Mash-Ups Are Everywhere
The week of October 4, 2014 was: feeling weird but not terrible about Pharrell's new video; probably not getting a cattoo; and thinking of breaking fast with Seoul Sausage. As we close our days of awe, we hope you remember: You can always lean on us.
TOP STORIES FROM THE MASH-UP AMERICANS:
A Leap of Faith
JENNIFER GERSON UFFALUSSY
How one woman found faith in science, hope in Chinese medicine, and a new definition of Jewish compassion in her struggle with infertility.
12 Tips for Being a Good Indian Daughter-in-Law
MAJA SVRAKIC
Your 12 step guide to being the greatest Indian daughter-in-law. Even if you're a white girl from Serbia.
MASH-UPS IN THE NEWS:
The Story Behind Manhattan's Original Fine-Dining Chinese Restaurant
NY TIMES
Wondering where the chicken lettuce wrap started? Look no further.
The Biggest Fan of America's Pastime is Korean
NPR
A Korean fan of the Royals flies in from Seoul, brings them all the luck. They call it "Korean pixie dust."
If Tim Tebow Can Do It, So Can Husain Abdullah
THE WEEK
The NFL is just killing it these days! But seriously, if Tebow can bow, Abdullah can prostrate.
Brooklyn Cafe Owner is Aghast at Finding Jews in Brooklyn
BROKELYN
Bummer, dude. No challah for you. Also, it's New York.
Jeffrey Tambor May Transform How the World Views Transgender People
COLBERT REPORT
We've loved Jeffrey Tambor for many years but his role in the amazing Transparent will rearrange your mind and heart.
Roxane Gay Joins The Toast to Launch The Butter
THE TOAST
She will feature women writers of color and she is awesome. This perspective might be good for changing how, say, people at the New York Times say idiotic things to women of color.
Breaking News: There Are Asians in Flushing, Queens
NY TIMES
Speaking of, The New York Times made a discovery about its very own city, and it wants to share it with the world.
Saving Languages Through Korean Dramas and Mel Gibson
THE ATLANTIC
From the article: "A Korean series about an alien who falls in love with an actress is one of the most-watched shows in Hebrew and Arabic. Spanish speakers can't get enough of a Thai drama about a maid who winds up working for a mafioso in Hong Kong. Japanese shows are most commonly watched in Lithuanian." Well, duh.
Mindy Kaling Gets Enthusiastic on Sesame Street
NY MAG
Sesame Street is on a roll, you guys. And Mindy Kaling brings it.
Quiz: How Well Do You Speak English?
NPR
Take this real quiz for English language learners and good luck with that. (WTF)
Effing Mexicans! Those Asians!
KEY & PEELE
Perfect. Just watch it.
