I'm white and Canadian, have been subscribed for a while and never got the sense that you guys were making a channel "only for Asians". I always considered that you were consciously making content that featured Asian voices/experiences, at least partially as a response to the fact that mainstream media does not do that very well at all. I watch because I like the stories you tell, and the Lunch Break/More Wong Fu segments are always fun. :)
I am caucasian and I live in Canada. Doesn't really mean anything, just to say that I live in a different place and I'm a different ethnicity and I enjoy Wong Fu's videos because they're relatable to people all over.
I'm a mixed race girl who grew up in a Jamaican household. I've been a fan of Wong Fu since 2011. I can definitely see why people would think WF is only for Asians, but it's definitely not. What drew me to WF was how relateable your content was, whether it be humor, romance, or hard times.
I think the reason why Asian Americans in particular gravitate towards your videos is because you make it cool to be Asian American. Like Taylor said, your videos are about general human experiences and emotions, and the relevance of your concepts normalizes being Asian American without requiring a change in our culture. Little things like including boba tea in your third wheel video shed light on our culture without distancing ourselves from society. Even the big and obvious Asian-related dialogue is comprehendible, informative, and humorous to the general public. I definitely believe that your videos reach out to many non-Asians, but I think that's simultaneously the reason why you reach such a large Asian American population. Your videos encourage us to believe that we have a voice in media and society, and we are relevant within embracing our culture.
Thanksss for making this video guys! I really needed it at the moment. I'm black (+ muslim), and at my high school, which is predominantly white, there really is only a small handful of people who look like me, and I've been struggliing to fit in and relate to the others. But reading through the comments it's nice to know I'm not the only non- asian person watching Wong Fu!
I am Mexican and I truly enjoy your work. I don't think your intentions were ever to exclude anyone. I think Wongfu is more about showcasing Asian actors in roles that are normally played by non-Asians in mainstream media. I think what you guys are doing is awesome 😄 Keep up the good work!
Thoughts I had throughout this episode: 1. I'm really glad this is being addressed. 2. I'm Mexican, and I've been watching Wong Fu for like 8 years. My other favorite RUclipsr is Ryan Higa. The whole you-guys-being-Asian-thing is a total non-issue, in my opinion. 3. If I understand correctly, since the beginning, you guys have always wanted to represent Asians/Asian-Americans because they are barely represented in Hollywood, media, etc. 4. I wish I lived in California so I COULD APPLY TO WORK FOR YOU. 5. A lot of your videos are pretty diverse. More so than many other RUclipsrs. Or Hollywood. 6. While sometimes it does strike me as odd/interesting that Asians kind of tend to clique together (as many races do; I have few Hispanic friends, but like, I know I'm not the majority in that), I understand that it's about sharing those cultural experiences. It's nice to surround yourselves around people like you. That doesn't make you discriminatory. 7. My best friend from back home is Vietnamese. We've been friends for 8 years (since 8th grade in high school). We share a close friend group, and everybody is a different race, so of course Asians don't hang out exclusively with Asians. 8. I wish the word "Americanized" wasn't used so much when describing someone with a non-Caucasian background. I will say that I am a very "white" Mexican, but then when other people say it, I feel like I'm being stripped of my heritage. And that's not fair to anybody. Everybody should be proud of their culture and background. 9. I go to a predominantly white university in Baltimore, Maryland, which was a culture shock for me (coming from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas), because everybody is either white or black in the city. But the campus itself is very diverse and good at promoting diversity, and I think more colleges should be like that. 10. Sometimes I feel bad for not gravitating towards Hispanics, but you have to realize that everyone is different. Just do what makes you comfortable, and surround yourself with awesome people, no matter their race. 11. Wong Fu, can we please be friends? Christine has already answered one of my comments on one of your other videos, so I think this is my way in. Also I stalk your Instagram and Snapchat consistently, so yeah. Sorry for the mega-long comment. But I love talking about race and diversity and such. It's a great way to promote understanding and to make us all come together.
I'm not Asian and I've been watching you all for a long time! Definitely one of my all-time favorite RUclips channels. I was always drawn by the quality of your work. There are times where it can feel like it's more geared toward the Asian population, but I don't think there's really been a time where I couldn't relate or understand at all. I appreciate that you all came together and hired more people based on who they were and their skills instead of by race in an attempt to be more diversified like many companies do. It just so happens that the people most qualified and best fit were Asian, and there's nothing wrong with that. :)
If WF provides accurate English subtitle to replace auto caption, making each episode a fun tool for young English learners, with fans in different continents helping spread the word in their local English classes, WF certainly will have tons of more subscribers who have the same interests all over the world, because the way of storytelling in WF's videos obviously is such a kind that's universally favored.
I'm polish and I've never feel like your content is "asian only". For me it's super universal and anyone can found something for themselves. Love you guys! :*
I've been watching WFP for over 4 years now & even though you're all Asian I've never felt like it was some inclusive club that I wasn't a part of, you guys are just funny and you make interesting content that a lot of people can relate to regardless of race. I don't think it's a bad thing that you're all Asian, the representation of Asians in mainstream media sucks, you're doing a good job of representing your people in a positive way. Much love from London!
+Karen s DMC and Hongdae and good meeting places. My ktalk is Alisa China ^..^ Wong Fu Productions. Bringing white girls together in South Korea since 2016. haha
I'm Caucasian from Wales. I watch because you guys are so entertaining. Your race and my race had never been something I'd actively think about while watching unless it was a video which had a race focus/topic. I think, overall this channel is a great one that anybody of any colour can enjoy!
I was beginning to develop the mentality that WF is Asian only with occasional non-Asian appearances. To the point of accepting that, "okay, this is a space for Asians to have a platform to express themselves creatively/artistically when they're often lacking representation in the entertainment industry". To a certain extent and to my understating, yes, WF touches base on aspects of culture and experiences special to Asian-Americans. However, this video reminds me that WF works hard to create universally relatable content and promote the understanding of our interconnection through human emotions while consciously/subconsciously bridging gaps between cultures, ethnicities, races and more. Please, continue to inspire and move us. Thank you, WF!
I've watched a lot of Wong Fu videos and I honestly can say that their personalities and acting skills is what attracts me the most. I honestly could care less if they were all White,Hispanic,African,etc. The fact that they are so relatable and enjoyable to watch is all I care about. Plus I actually love that there is a channel were Asians aren't usually represented in a stereotypical way.I mean I barely see Asians in the entertainment industry and the Asians I see are always stereotyped. It's so great for me to be able to see that there are different types of Asians and that I can relate to a lot of them in different ways regardless of race. (lol I think I went a little overboard)
I'm from Ecuador ( South America) now living in the US and I absolutely love your content guys. As Taylor said, I believe that most of the topics you approach are for people in general.. funny stories, values, debates. It's amazing! And even if it were just for Asian I would still love watching your videos because it is a door to learn about a different culture... even though I believe Hispanic and Asian people have a lot in common hahaha
I've never felt "discriminated" on this channel just because I'm white, and I've been a fan for nearing on 10 years now. Personally, I'm not a fan of race biases or stereotypes because everyone is wired differently without a regard to race. My sophomore year in college I made friends with several Asians who were part of the chess club with me. I ended up tutoring them in astronomy while they helped me with ballroom dance and figure drawing. It doesn't matter what color you are as long as you use your skills/strengths to help others and make them happy. I am happily "colorblind" and don't plan on changing anytime soon. I just want to thank you all for using your strengths to make all your viewers happy! Keep up the stellar work!
Great show. I did find it odd that someone saw this channel as an Asian only show. The show is about your daily and past experiences so of course being Asian is part of that. I spent years in travel in Asia and this Ang Moh likes your show. Learning about cultural stuff is just an added bonus, the channel is just great content.
