Intern Jasmine’s Links Of The Daysian
Was Chinese TV show Super Girl cancelled because the singing competition (think American Idol) was too vulgar, or because it allowed viewers to vote (how democratic!) for their favorite contestants? [Jezebel]
No iPhone for the ROK! It looks like Samsung is planning to block the release of the iPhone 5 in South Korea. [ars technica]
Modern Family‘s new Lily is cute. We still miss old Lily (even if she always looked like she was about to fall asleep). [Aol TV]
We find it hard to argue with a deity that insists upon the consumption of Chinese food on Christmas (or any holiday really). [reddit]
First Brother-In-Law Konrad Ng–who’s married to Obama’s sister Maya Soetoro-Ng–talks about what it means to be Asian American in the context of the Smithsonian’s Asian-American portrait exhibit. [Honolulu Civil Beat]
The best thing about these stories showing the awesomeness that is Keanu Reeves? They’re all true. [Ranker]
Remember Chris Jeon, the UCLA student who decided to spend his summer vacay in Libya, joining the rebels fighting Qaddafi? He didn’t want his parents to know he was there, but now, of course, they do. Daddy Jeon says, “We will be happy to see him home soon.” Is that before or after they kick his ass and ground him til he’s 40, we wonder? [The National]
From our friends at You Offend Me, You Offend My Family: “The Benefits of Thai Breast-Slapping.” That’s right, you heard us. [yomyomf]
File under “What kind of fuckery is this?”: “Asian Guy Ring Tones” which would be offensive if they weren’t so incredibly lame. [Amazon]
Besides, the only Asian guy ringtone we care about is this one from George Takei: his voice sounds like buttah, and all proceeds benefit The Old Globe Theater in San Diego. [Myxer]
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