Fresh Off the Broke
By freshoffthebroke
Fresh Off the BrokeSep 14, 2022
What Type of Asian am I?
Tiktok Asian? Rave Asian? Ambitious Asian?
In todayās episode, we discuss the ācategorizationā of Asians, and why you shouldnāt feel pressured into fitting in.Ā
OG Asian Types Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R42iz17qoAU&pp=ygUPdHlwZXMgb2YgYXNpYW5zĀ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW1a3UOAIaw&pp=ygUZdHlwZXMgb2YgYXNpYW5zIGZ1bmcgYnJvcw%3D%3DĀ
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBUĀ
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Reading Asian Horror Stories
Boo! Itās spooky season!!Ā
In todayās episode, we go over Asian folklore and read some creepy horror stories.Ā
šSOURCESš
https://exemplore.com/paranormal/The-Tragic-History-of-the-White-Lady-in-Filipino-FolkloreĀ
https://radii.co/article/long-list-chinese-ghost-storiesĀ
https://owlcation.com/humanities/liaozhai-ghosts-demonsĀ
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBUĀ
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Asian Drinking Culture (Face Reveal!)
SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT!
In todayās episode, we get up close and personal and discuss Asian drinking culture!Ā
P.S: Nice to finally meet you all :)
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBUĀ
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Going to the Mainland as a First-Gen
Itās family vacay time and weāre heading to the motherland! šÆ
In todayās episode, we go over the shared experience of visiting the mainland as a first-gen.Ā
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBUĀ
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Asian Tutoring
Extra school??? After school???
In todayās episode, we discuss the idea of Asian tutoring, how itās different from Western tutoring, and our own personal experiences with it.Ā
šSOURCESš
https://www.uopeople.edu/blog/diploma-vs-degree/
https://thehelpfulpanda.com/lucky-and-unlucky-chinese-numbers/Ā
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBUĀ
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/Ā
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FOB Facts: Navigating Burnout
Are you feeling exhausted? Do you suddenly hate your job, more than normal? Is this affecting your work?
If you answered yes to all three questions, you are most likely burnt out!
In todayās FOB Fact episode, we discuss burning out, what you can do to prevent it, and how to deal with the aftermath of being burned out.Ā
šSOURCESš
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBUĀ
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Imperialist Japan
TW: Mentions of murder, rape, war crimes
In todayās episode, we discuss the horrors of Imperialist Japan, and how the rest of the world is still affected by it to this day.
šSOURCESš
https://theconversation.com/japan-has-turned-its-culture-into-a-powerful-political-tool-72821Ā
https://www.cao.go.jp/cool_japan/english/index-e.htmlĀ
https://www.japanesestudies.org.uk/ejcjs/vol21/iss1/roca.htmlĀ
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_war_crimes
https://www.britannica.com/place/Japan/The-emergence-of-imperial-JapanĀ
https://www.insider.com/historian-nanjing-massacre-pawn-shop-owner-authentication-2022-9Ā
Suehiro Maruo:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suehiro_MaruoĀ
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBUĀ
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Being Transracial & RCTA
Changing your race? Subliminal videos that change your appearance to look more like a POC?Ā
Do these terms sound like nonsense? (Hint: they ARE nonsense)
In todayās episode, we talk about the chronically-online terms ātransracialā and āRCTA,ā and why these terms are incredibly harmful to POC and the transgender communities.Ā
šSOURCESš
https://nypost.com/2017/11/13/transracial-man-was-born-white-identifies-as-filipino/Ā
https://nextshark.com/rcta-tiktok-race-changeĀ
https://www.distractify.com/p/rcta-meaning-tiktokĀ
https://time.com/the-realities-of-raising-a-kid-of-a-different-race/Ā
https://postamate.com/2020/06/american-psychiatric-association-create-guidelines-for-race-dysphoria/Ā
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_DolezalĀ
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBUĀ
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What's Up with Sorb3t?
1,2, so sweet!Ā
Today we did something a little differentā¦ Rhianna takes the wheel and gives Tiffany (and the audience) a bit of an internet deep-dive š
Tune in to hear our explanation and reaction to the viral Sorb3t TikTok!Ā
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBUĀ
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Asian Skincare
Plump, glowing, hydration, boost!
In todayās episode, we talk about all things Asian skincare! What it is, the differences compared to Western skincare, where to buy Asian skincare products, all that good stuff.Ā Ā
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBUĀ
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FOB FACTS: Getting a Bad Grade
47/100, 67%, a big red F in markerā¦
Today, we tackle everyoneās biggest fearā¦ getting a bad grade.
