"Fresh Off the Boat" author Eddie Huang

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5 жыл бұрын

He's a restaurateur, streetwear designer, TV show host, and author of "Fresh Off the Boat," his humorous 2013 memoir about growing up the eldest of three sons of Chinese immigrants that spawned a hit ABC sitcom. Eddie Huang talks with Mo Rocca about his disciplinarian parents, the myth of the "model minority," and pork buns.
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@plutoburn 5 жыл бұрын

Law degree, restaurateur, author, TV show host. He is a renaissance man.

@SandStormXII 5 жыл бұрын

Weed 🌱 enthusiast

@KnowTrentTimoy 5 жыл бұрын

Don't forget underwear model. I love Eddie!

@lihchan1539 3 жыл бұрын

Law degree? He dropped out at the first year

@Panda.Shogun 3 жыл бұрын

If he is anything like Eddie yang version of him, then I am amazed😂😂

@katiatannus3146 3 жыл бұрын

So sad to hear he died

@almightyeggroll951 4 жыл бұрын

i like how he clapped back w/ plato & socrates when asked about confucius

@CDGPHILLYONTOP 4 жыл бұрын

@Anthony Joseph exactly

@rich90553 4 жыл бұрын

@Anthony Joseph it's funny that the original point was how you shouldn't judge people based on different perspectives (western society and Greek philosophers vs eastern and Chinese philosophers) while you try to make fun of someone for using "countercultural" slang and not "proper" English.

@lilgypsy31 4 жыл бұрын

Eddie Huang: I want to break Asian stereotypes. Reporter: yeah but Confucianism. 🤦‍♀️

@Analysta654 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, right? The exchange reminded me of an episode of the big bang theory, where the white guy (the Sheldon character) was telling the Asian/Indian guy (Raj) all about customs in Raj's country, and he looks at Sheldon and says something like "don't explain my culture to me"!

@linglee5759 4 жыл бұрын

You can be assertive and polite under confucianism

@AlexS-oj8qf 3 жыл бұрын

@@linglee5759 That's not the point. The fact that Confucius is the first thing that he quoted to a Chinese American is literally the example.

@lilgypsy31 3 жыл бұрын

@@linglee5759 Alex is correct. My point was Eddie is clearly an intelligent charismatic person with things to say. He specifically said he wants to break stereotypes. And immediately the reporter (most likely unintentionally) went straight to a stereotype. That's what I was saying.

@jesdadotcom Ай бұрын

The question was very fair. The answer was very good. No need to exaggerate like it was traumatic or cruel.

@BSu-ym5mo 5 жыл бұрын

Eddie: It upsets me no one knows where TAIWAN is. When I was growing up, people thought we were from THAILAND. Me: It upsets me no one knows where THAILAND is. People thought I was from TAIWAN. (back in the 80s)

@osmanshah5046 4 жыл бұрын

they all knew where both countries were. pretending not to know is a very common racist method of frustrating people. same as intentionally mispronouncing names till you cave and choose a western name...

@wasupman2284 4 жыл бұрын

Sawadee krap

@Nazoto 3 жыл бұрын

In america they don't even know where america is in the map

@DH-bc8ck 3 жыл бұрын

@@osmanshah5046 Actually, most of them don't. Americans are notorious for their ignorance of global geography. Also the distribution of immigrants are different in the different regions of the US; so depending on where one grew up in the US, the people around a person may be more familiar with one country vs. another.

@pragnur5924 4 жыл бұрын

People call the show racist but they don't realize that it's about HIS own life

@mohith3667 3 жыл бұрын

@@jesusxi go f yourself

@notokay4566 3 жыл бұрын

@@jesusxi how? He literally lived it

@sleepnomore6065 3 жыл бұрын

I'll admit, that happened to me too lol But actually, it's almost complete fiction so. . . I mean, I get it. It's like an Asian version of every minstrel Madea show

@user-gw3lp3lb1o 6 ай бұрын

And how he thinks all Chinese should stick together but wants immigration to the States 😂

@paulg6527 5 жыл бұрын

As an Asian person, I can relate to what he said about the violent disciplinarian parents. In many Asian cultures, that is not seen as abuse.

