https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:22:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/abc-show-fresh-off-the-boat#post-1637248 Thu, 15 May 2014 15:42:03 +0000 Meridian 1637248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll probably watch it, but wow, that mom's fake accent is SO painful to listen to! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/abc-show-fresh-off-the-boat#post-1636325 Thu, 15 May 2014 12:12:42 +0000 tysonja 1636325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hahaha I loved the trailer! :) I'm Asian too and excited to watch it -- cringed a little bit at the mom's accent -- hopefully she can get a coach, as a pp said! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/abc-show-fresh-off-the-boat#post-1636213 Thu, 15 May 2014 11:50:00 +0000 BSB 1636213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: Oh, it's based off a blog. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/abc-show-fresh-off-the-boat#post-1636210 Thu, 15 May 2014 11:49:28 +0000 BSB 1636210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't have time to look at the trailer, but I'm commenting so I remember to see it later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/abc-show-fresh-off-the-boat#post-1636204 Thu, 15 May 2014 11:47:55 +0000 farawayyama 1636204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not Asian, but I am an expat living in the US, who lived in Japan for a few years before coming here, so whilst I can't relate per say, I do think it looks really appealing (knowing it is based off a memoir).</p> <p>On a side note, the samples thing made me remember a time I was in Japan. A lady walked over to a table where there was a half-open box of chicken and ate a piece (in a gourmet supermarket) as one would a free sample. I therefore assumed it was a sample and followed suit. Nope. She was just snacking on food for sale, and, as a result, so was I. I was mortified! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/abc-show-fresh-off-the-boat#post-1636132 Thu, 15 May 2014 11:33:40 +0000 Honeydew 1636132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've watched the trailer and am kinda excited to get to watch a show that showcases Asian americans (and the struggle to assimilate or feel included in a comedic way). I really like Eddie Huang BTW. His web series are hilarious. </p> <p>I also feel that his story is so similar to mine (me: FOB, Chinese American but try to act not like a "chinese person", parents are restaurantuers, finding the way my family navigating the american culture hilarious and/or a struggle, later in life really embracing my heritage and culture)</p> <p>My hope is that the show does well (although chances look slim). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/abc-show-fresh-off-the-boat#post-1636112 Thu, 15 May 2014 11:29:53 +0000 Alivoo01 1636112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Asian and was a lil offended at first till I realized it was based off of his blog/memoir. Felt better afterwards. ha!</p> <p>I think it'll be funny, but also question it's longevity! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/abc-show-fresh-off-the-boat#post-1636049 Thu, 15 May 2014 11:13:29 +0000 pinkcupcake 1636049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am asian and I will watch it! Not offended by the title since it's the title of his memoir. I hope it's good :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/abc-show-fresh-off-the-boat#post-1635933 Thu, 15 May 2014 10:47:25 +0000 yerpie110 1635933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm excited for it! I don't know how successful it will be, but I'll support it for as long as it's around, especially since it portrays a Taiwanese family! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/abc-show-fresh-off-the-boat#post-1635930 Thu, 15 May 2014 10:47:01 +0000 regberadaisy 1635930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: haha haha I have to watch the trailer. I'm Asian and not offended. I think it's hilarious. Brings back memories.... FOB s... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/abc-show-fresh-off-the-boat#post-1635913 Thu, 15 May 2014 10:43:21 +0000 Anagram 1635913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: yeah, I didn't know that actress so I just googled her and she's born-and-raised american. So maybe they can afford to get her an accent coach now that the show has been picked up! haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/abc-show-fresh-off-the-boat#post-1635873 Thu, 15 May 2014 10:31:55 +0000 PurplePumps 1635873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: Yeah, the Moms accent seemed a little over the top to me and more stereotypical and fake than any Asian accents I've actually heard in real life. Ah, I didn't know that was the title of his memoir, that make sense then. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/abc-show-fresh-off-the-boat#post-1635870 Thu, 15 May 2014 10:30:08 +0000 Freckles 1635870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: He's also Gov. Chung on Veep. He cracks me up!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/abc-show-fresh-off-the-boat#post-1635852 Thu, 15 May 2014 10:25:31 +0000 snowjewelz 1635852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just know the father is the guy that played Asian Jim in The Office! </p> <p>I'd give it a go... Not really sure of it's longevity, but gotta support an all Asian cast/story line! I can totally relate to some of the things, being a FOB myself :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/abc-show-fresh-off-the-boat#post-1635850 Thu, 15 May 2014 10:25:16 +0000 Freckles 1635850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm actually looking forward to it. It's supposed to be different from All-American Girl, which played up Korean stereotypes. </p> <p>I wouldn't be offended by the name. Like what @anagram said, it's based on the writer's memoir. It's also the name of his show on Vice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/abc-show-fresh-off-the-boat#post-1635816 Thu, 15 May 2014 10:13:07 +0000 Anagram 1635816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The trailer looks pretty hilarious, although the mom's accent bothers me because it seems to be sliding around and appearing and disappearing.</p> <p>The title is based on the book's title--the memoir of the writer growing up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/abc-show-fresh-off-the-boat#post-1635765 Thu, 15 May 2014 10:02:50 +0000 PurplePumps 1635765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just heard about this new show that ABC has picked up this year! I'm not really sure what I think about it yet. At first, I was just shocked at the name and wondered if I should I be offended? Or maybe happy to see an Asian American family featured in a show? It does look kind of funny though. What do you guys think of it (as a Asian or non-Asian)?</p> <p><a href="http://eater.com/archives/2014/05/13/watch-the-trailer-for-abcs-fresh-off-the-boat-pilot.php" rel="nofollow">http://eater.com/archives/2014/05/13/watch-the-trailer-for-abcs-fresh-off-the-boat-pilot.php</a> </p>