tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post116649935487682135..comments2024-03-24T22:24:11.549-07:00Comments on Rice Daddies: Yul Kwon Wins Survivor: What it Means for the Asian-American MaleUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1168631949855484072007-01-12T11:59:00.000-08:002007-01-12T11:59:00.000-08:00Speaking of bad representation have you seen the s...Speaking of bad representation have you seen the show beauty and the geek? Poor asian boy.<BR/><BR/>PIAO (Only Kissed One Girl)<BR/><BR/>Age: 25<BR/>Hometown: Kissimmee, Florida<BR/>Current Location: Washington, DC<BR/>Education: University of Florida<BR/>Occupation: Tax Accountant<BR/>Interests: "Internet surfing, karaoke and poker. I almost got trampled standing in line for Playstation 3."Obiwanhavanesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033220787669844059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166738213902278342006-12-21T13:56:00.000-08:002006-12-21T13:56:00.000-08:00Oh and the fact that he could stand on that pole a...Oh and the fact that he could stand on that pole and resist doing a karate kid crane kick shows me that he is a much stronger man that me.Henrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16761756953188913137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166737621364992842006-12-21T13:47:00.000-08:002006-12-21T13:47:00.000-08:00hey Henri,I think I might have come off a little s...hey Henri,<BR/><BR/>I think I might have come off a little strong for a first time commenter! Trust me, I didn't mean to offend anybody and the last thing I want to do is to tell people how to raise their kids. (I know I hate it when people tell me how to raise my kid!). <BR/><BR/>I agree whole heartedly with the sentiment that Asian Americans (or AA's, right?) are misrepresented in the media. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166736427201140272006-12-21T13:27:00.000-08:002006-12-21T13:27:00.000-08:00Hey Jeremy,Thanks for enjoying the blog. I think D...Hey Jeremy,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for enjoying the blog. I think Daddy In a Strange Land put it very well with his nice comments correcting any misconception that you may have about how similar/dissimilar the contributors of this blog are. In fact, some crass members of this blog, after reading your comment, would happily tell you to please f-off and don't tell me how to raise my kid. I mean his kid...Henrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16761756953188913137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166687909875325092006-12-20T23:58:00.000-08:002006-12-20T23:58:00.000-08:00I think it's a step - how "significant", I can't s...I think it's a step - how "significant", I can't say. I agree that Asian males have been potrayed negatively for a very long time. <BR/><BR/>I admit to formerly being one of those Asian girls who was more attracted to white guys during my younger days. I grew up in a totally white community and the only Asian male I interacted with was my younger BROTHER. Not exactly a great formula to get meThe Beast Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07614186892665439229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166657363894406982006-12-20T15:29:00.000-08:002006-12-20T15:29:00.000-08:00Welcome Jeremy C. I think you'll find that 1) tho...Welcome Jeremy C. I think you'll find that 1) though this organized around the idea of "AsAm dads blogging," we don't all agree about everything or have the same experiences, and 2) I think most of us, if not all (wait, am I just contradicting what i just wrote? heh), would agree that parents are the most important role models in childrens' lives, and that's a role we're all trying to live up todaddy in a strange landhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838412669298860456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166654637216374952006-12-20T14:43:00.000-08:002006-12-20T14:43:00.000-08:00If nothing else, winning Survivor will help Yul fi...If nothing else, winning Survivor will help Yul find a wife, which will make his mama very happy!Tarzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07948385380529826119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166641556786778582006-12-20T11:05:00.000-08:002006-12-20T11:05:00.000-08:00Yul rocks. I have nothing but respect for what he...Yul rocks. I have nothing but respect for what he's accomplished, even if its on the 13th edition of a cheesy reality game show (which I am also pretty addicted to). Any opportunity to show asian americans as real people is a good opportunity.<BR/><BR/>Although he's not a rice daddy, I'm sure he will have ample opportunity.<BR/><BR/>Tangentially, the previous Bay Area survivor personality, Lex thisislarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04157349911656341561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166639783065530542006-12-20T10:36:00.000-08:002006-12-20T10:36:00.000-08:00in response to jeremy c:i agree with you, but ther...in response to jeremy c:<BR/><BR/>i agree with you, but there is no way to avoid the effects of seeing AA's in the media and their message by your child(ren). Look at the way "thin" is portrayed and the effect it has on girls and eating disorders or negative body images, etc, etc . . . <BR/><BR/>I have a father that is strong, outspoken when he needs to be (esp. when it comes to family) and yeahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166636814883283462006-12-20T09:46:00.000-08:002006-12-20T09:46:00.000-08:00As a chinese-american father married to a white wo...As a chinese-american father married to a white woman, raising a mixed daughter, I feel compelled to make a comment on this post. YOU, yes you, the rice daddies, need to be the role models for your children. Not somebody on TV that will be forgotten by the time next season rolls around. It makes no difference to me if there are asian americans represented on TV because I don't believe other Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166632583526627152006-12-20T08:36:00.000-08:002006-12-20T08:36:00.000-08:00Yeah, +1, but I think its clear Yul knew that ther...Yeah, +1, but I think its clear Yul knew that there were going to be important ramifications to how he "represented".