@trendthis364 5 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that the host was trying to use Confucianism to justify the characterization of Asians and Eddie just shot back intelligently using examples of western philosophers. You sir just got owned by Eddie.

@robertobravo5732 5 жыл бұрын

No.

@qanh96 5 жыл бұрын

@@robertobravo5732 why not?

@robertobravo5732 5 жыл бұрын

@@qanh96 mo wasn't being disrespectful.

@mclovin6537 5 жыл бұрын

@roberto bravo he wasn’t being disrespectful but he definitely had some preconceived bias about Asians which Eddie intelligently shut down. Period.

@Quanic2000 5 жыл бұрын

No one got owned. It was an intelligent response to a thought out question.

@moemkane41 5 жыл бұрын

“In America there is a desire to identify to describe and to categorize people” That pretty much sounds like America to me .

@kevinl8440 5 жыл бұрын

More like Democrats

@moemkane41 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin L Democrat’s ? There you go categorizing people

@kevinl8440 5 жыл бұрын

@@moemkane41 So you are telling me Democrats are not the one that categorizes all people???? That is the existence of the whole party. Its called identity politics. Even Democrats acknowledge this is their playbook

@LightofBankai 4 жыл бұрын

It's everywhere. Chinese identify and categorize all their ethnic minorities and they are all Asians too.

@yangyu4489 4 жыл бұрын

@@LightofBankai agreed, it's a human thing not confined to americans. though in america it just so happens to be that asian american males are subject to a narrower set of stereotypes. i think when you look at it from a broader perspective it's all the same, you'd just be swapping out one race with another. society needs hierarchy to function smoothly

@Xunxunism 5 жыл бұрын

"Being polite is a sound of distance" - the Mom is philosophical.

@xiaoxiaojingjing0309 3 жыл бұрын

Man it's called that asian parent tough love, everytime my mom compliments me i'd be ok...ma what do you want me to do??? What, can't a mom just compliment her daughter?...ma we both know where this is going...just cut to the chase....fine i want you to do this ... for me (...= some asian culture fulfillment that you can't say no to)

@tinahuang3650 4 жыл бұрын

Even without his accolades, his thoughts, synthesis of knowledge and articulation shows the depth of his intelligence and brilliance of character.

@alan-zl7ee 5 жыл бұрын

I grew up so similar to Eddie..😢 But we all go through adversity and makes us a better person. Today I am so happy with my life and how my parents sacrificed to get us to the U.S.🙏👍

@alan-zl7ee 5 жыл бұрын

@King DelevingneSimilar in Cali...

@indiechik4868 5 жыл бұрын

This is so relatable as a Indian American who was born in Lowell Mass and grew up in Tampa Bay Florida.

@xell5252 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, his real Mom is just as pretty as his TV Mom

@Analysta654 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. From the pictures of her when she was younger, she was very attractive.

@soulsurvivorla 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the things I love about living in this country! Eddie you are so awesome!

@meeks9388 5 жыл бұрын

3:28 his dads quick smile there shows how proud he is of his son.

@Walt1119 5 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic person!!! It would be an honor to meet him and spend the day talking!!!

@IreneYam1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eddie for always being you and supporting our community. You are an inspiration to be unique and be yourself. Grateful for your presence in the mainstream, please keep modeling and pushing boundaries!

@joebobrosen 5 жыл бұрын

“What do you tell your friends your son does?” Dad: “Lawyer” Way to break stereotypes. Dude literally does everything creative under the sun and his parents go straight to his law degree?

@djpagan2315 5 жыл бұрын

Most respectable profession

@maplenerd22 5 жыл бұрын

Well, his parents aren't the ones trying to break stereotypes. Eddie is. Come on now.

