So…yeah…I learned last week that ABC has added this show to it’s fall primetime lineup, a show that marks the first Asian-American focused sitcom in 20 years. It’s a comedy set in the 1990s based on the memoir of chef Eddie Huang, focusing on then 12-year-old Eddie and his Taiwanese family who experience culture shock when they move from Washington, DC to Orlando, Florida.
I know all comedy is comedy because of poking fun. But, will this sitcom do more harm than the good of a few laughs and possibly giving a glimpse into Asian American culture? Will derogatory terms like fresh off the boat become normalized? Will stereotypes like those of “Tiger Mothers” be reinforced? Will it give a false sense of “getting” the experience of Asian Americans?
Paul Lee, President of ABC, said, “It’s really sizzling.”
Hmmm…that remains to be seen.
Agree with you, NOT Paul Lee, President of ABC…I don’t appreciate the portrayal of ignorance. Seems like a step backward to me…
I don’t think it would be considered appropriate to make this show for other races, so I’m not sure why it would be for this specific race.