'Fresh Off the Boat' Stars React to Criticism That Show Perpetuates Asian Stereotypes

ABC's new comedy Fresh Off the Boat debuts Wednesday amid controversy. ET caught up with the show's muse and narrator, celebrity chef Eddie Huang, and star Randall Park, to get their take on the criticism.

[@CitiesSkyGay]

It's so funny that non-asians are more offeneded than the Asian-Americans watching the show...

[@lordpigeon4046]

EXACTLY.

[@justaramdomwanderer2490]

so true. we live in China and all my friends that have watched the show just felt it was very funny because it's so relatable. yes it is stereotyping but it's true. nobody feels offended at all.

[@swack24]

I hear that!

[@krnpowr]

That's because Hollywood and the media like to offend and make fun of Asians on their terms, like they have for the better part of a century.

[@DOBBYau]

Anthony Yang so true, hollywood dictates what is offensive and what is not. i love the show lololo

[@sm753]

No Asian-American who grew up and share the same circumstances in the US in the 90s find this offensive. WHITE PEOPLE, STOP TELLING US WE SHOULD BE OFFENDED.

[@Ryan-kb8ui]

sm753 change "white people" to "whack job liberals", and you nailed it.

[@parkchimmin7913]

Ryan Angeline **claps** True!

[@chatty2164]

I'm just happy to see an Asian family on television just living life.

[@planner812]

My grand parents were from Italy And when people asked them about it they would say they were fresh off the boat I'm offended that he is making it an Asian thing Thats a term thats been around for a hundred years

[@allalaafefefefe8140]

@@planner812 exactly

[@ch0wac1]

I never understood the title until this interview. Eddie Huang is so smart. Reclaiming the term and giving it a positive connotation. Such a inspiration - I love him!!

[@DontTakeCrack]

from where i grew up in LA, "fob" refers to someone who just has a heavier accent and is more rooted outside of america whether or not he/she grew up in the states. whether i was fobby or not, none of us wanted to call ourselves fobs so that's a little different for me than what eddie huang is talking about.

[@NoWuvDeep]

OMG! People get offended over everything these days. I love this show and I'm Asian. There's so many relatable things on this show. Guess what? Stereotypes do exist!! If anything is offensive, it's putting down stereotypical Asian people.

[@Mharriscreations]

I've only seen two or three episodes of it, but I found it hilarious because I live in China, and have seen a lot of those situations that happen in the show firsthand.

[@akio4753]

I'm Japanese and I fucking love this show

[@Sami19837]

There are stereotypes that came about because they are true but are not offensive. There are positive and negative ones about each ethnicity. Chinese push education, Indian put more value on men, Italians are obsessed with their food, American... at the moment we’re not doing so hot to put it lightly. Grew up Midwest and yes we put ranch on everything, forget how to drive in snow after the first snowfall of the year. Now I live in Texas and so so so many stereotypes are true but everyone loves it! Everything is bigger, being a gentleman is a thing, not saying Howdy back is rude, beans in chili is a sin, and shooting guns and going to a tailgate is a perfectly normal date. Hahaha

[@rahe2141]

Holy shit change that pfp🤣

[@LaMenteOpen]

Love what he said about not letting dominant cultures limit what he says and his identity.

[@shinningrosnewlife6162]

Ture! Me too! That brings my respect immediately.

[@feonjun]

Did he really had to say that? The dominant society of America have its dark history, but they do have a functioning society, and it's not all evil. It was the dominant culture that was open to Asian immigration.

[@TienNguyen-cl3cw]

@feon look up the chinese eclusion act of 1882, then u can move on to the paige act, immigration act of 1924... even when we were allowed here, we were still considered the "others." For example, Japanese Americans were seen as the enemy during WW2...

[@IggyPiggy23]

But then why does he want to limit what others are allowed to say?

[@naturalpro2003]

Ignacio Tsai That is what I thought.

[@nikolaibreckenridge2287]

I wasn't even aware that "fresh off the boat" was offensive. I've also not heard it used exclusively with Asians either. Am i alone in that?

[@MahdiRanger]

Lol, its been used in slang for younger asian americans for past decade or so, its nothing to bad. So people dont like it, some people dont. it can apply to anyone from over seas

[@daveheel]

i'm don't think it's offensive either and i'm asian but i'm not fresh off the boat at all. to me, it's just someone asian who is new to america and may still have an accent. usually, i see fob for short.