@flyonthewall.8638 4 жыл бұрын

He was never told he was great when he was little. He is one example to keep going forward no matter his race.

@vtran31 4 жыл бұрын

People can be whatever they want

@IaMYoungWalker22 5 жыл бұрын

You can tell his mom was portrayed pretty well in the show lol

@Fetterbone 5 жыл бұрын

Being from an fob family I completely relate. I love Eddie.

@kerol5905 3 жыл бұрын

1:19 I love the way he answered to that, he really shut him up and made that person realized he's dealing with somone with intellect.

@corrinjade3973 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a white female, and watching fresh off the boat took me back to the 90’s during my childhood. I related with Eddie because I was the lazy b’s and mostly c’s kid, whereas my two younger sisters seemed to have it all together, with their perfectly tidy neat rooms and perfect grades etc. I’m currently on season 4, but it’s been a very fun and enjoyable show to watch after getting off work.

@barrett7893 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie is a amazing man. He’s what America is about. America is supposed to be a shining beacon for the world. America’s diversity is what makes America great. We have all kind of different cultures and different backgrounds..

@fuyu5979 5 жыл бұрын

Eddie Huang u rock !!! Thanks for for REMINDING everyone Asian Americans r RELEVANT n make significant contributions GLOBALLY!

@adelacruz2887 4 жыл бұрын

I've read his books and watched his Vice series. This dude is a legend and an inspiration. I wish he would come out with more series

@happymiss8767 3 жыл бұрын

Wow the cast were incredible! Hudson looks literally like real Eddie Huang

@beaujackson7699 Жыл бұрын

Need bring back the show

@enzob.7394 5 жыл бұрын

Ngl I got kinda surprised too when Eddie started citing Socrates and Plato lol

@lroscinski5046 5 жыл бұрын

Eddie is the man, his series is intoxicating ! Such a great outlook from another perspective. Freesh off the Boat is dank AF !!!!

@Meli_Mels 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this interview. His TV show "Fresh off the Boat" is fantastic. Always leaves me in stitches laughing. Now I need to go to one of his restaurants.

@bigazzasian 4 жыл бұрын

Being an Asian American also, Eddies journey is so close to the me in my brothers and I journey in life. The only difference is we didn’t get picked on as much because I’m 6’5 and my bro is 6’2. But I have done that ruler test also just hoping I fit in white Girls eyes. I laugh about it now being in my 30’s.

@Infinitexz 5 жыл бұрын

Been following Eddie since his show on Vice was called Fresh Off the Boat. Just an all around great dude

@Queenmidas7 5 жыл бұрын

This sounds like Haitian culture as well. Funny how kids of immigrant have similar backgrounds

@kart112 5 жыл бұрын

@Kay Flip The old countries? What are you going on about? ha. No country is identical to another we may have similar values and cultures but no way are they identical. I would say immigrants share similar experiences because they live in a country which is not where their ancestors are from so they get trated differently. I am British Born Chinese so I have many similar stories with Indians growing up in the UK etc. I wouldn't say our countries are identical though and no way is Asia like South America.

@cheng8881 4 жыл бұрын

@@kart112 I believe he means that our parents aren't shy about clapping us around the ear when needed. I call it heavy handed love.

@faisalsalam4161 4 жыл бұрын

@@cheng8881 yeah but as someone who is Indian, parents are very strict about school. I think that's a trait shared by everyone in Asia from India to China. They have similar values. You might only be given one or two career options as well. Only doctor or engineer.

@smoothearl8035 5 жыл бұрын

His show on Vice (Huang’s World) was the 💣

@hauvkuabyang7467 4 жыл бұрын

Did this man just talk about his size on TV 😭😂

@AudreyHeadley 5 жыл бұрын

Eddie to the world, nuff respect 👏

@carl1095 5 жыл бұрын

I would really appreciate meeting Eddie and dining at his restaurant one day. Such a profound, intelligent guy. Enjoyed watching his travel videos he had on channel.

