This Week's Angriest Posts

Not necessarily the angriest, just the most viewed.



1. Aziz Ansari unleashes Twitter fury on Rupert Murdoch
It's all #RupertsFault.

2. Margaret Cho mocks North Korea at the Golden Globes
Well, that was rather uncomfortable.

3. Three teens to stand trial in beating death of USC student
Suspects admitted to targeting student "because he was Chinese."

4. 'Big Hero 6' artist pays homage to Hayao Miyazaki
Hiro and Baymax recreate an iconic moment from 'My Neighbor Totoro'

5. Woman caught on camera vandalizing Buddhist temple
Surveillance video shows suspect throwing glass bottles at Buddha statues

6. Family seeks answers in 6-year-old's mysterious death
Oklahoma kindergartner Jenny Yang died just hours after being sent home with a fever.

7. Angry Asian America Ep. 11: Best/Worst People of 2014
With co-host Jenny Yang

8. Temple University student falls to her death from window
18-year-old Rebecca Kim slipped and fell from an eighth-floor ledge, critically injuring a pedestrian.

9. Call for Submissions: Time Traveling is Not for Everyone
Let's face it: time travel is for white people.

10. Suspect charged in fatal shooting of 13-month-old boy
Baby Bill Thao was killed in a drive-by intended for another target

Stay Angry, my friends.

Family Reunion: A Storytelling Show

Presented by Disoriented Comedy, Thursday, January 22 at Echoes Under Sunset



Hey, Los Angeles! It's story time again! We're all getting together for another Family Reunion! Disoriented Comedy presents the latest edition of its monthly storytelling show, co-presented by Angry Asian Man, Tuesday Night Project, Mishthi Music and KAYA Press. No notes. Everyday folks. Talkin' story. It's a good time.

This month's theme is "Parents Just Don't Understand," and features storytellers Aiko Tanaka, Robert Tran, Raja Michael, Ranjan Dharni, Kirsten De Leon, John Falchi, Zoe Rogers, Nahreen Tarzi and host D'Lo. It's happening Thursday, January 22 at Echoes Under Sunset.

Here are some more details about the show:

Angry Reader of the Week: Grace Jung

"Lately, I am into honesty and confronting the self with it. It is both scary and liberating."



Hey, folks! It's that time again. We are back with another Angry Reader of the Week, spotlighting you, the very special readers of this website. Over the years, I've been able to connect with a lot of cool folks, and this is a way of showing some appreciation and attention to the people who help make this blog what it is. This week's Angry Reader is Grace Jung.

Vietnam War-inspired clothing line includes racist caricature

Mister Freedom's "Saigon Cowboy" collection is some serious bullshit.



You've got to kidding me. Behold, Mister Freedom is the latest designer clothing line to peddle racist bullshit in the guise of fashion. Its recently unveiled Summer/Spring 2015 collection, entitled "Saigon Cowboy" -- oh, you already know where this is going -- is inspired by the f*cking Vietnam War, of all things.

One of collection's pieces includes a jacket -- ahem, excuse me, a "Party Jacket" -- adorned with a patch featuring a straight-up racist Asian caricature for something called the "Mekong Delta Social Club" -- just like some shit the troops used to wear! Perfect apparel for annihilating little yellow men in the jungle.

The super-casual racism of this is kind of amazing. Somebody watched Full Metal Jacket too many times.

Temple University student falls to her death from window

18-year-old Rebecca Kim slipped and fell from an eighth-floor ledge, critically injuring a pedestrian.



Terrible news out of Philadelphia, where an 18-year-old college student fell to her death from an eighth-floor apartment in Center City. She had apparently climbed onto a ledge to take photos when she slipped and fell.

Cops: Temple student fell to death taking photos in Center City

Rebecca Kim, a freshman at Temple University, was visiting friends at an Art Institute of Philadelphia dorm room on Thursday evening when she climbed out of a window onto a two foot wide ledge, possibly taking some pictures on her cell phone. It's believed Kim may have slipped as she was going back inside.

Kim fell to the sidewalk, and was pronounced dead at the hospital. As she fell, she struck a 44-year-old woman who suffered multiple spine and rib fractures, and had some teeth knocked out.

Chinese New Year Comedy Show in Seattle, February 11

Use the promo code 'ANGRY' for discount tickets.



Heads up, Seattle. You are invited to ring in the new year -- the lunar new year, that is -- with some very funny people at a Chinese New Year Comedy Celebration, a special standup showcase headlined by "Canasian" comic Ed Hill, and featuring Xung Lam, Mona Concepcion, Shannon Koyana, Narin Vann and Hans Kim. It's happening Wednesday, February 11 at The Parlor Live Comedy Club.

Want to save a few bucks on tickets? Yes, of course you do. Use the discount code ANGRY to get $10 general admission and $15 VIP tickets. (The regular prices are $12 general and $20 VIP.)