[@csmith92064]

it sounds kinda corny but I don't think people should care about haters cause they'll find something they don't like about anything

[@maryhughes6372]

No your not. I had no idea that 'Fresh off the Boat' was an offensive term. Let alone the fact that there are people thinking that this show is controversial. I think it's funny because of all the '90s throw back jokes. As a kid of the '90s it's fun to look back and laugh at the trends from that decade.

[@davidmin3583]

Definitely a lot less common place in Europe

[@theenigma8683]

I'm Asian myself and I make an Asian joke once in a while, non-asians get more offended than we do. Some stereotypes are actually true. Ryan Higa made a video about it I think and why would us Asians get offended by them. The only joke I have problems with is small eyes, not all of us have that trait. But otherwise some Asian stereotypes are that we are good in math (It's true where I am right now) even though it is a stereotype I am kinda proud that my kin is regarded as one of the major dominators in math.

[@Wilson-dp3lh]

+Gabriela Jun stereotypes exist cuz they are true to a certain extent... it only becomes a problem when people thinks those stereotypes applies to every asian...

[@NellieKAdaba]

I love Ryan Higa aka NigaHiga, he's so funny. I also love David So and some others.

[@allisonho1646]

The Enigma A part of comedy is making fun of yourself, even your own race. Making fun of other races doesn't have the same effect because you are no longer poking fun at yourself. lol My mom & I make Asian jokes all the time, She is Canadian born Chinese & I'm American born chinese. It's important to be aware of your relationship with a person before cracking the joke hahaha xD

[@HisameArtwork]

yeah it's a weird american thing to get offended for other people. I'm part turkish and I was joking with a lebanese woman about bacon since she was complaining it being gross and some white blond american woman got offended for the lebanese woman. she even rolled her eyes so much I thought she was going to loose them, she wasn't even part of the conversation, she just felt the need to make it all about her.

[@livh5525]

Same i said that "all asians have to like spicy food" because you know ur family thinks ur a wimp otherwise and my white friends started freaking our. They were like we'll i know this one family and they all hate spicy food and I was like "well then their extended family thinks their wimps" and they just kept countering me I mean it was a joke that is actually true for most Asian people but no my white friend who has 0 experience as being Asian is suddenly more correct then me

[@VelvetGal5]

First of all, I want to applaud the ABC Network for having an Asian American family centered comedy ensemble show. Like Nancy O'Dell said in this video, it's been more than 20 years since there has been a tv show centering on Asian Americans. And like Nancy said in this video, there are than 20 million Americans who identify themselves as Asian Americans and Asian. It's been SO LONG overdue for the TV and entertainment industry to feature some Asian Americans as leads or main characters for a TV show. I'm an Asian American, and so many times I have felt that Asian Americans and Asians were treated as the invisible minority in the U.S. along with Native Americans - American Indians. At least African Americans have had more TV shows featuring African Americans and networks like BET and OWN have many shows featuring African Americans. And Latinos have networks such as UNIVISION, etc. I feel that Asian Americans, Asians, and Native Americans - American Indians are treated as invisible minorities and are so under represented in TV shows and on TV in general. Yeah - I know that there are many Asian American journalists, anchors, reporters on TV but I'm talking about TV comedy shows, dramas, thrillers, action show, reality TV shows, etc. featuring Asian American leads. I actually took the time to watch the first two episodes - the season premiere of "Fresh Off the Boat". The first two shows were decent. How I was raised as an Asian American was different from the way Eddie Huang was raised. And my parents weren't like Constance Wu's Mom character. I hope people realize that this "Fresh Off the Boat" show is based off the experience of ONE person's experience - Eddie Huang. And that not all Asian American and Asian families are like Eddie Huang's family or the Asian American family portrayed in "Fresh Off the Boat". But at the same time - I feel that ABC Network needs to be patient and realize that having a show such as "Fresh Off the Boat" is so important for the 20 million Asian Americans and Asians living in this country. We need representation on TV shows. It's important for ABC to be patient and to keep this "Fresh Off the Boat" on the air. If they are patient and keep the show on their network, then I feel that many other networks will follow their lead and take the leap of faith of having more shows that feature Asian American entertainers, actors, and actresses which is so sorely needed. Many Asian Americans and Asians have to turn to KZbin to find other Asian Americans and Asians to relate to and communicate with. If TV networks don't want to lose viewers to KZbin - then they need to take the leap of faith and make more shows featuring more Asian Americans and Asians on their shows. The same goes for Native Americans, etc. And of course, "Fresh off the Boat" will be closely scrutinized and criticized. There's a lot of pressure on the "Fresh off the Boat" cast because "Fresh Off the Boat" is the only Asian American ensemble comedy show on American TV. Being the only show featuring many Asian Americans is going to subject that show to a lot of close analysis and judgment. But like I said - I hope ABC is patient with this "Fresh Off the Boat" and realize that having this show on their network is important. ABC is doing a great service for the melting pot that is the U.S.A., and that they need to realize that they're taking the lead in promoting diversity and featuring actors and actresses that represent what it's like to be Americans living in America. ABC showed faith in shows such as "Ugly Betty", "Black-ish", "Cristela", that "All American Girl" show with Margaret Cho, etc. They need to be patient with "Fresh Off the Boat". I think this show is very important, not only for Asian Americans, but also for American society and the issue of diversity as a whole. JMO.

[@whitekryptonite91]

Jeremy S. You're an idiot.

[@soundbombin23]

Jeremy S. Get over it.

[@Kathy-22]

I support this show. Its a breakthrough for asian

[@VelvetGal5]

cindy lee Hi, Cindy. Yes, I support this "Fresh Off the Boat" show, too, as well. It is a breakthrough for Asian & Asian American viewers. I've watched all four episodes already. I hope ABC keeps this show on the air. Thanks for your post, and I wish you a good 2015! Take care! :-)

[@canvas606]

well said VelvetGal.

[@marlonelias]

I don't get offended and I'm on the Asian descend. I just find it funny and I understand the jokes behind it. I can relate to it on a funny level.

[@Kathy-22]

I am Asian. And I totally agree with you.

[@leitang1786]

+cindy lee I agree

[@P-louu]

Marlon Elias SAME

[@chrisr311]

Lol who’s offended? I’m Asian and I watch this with my family yet we have never felt offended by anything portrayed of in the show, if anything I compare how similar my parents are to the parents on the show. I think most Asians wouldn’t be offended by this show because we could relate to it than other shows playing now.

[@CHEWYFILMS]

This shows uses barely any stereotypes.... Nothing compared to what I've been though in middle school...

[@CHEWYFILMS]

*show

[@jasonrobling]

Same

[@gigiky]

I can't explain how much I love this show and that its promoting cultural diversity. Totally groundbreaking. I was skeptical about the title, but after watching the first episode, where the racism Eddie faces at school is exposed, it was clear that they're reclaiming the phrase.

[@HenshinHeroesMedia]

I thought it would be stereotypical , but it's relatable with Asian Americans and it taught me that Asian accents aren't as stereotypical as I thought. some of my family members have a filipino accent and anyone can have certain accents.

[@585lolip]

Personally, I love he show because many of the things in the show is depicted accurately, and me, an Asian (Chinese) can relate to it. I also love it because they reveal the struggles of being Asian and the racism they experience, so even though people call it "offensive" or what-not, I feel represented in the media as an Asian, and I think this show is very very relatable.

[@Pantonesara]

I feel like this show does have some problems, but I'd rather it stay on the air and keep doing its awesome thing. Also most of the criticisms are by white people who are like: "I came here laugh at goofy Asians but I'm honestly feeling really attacked right now"

[@krnpowr]

Yup, they talk about how this show might be offensive to Asians, but for a century now, Hollywood and the media put Asians in movies and TV shows just to laugh at them. When they're making fun of Asians on their terms it's okay, otherwise there might be issues.

[@newprovidence2007]

I'm black and I love fresh off the boat. Easily one of the best shows on tv. Great writers and truly talented cast

[@siliski8985]

I like how I’m watching the show years later and I get to see everything grow it’s outstanding how much time they put in the show how much dedication

[@celizeey]

There is nothing offensive about this show. I'm asian...so I don't understand this "controversy".

[@insertcreativenamehere242]

C Aguilar I agree. Honestly things are only as powerful as you let them be.

[@tomskih203]

The show Fresh off the Boat is pure gold. Thank you to everyone who was involved in bringing the show and Eddies story to life.

[@Chloe-jv9fv]

I am Asian American and I do not find this show offensive at all. My family watches this show all the time. We always laugh watching it. Whenever we watch we can relate.

[@ryanOGab]

“I love this show but Why call it Fresh of the Boat” In a world where we're being told to speak up, and shear our truth, what they really mean is, tell us what we want you to say and in the way we're telling you too.

