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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Stereotype(face): Origins Of The Chop Suey Font
I must confess, I am unabashedly obsessed with fonts. Pretty ones, ugly ones, skinny ones, fat ones, overused ones, undervalued ones, and even the poor font that gets beat up every day in gym class (by which I of course … Continue reading
Posted in Discrimination, Observations
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You’re My Jeremy Lin: Why He Fascinates The Chinese American Community
By Gregory My Dad sent me this email a few days ago: You must have heard of this kid, Jeremy Lin, a Knick basketball player. His rise to stardom just a week ago really drives all my friends here crazy. I’m excited … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Lifestyles, Sports
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Tank Up Mugs
Has your coffee cup been looking a little lackluster? Tank Up mugs ($10.64) are a fun conversation piece perfect for your home or office. This coffee mug has a temperature activated meter that looks like a fuel gauge. Don’t worry … Continue reading
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Admissions Discrimination Investigation Against Harvard and Princeton Closed After Complaint Withdrawn
An investigation into whether Harvard and Princeton’s admissions discriminate against Asian Americans has been dropped after the complaint by an Indian American student in California was withdrawn. The student and his family have not said why the complaints were withdrawn. … Continue reading
Posted in (simple), Discrimination, Education
Tagged college admissions, Harvard, Jian Li, Princeton
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Giveaway: Limited Edition “My Linja” Shirt by My Ninja!
With the overwhelming performance of Jeremy Lin of The New York Knicks, MY NINJA! Clothing launched a collection of limited edition tees and tanks in honor of the Bay Area native who has taken the media by storm. Many people … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Promotions, Sports
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ESPN.com Editor Apologizes For Racist Jeremy Lin Headline
This past weekend, ESPN finally took action in their “chink in the armor” fiasco by suspending the news anchor, Max Bretos, who used the phrase on-air and firing the editor responsible for posting the awful headline. While Bretos has apologized … Continue reading
Posted in Discrimination, Sports
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Morn Creations Shark Backpack
Backpacks gone wild! Sharks and teeth!!! This Shark Backpack ($52.00) originated from Hong Kong, where the company Morn Creations first created backpacks in the animal style. Morn Creations also has other animal backpacks, but the shark one appears as one … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories
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ESPN Calls Jeremy Lin a “Chink” in Article Headline, Quickly Retracted
Around two years ago, 8Asians had a TalkAbout post where we discussed whether the phrase “chink in the armor” was offensive to say or not. While it was decided that it depended on the context, it’s safe to say this … Continue reading
Posted in Discrimination, Sports
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Giant Ramune Original
Like desserts, carbonated drinks are a plus to our noms during the day. The Japanese Giant Ramune ($3.68) has a unique bubbly taste to it that will add some sugary goodness to your diet. Besides its taste, the architecture of … Continue reading
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The Daily Show’s Take on LINSANITY: the Asian Basketball Invasion
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Larry Wilmore’s Lin-Grown Toenail www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog The Daily Show on Facebook Earlier this week, I highlighted how Stephen Colbert has … Continue reading
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The Walking Dead’s Steven Yeun Shares His Tips On Zombie Apocalypse Survival
Last week, Steven Yeun, the man behind Glenn on AMC’s The Walking Dead, stopped by Attack of the Show to talk about new Season 2.5. I caught up with him backstage for an even more important discussion: how does one … Continue reading
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Panda Wall Graphics
Have your walls been looking a little bare recently? Well, add a little panda bear cuteness there with these Panda Wall Graphics ($38) from Wee Gallery. Made of polypropylene, these graphics are much safer than ones made of PVC. So … Continue reading
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