Here are some more details about the show:

Three teens to stand trial in beating death of USC student

Suspects admitted to targeting student "because he was Chinese."



In Los Angeles, three teenagers have been ordered to stand trial for the beating death of a University of Southern California graduate student from China. Investigators say the assailants admitted to targeting the victim to rob him, deciding that "because he was Chinese he must have money."

Detective says suspects admitted singling out Chinese student near USC

19-year-old Jonathan del Carmen, 17-year-old Alberto Ochoa, 16-year-old Alejandra Guerrero are charged with the murder of 24-year old Xinran Ji, a second-year grad student in electrical engineering. Proceedings for a fourth defendant, 19-year-old Andrew Garcia, have been suspended pending mental competency evaluations.

Ji was walking home alone near campus last July when he was chased down and attacked with a baseball bat. Beaten and bloody, Ji managed to make his way back to his apartment, where he died.

Save the Date: White House Summit on AAPIs

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in Washington DC



What are you doing on May 12? Save the date. The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders invites you the White House Summit on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Washington DC. The Summit will feature panels, workshops, and armchair dialogues with senior Administration officials, AAPI celebrities, and well-known community leaders, plus performances by distinguished AAPI artists.

The Summit is part of a series of events happening May 11-15 during AAPI Heritage Month in Washington, and provides a unique forum to actively engage with hundreds of AAPI leaders from across the nation. Previous AAPI Heritage Month speakers have included President Obama at the 2013 White House Celebration and Vice President Biden at the 2014 Opening Ceremony.

Programming details are still coming together, but more information on the Summit will be available in the coming months. In the meantime, visit the Summit website or subscribe to the weekly White House AAPI email newsletter. For further questions, email whitehouseaapi@ed.gov.

Robert Kinoshita, creator of Hollywood robots, dies at 100

Best known for designing robots from 'Forbidden Planet' and 'Lost in Space'



Robert Kinoshita, an artist, art director and production designer who was best known for designing some of the most iconic robots from Hollywood film and television, has died. He was 100.

Robert Kinoshita, 'Lost in Space' robot creator, dies at 100

Kinoshita served as production designer on a number of films and TV shows, and is responsible for creating Robby the Robot for the 1956 science fiction classic Forbidden Planet, as well as the robot Tobor from the 1954 film Tobor the Great and the 1957 television pilot Here Comes Tobor.

He was also the first-season art director for the TV show Lost in Space, for which he created one of the show's most popular characters -- the robot, best remembered for the line "Danger! Danger, Will Robinson!"

Sound and Fury Podcast Episode 17: Aaron Takahashi

Hello, podcast listeners! We're back with the latest edition of the Sound and Fury podcast. Episode 17 features actor Aaron Takahashi, the Asian American everyman who's been in dozens of commercials, and appears in the new movie The Wedding Ringer. You might recognize him as that guy from that thing.

Thank you to everyone who has downloaded and subscribed to the podcast thus far. It's a labor of love, and we've got some cool stuff planned for the show in the coming year. To catch up on previous episodes, check out the archive. To stay up-to-date with future episodes as soon as they drop, be sure to subscribe. You can also find Sound and Fury on services like iTunes and Stitcher, where you can rate and review the show.

And now, here's my conversation with Aaron Takahashi:

Suspect charged in fatal shooting of 13-month-old boy

Baby Bill Thao was killed in a drive-by intended for another target


Last week in Milwaukee, a man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 13-month-old boy who got caught in gunfire apparently intended for another target.

Milwaukee man arrested in death of 13-month-old

21-year-old Darmequaye D. Cohill was charged with first-degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon and first-degree recklessly endangering safety in connection with the death of toddler Bill Thao, who was shot in the living room of his house while he was playing with his toys.

Cohill, also known as "Black," mistakenly shot into the house where Bill was visiting relatives last month. According to investigators, he was aiming for another person who apparently stole his cell phone, and allegedly also orchestrated a drive-by shooting the day before.

5th Annual Fred Korematsu Day Celebration

Friday, January 30 at City Arts & Lectures



Stand up for what is right! If you're in the Bay Area, you're invited to take part in the 5th Annual Korematsu Day Celebration, a commemoration of the life and legacy of Japanese American civil rights hero Fred T. Korematsu. It's happening Friday, January 30 at City Arts and Lectures-Nourse Theatre in San Francisco.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Mr. Korematsu's passing in 2005, and the celebration will feature a keynote address from noted actor/activist George Takei, plus other special guests.

Here are some more details about the event:

Angry Asian America Ep. 11: Best/Worst People of 2014

With co-host Jenny Yang



What's up, video viewers? I am pleased to present the latest edition of Angry Asian America, our talk show on ISAtv. Our first episode of 2015 is one last look back at 2014, in which co-host Jenny Yang and I depart from our usual format and name our picks for the best and worst people of the year. This was a fun one.