[@cecillialiew788]

as an asian american I find this show so funny because it's relatable to most asian americans it feels good to watch something that I can finally relate to especially growing up with immigrant parents.

[@elijahroberts3044]

Shimmy shimmy ya is a hip hop song from the Goldbergs.

[@derockn00]

I love this show. So many truths.

[@Sk-sr1yc]

That’s so funny how people who aren’t Asian are offended by the title.

[@Ryu62Alpha]

Fucking love shows like this and Kim's Convenience. They are showing life in North America from a different perspective and its absolutely hilarious to hear some people say its "offensive". Its what I, and so many other Asians in Canada and US grew up with, and these random people have the balls to tell us a show about us is offensive to us.

[@95Misa95]

I'm asian, I'm not offended, I love that show

[@helluvakhai]

i think i'm offended that this show is widely regarded as representation of Asians, instead of just Chinese people. Sure Chinese people are Asians too but theres a bunch of other races here where i live...in actual Asia. apart from that, i really love this show.

[@NoWuvDeep]

Yeah, that's true. I've noticed it too but are Chinese people the most common Asian people in the US? I would love to see US shows about other Asians but the show has to be good. I love this show because it's really funny and relatable as I'm mixed with Chinese. I don't want diverse shows just for the hell of it

[@mii7121]

AND THIS IS WHY I CAN'T FIND GOOD QUALITY SHOWS....because of implications

[@JJ-yu6og]

Why did Randall bow at his intro?

[@allmight8155]

Bro I’m chinese my moms chinese my dads chinese my sisters chinese and we all love the show

[@bobichina]

I love the show!!!

[@SevenRiderAirForce]

It's so controversial. Very controversial. Can't have people connecting, coming together, breaking down barriers, realizing everyone's weird in their own way that's actually not so different from everyone else's weirdness. Gotta keep them fighting about differences we got over long ago.

[@AmazianLinsation82]

I am not offended, I am happy that such a show exists and created some acting opportunities for Asian Americans. However, I cannot stop question when will ever Hollywood break away from the typical stereotypical jokes, satires, representation of Asian Americans in America, and when will the Asian Americans stop using such representation on their own shows? For instance, when will America embrace a bunch of Asian women shouting in Cantonese (as happened in the show) as normal rather than treat it as humor...was that really funny? You know, that's normal for many Cantonese to speak loudly and argue at home...but it is not common for that to happen in a Mandarin household, so another question is does "Fresh Off the Boat" accurately represent Asians/Asian/Chinese Americans as a whole or just a sub group of Asians/Asian Americans? I hope the show does not generalize and give the general american audience another tunnel vision to be stereotypical against Asians.

[@nehemiahyu]

They kind of do first of all. Also asians are racissthtemselves so they don't mind it. This is jus tfor humor with using racist jokes which is kind of sad but still its great

[@dylanpoopery8510]

I’m Asian and I find it funny those people just don’t have humor

[@oak415]

It's a shame they took Outsourced off the air. That was a brilliant series.

[@british.bus.spotter]

The dad is from wanda vision

[@jianwen5760321]

Cause why not

[@alisademi6327]

i am korean american and i love this show. its hilarious. loosen up people. its not like modern family depicts all american families either. btw another hilarious show that i love.

[@KhaidirZaraaiemcee]

Who cares? Louis Huang is Kim Jong Un in The Interview. Jessica Huang is Rachel Chu in Crazy Rich Asians... They're awesome.

[@br0l0g]

Pacific Islanders proudly call each other and themselves FOBs (Fresh Off the Boat people) more than Asians do.

[@kkr5595]

Wow, did they edit that interview enough?! I love this show! I can totally relate and with that I find it very funny!

[@twingodrivetime1918]

I live in Asia and my family are Asian and we love it. You bring out the points we forget and us British get it.well done My local Chinese restaurant chef was saying he laugthed so much. Making him miss home....

[@Naiuhz]

The haters are mainland, ignore them

[@ladyvincenza]

I'm not Asian, but I think this series is pretty funny. It also seems to me that if the characters act one way, people will complain that the characters are stereotypes, and if they act another way, people will complain that the characters aren't accurate depictions.

[@Unthugged]

Randall seems like a super nice guy

[@m.e.3632]

Why does everyone else need to create an issue from a non issue?? Clearly this is a show about the Asian experience in the US that is written, directed and produced by Asians. I am 100% Filipina and love this show. Get a grip people!!

[@soundbombin23]

Jeremy S. Needs to relax and just turn off the TV. Cuz this show isn't based on his life.