I'm Jamaican American and have been watching Wong Fu videos since I saw The Allergy like 5 or 6 years ago. I appreciate that you guys produce media that has such a strong Asian American perspective, but there have also been other ethnic groups present at times. I've always liked exploring and understanding aspects of different cultures. But yeah, I always get excited when I see a random black actor as a main/side character in your shorts- That aside I think another cultural factor often ignored is age. I think I often find I relate to the stories as you mention from just a human experience perspective as at 31, I'm the same age as you guys. :)
I'm black, I love your channel. I never felt like this is for Asians only, and I enjoy watching content from the Asian American perspective. I can name every Asian kid that went to my HS, because that's how few there were. My college however had a huge Asian population.
I'm white and I've always resonated with what you guys share in your videos. Even that video about how many Asian parents don't say "I love you" directly, but show it through actions and other ways instead. (That's something that many people can relate to from all walks of life.) You guys just happen to be Asian. So?
I'm black and I love wongfu. still very relatable sketches. A lot of the breakup videos really helped me through a tough relationship breakup I went thru.
I am Black, first generation Nigerian-American man who has been following Wong Fu since ~2009. I love Wongfu, they have carried me through high school, undergrad, and into med school. As an African-American Wong Fu's videos are well written and well produced; however, as a Nigerian American I really feel as though I can relate to their cultural struggle, issues regarding the dual identities that go along with being a poc with foreign roots in America, and the familial expectations. We African first gens are few and far between and are still coming to terms with our own unique identity and voice. I love how you have become synonymous with the voice of the Asian-American community, but to me, you are the voice of all awkward first gens eating their weird ethnic bag lunch in the cafeteria! Also I miss Ted and WFW.
I'm White as well! I clicked on my #first WF video because the title was funny (I think it was the "She has a girlfriend" video). Hours of binge watching later and now I'm hooked for life! I love the stories you guys tell. That's my main reason for being WF for life!!
I'm Black and I will admit that I also assumed Wong Fu, FungBros, etc were and are geared toward Asians. I don't think there is anything wrong with that. I still find the content relateable and informative so I watch. I don't really know or was I raised around any Asians so if not for channels like these I wouldn't have a clue as to the "Asian Struggle". I grew up in West Texas with black, white, and Hispanic people only so I was totally bereft of Asian knowledge. Yes when I watch these videos I see our differences, but I feel connected when I realize some of our commonalities. Keep up the good work.
oh my gaaaah... Taylor has steadily been making his way to being a favorite WFP member... not that there's favorite hierarchy but seriously... #tayisbae you're hilarious!
I'm a Samoan (Pacific Islander) from New Zealand and I love Wongfu productions! Its just refreshing to see more diverse content online, regardless of race! Thanks for the awesome videos.
I remember a few years ago when Wes mentioned how happy WF had developed into the powerhouse it is and what it has done for "the community" as he put it. As a non-asian person who had followed WF for a long while it felt a little weird and oddly alienating hearing that, but I have since moved on and grown as a person. I'll never know what it's like being an ethnically East Asian person growing up in the US since that is not my experience, but knowing the issues the West still has with race I can understand that the Asian experience is going to be different to that of other groups and that the biases in media probably makes the struggles for representation harder. Basically, I'm totally fine with WF making content that comes from an Asian perspective, I'm even ok if there a conscious effort to bring more roles for Asian-Americans into the media - it's this diversity that sets it apart and makes the content so good. And here's the thing, the more exposed we all get to different experiences and cultures, the better we get at understanding one another and at recognising that all of it part of the human experience. That's my hope anyways. Sincerely, Random white European dude on the Internet.
Ive always wanted to apply for an internship but im only senior in highschool and still havent gone to school yet for film which is my dream thanks to you guys (Agents of secret stuff) but hopefully i will one day be able too because you guys are the reason why i love making film videos with my friends whenever i can :)
I'm not asian, i'm not even from the USA, but it's nice to see different people, from a different culture on the other side of the globe, and the stuff they have to say. Plus you guys are really fun and i really enjoy these videos.
I'm a West Coast Canadian, and even I can relate to something as simple as "finding your people". When I lived in Scotland, I found I had a better connection to my room-mate who was from the West Coast of the USA, than my other classmates (from Scotland, England, and even Southern USA). I think it is natural for us to want to build connections with people who share similar histories, experiences, and values. Not to say that we won't build new connections with people of different backgrounds.
I'm a 58 year-old white male (married for over 30 year to my Vietnamese wife). Many years ago my 3 daughters ran around shouting at me "you've got yellow fever". Annoying girls. Not knowing what the meant I looked it up and found your video, this was well before RUclips. I've been watching ever since, you're still one of my favorites along with your close circle of fellow RUclipsrs. Keep up the good work and I hope you have many years of continued success!
It makes sense. Different ethnicities have such different personalities and interests. Even things like humor, values, and anxieties/fears are a lot different from culture to culture, even for Asians that have spent their whole lives in the US. Nothing wrong with people gravitating towards others that are similar to them.
I agree with this completely. For instance, I'm Indian and the majority of my friends are Asian. No one makes the conscious opinion to only be friends with one race, but in my case I have a lot of things in common with my friends- orchestra, school work, sense of humor, etc. which are a lot of tropes that are associated with Asians.
+gimmejerb My "group" that I hang out with in high school hasn't really been with Asians in particular although there are many of them. It's more of our shared interests in games, film, etc. and really our personalities. I mean I have ethnicities of all types in my group. Everyone from Whites to Hispanic. So I don't think that ethnicity really plays a huge role for me personally, but I do understand why ethnicities tend to gravitate towards each other.
I am a white guy, which frankly seems to be vilified these days with all the race discussions going around. The thing is, I could care less about race. People tip toe around these subjects and get so sensitive, as you mentioned at the end. We shouldn't though, we need to relax, accept that there are some stereotypes. As much as we all don't want to admit it, stereotypes exist because of some degree of truth or common behavior. Frankly speaking, I love Asians. I think it's cause I enjoy some of your traditions or stereotypes as it were. Can I relate to you? In some ways I suppose, but yes we are still so different culturally. That's what great to talk about it though. Why can't we just openly talk about this stuff without of fear of offending someone? Why can't we joke a bit? I think it's important to discuss these topics to a degree, but also to be lighthearted about it. Sometimes I do feel like I'm one of the few white guys watching, but I honestly know that isn't true and I know you aren't discriminating. It's great that you provide an environment for your race to thrive in and show you can produce quality work, as everything isn't always that way. Through Wong Fu I get a little glimpse into your culture as Asians and even some deeper thoughts on the topic once in awhile. To me, it just brings us all a little closer. I think it could be fun to have a discussion like this with maybe a couple other races involved. To see how they all think about their races, cultures, upbringings, etc. A sort of round table discussion, but not a debate. Just different races talking and sharing. We are all so quick to point fingers, sometimes we just need to listen and share our stories. Either way, love this channel and the work you guys do. I hope it goes without saying, but I am in no way trying to be offensive. I'm just being real and talking. White people have their stories as well. I think a lot of people think white people are just some generic race without feelings or emotions. Like I said, we are almost vilified in some ways these days. It's a bit sad really, not just for white people but for all races. That we spend so much time pointing fingers and accusing people of racism and spend less time just getting to know one another. I say forget the past and look to the future. The past can't change, but the future is wide open. Sorry for the rant, but this topic has been on my mind lately. I get accused of being racist for just talking about this stuff, but that couldn't be further from the truth. I just acknowledge and accept that we are different, we aren't all equal in the sense that we are the same. We can share equal freedoms or rights, but we aren't equal. We are unique, each one of us. Those differences are what make us all special in our own ways. Some of it comes from race and culture, some from upbringing or surroundings, some from wealth and poverty, some from great joy and some from great pain, the list goes on. What's beautiful is when we accept that, embrace it and share it with each other. I think we do gravitate to our same race, for the reasons mentioned in the video; presumed familiarity. But as you also mentioned, that isn't always the case. So let's all just keep trying to get along, think less about racism and more about embracing our uniqueness.
