i was basically the only chinese kid in my midwestern suburb, and over the last several years i think i’ve exorcised a lot of the racial self-resentment i grew up with
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however, i’m a lot more judgmental of asian-american culture (boba, streetwear, anime, youtubers, subtle asian traits, abg/abb rave subcultures) than i’m comfortable admitting i hold this perception that a lot of asian american dialogue is shallow, complacent, and uncritical
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historically most of the asian american media i’ve come across (e.g. films, books, op eds, memes) is thematically unpolished and reliant on tropes like “stinky lunchbox” or “mistaken for the accountant”
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the cliches are broadly relatable for 2nd gen western diaspora asians, but the diversity of asian american experiences is only just beginning to be explored and represented in public
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i’d like to see and hear about more asian american people: - struggling with their emotions - being bad at math and good at art - embodying “coolness” and taste - having poor families and complicated histories - failing earnestly, breaking rules, suffering consequences
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FWIW, I enjoyed Eddie Huang's memoir Fresh Off The Boat when I read it many years ago, but I've changed a lot since then, so I don't know if I'd still recommend it if I read it today. But he does talk a lot about struggling with his emotions, his failures, consequences.
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likewise, his travel show had a couple of great identity episodes, and i remember really liking his memoir the novelty of an asian dude with fluent aave has worn off a bit, but he has a well-read/epicurean/disagreeable persona that i still like a lot http://thepopchef.blogspot.com/2019/10/re-nyt-peter-lugers-review.html?m=1 …https://twitter.com/choosy_mom/status/1254797961726267392 …
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