Asian Wave

Dating is already confusing enough… but when you factor in culture, expectations, and the influence of media, it becomes a whole different experience.

From Pokémon cards, to late-night Genshin pulls, from the DS screens we grew glued to, to the esports arenas people fill today – video games have shaped so many of our lives. And when you look at where most of this all came from, so much of gaming’s biggest impact traces back to one place:

We’re exploring what it really means to grow up in Asian immigrant families: the cultural expectations, the identity struggles, and the pride that comes with balancing two worlds.

Talking about things people don’t always say out loud… In this episode, we dive into how Asians are portrayed on social media, specifically TikTok: ABGs/ABBs, Asian fetishization and glamourization, Asian fishing, Asian beauty standards, colourism, and how racist memes shape the way Asians are seen online and in real life.