Jeremy Lin Effect
For those who haven’t seen them yet, there are some entertaining clips from the Fung Bros about the recent emergence of Jeremy Lin. Take away the comedic side, and there is actually a social commentary there about how Asians are perceived in the USA. Bottom line: not favorably which is why everyone is coming out in big support of Jeremy who is shattering the small box that most Americans try to box Asians in.
Being an Asian and knowing a lot of other Asians, I know A LOT of tall Asian guys good at sports. At 5’9″, I was actually the shortest among my close Asian friends including a few at 6′ or taller. We just needed the media exposure to change perceptions. If you’re an Asian teen growing up today, soak it in. These are good times. Enjoy these videos:
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