Eh, I wouldn't say Asians are treated better than any other minority. Model minority also carries the expectation of submission, so any Asian person who is remotely seen to be independent is automatically shunned or brushed off in Western culture, unless there was an overwhelming symbol of status or power.
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Eh, I wouldn't say Asians are treated better than any other minority. Model minority also carries the expectation of submission, so any Asian person who is remotely seen to be independent is automatically shunned or brushed off in Western culture, unless there was an overwhelming symbol of status or power.
There was a ton of rhetoric in the 1960's - ish media comparing the "good" minority, Asians, with the "bad" minorities, blacks and Hispanics. This is obviously bullshit, of course, but established the model minority stereotype and increased tensions between Asians and other minority groups.
From a 1960's US News report: "At a time when it is being proposed that hundreds of billions be spent on uplifting Negroes and other minorities, the nation's 300,000 Chinese Americans are moving ahead on their own with no help from anyone else." This ignores the fact that the poverty rate among Chinese was not much lower than among other minorities, as well as the fact that most of the well-off Chinese Americans were well-educated immigrants.
I'll have to do some digging, but I *think* I remember a book saying that Nixon proposed to decrease welfare funding, and used the success of Asian Americans to justify it. Obviously, this upset a lot of people who (rightfully) deserved it.
Cow Mengde
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Turning 23 today..getting up there Asian GAF
Pfft, that's nothing for us. When you're 32, you still look 23.
CapNBritain
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This is true. And since we all look alike I'm pretty sure I look exactly like Rainy.
TRUE. My parents are in their 50s but still look quite young, hopefully I got those genes
Thanks!
I dread the day! And thanks!
Septimus Prime
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Happy birthday!Turning 23 today..getting up there Asian GAF
Wait til the day you stop getting carded all the time (for me, that was around 30). It's like, "Wait. Did he forget to card me? What?" And then you realize that you're old.
I'm 28 and I'm already past that point.
YesNOnoNOYes
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Happy birthday
pls send caek picz ty \o/
pls send caek picz ty \o/
other bday noms photos will also be accepted
Seductivpancakes
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Happy birthday Rainy!
Been kind of quiet in here. Hope ya'll doing alright. Its getting hot in NYC.
Been kind of quiet in here. Hope ya'll doing alright. Its getting hot in NYC.
ActStriker
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Happy birthday Rainy!
Gully State
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Everyone knows we Asians age all at once once we hit 50. That's when we get jumped by the grim reaper and his posse.
ActStriker
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I'm surprised no one posted this.
This is why I refuse to shave weeks on end. I realize that I look much better if I'm clean shaven, but I'm tired of being mistaken as a college freshman -____-
ActStriker
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I'm chopped liver apparently.
Pats fans don't count.
ActStriker
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racist
Oh I thought I typed it out in my last message. Happy birthday!! :3
Considering Boston's history with race and sports...can that REALLY be held against us.
(I tease, I tease).ActStriker
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Speaking of food, we just got a Dolphin Bay restaurant right down the street from me. Apparently they're originally a SoCal restaurant with a couple locations already?
Septimus Prime
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I haven't heard of it, but apparently it's a so-so boba tea place with locations pretty close to me.
Septimus Prime
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Are you near Irvine, by any chance? That's the only Cha for Tea I know of that's still around, since they closed the Alhambra one. Cha for Tea, Ten Ren, and Tea Station are all the same company though--just different brands.
There are so many of these places in SoCal that it's hard to keep track.
I'm not in Cali anymore but I visit family once a year. I was told Cha for Tea in Alhambra moved but I do know of the one nearby UCI in that little plaza across from that kebob place. I'm surprised Lollicup is still around by the Super A market.
I didn't know they were the same company but it makes sense. Cha for Tea across from Edward's Cinema used to be a Tea Station. Strange that they'd be different companies because they have different drink recipes if I remember correctly.
I thought the Boba craze died down so I'm surprised they're still popping up.
Septimus Prime
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They're coming up in new places. Torrance, for example, has some new ones, when just a few years ago, it was Tea Station and the Vietnamese Bahn Mi place that also sold boba drinks.
Chinese bakeries, like 85 C, seem to be the new trend.
Chinese bakeries, like 85 C, seem to be the new trend.
Dolphin Bay is good because you pay 2 dollars for 2 milk teas with boba. Not sure if your location does that though. When I lived in SoCal for undergrad, my friends used to always swing by to take advantage of that deal.
Moving to Philadelphia in a few months, any boba places around there? There must be right.
Hmm, interesting. Chinese Bakeries deserve to get more recognition. There was one small bakery I'd visit that was pretty hole-in-the-wall-ish off of Valley that I don't know i it exists anymore. There's also Diamond Bakery in Monterey Park that's popular. Maybe Japanese bakeries should hitch a ride, I could always use more Green Tea muffins and Melon Pan.
Troubled Bat
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Rainy, Happy Belated Birthday! ヾ(*´∀｀*)ﾉ
My birthday is in May as well!
Oh, well at least you got to experience it within food. Better than what I had, haha. Oh yeah? Same with me! Except it's with cherry flavored things... Bleh. Nasty.