@rks5457 3 жыл бұрын

lol, didnt realize how funny and expressive evan is. he should be an actor

@TwistedAdventures42 3 жыл бұрын

Dude everytime I find out more about him, I'm even more impressed.

@savagenectar3634 5 жыл бұрын

Yo Eddie ! Much Love from Orlando ,FL baby !

@mynamesjeffhardly 5 жыл бұрын

"It's just me against the world! I got nothin to lose it's just me against he world baby! Me against the world!"

@gossipgirl2015 5 жыл бұрын

I love this!!!

@melindamullins9649 5 жыл бұрын

Embracing different cultures/ learning different foods & personalities✌👍😀

@ch3xmix 4 жыл бұрын

5:28 Eddie's dad is a G

@teresaaddison1272 5 жыл бұрын

Love that show" some how knew it was real story, thanks for sharing the this 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿

@rinslife83 5 жыл бұрын

I’m the only asian at my job coming from Cali the Midwest ... the struggle is real .. shout out to all my fob family me included lol . We all relate !!

@paolee2730 5 жыл бұрын

Huang is hungry. So hungry, he's now successful.

@USA50_ 2 жыл бұрын

We can have a respect for our heritage and an appreciation for our American culture. I am very grateful to have lived in this country 😊👍🇺🇸❤️

@lubeskyballer5482 4 жыл бұрын

Wow being polite is a sign of distance that one resonates hard.

@X-Kid_Z 5 жыл бұрын

Eddie Huang, the man. Mo Rocca is loving that pork bao.

@VeeAmericanEagle 5 жыл бұрын

I love Eddie!

@aldoaguilar1364 5 жыл бұрын

Huangs world is the best show ever!

@julialindohf7828 Жыл бұрын

What a star! So nice to see his description of life.

@zhinan888 5 жыл бұрын

Love the guy. Two thumbs up

@cutepuppylover5554 5 жыл бұрын

Hey my man lol 😂 I haven’t heard or gotten any notifications from you!! Great to see you

@sleepnomore6065 3 жыл бұрын

This was fascinating! Now I wanna go to Baohaus and get the bun with the hamburger meat ... YEAAAH 😎

@JD-nr1gn 5 жыл бұрын

I like everything this guy does!!

@rosemundj 5 жыл бұрын

Very relatable coming from an immigrant family as well.

@salonisharma1976 4 жыл бұрын

Damn they got the casting on the show so right!!!

@bksvukatsone2219 Жыл бұрын

The brother's comment, about mom... it's entertaining. 😂😂😂

@daimonmarioperez9501 5 жыл бұрын

Eddie, keep doing, what you're doing, Eddie Huang

@happylife7542 4 жыл бұрын

Omg, so proud of him.

@MrGrape 3 жыл бұрын

This show is SO good

@j0epr0 3 жыл бұрын

Eddie is the man! 🙌🏼

@dancemaniac3868 5 жыл бұрын

Just want to say,: gorgeous mom! From another Taiwanese mom.

@1916mookies 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you Eddie!

@CASADELSOULVIDMIXTV 5 жыл бұрын

You da man Eddie! 🙏🏽💜🍜🥟🥡🥢🍚

@danadane827 4 жыл бұрын

I loved his show on Viceland!

@jaein7779 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what was worse for me, the stress positions where I was treated like a prisoner of war by my parents or being hit by my mom. Korean parents, am I right folks...

@JerryPster 5 жыл бұрын

props to Eddie for being such a strong, independent voice for Asian Americans. He's his own boss, meanwhile I'm up for a promotion so it's "thank you sir may I have another" for me.

@peacheslove6496 5 жыл бұрын

I feel like Asia men understand black women a lot

@wompwomp7927 5 жыл бұрын

black women and asian men are perceived very similarly in relation to their counterparts, just on the opposite side of the spectrum. The perceived stereotypes that make black men desirable(manly, masculine, aggressive, etc etc) in the dating arena become negative for black women. Its works the same way for asian women(submissive, passive, quiet, etc etc) and asian men. Hence why they is such a fetishization of black men and asian women.