In this episode, we discuss how a low mark in school can feel like the end of the world, and how to deal with these irrational thoughts.Ā
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBUĀ
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Iām Not Your Trophy Child
Have your parents ever bragged about your achievements to make themselves look good, but donāt seem to care about you as a person?
In todayās episode, we discuss the negative effects of being a trophy child, and what people can do to cope.Ā
šSUPPORT RESOURCES š
http://samhaa.org/ (South Asian Mental Health Alliance)
https://hongfook.ca/association/Ā
https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/Ā
https://www.nqapia.org/ (National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance)
šHELPLINESš
http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlĀ
https://successbc.ca/counselling-crisis-support/Ā
https://www.thecolourproject.ca/Ā
http://www.chimoservices.com/Ā
šSOURCESš
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tech-support/201705/the-trophy-child
https://asianwiki.com/The_Good_Bad_MotherĀ
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBUĀ
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Being Proud of Our Asian Heritage (API Month Special)
To celebrate, we discuss aspects of our culture and identity that make us most proud to be API.
šSOURCESš
www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/features/nieves-fernandez-guerilla-wwii-a00293-20200915-lfrm
jeanlumbfoundation.ca/
www.viviennepoy.ca/
davidsuzuki.org/
www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/asian-heritage-month.html
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Third Culture Kids
Have you ever felt like you struggled a bit with your cultural identity because you donāt really belong in one single community? For example, if youāre Chinese-Canadian, do you have a hard time āpicking a sideā? Do you feel like youāre not on either side?
In todayās episode, we discuss what it means to be a third culture kid, and how one can connect to their cultural roots.Ā
šSOURCESš
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_culture_kidĀ
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/11/t-magazine/luca-guadagnino-third-culture-kids.htmlĀ
https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/third-culture-kidĀ
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBUĀ
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The āMade In Chinaā Stereotype
FOB FACTS Asian Goodbyes
Happy Fobiversary!!!!!!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sticking around for THREE WHOLE YEARS š
In a new installment of FOB Facts, we tackle the Asian goodbye, and how to get out of it. If you donāt know what an Asian goodbye is, youāre very lucky, but also, please let us teach you for your own good.Ā
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBUĀ
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Breaking The Bamboo Ceiling
Today, we tackle the āBamboo Ceilingā and no, weāre not talking about bamboo architecture. Weāre talking about the fact that Asians make up for only 1.9% of corporate officers.
šSOURCESš
Lessons from the Bamboo Ceiling ā Association for Psychological Science ā APS
The Bamboo Ceiling: Asian Americans and the Myth of the Model Minority (alliant.edu)
Cracking the 'bamboo ceiling' in career development - CareerWise (ceric.ca)
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Toxic Asian Entertainment Industry
The world of fame is a mystery to manyā¦
In todayās episode, we discuss the dark side of the Asian entertainment industry, specifically Kpop and Jpop.
šSOURCESš
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/17/world/asia/taiwan-china-singer-chou-tzu-yu.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_%26_Associates
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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The Double Eyelid Debate
In todayās episode, we discuss what double eyelids are, how people get them, and why they are such a big part of Asian beauty standards.
šSOURCESš
med.stanford.edu/cosmeticsurgery/aestheticservices/face/asian-double-eyelid.html
www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/article/43499/1/why-double-eyelid-surgery-popular-asia
minaplasticsurgery.com/double-eyelid-surgery-in-korea/
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Jungle vs. Fancy Asians
āIf theyāre Filipinoā¦immediate red flagāā³
āWeāre civilized, weāre not like those Asians that eat with their handsā
Sound familiar?
Today, we talk about the terms āJungleā and āFancyā Asian, and how they divide Asian communities into those that are ācoolā and acceptable, and those that are ādirtyā and āuneducatedā.
šSOURCESš
https://medium.com/@jcarastotomas/reclaiming-jungle-asian-4d18fa3ff1cf
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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FOB Facts: How to Survive Being the Token Asian
Happy new year! š„³
Weāre kicking off the new year with a new series, āFOB Factsā!
In our first episode of āFOB Factsā, weāre tackling how to survive as a token Asian. Whether youāre the only Asian in your friend group, workplace, or at school, it can be isolating and you may feel disconnected from everyone around you. With this episode, we share our experiences and give some advice on how to navigate the situation and foster a better connection with your culture.
