I guess when it all comes down to it we just need to be funny. Some people are going to like you and some won’t.

You have my support man! Keep doing what you’re doing!

I celebrate asian america (im not sure if your lowercasing is deliberate, but i can appreciate it), and when there is an asian on television, film, show, politics, or some other area of public prominance, i halfway feel compelled to support and cheer them on, because, yes–we are an even bigger minority among minorities, at least in media.

But think of it this way, as diversity in america has matured a bit, we’ve come to expect a bit more than just “being there”. And while it’s great that DGKim is on Lost (though after he was “Agent Baker” on 24), the fact that his korean just doesn’t cut it means that in some regard he’s just a poster asian character, and that the show just wasn’t made with the asian-american in mind. You of all people should know that JJAbrams is known for stereotypical portrayals of various cultures. I’m sure most people aren’t ashamed of his presence, even if they criticize aspects of his role.

i think deep down, the asian american minority group is very proud of the accomplisments of our most public figures, yes even the lucy lius and tila tequilas of the world. but please, dont try and say that to criticize their roles, portrayals, or giving anything other than blind support for them is somehow insulting to asian america.

10 million strong in the U.S., we’re not a bunch of blind cheerleaders. i for one, and many others are proud of everyone’s accomplisments, yours included. but that doesn’t mean you’ll be breastfed all the way to public glory.

thanks for the post, it actually was a really good, and funny read.

And that’s a great point that Anson brings up. An Asian American Al Sharpton would change the game!!!