S3E44: Him-bro Asians with Amy X. Wang (New York Times Magazine)
Dec 11, 2023
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Amy X. Wang, New York Times Magazine editor, joins the Asian Friends to talk about beautiful, muscly Asian men and the allure of Tabi shoes. They also discuss the concept of 'him-bros' in Asian masculinity, explore the distinction between being a comedian and a content creator, and speculate on Charles Melton's scent. The podcast hosts delve into the intriguing world of Tabi shoes, discussing their design, comfort, and popularity.
The podcast discusses the portrayal of Asian jocks in media and the stereotypes associated with them.
The viral TikTok scandal involving Tabi shoes highlights tribalism and in-group mentality within the fashion community.
The concept of hymn bros, attractive and slightly naive men popularized in media, is explored.
Deep dives
Jenny had a spiral after a bad improv show, questioning her self-worth and feeling like she's not funny enough.
Jenny had a spiral after a bad improv show, feeling like she is not funny enough and questioning her self-worth.
Amy reflects on the portrayal of Asian men, particularly Asian jocks, in media and the stereotypes associated with them.
Amy reflects on the portrayal of Asian men, specifically Asian jocks, in media and the stereotypes associated with them.
Mike sells his camera gear and reflects on the shifting identity as a creator.
Mike sells his camera gear as he realizes his changing identity and shifts from being an artist to a content creator.
Amy admires Charles Melton and reflects on the portrayal of Asian himbos in media.
Amy admires Charles Melton and reflects on the portrayal of Asian himbos in media.
The Theft of Tabi Shoes and Viral TikTok Scandal
The podcast discusses a viral TikTok scandal involving the theft of Tabi shoes. A woman had her expensive Tabi shoes stolen by her date, who gave them to his girlfriend. This incident went viral, drawing attention to the unique design of Tabi shoes, which have a toe separate from the rest of the shoe. The scandal also highlighted the tribalism and in-group mentality within the fashion community.
The Appeal of Hymn Bros and their Masculinity
The podcast explores the concept of hymn bros, referring to attractive, good-natured, and slightly naive men who are popularized in media. The hosts discuss the appeal of hymn bros and how they are often half-Asian, half-white actors like Charles Melton and Henry Golding. Hymn bros are seen as harmless and are embraced by certain communities due to their physical attractiveness and perceived lack of racial consciousness.
Get in the Porsche, babe. New York Times Magazine editor Amy X. Wang joins the Asian Friends as we talk beautiful, muscly Asian men (aka Mic) and the allure of Tabi shoes.
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