šRESOURCESš
http://samhaa.org/ (South Asian Mental Health Alliance)
https://hongfook.ca/association/
https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/
https://www.nqapia.org/ (National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance)
šHELPLINESš
http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html
https://successbc.ca/counselling-crisis-support/
https://www.thecolourproject.ca/
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/
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Living With Asian Parents
Happy Holidays to our Fob Family šš«¶
The holidays can be a tough time for many. With the heavy emphasis on spending time with family, if you donāt have a family to spend the holidays with, it is a rather isolating time of year.
In our last episode of the year, we sit down and talk about moving out and how itās frowned upon by Asian parents.
P.S: Sorry for the clipping in Rhiannaās audio T_T
šRESOURCESš
http://samhaa.org/ (South Asian Mental Health Alliance)
https://hongfook.ca/association/
https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/
https://www.nqapia.org/ (National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance)
šHELPLINESš
http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html
https://successbc.ca/counselling-crisis-support/
https://www.thecolourproject.ca/
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
Connect with us!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/
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Defining Success as an Asian
Success. Your parents talk about it, your grandparents talk about it, the whole neighbourhood and your second cousin talk about it. The thing is, what really is success? Is it really becoming a doctor? š¤
In todayās episode, we explore success, varying perceptions of it, and talk about what itās like when you go against the grain and try to define success your own way.
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Toxic Body Image in Asia
TW: Eating Disorders
Has someone in your family ever pointed out how youāre āgetting too bigā or that you āshould eat moreā? Do your Asian relatives point out your weight before even saying hello?
In todayās episode, we discuss toxic Asian beauty standards and how they manifest in our day-to-day lives through cultural norms and social media trends.
šSOURCESš
āI am Too Wide for Your Narrow Mindā:
https://www.dlsu.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/pdf/conferences/arts-congress-proceedings/2019/AA-01.pdf
https://2paragraphs.com/2018/10/skinny-mirror-what-happened-after-shark-tank-wasnt-worth-the-stress/ (Skinny Mirror)
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMFmQFAgC/ (āBM Girlā trend explanation)
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/
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Stop Infantilizing Asians
TW: pedophilia
In todayās episode, we discuss the harmful concept of Asians being infantilized, and how this idea is connected to darker and very harmful themes.
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/
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Iām Scared of My Asian Parents
For this yearās Halloween special, we face our biggest fearā¦
šRESOURCES/COMMUNITIESš
https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianParentStories/Ā
https://www.asianmhc.org/Ā
https://www.facebook.com/groups/354874495069490/?ref=br_rs (Subtle Asian Mental Health Facebook Group)
šHELPLINESš
http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlĀ
https://successbc.ca/counselling-crisis-support/Ā
https://www.thecolourproject.ca/Ā
http://www.chimoservices.com/Ā
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBUĀ
Connect with us!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthebroke/Ā
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Things You Didnāt Know Asians Invented
Did you know that an Asian invented this?
In todayās episode, we talk about all things Asian inventions and highlight the amazing things we have in our lives thanks to Asian inventors.
P.S. Happy Filipino-American Heritage Month for our US listeners!
šSOURCESš
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/asian-american-pacific-islander-scientists-engineers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chinese_Canadians
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Why Iām Putting My Parents in a Nursing Home
Do YOU want to put your parents in a nursing home?
What does being a āgood kidā mean to you? Was that something you heard a lot growing up? āOh look at them, theyāre such a good kid!ā
In todayās episode, we discuss what it means to be an obedient kid, how filial piety manifests in Asian culture, and the āIām putting my parents in a nursing homeā phenomenon.
š”LEARN MOREš”
https://www.thoughtco.com/filial-piety-in-chinese-688386
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9611552/ (study on filial piety)
https://nextshark.com/filial-piety-toxic-asian-parenting/
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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The FGLI Experience
The school year has started! Are you back in school? Maybe just graduated?š
In typical āFresh Off the Brokeā fashion, today, weāre speaking about the FGLI (First Generation, Low Income) experience and how it affected our schooling, as well as whatās being done to solve that.
šÆClose The Gap Foundation šÆ
https://www.closethegapfoundation.org/glossary/fgli
š«The FGLI Community Initiativeš«
https://fgli.yalecollege.yale.edu/our-community/what-fgli
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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The Asian Bubble
Have you ever heard of the term, āAsian Bubbleā? And no, itās not a type of candy or kids toy.
In todayās episode, we discuss the Asian Bubble, where it comes from, and the possible downsides that come with it.
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Why POC Can't Be Mediocre
Have you ever wondered why when it comes to POC stories you see online, they're usually tragic or only about prodigies? š°
In todayās episode, we discuss the issue of āmediocrityā and POC within Western culture. š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Asian Girls & Hyper-Independence
In todayās episode, we discuss the common experience of hyper-independence in Asian girls. Through memes and some not-so-lighthearted backstories, we navigate the relationship that Asian girls have with their sense of freedom.