Totally agree with you! I think sometimes the racism you feel comes from yourself as well. You could be treated the same way in your own "community" but you won't feel your being discriminated. When we talk about our own stereotypes, it's often funny, but when other race talks about us, it's racism. Doesn't sound too fair.
I'm a third generation Hispanic American and I've been watching Wong Fu since their videos first started posting on RUclips. I've always been a huge fan and I think one of the things that I love most about their videos is that they have a universal message that almost anyone can relate to, regardless of race.
You all are breaking the barrier that is Hollywood and MSM. Instead of protesting and boycotting, your content and focus is universal and engaging which draws the right attention. You folks are definitely going to succeed. Keep up the good work!
I have never considered Wong fu to be specifically for an Asian audience but I will admit I did believe your staff only consisted of Asian Americans purposefully. Many times you have mention your support for Asian Americans to have more opportunities to peruse a career in entertainment, due to the lack of representation of Asian Americans in mainstream media. I then assumed you hired only Asians to give them that opportunity. I am glad you spoke on this, being a fan for many years I am glad I was finally able to clear up that assumption I had made. Love the work you are doing! #futureemployee (fingers crossed)
This was so weird. I'm romanian and I never felt like any of your videos were "only for asians". Not to mention that everything that you've uploaded so far is incredible and different from what's usually on youtube
Although you guys didn't intend to have a predominant Asian audience, I REALLY appreciate that you guys have created this community for us Asian-Americans! I am a first-generation Viet and went to a predominantly white and Jewish school on the East Coast like Chris... then attended a college where I was 1 of maybe 5 asians so I have honestly NEVER found people who relate or understand me culturally! Therefore, when I watch Wongfu, I feel more at home :) Thank you guys sooo much!!!
Talking about race and what it means in America and the rest of the world, especially now a days, is important now more than ever. I think that in a discussion based platform like Lunch Break, the conversation in some shape and form had to happen. And I'm really glad you tackled it in the way you did so that each of your stories can be shared with your audience and to share each kind of perspective :)
I've been a fan for years and I'm obviously not Asian...although I must say I admire WongFu for casting Asians and standing up for their own cause...I mean it's the same in other races too...I don't see what the big deal is!
You addressed this topic in a very sincere and respectful way. Growing up I had Asian, white, Latino and white friends, not many other black students and I enjoyed how each of my friends shared one of my common interests. I loved academics, sports, traveling, the arts, etc and not one of my friends liked all of those things so I loved spending a little time with different groups.
I just came across Wong Fu Productions about a week ago because my daughter showed me a video and I fell in love with the channel. Now I've seen more videos than she has. She learned about the channel through the school she went to in LA which is 48% Asian, 48% Hispanic, 2% White, & 2% Black. She's part of the 2% White so all of her friends are either Asian or Hispanic. I do think that we naturally will gravitate towards people who look similar to ourselves until we either make a conscious decision to do otherwise or we're in a situation where we are adapting to our surroundings. Great job on the channel.
Had to scroll through the comments for a bit but yay, I'm not the only Native American (Navajo) who loves Wong Fu! Been a fan for a couple of years now...definitely can relate to the culture shock of growing up on the reservation & being surrounded by other Natives & being the majority in school & not being prepared to being a major minority in college but that's where I first learned about Korean drama & that opened a whole new world to me!
i'm filipina american jewish raised in costa rica. as much as i call myself half asian, the filipino culture is extremely different from any other asian culture just because we were colonized by the spaniards and the US. so, I mean.. lol in the end, I don't exactly find myself on the same boat as you guys and the asian culture/ways.. i am very happy to even be learning about how you guys were raised. i'm sure there are plenty of other ppl watching that aren't asians ;)
I think it's really interesting that people would assume Wong Fu is geared exclusively towards the Asian community or that it only produces Asian content because the cast is predominately Asian. Because when you find RUclips channels, or media content, that is created and casts predominately white/Caucasian people, we don't tend to assume that it's geared specifically towards white people? I think that this notion that Wong Fu is intended for an Asian audience is reflective of the normative context of media in our society. Wong Fu is assumed to be intended for an Asian audience, or about Asian people, because the creators and actors tend to be Asian. But no one assumes that content created and acted by white folks is intended exclusively for a white audience. It's kind of indicative of this Anglo-heteronormative status of media, and in a time when diversity and representation is such a big topic of conversation, it's really cool for you guys to have addressed this. As a long-time, non-Asian viewer of Wong Fu Production, it never occurred to me that other people assumed that this channel, and this content, was meant for Asians or that the audience watching was mostly Asians. So, I was genuinely surprised by this video's title when it popped up in my subscription box. But, I'm glad it did because this was an enlightening and meaningful discussion. So, thanks so much for sharing! :)
I am an african american girl from the US and i love wong fu because you guys are funny, real and genuine, that's all that really matters to me ^_^ listening and viewing different perspectives from a predominantly asian community is really enlightening. It is insightful & inspiring to see minorities be represented in the youtube community.
I've been a fan for 6 years, I'm Mexican American but love Asians so it has never bothered me that I mostly see Asian actors on your videos. I went to a school that had a lot of Asians, they all did hang out among each other but I was friends with them given I was in AP classes with them and had an interest for Asian music, dramas, food. They saw I was interested in their culture so they would give me moon cakes as a gift, or chopsticks and such. We bonded over you guys too since they were so shocked I knew about you guys. I like wongfu the way it is, but if you would like to add more diversity I wouldn't mind either :p
* raises hand * I'm non-asian! I'm also not from the US. I'm Norwegian. I watch for the humour! Keep up the good work, guys! Your happy mood is infectious and helps me get through writing my master's thesis.
I'm an Ethiopian (probably the only one here fr), living in Minnesota who has a severe issue with gravitating towards Asian content on youtube . . . I mean with WongFu, Ryan Higa, JKFam, 1MillionDanceCrew, JennIm, Megan Bowen, Chonny (I should probably stop now) how could I not.
Pakistani American here! I think this isn't just an asian struggle but a pattern that minorities of any country go through. We tend to be more comfortable with people of similar upbringing, and like Phil said, it is a higher probability of finding that from people of the same ethnicity. Us minorities seem to get obsessed by being western/white that we forget our roots. Extremes of both side are bad, being too fixated to fit it in vs not making the effort to diversify your circle of friends. ( I consider myself asian too, since all asians tend to have similar values than the western culture). P.s white people are not the only demographic in America, so make the effort to befriend all: Hispanics, Blacks, Polish, Indians, Russians, Africans, Bosnians,Arabs, Asians, etc, etc
Your channel is great guys! Watch your video's all the time and related to lots of stuff you guys create so thanks for the laughs and fun guys an girls!!!