<BR/><BR/>All I have to say is that it's nice to see, and I only had to wait 3 decades to hear someone other than an academic say,<BR/><BR/>"I didn't see people like me on television when I was growing up. I wanted America to see Asian Americans as they truly are." <BR/><BR/>and toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166609696667778352006-12-20T02:14:00.000-08:002006-12-20T02:14:00.000-08:00Ahhh... Russell Wong. :)Ahhh... Russell Wong. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166587519198342162006-12-19T20:05:00.000-08:002006-12-19T20:05:00.000-08:00Yul may be a +1 to the tally, but he did get to do...Yul may be a +1 to the tally, but he did get to do it on national TV, on a highly viewed program, specifically pointing out the issue of pervasive stereotypes and the lack of good Asian-American male role models.<BR/><BR/>That's a very strong "+1" not only to be on TV, but to plainly state the issue. I had scanned some Survivor discussion boards, and there were several comments by people Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166569376943660202006-12-19T15:02:00.000-08:002006-12-19T15:02:00.000-08:00Yul is almost too perfect. Nice, smart, handsome,...Yul is almost too perfect. Nice, smart, handsome, buff, and full of filial piety. Good for him that he won Survivor and hurray that he's a local Bay Area boy, and I'm happy that there is some discussion going around that he breaks the wimpy asexual Asian male stereotype. However, I too think this is just a blip, there have been other Asian Americans men who have had some fame and discussion honglien123https://www.blogger.com/profile/04664865503830892153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166552267659591572006-12-19T10:17:00.000-08:002006-12-19T10:17:00.000-08:00Oops - sorry - I meant that IN THE PAST, media has...Oops - sorry - I meant that IN THE PAST, media has downplayed the sexy part...not specifically regarding Yul. And, ahem, thank you for the link to the picture... :-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166545891507019262006-12-19T08:31:00.000-08:002006-12-19T08:31:00.000-08:00I stand corrected, it was US Magazine.You can the ...I stand corrected, it was US Magazine.<BR/><BR/>You can the see pics here:<BR/>http://h.t.ioki.tripod.com/Dustin/Gallery5_Pages.htmDanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16184630001079498697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166545666703577592006-12-19T08:27:00.000-08:002006-12-19T08:27:00.000-08:00Does Dustin Nguyen on "21 Jumpstreet" count as a s...<I>Does Dustin Nguyen on "21 Jumpstreet" count as a sex symbol?</I><BR/><BR/>I think he does. I specifically remember a picture of him in Seventeen (I think) on a beach, wearing a half wet suit, with it unzipped and peeled down halfway to show his chest/abs.<BR/><BR/><I>I think that the media intentionally emphasized the smart part and downplayed the sexy part </I><BR/><BR/>I don't think the Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16184630001079498697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166542389954233152006-12-19T07:33:00.000-08:002006-12-19T07:33:00.000-08:00Purple? Purple? Please tell me you'd put your fo...Purple? Purple? Please tell me you'd put your foot down on a purple dinosaur... Family gatherings may get tad annoying, no?<BR/><BR/>I just love it - in a way, Yul does personify a stereotypical Asian male, sexy AND uber-smart... I think that the media intentionally emphasized the smart part and downplayed the sexy part - the list of probable and possible reasons is too long - therefore it doesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166542129027824452006-12-19T07:28:00.000-08:002006-12-19T07:28:00.000-08:00I think it's a small blip - I mean, what else have...I think it's a small blip - I mean, what else have other Survivor winners gone on to do? I can't think of much.<BR/><BR/>I think there's also a line between "Asian" role models and "Asian American" role models. I'm not saying that Yao Ming and Ichiro and that new Red Sox guy <I>don't</I> do anything for representing Asian American men. I just think that it's really important to see more Asian Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166528135240510962006-12-19T03:35:00.000-08:002006-12-19T03:35:00.000-08:00I honestly think all you hot Rice Daddies out ther...I honestly think all you hot Rice Daddies out there, committed to your children and doing anything and everything for your families, are the best role models anyone could find.<BR/><BR/>The fact that you're all good-looking is just a bonus. We try not to focus on that too much, you know, to preserve your dignity.Lumpyheadsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448242506597812607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21651465.post-1166512812072366162006-12-18T23:20:00.000-08:002006-12-18T23:20:00.000-08:00Does Dustin Nguyen on "21 Jumpstreet" count as a s...Does Dustin Nguyen on "21 Jumpstreet" count as a sex symbol?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com