Category Archives: Culture

Are you a hugger, SAM?

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Reflective SAM

Growing up, my parents didn’t really show much affection.  Though they weren’t shy about showing a lot of anger and disdain at one another!     It was definitely a messed up marriage, and I don’t think I ever saw … Continue reading →

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I’m Dreaming of an Asian Christmas!

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Reflective SAM

ikoni  Hey, everyone.  The year is winding down, and the city streets are lined with colored lights, and red and green decorations.  It’s Christmas time!  I really enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of Christmas.  The old Christmas standards with the smooth, … Continue reading →

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Older white man seeking love from younger Asian women from Asia

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Controversial SAM

So one thing that bothers me is when I see a much younger Asian woman, who can barely speak English, married or dating a much older white guy. This to me, in its entirety, represents all that is wrong such … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans bullied the most in the US? How to fight back.

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Reflective SAM

Recently very upsetting news reached my ears.  Asian American kids in the U.S. are the most bullied out of all the races. The research, to be released on Saturday, found that 54 percent of Asian American teenagers said they were … Continue reading →

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Advice to SAMs: Be a Geek

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Reflective SAM

It seems that a lot of Asian and Asian-American guys think they have the opposite problem, that they are too geeky, or at least perceived as such. However, from the perspective of a girl who has dated, dumped, and been … Continue reading →

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Moral Decadence in China due to capitalism, rising materialism and wealth?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Controversial SAM

UPDATE: 2 year old baby has died – Click here

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I got stereotyped by a dumb white waitress! Damn!

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Reflective SAM

Recently I went to a trendy burger joint with a bunch of buddies for lunch.  There were about six of us including two East Asians, a half Asian, a Hispanic guy, a Hispanic guy, and a token white guy.  Looking … Continue reading →

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I’m fed up with Hollywood using Asian stereotypes for cheap laughs

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Controversial SAM

I wanted to vent and rant about something that constantly keeps coming up and it’s just getting really annoying. Negative Asian male stereotypes. I experienced a couple of unappealing things in the course of 1 day while hanging out at … Continue reading →

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