Im british Indian, I was born in India but bought up in the UK. I grew up in predominantly white surroundings, in the sense of school and social circles. The funny thing is, I only realised how non diverse my social circle was later on in secondary school ( High school equivalent), that I was like the only indian in my class. But I also found myself finding a little hard to make friends with others Indians, my age, because the people I was running into were either had group of people who were sort of all asian/Indian but adamant on rebelling on asian/Indian stereotypes or the ones that pretty much fell into them. I was somewhere in between, and I have ofcourse found some that are like that too and indian do now,but very few but ofcourse there is probably plenty out there. I do sometimes think about what it would be like to have a lot of friends of the same ethinicity because that might mean they understand you more.( Although I understand,many times that might totally not be the case). However although I don't ignore that i'm different, the people I connect with and become friends with, all very and race is the last thing of my mind when Im making a consciousness decision on who i speak to or hang out with. Im glad Wong fu opened this up for discussion, I started watching Wong Fu because I loved the content,the ethnicity element only crossed my mind much later on and ofcourse it was something I became conscious of but never really viewed things differently because of it. I think Phil and Taylor summed it up quite nicely at the end about how people view Wong Fu and race in general. I can't believe how long this comment is, but this is a really interesting discussion ...sorry for this being so long haha
I'm Mexican-American and have loved Wong Fu for years, and I love the Asian American prominence! I love what you guys do to put more Asians and Asian Americans in the media! It's about time!
I'm African-Canadian I have been watching WongFu since 2010. I find the films relatable, but also I apperciate the creation of a platform the Asian community to be represented. All ethnicities should have there platform to express life and living how they experience it. I believe that is very vital to us all understanding eachother and therefore appreciating eachother. I also appreciate the Wong fu for the most part keeps there content more morally sound then regular tv these days. But well, thats a whole nother lunch break!
I'm a white American who loves Wong fu. I also love learning about the asian culture. I don't feel like I'm being left out or that I should be watching because I'm not Asian. I Love Wong fu and your guys work. Keep it up!
im mexican and I've watched your videos since before ted got married. I love this channel and never really thought about being the only non asian but if i was it wouldn't bother me
I'm black and I've been watching for a long time. I have three Awkward Animals. I bought Everything Before Us. My friend lives in San Diego, and her job is to check to see if Wong Fu is at Comic Con and send me stuff. My point is that you have non-Asian fans. We are out here. We love you. :)
I'm black and almost 55 years old and I love you guys:) When I was growing up, there used to be movies on Saturday afternoon about kids around the world. I found it interesting and I think it helped me to see that people around the world were just like me:) I want to have Asian characters in my animated series, so I sought out Asian content. I think you all have given a voice to people who aren't really represented in mainstream media. In my content, I would love to represent the things you were talking about in this vlog. My husband is white and I live in Wisconsin, so I have been living with predominantly white people since we moved here in 1990. I move through life not paying attention to race, because I don't put others above myself, so I don't attract that element. I don't think you have to purposely hire non Asians, because your content is about your life view. The whole racism thing is about a certain race feeling superior and their suppression and oppression to achieve that end. Racism is a denial of facts and is really practiced by those who feel inferior. Balance is inclusion, but this country loves to put people in boxes. I want to break open the box and show that we are pretty much the same. Our differences come from what we choose to believe about ourselves and each other. These things are fluid and can change with knowledge and wisdom. In the end, we give what we are comfortable showing of ourselves. I love your open discussions and honesty. That is why I watch you. It doesn't matter that you are all Asian. Honesty has no race:)
Every time I watch your videos, I start fantasizing about being part of your team and having lunch breaks with y'all, then I say to myself "girl you ain't Asian, not happening." I honestly always thought WF was only meant for Asians but it never kept me from watching and relating to plenty of things you shared. I'm european moroccan btw and I love you guys so much!! You're the best
I'm Mexican, been watching you guys since 09. The One Days HK- See Through was my first WongFu video, and I've been enjoying every single one ever since. WF4L
I'm Hispanic, but even it if was Asian focused I'm not going to complain because we need this representation in popular media since there isn't in traditional media.
I'm half Spanish and half English. I love Wong Fu content. I grew up in a predominantly white public school system and most of my friends were white. All of the minorities (hispanic, asian, african-american) would hang out together since there were so few of us. But the minority kids also hung out with the white kids too. There weren't really cliques based on race. It was personality based cliques mostly. I love this topic though. Great episode!
omg i relate soooo much with chris about like trying to fit in!! honestly i was the exact same elementary school and middle that i didn't even want to learn my mother language (now i'm actually sad i didn't because it's so hard now that i'm older) but in high school i finally accepted myself! only problem is my school's really cliquey so i don't really have any asian friends and can make any since everyone is so exclusive :((
As a first gen Chinese American, I also grew up in Florida mostly surrounded by African Americans and Latin Americans and a handful of white folks. But there would always be only 1-2 other Asians in each school I went to. (Junior Year of High School we had a sudden surplus of Asian freshman tho lol) College blew my mind because I was suddenly surrounded by a variety of other races and cultures, it was pretty overwhelming! Kind of a culture shock! But I don't think I really saw color that much as a kid, I only realized the diversity issue when I went to college. Most of my friends are actually white, latin, or black, only a couple of Asians get to be considered cool acquaintances. Which is probably the opposite of my sister, she has way more Asian friends than I do OTL
I'm 90% Irish, 4th gen. in the States, and I've been subscribed for years now. I've long understood that you guys are like ISAtv trying to promote a better "climate" for Asians in the film industry, and I support that. Also, your videos are awesome, so keep it up.
Being only 25% Japanese, I look mainly white and no one ever believes me when I tell them my grandmother moved here from Japan in the 60s. I was around her most of my childhood, so I also totally get all the jokes about growing up with Asian parents. She's always encouraging me to eat more, but then she calls me fat lol... I grew up watching Japanese beauty pageants..one day she even lectured me for 2 hours about the Bible in Japanese. Needless to say, I did not retain any of that info.
(Not so) Fun Fact: When she was 10, she lived in Saga and saw the Nagasaki bombing in the sky... If she was a few miles closer, I wouldn't be here today.
I agree with what was brought up as to what is most comfortable because the reason I stuck with Asians for so long is because of the way they treated each other and brought me in as family at a young age and many years later I'm still so comfortable I haven't thought about leaving, they have such strong values and drive to succeed so it is a positive group for sure
I'm white and Canadian, have been subscribed for a while and never got the sense that you guys were making a channel "only for Asians". I always considered that you were consciously making content that featured Asian voices/experiences, at least partially as a response to the fact that mainstream media does not do that very well at all. I watch because I like the stories you tell, and the Lunch Break/More Wong Fu segments are always fun. :)
+librarianfanmail out of curiousity, what does "white and Canadian" mean?
I am caucasian and I live in Canada. Doesn't really mean anything, just to say that I live in a different place and I'm a different ethnicity and I enjoy Wong Fu's videos because they're relatable to people all over.
Taylors "other people" voice xD
lol
I'm a mixed race girl who grew up in a Jamaican household. I've been a fan of Wong Fu since 2011. I can definitely see why people would think WF is only for Asians, but it's definitely not. What drew me to WF was how relateable your content was, whether it be humor, romance, or hard times.
Well, hello there ;-)
So glad we could finally talk about this topic! WF is for everyone!
#first hello
+pwangs For sure man. I've been watching you guys for years! - White dude from New Zealand.
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+pwangs It most definitely is. :)
+pwangs feeling the love
I'm Mexican, and even if wongfu was just for Asians I will still watch it! Because tae is bae oh yea~~~ >•
Same
same
Hey fellow Mexican
exactly same!! :3
Pues es buena que no soy la única jajaja Beautyfreax1 yesenia ornelas
I think the reason why Asian Americans in particular gravitate towards your videos is because you make it cool to be Asian American. Like Taylor said, your videos are about general human experiences and emotions, and the relevance of your concepts normalizes being Asian American without requiring a change in our culture. Little things like including boba tea in your third wheel video shed light on our culture without distancing ourselves from society. Even the big and obvious Asian-related dialogue is comprehendible, informative, and humorous to the general public. I definitely believe that your videos reach out to many non-Asians, but I think that's simultaneously the reason why you reach such a large Asian American population. Your videos encourage us to believe that we have a voice in media and society, and we are relevant within embracing our culture.
