It’s that time again, to dip into the vaults of YouTube and see what is out there in terms of Asian Americana…
First up is a new vlogger, Ken Tenaka, an adopted Japanese looking for his parents in California. I’m not sure if it’s a true story, but this lesson in Japanese seems to be a valuable lesson!
How To Speak Fluent Japanese Without Saying A Word – Ken Tenaka
Asian Stereotypes, as described by Dr. Richard Lee – all the more authoritative since he’s a doctor!
And for the more graphically inclined, Asian American Stereotypes
Future Rock Stars of America (Asian American documentary) – this is an awesome clip of Asian American musicians out there. I haven’t heard of them before, but I’ll be checking them out more and looking to support more Asian American artists in my area. Warning: language
Margaret Cho – Asian American. Whether you like her or not, there is no denying her talent and ability to speak and express herself.
The Ken Tanaka clip looks like a gag. His “accent” is suspicious. Otherwise, pretty funny stuff.
do you think this guy has any shot at being an Asian Andy Kaufman?! www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP9NQpJD0-Y