šSOURCESš
assessingparenting.com/assessment/aapi (parenting styles)
psychcentral.com/health/hyper-independence-trauma#how-to-support-a-loved-one
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My Language Isnāt a Fashion Statement
This week, Fresh Off the Broke turns into Fresh Off the Runway!
In todayās episode, we discuss the hypocrisy of Western fashion companies using Asian culture as an aesthetic.
šSOURCESš
https://youtu.be/Jfzy-_jDyeo (D&G Ad)
https://truenorthfareast.com/news/lululemon-china-bat-fried-rice-scandal
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Abercrombie-recalls-T-shirts-many-found-offensive-2849480.php
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Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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The White Manās Burden
āTake up the White Man's burden, send forth the best ye breedā¦ Your new-caught, sullen peoples, half devil and half child.ā š³š³
Have you ever heard of the term Ā āWhite manās burden?ā
In todayās episode, we explain the concept of āWhite Manās Burdenā, the extremely dark history behind it, and how it (unfortunately) manifests in modern society.
šSOURCESš
https://www.health.com/mind-body/health-diversity-inclusion/white-savior-complex
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_White_Man%27s_Burden
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Peril
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Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Westerners & Asian Makeup
Asian makeup has been trending in Western social media, however with the merging of cultures, many are wondering, āAm I allowed to wear Asian makeup?ā
In todayās episode, we discuss whether Non-East Asians are allowed to participate in Asian makeup trends, and what you should do if you find yourself asking the same question.
P.S: The answer is yes, you are allowed (with a few exceptions). š
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Song: Crying Over You
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Asian Video Games
Calling all gamers!
In todayās episode, we transform into a gaming podcast talk about all things Asian gaming! From representation in video games to why Asian horror games are simply better, we cover it all. We even highlight some of our own gameplay from the popular Asian Horror game, āDetentionā! š
š»GENERAL LINKSš»
https://www.gamesradar.com/someone-has-bought-the-silent-hill-website-and-it-isnt-konami/
š®GAME LINKS (NOT SPONSORED)š®
https://shop.redcandlegames.com/app/detention
https://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/19000/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1130620/Aka_Manto/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1228520/The_Convenience_Store/
š¹š®GAMEPLAY VIDEOSš®š¹
Coryxkenshin- Aka Manto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jczpQY7m-Q
Coryxkenshin- The Convenience Store
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mxzMmKTG54
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Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Am I Asian Enough?
Have you ever been called a banana or coconut? Do you even know what that means? š¤Ø
In todayās episode, we discuss what it means to be ānot Asian enough,ā whether it be in your personal life or through examples in social media.
šSOURCESš
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Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Not-So-Subtle Asian Traits
Happy API Heritage Month! šš
In todayās episode, we celebrate our API Heritage with a list of some Not-So-Subtle Asian Traits. Follow along and let us know how many apply to you!
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Song: Crying Over You
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Asians Donāt Look The Same
āOh hey! Arenāt youā¦?ā
No. Donāt even finish that sentence. Iām not so and so sibling.
To all the Asians out there, have you ever been mistaken for other Asians at your school? Perhaps, do you almost never get called the right name? Weāve been there. In fact, thatās what todayās episode is all about! Come along as we groan over the āAll Asians look the sameā stereotype and talk about how even the two of us got mistaken for each other.
P.S. Happy Fobiversary! We love you š
āļøTRY THE QUIZāļø
šSOURCESš
https://nextshark.com/abc-mistakes-nyc-activist-michelle-go/
https://books.google.ca/books?id=Y04EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA81&source=gbs_toc_r&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false (Life Magazine Graphic)
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Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Whatās Asian Fishing?
What do you think of when you hear the term āAsian Fishingā? An Asian person fishing? A culturally significant hunting technique? As much as we would love to say yes, Asian Fishing is something much worse.
With the ever-rising popularity of anime, K-pop, and dramas, some people have taken their love a few steps too farā¦ā¦ā¦as far as even pretending to be Asian on social media š³
Tune in as we break down the Asian Fishing phenomenon and talk about the harm it causes to the East Asian community.
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Song: Crying Over You
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Asian Parent Sayings
āBack in my dayā¦ā
āItās because of that phoneā¦ā
Have you been on the receiving end of these before?
In todayās episode, we talk about popular Asian parent sayings and slang terms.
P.S: If you can explain the weird lists in our Popular Sayings segment, please let us know ššš
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Can Asians Pursue the Arts?