Dang, that long? Basically it's the time consumption of 'perfecting' each layer of that batter into the right amount, while not letting get into such a thin base. Seems like a lot of patience is needed, since things can go wrong if rushed. That's pretty interesting. I also was checking out images of it and noticed that compared to ones that I've seen, yours is a vibrant green. It's actually a lot more appealing.
You're welcome. :3
Oi. That looks pretty damn good... Now I'm hungry once more, and I just ate a whole pizza and elote. (￣< ￣> Why must I have this black hole for a stomach!
Yeah, but you start second guessing yourself. You don't know how many times I thought to myself if I was adopted. My family is dark skin, short, a bit on the chubby side. I'm the opposite to that, and my food taste goes in completely different direction from everyone. Lol
My birthday is in May as well!
I've never had it used outside of desserts, so my opinion on Pandan isn't tainted
As for the process, in total it takes about an hour and a half (this last batch, at least). But if you had a larger steamer, it would be easier. We used a small circular tin that was about an inch and a half deep. That and a small bowl for what batter was left. The most time-consuming aspect is basically, after you get all the ingredients mixed, is pouring it slowly into the pan sitting in a bamboo steamer atop a giant pot of boiling water. The reason you pour slowly is because of how viscous the batter is and its tendency to spread thin when it starts to warm up. This way you get the right kind of thickness for each layer. Then, after that starts to congeal, you do the next layer in the same way and alternate until you get 7 or more layers.
That is, if you're particular with how it the layering comes out. You could very well be done in 30 minutes or so if you just plopped it in and swirled it around. Might actually make a cool marbled Khanom Chan.
Oh, well at least you got to experience it within food. Better than what I had, haha. Oh yeah? Same with me! Except it's with cherry flavored things... Bleh. Nasty.
Dang, that long? Basically it's the time consumption of 'perfecting' each layer of that batter into the right amount, while not letting get into such a thin base. Seems like a lot of patience is needed, since things can go wrong if rushed. That's pretty interesting. I also was checking out images of it and noticed that compared to ones that I've seen, yours is a vibrant green. It's actually a lot more appealing.
Thanks!
AH UH UM-
Oyster vermicelli, anyone??
That doesn't sound too bad! I'd rather be mistaken as being from a different ethnicity instead of being assumed that I can't speak English well. OTL
You're welcome. :3
Oi. That looks pretty damn good... Now I'm hungry once more, and I just ate a whole pizza and elote. (￣< ￣
> Why must I have this black hole for a stomach!Yeah, but you start second guessing yourself. You don't know how many times I thought to myself if I was adopted. My family is dark skin, short, a bit on the chubby side. I'm the opposite to that, and my food taste goes in completely different direction from everyone. Lol
I think the nearest one to me is in Palo Alto, should see where some other locations are though.
Thank you! Also Bat, when is yours?
Troubled Bat
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You're welcome!
My birthday is on the 26th of this month. Funny, because I actually have two friends with the same birthday as me. One is the same age as me, and the other is two years younger. xP
Cow Mengde
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I'm a moron and I forgot to say Happy Birthday even though I replied first...
Dead Prince
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Happy Birthday May Babies.
Mine is this Sunday.
Mine is this Sunday.
Cow Mengde
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Oh you guys and your love of incestuous undertones.
CapNBritain
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My sister's birthday! It's a good date, as Memorial Day weekend usually lets us get together. Have a happy one!
Hey man, I have a dad bod and it's really rough fighting against it. Although I guess that's because I have an American diet and swim. And from my own experiences, the dad bod love is a myth...
What is the long term effects of having a dad bod? Does it maintain itself through old age, or does it slowly morph into Jabba The Hut territory? Will my Asian genes save me?
Drink more beer.
Chizzanger
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Yo, I'm asian (Taiwanese), that Harvard thread is going to go places.
Septimus Prime
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I was reading an article the other day about how New York is prosecuting this cop for accidentally shooting a person, and the cop happens to be Asian. Then I realized what type of reactions a thread like that would get and decided not to post shit.
EDIT: Damn, I skimmed it. Damn.
EDIT: Damn, I skimmed it. Damn.
It is. I've had a few drinks and a friend of mine (who is half hispanic and half asian) and I are talking about it; that should get it out of my system (she's torn about it) - but that thread will get a few of us banned I suspect. You're most likely not going to convince anyone already posting in the thread.
Work hard, get money, enjoy life (last two not necessarily in order).
Septimus Prime
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I would imagine most of us went through this kind of thing (or at least were aware of it) when we were applying to schools. I know I was quite tempted to not declare my ethnicity on some of my applications back then (not that it mattered, given my name).
I personally think it would just be nice if they were transparent about admissions standards and what criteria applicants needed to fulfill.
I personally think it would just be nice if they were transparent about admissions standards and what criteria applicants needed to fulfill.
Yeah; it's just amusing watching the thread try to deflect / shield / claim it's anything besides racism. Just own it for chrissakes.
Sadly; the quota policies absolutely hose first generation immigrants - money > race, except people are bad at analysis in this country (or more accurately, are completely unable to separate correlation from causation and/or are in a heap of denial), and so those immigrants who come here and have no wealth are arguably the single most hosed subsection of race in the country. Because they're asian, racism "doesn't happen" (hah), and because they're poor, they're denied opportunity at a similar rate to african americans and hispanics.