Thanksss for making this video guys! I really needed it at the moment. I'm black (+ muslim), and at my high school, which is predominantly white, there really is only a small handful of people who look like me, and I've been struggliing to fit in and relate to the others. But reading through the comments it's nice to know I'm not the only non- asian person watching Wong Fu!
I am Mexican and I truly enjoy your work. I don't think your intentions were ever to exclude anyone. I think Wongfu is more about showcasing Asian actors in roles that are normally played by non-Asians in mainstream media. I think what you guys are doing is awesome 😄 Keep up the good work!
I'm Asian. Specifically Indian. I love your work Wong Fu, and would love to see more Indian/South Asian representation in your videos!
Kaya N I seriously wish they would add more south Asian representation as well!
Thoughts I had throughout this episode:
1. I'm really glad this is being addressed.
2. I'm Mexican, and I've been watching Wong Fu for like 8 years. My other favorite RUclipsr is Ryan Higa. The whole you-guys-being-Asian-thing is a total non-issue, in my opinion.
3. If I understand correctly, since the beginning, you guys have always wanted to represent Asians/Asian-Americans because they are barely represented in Hollywood, media, etc.
4. I wish I lived in California so I COULD APPLY TO WORK FOR YOU.
5. A lot of your videos are pretty diverse. More so than many other RUclipsrs. Or Hollywood.
6. While sometimes it does strike me as odd/interesting that Asians kind of tend to clique together (as many races do; I have few Hispanic friends, but like, I know I'm not the majority in that), I understand that it's about sharing those cultural experiences. It's nice to surround yourselves around people like you. That doesn't make you discriminatory.
7. My best friend from back home is Vietnamese. We've been friends for 8 years (since 8th grade in high school). We share a close friend group, and everybody is a different race, so of course Asians don't hang out exclusively with Asians.
8. I wish the word "Americanized" wasn't used so much when describing someone with a non-Caucasian background. I will say that I am a very "white" Mexican, but then when other people say it, I feel like I'm being stripped of my heritage. And that's not fair to anybody. Everybody should be proud of their culture and background.
9. I go to a predominantly white university in Baltimore, Maryland, which was a culture shock for me (coming from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas), because everybody is either white or black in the city. But the campus itself is very diverse and good at promoting diversity, and I think more colleges should be like that.
10. Sometimes I feel bad for not gravitating towards Hispanics, but you have to realize that everyone is different. Just do what makes you comfortable, and surround yourself with awesome people, no matter their race.
11. Wong Fu, can we please be friends? Christine has already answered one of my comments on one of your other videos, so I think this is my way in. Also I stalk your Instagram and Snapchat consistently, so yeah.
Sorry for the mega-long comment. But I love talking about race and diversity and such. It's a great way to promote understanding and to make us all come together.
I'm not Asian and I've been watching you all for a long time! Definitely one of my all-time favorite RUclips channels. I was always drawn by the quality of your work. There are times where it can feel like it's more geared toward the Asian population, but I don't think there's really been a time where I couldn't relate or understand at all. I appreciate that you all came together and hired more people based on who they were and their skills instead of by race in an attempt to be more diversified like many companies do. It just so happens that the people most qualified and best fit were Asian, and there's nothing wrong with that. :)
I'm African American and I love them.
Myracle Harmon same!
If WF provides accurate English subtitle to replace auto caption, making each episode a fun tool for young English learners, with fans in different continents helping spread the word in their local English classes, WF certainly will have tons of more subscribers who have the same interests all over the world, because the way of storytelling in WF's videos obviously is such a kind that's universally favored.
I'm Mexican and I absolutely LOVE wongfu!
+Jorge Saucedo ah huevo
I'm polish and I've never feel like your content is "asian only". For me it's super universal and anyone can found something for themselves.
Love you guys! :*
I've been watching WFP for over 4 years now & even though you're all Asian I've never felt like it was some inclusive club that I wasn't a part of, you guys are just funny and you make interesting content that a lot of people can relate to regardless of race.
I don't think it's a bad thing that you're all Asian, the representation of Asians in mainstream media sucks, you're doing a good job of representing your people in a positive way. Much love from London!
I'm Russian, raised in the States, and currently living in South Korea.
Woooo!
+Alisa A Lisa awesome, I'm white, from the states, and currently living in South Korea also! And I love WongFU!
Karen s I'm near Ilsan. You?
I'm not to far from Ilsan( I'm near Gimpo)
+Karen s DMC and Hongdae and good meeting places.
My ktalk is Alisa China ^..^
Wong Fu Productions. Bringing white girls together in South Korea since 2016. haha
I'm Caucasian from Wales. I watch because you guys are so entertaining. Your race and my race had never been something I'd actively think about while watching unless it was a video which had a race focus/topic. I think, overall this channel is a great one that anybody of any colour can enjoy!
Wongfu fan from India....!
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You're technically an asian
India is in Asia sooo....
+That Anime Girl . I have often wondered that if 'Asians' means Indians in the US because socially people don't ( at least on the East Coast)
yay me too! but we r technically Asians too...
I was beginning to develop the mentality that WF is Asian only with occasional non-Asian appearances. To the point of accepting that, "okay, this is a space for Asians to have a platform to express themselves creatively/artistically when they're often lacking representation in the entertainment industry". To a certain extent and to my understating, yes, WF touches base on aspects of culture and experiences special to Asian-Americans. However, this video reminds me that WF works hard to create universally relatable content and promote the understanding of our interconnection through human emotions while consciously/subconsciously bridging gaps between cultures, ethnicities, races and more.
Please, continue to inspire and move us. Thank you, WF!
I've watched a lot of Wong Fu videos and I honestly can say that their personalities and acting skills is what attracts me the most. I honestly could care less if they were all White,Hispanic,African,etc. The fact that they are so relatable and enjoyable to watch is all I care about.
Plus I actually love that there is a channel were Asians aren't usually represented in a stereotypical way.I mean I barely see Asians in the entertainment industry and the Asians I see are always stereotyped. It's so great for me to be able to see that there are different types of Asians and that I can relate to a lot of them in different ways regardless of race.
(lol I think I went a little overboard)
I'm from Ecuador ( South America) now living in the US and I absolutely love your content guys. As Taylor said, I believe that most of the topics you approach are for people in general.. funny stories, values, debates. It's amazing! And even if it were just for Asian I would still love watching your videos because it is a door to learn about a different culture... even though I believe Hispanic and Asian people have a lot in common hahaha
more like 'is Wong Fu only for humans' coz i'd let my pet dog watch it all day
I've never felt "discriminated" on this channel just because I'm white, and I've been a fan for nearing on 10 years now. Personally, I'm not a fan of race biases or stereotypes because everyone is wired differently without a regard to race. My sophomore year in college I made friends with several Asians who were part of the chess club with me. I ended up tutoring them in astronomy while they helped me with ballroom dance and figure drawing. It doesn't matter what color you are as long as you use your skills/strengths to help others and make them happy. I am happily "colorblind" and don't plan on changing anytime soon. I just want to thank you all for using your strengths to make all your viewers happy! Keep up the stellar work!
Great show. I did find it odd that someone saw this channel as an Asian only show. The show is about your daily and past experiences so of course being Asian is part of that. I spent years in travel in Asia and this Ang Moh likes your show. Learning about cultural stuff is just an added bonus, the channel is just great content.
I'm Jamaican American and have been watching Wong Fu videos since I saw The Allergy like 5 or 6 years ago. I appreciate that you guys produce media that has such a strong Asian American perspective, but there have also been other ethnic groups present at times. I've always liked exploring and understanding aspects of different cultures. But yeah, I always get excited when I see a random black actor as a main/side character in your shorts- That aside I think another cultural factor often ignored is age. I think I often find I relate to the stories as you mention from just a human experience perspective as at 31, I'm the same age as you guys. :)
I'm black, I love your channel. I never felt like this is for Asians only, and I enjoy watching content from the Asian American perspective.
