Beyond Asian Memes

Written by: Yi Ming Zhou
  • Summary

  • Beyond Asian Memes is where professors and experts explain the context behind internet memes and jokes shared by children of Asian immigrants. From tiger moms to bubble tea and more, this is a journey to make sense of our Asian heritage in the West. We'll discover pieces of history, philosophy, and science that were never taught in school.
    Yi Ming Zhou
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Episodes
  • How Bubble Tea Became An Asian American Icon
    Feb 8 2021
    Bubble tea is more than just a drink, it is part of the Asian American identity. But who invited bubble tea and how did boba culture shape the lives of many young Asian Americans? We seek answers from history and food journalism experts. Kristie Hang's...
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    20 mins
  • Origins And Effects Of Tiger Parenting
    Jan 17 2021
    Tiger moms have somehow become a staple of Asian families. But what are the origins and effects of this parenting style? We seek answers from philosophy and psychology experts while following Celine Do's story.Crazy Broke Asian Robin Wang's book: Images...
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    21 mins

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