[@benchan8071]

Amen

[@soundbombin23]

Jeremy S. we're not gonna get the Asian Cosby anytime soon. Unless you can come up with a good premise with some good quality comedy that can crossover to everyone make it happen bro. I'll support u.

[@Acujeremy]

soundbombin23 Congratulations, you are officially the school yard bully! No wonder you like this show! You know everything, Taiwanese is depicted 100% acurate andperfectly in this show, I know nothing, you are a dominant alpha and your opinion is the only one that matters, and anyone who disagrees with you should be submitted into place. You are a horrible human being.

[@soundbombin23]

Jeremy S. You need a virtual hug my Taiwanese brotha? It's the Canadian way to be nice. :)

[@chkoe96]

Jeremy S. to reply to the comment you deleted, the show is set in 1995. it's as if you didn't even bother watching it first before running your mouth off.

[@danielkonishi8788]

I find the show very funny, smart, relatable & not offensive. I laughed a lot watching tonight's episode.

[@leonardo5893]

The only issue with this FOB show is the media, commenters on these boards is gonna sexualize Constance Wu cliche but not the male actors on the show, which is sad.

[@michaelmoyer1762]

ET: "Today we have Eddie Huang with us to talk about the show! Eddie, why did you use the term "fresh off the boat"? Eddie: "Well-" ET: "AAAAnd now to Randall Paaaark, who also played Kim Jong-un in The Interview, a detail that is very relevant because it was controVeRsiAL. Why do you think this show is offensive?" Randall: "I actually d-" ET: "Thanks so much for joining us Randall, that's all the time we have for today!"

[@DallasTechie]

Love this show. Props to ABC Network

[@candypietravels]

The black guy interviewing the Asian producer is so damn white washed 😂

[@alice7590]

Don't tell me that I should be offended. I love what Eddie Huang said about telling his experience with the blunt truth.

[@Boomtrack13]

Randall Park kinda sounds like Adam Carolla.

[@caliuso7868]

Us Polynesians are FOBs and we can relate to fresh off the boat

[@yushigo12]

I clearly don't see this show offended. and I'm asian and this show is pretty much relatable. I can relate to this show a lot

[@idude001]

Eddie Huang is real as fuck. Mad respect. FOB for life.

[@flappypancake85]

What? My Chinese-American family would be excited for each new episode.

[@Dippinberg]

I love Randall Park's voice :D

[@elijahroberts3044]

The Goldbergs stars react to criticism that show perpetuates American stereotypes.

[@RMAKrom]

We love you!!!!!

[@melindawest3112]

If he don't want to have his vocabulary limited why he limited others? Where's equality?

[@spasplash156]

Great show forgot he played Kim jung un 🤯

[@commonsense1969ify]

My wife is Chinese, and she loves this show.

[@DoctorMcHerp]

Asian viewers on the show's stereotypes: Omg haha this is sooooooooo true White viewers on the show's stereotypes: THIS IS OFFENSIVE

[@babsgrayson8432]

He's smart, taking the taboo off the FOB name.

[@slimeballz]

Hail Eddie Huang for always bringing it - the truth. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Mharriscreations]

The fact that people are offended by this show is beyond me. As someone who's lived in China for years I literally can't find any reason that anyone would be offended by it.

[@itstyrone819]

This show fills an everybody hates Chris whole in my heart

[@SoCaOCMom]

My MIL’s family came from Italy to the U.S. via a boat. So if I want to say the came fresh of the boat , I will. One culture doesn’t own that reference.

[@Beautifulmusiclistnr]

Fresh off the Boat is the funniest comedy I've seen since "The Nanny"! I get to the point that I'm laughing so hard that I'm ready to fall out of my chair! It's not full of "issues" like most of today's comedies. It's just a very funny show!

[@DieselWhits]

Beautifulmusiclistnr ikr and I,m a kid

[@sandpaper4483]

He's like yeah but I get paid to do that...so...

[@iluvmcrmorethanu]

I love this show and talk about it all the time. I hope it’s not offensive that I use the name of the show when I talk about it

[@USA50_]

I ❤️ Randall Park and still love this show! & I only watched Crazy Rich Asians because it had Constance Wu in it 😝

[@mittwer27]

I always cracking Asian jokes. Like if people ask if I'm tired I'll say " No, my eyes always look this way" or things if that nature. I love to see all the non Asian people's expressions. They're like wtf?