You know the āacademic Asianā stereotype, but have you heard of Asians in the arts? Well, not many have because theyāre not usually allowed to pursue the arts. We all know someone thatās taken piano for 10+ years, wanted to go into music, and surprisingly, werenāt allowed š
In todayās episode, we draw upon our experiences from art school to answer the question, ācan Asians pursue the arts?ā
šØFURTHER READING šØ
https://digitalcommons.pace.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1299&context=honorscollege_theses
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Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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How Asian Are We?
Happy 50th episode! Now that weāre 50 episodes into the podcast, we decided that it was time for a long-overdue conversationā¦how Asian are we? š¤
š TAKE THE QUIZZES WITH US š
https://www.trueasiantest.com/
https://www.gotoquiz.com/how_asian_are_you_18
https://www.buzzfeed.com/michelleno/do-you-belong-in-asia-or-europe
https://www.quotev.com/quiz/12181939/Are-you-more-like-a-Japanese-Chinese-or-Korean
https://www.buzzfeed.com/lexbruun/would-you-rather-asian-cuisine-edition-3llln
š„ ABOUT FOBš„
Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Asian Prodigies
Asian prodigiesā¦or better known as what your parents wish you were. Do you see articles about prodigies and hide them from your parents? Do you go as far as to comment āDonāt show this to my parentsā under the post?
In todayās episode, we talk about famous Asian prodigies, the Model Minority Myth, as well as the importance of living as/being a child.
šSOURCESš
š§Maddy Zhang š§
š§ŖVivian Xieš§Ŗ
https://www.utoronto.ca/news/only-16-u-t-grad-vivian-xie-big-fan-learning-long-it-s-fun
š„ Daniel Liu š„
https://nextshark.com/kid-genius-published-researcher/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vti5mAFMWHI
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Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Language School
For many people, the weekend is when you have fun, but for many Asians, thatās when they do more school :(
Today is all about language school where we look back on our days at Saturday school (or lack thereof).
(The girls that get it, get it, and the girls that donāt, donāt š)
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Song: Crying Over You
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The World of Asian Variety
Happy 2022!šAs many people are on holiday right now, what better way to pass time than watching some Asian variety? From āProblematic Menā to a lizardās love story, join us as we take you through the world of Asian shows.
š„¶SAM PAKš„¶
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SamPakApplianceDirectTV/about
Store Locator Page: https://www.appliancedirect.com/contact
š½SHOWS š½
Great Escape
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXlEcUlyMPWY9Rqs3Kjeq-F1JdYduD8XU
Keep Running
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwIAzDfsrXYyGPcy316vNWmo0KUge-TdX
Problematic Men
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYvLjyMiiB9YVe_YR_GoypZwksK1vjwwJ
š¦Lizard Commercialš¦
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaP5AY673ws
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Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Comparison is the Thief of Joy
Weāve reached that time of year of making new yearās resolutions, and seeing some not so lovely relativesā¦Ā
In this weekās episode, we discuss the issue of comparison that comes up when Asian people meet up with their families, and how it can perpetuate harmful norms for children, which leads to a negative self-image. Ā
ā¢Ā°ā¢ā Happy holidays to our FOB Family! Stay safe and take care of yourself ā ā¢Ā°ā¢
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Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Return Asian Artifacts!
Did you know that the British Museum contains over 900 looted artifacts?
Despite their denials and claims that they just āfound them as they were,ā there's still irrefutable evidence that supports otherwise.Ā
Today, we talk about Western museumsā long history of stealing/appropriating Asian artifacts and the struggle to get them back to their rightful owners.
šSOURCESš
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/24/arts/cambodia-met-museum-looted-antiquities.html
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/italy-china-cultural-relics-intl/index.html
https://royalcoastreview.com/2021/05/stolen-ancient-artifacts-returning-to-thailand/
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Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Asian Dollar Stores
Today we fĢ¶aĢ¶nĢ¶gĢ¶iĢ¶rĢ¶lĢ¶ Ģ¶oĢ¶vĢ¶eĢ¶rĢ¶ talk about Asian dollar stores.
From toiletries to stationary, they have it all. And from their diverse shopping selection to plushie reviews, we discuss it all š
Not sponsored, but we wish it was :ā(
š¬STORES MENTIONEDš¬
Oneās Better Living: https://www.onesbetterliving.com/
Miniso: https://www.miniso.com/
Muji: https://www.muji.com/
Daiso: https://www.daisojapan.com/
Oomomo: https://www.oomomostore.com/
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Song: Crying Over You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYs5z4xdBU
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Why Asians Work 12-Hour Days
Reminder: Donāt forget your worth! You are more than how much you make