@bakihanma5006 5 жыл бұрын

I think there is a connection because black women and Asian men are low on society’s totem pole. They don’t get the respect or recognition and in our competitive society few make it like Eddie to become role models.

@snakedurant3556 5 жыл бұрын

What's funny is that the original black/white interracial "couples" were white men and black women...and the original Asian/white couples were Asian men and white women. We only live in this sliver of time but if we were to see history we would realize that black women and asian men have been desirable all along.

@peacheslove6496 4 жыл бұрын

This why I like Asian men they understand me better

@EltonL 4 жыл бұрын

@@snakedurant3556 i see alot of white men with asian women, not asian men with white women.

@crunchwrapsupreme8812 Жыл бұрын

Its a trip seeing this after watching fresh off the boat

@Tangsters 5 жыл бұрын

Eddie is the man!

@MarcusLeepapi 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks..

@TheLastHotSauce 5 жыл бұрын

The irony! I'm Thai but people think I'm from Taiwan!

@playnite2188 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@bornyesterday2994 5 жыл бұрын

TheLastHotSauce your all the same

@42042O 5 жыл бұрын

This man is an inspiration.

@dreamcatcher478 5 жыл бұрын

Mah man Eddie, smart and talented, also cooking god

@zakkrick 4 жыл бұрын

I’m Asian and this is almost my life, parents screening at you all the time. I’ve could’ve committed suicide several times over but didn’t do it. For those of you that are not Asian, this is how our parents want us to be strong and survive because they know that won’t be here forever. Our parents only want us to go on when their long gone.

@Azety93 4 жыл бұрын

Just came here because i discover Fresh Off The Boat on an illegal streaming website, and wanted to know more about Eddie. Cheers from France.

@christopherliang6879 5 жыл бұрын

The legend

@jeanzei 5 жыл бұрын

I always thought the old Asian man say”i dont want any trouble” bc he didnt want to reveal his awesome ninja moves 🤣

@wizard420tdawg2 4 жыл бұрын

SUCH AN AMAZING MAN RIGHT THERE!!!!💯💯💯💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👊💪💪 YEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

@yesimoreno2971 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome man!

@LM01234 5 жыл бұрын

Love Eddie &Love Mo

@davetherave2370 4 жыл бұрын

When I first watched Fresh Off The Boat I didn't like it but now i'm dying to binge watch it

@amareyk 4 жыл бұрын

I can really relate with Eddie. I always get beat by my parents for one little thing and I'm one of the only Asians in my class.When I read the book I could really feel myself in him.

@tvtvtfan3767 4 жыл бұрын

After the first season the vibe wasn’t the same

@caroleastmond9064 Жыл бұрын

Nice!!!🎉🎉🎉

@andrewchen2590 3 жыл бұрын

Why is Emery rarely mentioned

@shrox 4 жыл бұрын

woww they have same name as of the series. thats awwsomeee, Jessica is Savage

@superbarneil Жыл бұрын

Respect!

@Maxy-bu6lh 4 жыл бұрын

I love the tv show

@littleblueorchid 5 жыл бұрын

I feel when when I said I’m from Taiwan many people hear Thailand also.

@ajwaddanwarr3409 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is straight up my idol.

@mindakahn9964 5 жыл бұрын

What a delight. Not certain I agree with the parents, mistakes are the key to creativity. Food is a great peace maker. Come to my table and discover the world.

@estherstrategicadvisor749 5 жыл бұрын

Actually *LEARNING* FROM MISTAKES is the key to creativity.😊 If mistakes in an of themselves automatically teaches someone creativity [or wisdom,] SKID ROW would be EMPTY.

@MsMrapplepie 5 жыл бұрын

If we could all truly try one another’s food, I think the world would be a much better place. Maybe that’s the key to all of this...