[@varunikaloganathan2101]

Yh and when they say it apparently it's funny. I don't get that

[@godusopp104]

Bro all the people who got offended are all probably none Asians

[@FireStormBaller]

Randal doesn't even answer the question. XD

[@syrfnr]

first of all. Asian people are not only Chinese. There are many different types of Asians.

[@Misfit636]

Shimmy shimmy ya

[@udubdave]

Some stereotypes (not all) are derived partially from the truth. Are Asian American families strict when it comes to stressing the importance of education? A lot of the times, yes. Do "tiger moms" exist? Yes. But then, there are other stereotypes that are simply not true and only made up for comedy reasons.

[@sleepnomore6065]

When I first saw it, I was outraged at how stereotypical it was... Then I learned it was based off a true story, then I wasn't mad at both Eddie's blatant cultural appropriation & the Chinese stereotypes. But now I learned it was mostly fictional, so I'm mad again. They made Chinese people seem extraordinarily cheap and in Jessica's case, neurotic and overbearing.

[@lexaneli]

As a black west indian, I love the show as well as the Dr. Ken tv series! I just love the humour! Plus it reminded me of a few things I know of my Taiwanese people when I studied in Taiwan. I think Americans are too politically correct.

[@leelaaloolaa3928]

love this show

[@andywang6918]

0:44 fun fact, it’s just American Born Taiwanese, not Taiwanese Chinese. Taiwan has its own government system and Taiwan citizens do not pay tax to China. Taiwanese doesn’t want to be associated with China especially after what they had done to HK.

[@ThadiusMeyers]

I just genuinely don’t see how these characteristics of these characters are stereotypical. I come from a Mexican-German household and I have never related to a show more than I have with Fresh Off The Boat. The Huang family in the show hold so many characteristics to my own. It’s a shame that people done just see this is a family show.

[@MickolaustheWonder]

I love this show and truly think it might help non asians see and appreciate the struggles and culture of asians in America. That said, asians who come here have far better opportunities than they ever would have in China and yet they come here, refuse to assimilate, and then complain about everything. If you love your culture so much stay where you came from. This is not a racist thought. It is an honest and simple answer to all this "You cant say Fresh off the Boat" bullshit. Hey Huang, if you're not going to change or limit your vocabulary why should anyone else? See, it works both ways. Besides, asians are the most racist cultures there are. They just do it more subtly than whites.

[@Californiansurfer]

Living in California we are all immigrants Latino, Asian .

[@patrickowens6235]

New show should be called "get back on the boat! (And take your black friends with you!)"

[@oremfrien]

My family is Iraqi-American and we have a lot of the same kinds of cultural stuff going on as the Taiwanese-American family in Fresh off the Boat. It's incredibly relatable. Please stop being offended for us.

[@williamlouie569]

Who decides what's offensive?

[@felicitysmoakandwillgraham6453]

I'm asian and i love the show cause i can relate to a lot of things in it. Whites being whites again about things they have no idea about or have no connection to them.

[@cindyguan5573]

It's not offensive because these "stereotypes" actually portray Chinese American life really accurately. The stereotypes many typical Hollywood movies promote are offensive because they are simply poking fun at race. Fresh Off the Boat does poke fun at the oddities of Chinese American culture but the stereotypes are so accurate and relatable it just isn't offensive.

[@hinokuza]

Love the show

[@meg-gb3bj]

I’m asian but I don’t really understand why you would use a derogatory term for a title.....does that mean most people can’t say it?

[@aireealistic]

I'm asian and i love this show. I don't find this offensive at all

[@HenggaoCai]

They should make a reality tv show focused on Asians.

[@allisonho1646]

FOB isn't offensive, it's a term to loosely describe Asians born abroad vs. ABC (American born chinese) FOB is used in more then Chinese culture too.

[@shinningrosnewlife6162]

Would that be possible the reason behind why so many asian-Americans don't feel offensive about the stereotypes overacted in this show (no offence on Eddie huang's book, love him, just slightly unapproved of the scriptwriter) that maybe we've been ignored and misrepresented for so long so we feel so grateful that we finally earn some attentions and receive some respects. So we ignore the unpleasant parts. We are cool with the result. Maybe.. It is the spirit that we always tried to bury the head in the sand makes who we are...? And also because we've done that thousands times so we feel so chilled out and fine with fobs? Well. Hehe. :) why so serious.

[@leitang1786]

yes

[@UniversalCraft13]

As an asian I love this show. I don’t think it’s offensive at all, I think it’s very funny.