I can name every Asian kid that went to my HS, because that's how few there were. My college however had a huge Asian population.
+EloiseInParis Same! lol
I agree I just enjoy your videos and outlooks on life
I'm white and I've always resonated with what you guys share in your videos. Even that video about how many Asian parents don't say "I love you" directly, but show it through actions and other ways instead. (That's something that many people can relate to from all walks of life.) You guys just happen to be Asian. So?
Im black and I love Wongfu😍Ted is my fav
I'm black and I love wongfu. still very relatable sketches. A lot of the breakup videos really helped me through a tough relationship breakup I went thru.
ohmygosh the kfc looks so different compared to here in Australia HAHA btw great lunch break session guys! 😂🙌🏽
Im Ecuadorian and I love Wong Fu Production they inspire me to create my career in sound production
Black Girl from the UK, I've never felt like I shouldn't be watching! I really love your channel but thanks for this video though :)
I am Black, first generation Nigerian-American man who has been following Wong Fu since ~2009. I love Wongfu, they have carried me through high school, undergrad, and into med school. As an African-American Wong Fu's videos are well written and well produced; however, as a Nigerian American I really feel as though I can relate to their cultural struggle, issues regarding the dual identities that go along with being a poc with foreign roots in America, and the familial expectations. We African first gens are few and far between and are still coming to terms with our own unique identity and voice. I love how you have become synonymous with the voice of the Asian-American community, but to me, you are the voice of all awkward first gens eating their weird ethnic bag lunch in the cafeteria!
Also I miss Ted and WFW.
I'm White as well! I clicked on my #first WF video because the title was funny (I think it was the "She has a girlfriend" video). Hours of binge watching later and now I'm hooked for life! I love the stories you guys tell. That's my main reason for being WF for life!!
I'm Black and I will admit that I also assumed Wong Fu, FungBros, etc were and are geared toward Asians. I don't think there is anything wrong with that. I still find the content relateable and informative so I watch. I don't really know or was I raised around any Asians so if not for channels like these I wouldn't have a clue as to the "Asian Struggle". I grew up in West Texas with black, white, and Hispanic people only so I was totally bereft of Asian knowledge. Yes when I watch these videos I see our differences, but I feel connected when I realize some of our commonalities. Keep up the good work.
oh my gaaaah... Taylor has steadily been making his way to being a favorite WFP member... not that there's favorite hierarchy but seriously... #tayisbae you're hilarious!
I'm a Samoan (Pacific Islander) from New Zealand and I love Wongfu productions! Its just refreshing to see more diverse content online, regardless of race! Thanks for the awesome videos.
jfc this video made me so hungry for kfc
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i know 😩 my city got rid of our kfc a while back
+CookieCreamCrumble my mouth watered so much while watching this omg :((
+CookieCreamCrumble jfc kfc
I'm Native American and I love Wong Fu Production's videos. I wouldn't care if it WAS meant for only Asians xD I would still watch. #RebelNation
I'm not Asian or American and I watch Wong Fu.
I'm a Hispanic girl too. Got hooked on WF when I dated my first Asian boyfriend. Been hooked since. And just for the record I love you guys!!!
I remember a few years ago when Wes mentioned how happy WF had developed into the powerhouse it is and what it has done for "the community" as he put it.
As a non-asian person who had followed WF for a long while it felt a little weird and oddly alienating hearing that, but I have since moved on and grown as a person. I'll never know what it's like being an ethnically East Asian person growing up in the US since that is not my experience, but knowing the issues the West still has with race I can understand that the Asian experience is going to be different to that of other groups and that the biases in media probably makes the struggles for representation harder.
Basically, I'm totally fine with WF making content that comes from an Asian perspective, I'm even ok if there a conscious effort to bring more roles for Asian-Americans into the media - it's this diversity that sets it apart and makes the content so good. And here's the thing, the more exposed we all get to different experiences and cultures, the better we get at understanding one another and at recognising that all of it part of the human experience. That's my hope anyways.
Sincerely,
Random white European dude on the Internet.
Ive always wanted to apply for an internship but im only senior in highschool and still havent gone to school yet for film which is my dream thanks to you guys (Agents of secret stuff) but hopefully i will one day be able too because you guys are the reason why i love making film videos with my friends whenever i can :)
Chris editing is so on point! Makes the video 10x more amazing =D
I'm not asian, i'm not even from the USA, but it's nice to see different people, from a different culture on the other side of the globe, and the stuff they have to say. Plus you guys are really fun and i really enjoy these videos.
I'm a West Coast Canadian, and even I can relate to something as simple as "finding your people". When I lived in Scotland, I found I had a better connection to my room-mate who was from the West Coast of the USA, than my other classmates (from Scotland, England, and even Southern USA). I think it is natural for us to want to build connections with people who share similar histories, experiences, and values. Not to say that we won't build new connections with people of different backgrounds.
I'm a 58 year-old white male (married for over 30 year to my Vietnamese wife). Many years ago my 3 daughters ran around shouting at me "you've got yellow fever". Annoying girls. Not knowing what the meant I looked it up and found your video, this was well before RUclips. I've been watching ever since, you're still one of my favorites along with your close circle of fellow RUclipsrs. Keep up the good work and I hope you have many years of continued success!
It makes sense. Different ethnicities have such different personalities and interests. Even things like humor, values, and anxieties/fears are a lot different from culture to culture, even for Asians that have spent their whole lives in the US. Nothing wrong with people gravitating towards others that are similar to them.
I agree with this completely. For instance, I'm Indian and the majority of my friends are Asian. No one makes the conscious opinion to only be friends with one race, but in my case I have a lot of things in common with my friends- orchestra, school work, sense of humor, etc. which are a lot of tropes that are associated with Asians.
+gimmejerb My "group" that I hang out with in high school hasn't really been with Asians in particular although there are many of them. It's more of our shared interests in games, film, etc. and really our personalities. I mean I have ethnicities of all types in my group. Everyone from Whites to Hispanic. So I don't think that ethnicity really plays a huge role for me personally, but I do understand why ethnicities tend to gravitate towards each other.
I am a white guy, which frankly seems to be vilified these days with all the race discussions going around. The thing is, I could care less about race. People tip toe around these subjects and get so sensitive, as you mentioned at the end. We shouldn't though, we need to relax, accept that there are some stereotypes. As much as we all don't want to admit it, stereotypes exist because of some degree of truth or common behavior. Frankly speaking, I love Asians. I think it's cause I enjoy some of your traditions or stereotypes as it were. Can I relate to you? In some ways I suppose, but yes we are still so different culturally. That's what great to talk about it though. Why can't we just openly talk about this stuff without of fear of offending someone? Why can't we joke a bit?
I think it's important to discuss these topics to a degree, but also to be lighthearted about it. Sometimes I do feel like I'm one of the few white guys watching, but I honestly know that isn't true and I know you aren't discriminating. It's great that you provide an environment for your race to thrive in and show you can produce quality work, as everything isn't always that way. Through Wong Fu I get a little glimpse into your culture as Asians and even some deeper thoughts on the topic once in awhile. To me, it just brings us all a little closer. I think it could be fun to have a discussion like this with maybe a couple other races involved. To see how they all think about their races, cultures, upbringings, etc. A sort of round table discussion, but not a debate. Just different races talking and sharing. We are all so quick to point fingers, sometimes we just need to listen and share our stories.