So... here's episode 11 of Angry Asian America:

'Big Hero 6' artist pays homage to Hayao Miyazaki

Hiro and Baymax recreate an iconic moment from 'My Neighbor Totoro'



Been seeing this passed around widely... Jin Kim, Character Design Supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios, drew this awesome piece featuring Big Hero 6 characters Hiro Hamada and Baymax in an homage to legendary Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki. Fans will immediately recognize the drawing as an iconic allusion to the Studio Ghibli classic My Neighbor Totoro. It's pretty darn wonderful:

Kamala Harris announces run for U.S. Senate

California's Attorney General makes a bid for Barbara Boxer's old seat.



Looks like this race is on. On Tuesday, California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris officially announced that she will run for the U.S. Senate seat that is opening up with Sen. Barbara Boxer's retirement.

Kamala Harris launches U.S. Senate bid, begins raising money

Harris, who was re-elected to a second term as attorney general last year, made the announcement to supporters on a new campaign website, and immediately started fundraising for her 2016 bid.

"I'm excited to share with you that I'm launching my campaign to represent the People of California in the United States Senate. Your support has been crucial to me every step of the way, and I'm asking you to help me build a grassroots campaign that reaches every community of California."

She also, of course, shared the news on Twitter:

Disoriented Comedy in San Diego, January 23

Use the discount code 'STAYANGRY' for $10 off your ticket.



San Diegoooooo! Get yourself ready for some laughs. Disoriented Comedy, the first ever all female (sorta) all Asian American standup comedy show tour is coming to San Diego. Two shows, one night, featuring Jenny Yang, D'Lo, Atsuko Okatsuka, Yola Lu and a surprise veteran comedy headliner that you do not want to miss. It's happening Friday, January 23 at The Comedy Palace in Kearney Mesa.

Here are some more details about the show:

Call for Submissions: Time Traveling is Not for Everyone

Let's face it: time travel is for white people.



I love time travel stories. Whether it's Back to the Future or The Terminator, The Time Traveler's Wife or friggin' Hot Tub Time Machine, I'm a sucker for narratives about what happens when you travel through time.

But let's face it: time travel is for white people.

For people from underrepresented and minority communities, time travel could be more of a disaster than an adventure. Imagine, as an Asian American person in 2015, going back in time and landing in pretty much any era of our nation's brief history. I have to imagine it would be less than awesome. Just imagine it.

This is the founding idea behind Time Traveling is Not for Everyone, an anthology conceived by writers Heidi Durrow and Koji Steven Sakai who are accepting proposals for short stories featuring a character from an underrepresented community traveling to some time period before this one.

Here are some more details:

New 'Walking Dead' season five trailer features lots of foggy, slow-motion togetherness

"Survival together is all that matters."



This is for fellow fans of The Walking Dead. As we wait for the second half of season five to resume next month, here's a new teaser trailer featuring the show's ragtag cast of zombie apocalypse survivors -- including Steven Yeun as Glenn -- walking all cool and slow motion-y, weapons drawn, through some moody fog.

Take a look:

Family seeks answers in 6-year-old's mysterious death

Oklahoma kindergartner Jenny Yang died just hours after being sent home with a fever.



Over the weekend in Oklahoma, family and friends held a memorial service for a young girl who died suddenly of a mysterious illness last week just hours after she was sent home from school with a fever.

Oologah 6-Year-Old Laid To Rest Following Undetermined Death

6-year-old Jenny Yang, a kindergartner at Oologah-Talala Lower Elementary School, was sent home last Monday with fever. When she was found unresponsive after falling asleep, she was rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her family is still waiting on autopsy results for an official cause of death.

While the state health department has since determined there is no public health risk, confusion over the cause of Yang's death led the school district to cancel class last week.

Improv performer and teacher Jason R. Chin dies at 46

Chicago's comedy community mourns an integral longtime member of the iO Theater.



Sad news out of Chicago, where the comedy community is mourning veteran improv performer, director and instructor Jason R. Chin, a longtime member of the iO Theater, who passed away last week. He was 46.

Jason Chin, iO performer and teacher, dies at 46

Chin was io Chicago's Associate Artistic Director and previously served as head of the comedy theater's training center. He coached, managed and helped create a number of shows, including the long-running "Whirled News Tonight," which uses current events as a springboard for improvisation.

He was scheduled to teach a class at iO on Thursday night, but didn't show up, which was unusual. Friends went to Chin's apartment to check on him, and when he didn't answer, they called police. According to the Cook County medical examiner's report, the cause of death was heart disease.

Chin was born in New York City in 1968. After watching a friend perform at the famed Second City, he was inspired to move Chicago to pursue improv comedy in 1995. Taking classes at the Improv Olympic, he worked his way up the ranks and became a regular performer and teacher.

Here's a particularly fun clip of Jason Chin performing on stage: