In the relationship between Asian and nerd identities, the flipside to the Asian nerd stereotype is the appropriation of Asian popular culture by nerd subcultures in the west. Such is the case in otaku subculture, in which participants obsess over anime and manga, and Japanese culture in general. A subset of this community interact online ...

is a sewer pipe from America it’s staying home forever and falling in love with a computer. It’s the story of Hardware Man & Software Girl setting off together on a kitchen adventure. It’s staying home forever: push a button & a remote controlled custard pie flies in the video compere’s eyes....

The English language & Roman alphabet impose severe limits on the art of writing. A number of Western, English-speaking people play a game called “English literature”. They ignore artforms which utilise aspects of writing other than correct spelling & standard grammar constrained into accepted literary forms. Artforms such as...

I was (I mean I am!) a big fan of fantasy fiction especially when I was younger. I wanted to escape from everyday reality, and fantasy provided the outlet. I also indulged in the odd game of Dungeons and Dragons, the latest game ran from when I was 30 to 32. This short essay will ...

I am at my auntie and uncle’s house for dinner. I like visiting Auntie Wei and Uncle Wang. They both love hosting visitors. Auntie Wei is also an outstanding cook and her dinners typically showcase the best of northern Chinese cuisine. Although their house is small, it has a very large kitchen. This kitchen has ...