Either way, love this channel and the work you guys do. I hope it goes without saying, but I am in no way trying to be offensive. I'm just being real and talking. White people have their stories as well. I think a lot of people think white people are just some generic race without feelings or emotions. Like I said, we are almost vilified in some ways these days. It's a bit sad really, not just for white people but for all races. That we spend so much time pointing fingers and accusing people of racism and spend less time just getting to know one another. I say forget the past and look to the future. The past can't change, but the future is wide open.
Sorry for the rant, but this topic has been on my mind lately. I get accused of being racist for just talking about this stuff, but that couldn't be further from the truth. I just acknowledge and accept that we are different, we aren't all equal in the sense that we are the same. We can share equal freedoms or rights, but we aren't equal. We are unique, each one of us. Those differences are what make us all special in our own ways. Some of it comes from race and culture, some from upbringing or surroundings, some from wealth and poverty, some from great joy and some from great pain, the list goes on. What's beautiful is when we accept that, embrace it and share it with each other. I think we do gravitate to our same race, for the reasons mentioned in the video; presumed familiarity. But as you also mentioned, that isn't always the case. So let's all just keep trying to get along, think less about racism and more about embracing our uniqueness.
Totally agree with you! I think sometimes the racism you feel comes from yourself as well. You could be treated the same way in your own "community" but you won't feel your being discriminated. When we talk about our own stereotypes, it's often funny, but when other race talks about us, it's racism. Doesn't sound too fair.
I'm Indian and it's my dream to work with Wong Fu Productions.
I'll work hard and I'll do it!
+SheenShow go get it girl !!
I'm a third generation Hispanic American and I've been watching Wong Fu since their videos first started posting on RUclips. I've always been a huge fan and I think one of the things that I love most about their videos is that they have a universal message that almost anyone can relate to, regardless of race.
Ahsley you gotta finish your food!
And another asian watching you guys from Spain! :)
You all are breaking the barrier that is Hollywood and MSM. Instead of protesting and boycotting, your content and focus is universal and engaging which draws the right attention. You folks are definitely going to succeed. Keep up the good work!
I have never considered Wong fu to be specifically for an Asian audience but I will admit I did believe your staff only consisted of Asian Americans purposefully. Many times you have mention your support for Asian Americans to have more opportunities to peruse a career in entertainment, due to the lack of representation of Asian Americans in mainstream media. I then assumed you hired only Asians to give them that opportunity. I am glad you spoke on this, being a fan for many years I am glad I was finally able to clear up that assumption I had made. Love the work you are doing! #futureemployee (fingers crossed)
i love how deep this got!! u all r so wise. thanks for another awesome lunch break
This was so weird. I'm romanian and I never felt like any of your videos were "only for asians". Not to mention that everything that you've uploaded so far is incredible and different from what's usually on youtube
Although you guys didn't intend to have a predominant Asian audience, I REALLY appreciate that you guys have created this community for us Asian-Americans! I am a first-generation Viet and went to a predominantly white and Jewish school on the East Coast like Chris... then attended a college where I was 1 of maybe 5 asians so I have honestly NEVER found people who relate or understand me culturally! Therefore, when I watch Wongfu, I feel more at home :) Thank you guys sooo much!!!
I'm Hispanic and every single video that I watch of Wong Fu makes me laugh so much
Talking about race and what it means in America and the rest of the world, especially now a days, is important now more than ever. I think that in a discussion based platform like Lunch Break, the conversation in some shape and form had to happen. And I'm really glad you tackled it in the way you did so that each of your stories can be shared with your audience and to share each kind of perspective :)
I am from Saudi Arabia , and I am a huge fan of Wong Fu productions.
I love Wongfu and all of your sketches, keep it up hugs from south america
I've been a fan for years and I'm obviously not Asian...although I must say I admire WongFu for casting Asians and standing up for their own cause...I mean it's the same in other races too...I don't see what the big deal is!
You addressed this topic in a very sincere and respectful way. Growing up I had Asian, white, Latino and white friends, not many other black students and I enjoyed how each of my friends shared one of my common interests. I loved academics, sports, traveling, the arts, etc and not one of my friends liked all of those things so I loved spending a little time with different groups.
Yoooooo!!!! I made a comment about that like a month ago too lol! Where da Mexicans at?
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I just came across Wong Fu Productions about a week ago because my daughter showed me a video and I fell in love with the channel. Now I've seen more videos than she has. She learned about the channel through the school she went to in LA which is 48% Asian, 48% Hispanic, 2% White, & 2% Black. She's part of the 2% White so all of her friends are either Asian or Hispanic. I do think that we naturally will gravitate towards people who look similar to ourselves until we either make a conscious decision to do otherwise or we're in a situation where we are adapting to our surroundings. Great job on the channel.
I love Wong fu and I think your content is universal so keep up the good work 👍🏽
Had to scroll through the comments for a bit but yay, I'm not the only Native American (Navajo) who loves Wong Fu! Been a fan for a couple of years now...definitely can relate to the culture shock of growing up on the reservation & being surrounded by other Natives & being the majority in school & not being prepared to being a major minority in college but that's where I first learned about Korean drama & that opened a whole new world to me!
I legit went through the same thing as Chris. Glad to know I'm not the only one that did
i'm filipina american jewish raised in costa rica. as much as i call myself half asian, the filipino culture is extremely different from any other asian culture just because we were colonized by the spaniards and the US. so, I mean.. lol in the end, I don't exactly find myself on the same boat as you guys and the asian culture/ways.. i am very happy to even be learning about how you guys were raised. i'm sure there are plenty of other ppl watching that aren't asians ;)
I think it's really interesting that people would assume Wong Fu is geared exclusively towards the Asian community or that it only produces Asian content because the cast is predominately Asian. Because when you find RUclips channels, or media content, that is created and casts predominately white/Caucasian people, we don't tend to assume that it's geared specifically towards white people? I think that this notion that Wong Fu is intended for an Asian audience is reflective of the normative context of media in our society. Wong Fu is assumed to be intended for an Asian audience, or about Asian people, because the creators and actors tend to be Asian. But no one assumes that content created and acted by white folks is intended exclusively for a white audience. It's kind of indicative of this Anglo-heteronormative status of media, and in a time when diversity and representation is such a big topic of conversation, it's really cool for you guys to have addressed this.
As a long-time, non-Asian viewer of Wong Fu Production, it never occurred to me that other people assumed that this channel, and this content, was meant for Asians or that the audience watching was mostly Asians. So, I was genuinely surprised by this video's title when it popped up in my subscription box. But, I'm glad it did because this was an enlightening and meaningful discussion. So, thanks so much for sharing! :)
I am an african american girl from the US and i love wong fu because you guys are funny, real and genuine, that's all that really matters to me ^_^ listening and viewing different perspectives from a predominantly asian community is really enlightening. It is insightful & inspiring to see minorities be represented in the youtube community.
I've been a fan for 6 years, I'm Mexican American but love Asians so it has never bothered me that I mostly see Asian actors on your videos. I went to a school that had a lot of Asians, they all did hang out among each other but I was friends with them given I was in AP classes with them and had an interest for Asian music, dramas, food. They saw I was interested in their culture so they would give me moon cakes as a gift, or chopsticks and such. We bonded over you guys too since they were so shocked I knew about you guys. I like wongfu the way it is, but if you would like to add more diversity I wouldn't mind either :p
* raises hand * I'm non-asian! I'm also not from the US. I'm Norwegian. I watch for the humour! Keep up the good work, guys! Your happy mood is infectious and helps me get through writing my master's thesis.
I'm an Ethiopian (probably the only one here fr), living in Minnesota who has a severe issue with gravitating towards Asian content on youtube . . . I mean with WongFu, Ryan Higa, JKFam, 1MillionDanceCrew, JennIm, Megan Bowen, Chonny (I should probably stop now) how could I not.
Adult- In-Training I love 1M too!
