Author Archives: jasmine

About jasmine

Writer, busybody, lady. Jasmine Davila is a contributor to GapersBlock.com and DISGRASIAN.com.

8Links: Asian-American studies, Asians on television, and “The Filipino Assassin”

Posted on March 10, 2015 by jasmine

8Links is a series which occasionally highlights interesting content from sites we read. Got a tip for us? Let us know about a link you would like to see on 8Asians.com by suggesting a link! ″The idea of an Asian … Continue reading →

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8Links: Asian American Filmmakers Storm Sundance, and the Story Behind Soy Sauce Packets

Posted on February 11, 2015 by jasmine

8Links is a series which occasionally highlights interesting content from sites we read. Got a tip for us? Let us know about a link you would like to see on 8Asians.com by suggesting a link! If there is a national … Continue reading →

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8Links: ‘Fresh Off The Boat’ Review & Recap Round-up

Posted on February 6, 2015 by jasmine

8Links is a series which occasionally highlights interesting content from sites we read. Got a tip for us? Let us know about a link you would like to see on 8Asians.com by suggesting a link! “…there’s a spirit of defiance … Continue reading →

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8Links: White People Need More Friends, Cary Joji Fukunaga is Your New Internet Boyfriend, and the Rice Bucket Challenge

Posted on August 28, 2014 by jasmine

8Links is a series which occasionally highlights interesting content from sites we read. Got a tip for us? Let us know about a link you would like to see on 8Asians.com by suggesting a link! The average white American has … Continue reading →

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8Links: Monks Ferguson, Food Truck Accolades, and Jeremy Lin takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Posted on August 26, 2014 by jasmine

8Links is a series which occasionally highlights interesting content from sites we read. Got a tip for us? Let us know about a link you would like to see on 8Asians.com by suggesting a link! Thai-Kun, an Austin food truck … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: ‘Pioneer Girl: A Novel’ by Bich Minh Nguyen

Posted on August 21, 2014 by jasmine

8Asians is participating in the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center’s Book Dragon Book Club. Posts on 8Asians will be cross-posted on their website where you can also check out other reviews and author interviews. This month’s book is Pioneer Girl, by Bich … Continue reading →

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8Links: Roy Choi on CNN, Panda Triplets, and Asian Americans remember Robin Williams

Posted on August 14, 2014 by jasmine

8Links is a series which occasionally highlights interesting content from sites we read. Got a tip for us? Let us know about a link you would like to see on 8Asians.com by suggesting a link! Chef Roy Choi has just … Continue reading →

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Sorry, Channing, Kim Jong-Un Is 2012’s Sexiest Man Alive (According To The Onion)

Posted on November 19, 2012 by jasmine

Dear Channing Tatum: Congratulations on your selection as People’s 2012 Sexiest Man Alive! You join the ranks of such sexy gentlemen as, um, Nick Nolte, who was 51 when he won in 1985 (WHAT) and Patrick Swayze, who is no … Continue reading →

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“Hold My Hand” PSA Against Domestic Violence

Posted on September 4, 2012 by jasmine

The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK) has just released “Hold My Hand,” a PSA from their Youth Empowerment Project. The purpose of this PSA is to highlight the particular challenges that Asian immigrants and refugees face when confronting … Continue reading →

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Welcome to K-Town Reality Show

Posted on July 13, 2012 by jasmine

Finally. “K-Town”, the Korean West Coast produced-by-Tyrese version of “Jersey Shore” has arrived… on YouTube where, at this writing, the first episode has clocked a little under 13,000 views. Which isn’t too bad considering how little happened in this premiere. … Continue reading →

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Squid No Go: Korean Woman’s Mouth Gets Inseminated by a Squid

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jasmine

According to a paper published in the Journal of Parasitology, a 63 year old Korean woman’s tongue, cheek, and gums got inseminated by the cooked squid she had just eaten. This abstract explains further: We present a case of stinging … Continue reading →

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Why Indian Americans Dominate Spelling Bees

Posted on June 1, 2012 by jasmine

With the 2012 Scripps Spelling Bee having taken place this week, this recent NPR story about how and why Indian-American students appear to dominate the annual bee is a fascinating read: “Indian-American spelling successes have also been fueled in recent years … Continue reading →

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