In keeping with the angry theme of the week, MadAsian has compiled a list ethnic slurs and their origins (Koreans called "shovelhead" made me laugh out loud), a quiz called "What kind of Asian are you," and the section "You know you're Asian if..." on his website. He's also got a few rants about equality and liberalism. MadAsian's almost there. I'm feeling his amusing observations about living life as an Asian American. However, he pushes the envelope a little too far at times (the tacky tees he's selling) and seems to be overly frustrated with Asian American women. We're complex, buddy. Get over it.
Angry little girls can find love, too! Pity the poor person who takes us on, though. Lela Lee, creator of Angry Little Asian Girl, has a new book called Angry Little Girls in Love in stores on August 27. The author also has an animated TV show in the works through the Oxygen network. The wacky part is it's being produced by Jennifer Love Hewitt. She never really struck me as angry, but go figure.
We touched down in Los Angeles, yesterday. Welcoming us was thick smog that blocked views of the mountains. Regardless, it's good to be back. We had fresh sushi for lunch where the restaurant owner remembered us and treated us to strawberry mochi ice cream. I knew it was going to be a good day when we ran into a llama while walking up a side street in Whittier.
Giant Robot is a slice of Japanese toy paradise on Sunset Blvd.
Nice waves at Huntington Beach attracted surfers
These days the name on everyone's lips is Michael Phelps. The record-breaking swimmer has netted one gold medal in Beijing and is on the hunt for seven more. But it's not just his skills in the water that captures people's attention. Women (and men) can't get enough of him in his tiny Speedo. As one college student put it, Michael Phelps "is amazing...right up there with unicorns and rainbows."
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