lively, strong, and unique personalities between the ages of 18 to 30 with equally interesting life stories and perspectives to share, especially individuals who know about and/or experienced the Koreatown life. If you are not Asian but are obsessed with Asian culture or people in some way, email us and please explain.

Three things came to mind when I read this ad.

I’m not sure what to make of the fact that they welcome non-Asians who are “obsessed with Asian culture or people in some way.” (The f word is right on the tip of my tongue.)
Why does the ad ask for Asian Americans, and yet they emphasize “Koreatown life”? Then again, Jersey Shore sought to cast guidos, but they ended up with a couple of non-Italians, like JWoww.
Reality TV often exploits and stereotypes its contestants, so I have my reservations about how “Koreatown life” would be portrayed.

Regardless of how you feel about this, it’s best to keep in mind that this potential show is a long, long way from becoming a TV series. A long way. It might not even happen. I mean, just think about it. An all Asian American cast on TV? Yeah, right!

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http://www.littleyellowdifferent.com ErnieAtLYD

One word as to why their casting Koreans, as opposed to any other types of Asian-Americans: ALCOHOL.

(ducks, runs away)
DinoRay

This is spectacular news! Sign me up – even if I am not Korean.
http://twitter.com/Luv4theGame Philip

If any of the 8asian bloggers decide to send in a audition video or need some company to an audition, I’d be willing to participate!
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http://www.littleyellowdifferent.com ErnieAtLYD

“If you are not Asian but are obsessed with Asian culture or people in some way, email us and please explain.” – Did anyone else read this as, “We’re looking for a white guy looking for an Asian girlfriend who will cause immediate friction with the other Angry Asians to hopefully catch a fight on camera?”
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http://pulse.yahoo.com/_QRN4CBP55ZREZLGFNVXUD7YH3M alias pail

sad, but i guess with the ratings, media will exploit every group out there, until we have no respect for anyone.
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