Monthly Archives: October 2018

Asian American Commercial Watch: Discover’s ‘”Freak Out: Spread the News”

Posted on October 26, 2018 by John

This spot is called “Freak Out: Spread the News,” starring actress Stephanie Hsu. Discover Card has had Asian Americans in their commercials before. In fact, it looks like they have revisited the character from a previous Discover card ad about … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Workin’ the ‘Ween”

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 5, Episode 3: “Workin’ the ‘Ween” Original airdate October 20, 2018. It’s the heart afraid of breaking Marvin and Honey ask Louis and Jessica to be their baby’s godparents.  Jessica eagerly agrees, mostly so Marvin … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh Off the Boat” Episode Review: “The Hand That Sits the Cradle”

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 5, Episode 2: “The Hand That Sits the Cradle” Original airdate October 12, 2018. I’m goin’ out tonight: Jessica volunteers to take care of Honey’s zuo yue zi (“sitting the month,” which I just learned is a … Continue reading →

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Non-Spoiler ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Fresh Off the RV”

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 5, Episode 1: “Fresh Off the RV” (season premiere) Airs tonight, October 5, 2018 at 8:00. It’s the end of summer, 1998 in Fresh Off the Boat time, and it’s time for Honey to have … Continue reading →

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