Pakistani American here! I think this isn't just an asian struggle but a pattern that minorities of any country go through. We tend to be more comfortable with people of similar upbringing, and like Phil said, it is a higher probability of finding that from people of the same ethnicity. Us minorities seem to get obsessed by being western/white that we forget our roots. Extremes of both side are bad, being too fixated to fit it in vs not making the effort to diversify your circle of friends. ( I consider myself asian too, since all asians tend to have similar values than the western culture). P.s white people are not the only demographic in America, so make the effort to befriend all: Hispanics, Blacks, Polish, Indians, Russians, Africans, Bosnians,Arabs, Asians, etc, etc
Ecuador South America !!!! n_-
Your channel is great guys! Watch your video's all the time and related to lots of stuff you guys create so thanks for the laughs and fun guys an girls!!!
Im british Indian, I was born in India but bought up in the UK. I grew up in predominantly white surroundings, in the sense of school and social circles. The funny thing is, I only realised how non diverse my social circle was later on in secondary school ( High school equivalent), that I was like the only indian in my class. But I also found myself finding a little hard to make friends with others Indians, my age, because the people I was running into were either had group of people who were sort of all asian/Indian but adamant on rebelling on asian/Indian stereotypes or the ones that pretty much fell into them. I was somewhere in between, and I have ofcourse found some that are like that too and indian do now,but very few but ofcourse there is probably plenty out there. I do sometimes think about what it would be like to have a lot of friends of the same ethinicity because that might mean they understand you more.( Although I understand,many times that might totally not be the case). However although I don't ignore that i'm different, the people I connect with and become friends with, all very and race is the last thing of my mind when Im making a consciousness decision on who i speak to or hang out with. Im glad Wong fu opened this up for discussion, I started watching Wong Fu because I loved the content,the ethnicity element only crossed my mind much later on and ofcourse it was something I became conscious of but never really viewed things differently because of it. I think Phil and Taylor summed it up quite nicely at the end about how people view Wong Fu and race in general. I can't believe how long this comment is, but this is a really interesting discussion ...sorry for this being so long haha
I'm Mexican-American and have loved Wong Fu for years, and I love the Asian American prominence! I love what you guys do to put more Asians and Asian Americans in the media! It's about time!
Arabic/Swedish watching here 💁🏻 sometimes I don't relate but I like hearing about other cultures:)
I'm African-Canadian I have been watching WongFu since 2010. I find the films relatable, but also I apperciate the creation of a platform the Asian community to be represented. All ethnicities should have there platform to express life and living how they experience it. I believe that is very vital to us all understanding eachother and therefore appreciating eachother. I also appreciate the Wong fu for the most part keeps there content more morally sound then regular tv these days. But well, thats a whole nother lunch break!
I'm a white American who loves Wong fu. I also love learning about the asian culture. I don't feel like I'm being left out or that I should be watching because I'm not Asian. I Love Wong fu and your guys work. Keep it up!
im mexican and I've watched your videos since before ted got married. I love this channel and never really thought about being the only non asian but if i was it wouldn't bother me
I'm Tohono O'odham (Native American) and I've been watching your channel for years. I love your videos 👍🏽
I'm black and I've been watching for a long time. I have three Awkward Animals. I bought Everything Before Us. My friend lives in San Diego, and her job is to check to see if Wong Fu is at Comic Con and send me stuff. My point is that you have non-Asian fans. We are out here. We love you. :)
Serbian here watching Wong Fu and loving it! :)
I'm black and almost 55 years old and I love you guys:) When I was growing up, there used to be movies on Saturday afternoon about kids around the world. I found it interesting and I think it helped me to see that people around the world were just like me:) I want to have Asian characters in my animated series, so I sought out Asian content. I think you all have given a voice to people who aren't really represented in mainstream media. In my content, I would love to represent the things you were talking about in this vlog. My husband is white and I live in Wisconsin, so I have been living with predominantly white people since we moved here in 1990. I move through life not paying attention to race, because I don't put others above myself, so I don't attract that element. I don't think you have to purposely hire non Asians, because your content is about your life view. The whole racism thing is about a certain race feeling superior and their suppression and oppression to achieve that end. Racism is a denial of facts and is really practiced by those who feel inferior. Balance is inclusion, but this country loves to put people in boxes. I want to break open the box and show that we are pretty much the same. Our differences come from what we choose to believe about ourselves and each other. These things are fluid and can change with knowledge and wisdom. In the end, we give what we are comfortable showing of ourselves. I love your open discussions and honesty. That is why I watch you. It doesn't matter that you are all Asian. Honesty has no race:)
I am East African and I watch wongfu I feel like it relates to me ishhh
Every time I watch your videos, I start fantasizing about being part of your team and having lunch breaks with y'all, then I say to myself "girl you ain't Asian, not happening."
I honestly always thought WF was only meant for Asians but it never kept me from watching and relating to plenty of things you shared.
I'm european moroccan btw and I love you guys so much!! You're the best
I'm not Asian & I've been watching Wong Fu for years! :)
I'm Mexican, been watching you guys since 09. The One Days HK- See Through was my first WongFu video, and I've been enjoying every single one ever since. WF4L
I agree that it's more Asian focused but I like it that way. We don't get any rep so stop complaining lmao
I'm Hispanic, but even it if was Asian focused I'm not going to complain because we need this representation in popular media since there isn't in traditional media.
I'm half Spanish and half English. I love Wong Fu content. I grew up in a predominantly white public school system and most of my friends were white. All of the minorities (hispanic, asian, african-american) would hang out together since there were so few of us. But the minority kids also hung out with the white kids too. There weren't really cliques based on race. It was personality based cliques mostly. I love this topic though. Great episode!
I love when Chris is on Lunch Break. 😊
omg i relate soooo much with chris about like trying to fit in!! honestly i was the exact same elementary school and middle that i didn't even want to learn my mother language (now i'm actually sad i didn't because it's so hard now that i'm older) but in high school i finally accepted myself! only problem is my school's really cliquey so i don't really have any asian friends and can make any since everyone is so exclusive :((
As a first gen Chinese American, I also grew up in Florida mostly surrounded by African Americans and Latin Americans and a handful of white folks. But there would always be only 1-2 other Asians in each school I went to. (Junior Year of High School we had a sudden surplus of Asian freshman tho lol) College blew my mind because I was suddenly surrounded by a variety of other races and cultures, it was pretty overwhelming! Kind of a culture shock!
But I don't think I really saw color that much as a kid, I only realized the diversity issue when I went to college. Most of my friends are actually white, latin, or black, only a couple of Asians get to be considered cool acquaintances. Which is probably the opposite of my sister, she has way more Asian friends than I do OTL
+Scrofar Florida represent!
I'm 90% Irish, 4th gen. in the States, and I've been subscribed for years now. I've long understood that you guys are like ISAtv trying to promote a better "climate" for Asians in the film industry, and I support that. Also, your videos are awesome, so keep it up.
Being only 25% Japanese, I look mainly white and no one ever believes me when I tell them my grandmother moved here from Japan in the 60s. I was around her most of my childhood, so I also totally get all the jokes about growing up with Asian parents. She's always encouraging me to eat more, but then she calls me fat lol... I grew up watching Japanese beauty pageants..one day she even lectured me for 2 hours about the Bible in Japanese. Needless to say, I did not retain any of that info.
(Not so) Fun Fact: When she was 10, she lived in Saga and saw the Nagasaki bombing in the sky... If she was a few miles closer, I wouldn't be here today.
I agree with what was brought up as to what is most comfortable because the reason I stuck with Asians for so long is because of the way they treated each other and brought me in as family at a young age and many years later I'm still so comfortable I haven't thought about leaving, they have such strong values and drive to succeed so it is a positive group for sure