Steven Ho Talks About His Asian American Experience

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3 жыл бұрын

Steven Ho is the kind of multi-hyphenated, creative hustler we utterly vibe with. He’s a comedian by night and an EMT by day... aka he’s saving souls with laughter after saving bodies on the job. Aside from being one of the sickest combinations of gigs we’ve ever heard, Steven’s life-and-laughter saving career is made even more remarkable in light of the racism Steven’s dealt with his whole life.
In this installment of TRUTH AGAINST HATE, we hear once about the too-familiar lunchroom bullying, the jokes on Steven’s last name, the entrapment of the model minority myth, and the confidence wrecking BS that comes with growing up Asian in America.
But here’s the thing: like so many others in the Asian American community, Steven’s turned those negative experiences into fuel for his ambitiously positive vibes. If Steven’s story inspired you, please consider donating to the Hate Is A Virus commUNITY Action Fund. The anti-racism organization uses that money to do good work on the ground in communities around the country.
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@debbiejennings9040 2 күн бұрын

I love you, Steve no matter where you’re from, you’re a funny, compassionate human being. Sending blessings and love to you!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️

@MaryAllisonArnott 2 ай бұрын

We are so glad you are a part of our American experience. Thank You Steven.

@jm7578 2 ай бұрын

He is more articulate and high class than most people out there.

@ruthbentley2090 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this interview. I’m in absolute love with Steve’s humorous u-tubes…I was an ER nursing sister and can relate to so many of his sketches. I’m deeply moved by his family story, Thankyou for shedding light on the hardships of his family journey. I hope they will all be blessed by loving kindness in the future. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@flipsyde336 Жыл бұрын

I'm Pilipino and i came here when i was 10 by myself. I went to the military. I really love this.

@DP-nl4uq Жыл бұрын

Why am I crying? This guy is so much fun to watch even if he’s not being funny he makes u smile and that’s awesome

@georgefleming4956 Жыл бұрын

Love you Mr. Ho. Much respect.

@klingonartdealer Жыл бұрын

You are wonderful and your stories are so funny on your ER sketches!

@peter1503 Жыл бұрын

The interview is honest and beautiful, thanks for doing it.

@ChasityMorgan368 5 ай бұрын

I just love him.. ❤️

@BlueRidgeMtns100 2 жыл бұрын

Lord love you, child, your E.R. skits make me laugh out loud even on bad days. I could go on for quite awhile with praise but I'll sum it up by saying your E.R. bits are complex, creative, subtle (the characters, oh, those lightning fast character shifts) and top level brilliant. Genuine thanks and sincere best wishes!

@crystalrussell5961 Жыл бұрын

❤ conquers all I love you now and forever

@carolemerle9995 Жыл бұрын

I live in Texas so I don't think this made our news although we have had some really nasty incidents and shootings toward the Asian community. Thank you for using your platform to bring this subject to light. I'm so sorry for what happened to this man and his family and glad he is not forgotten.

@lilpix2644 9 ай бұрын

You are such a beautiful soul, the world is blessed to have you in it. Much love from Australia...50yr old married woman 😘👍 cheers to you!!!

@robynnedavidson6364 Жыл бұрын

My best friends are Viet Namese. I’m so sorry that u and Asians in America suffer this ridiculous Situation . NO ONE IN AMERICA SHOULD EXPERIENCE THIS KIND OF SOCIAL INJUSTICE!!!!!❤😢😊. I’m a retired ED Nurse in Santa Maria, I LOVE ur videos!!!

@renatahenderson8270 Жыл бұрын

My husband showed me one of your "tips from the ER" videos a few weeks ago & they are soooo funny. I literally laugh out loud every time I watch one so I decided to subscribe to your channel & that's how I came across this video. I'm so grateful that your experiences with racism didn't crush your humor. I'm also very sorry that you've had to deal with so much hate. I will never understand why some people treat other human beings like that. Thank you for sharing this with the rest of us & keep those laughs coming.

@Nursing1988 Жыл бұрын

I get what he's saying but from a different place. I struggle bc I'm so different (I hate being vulnerable). I'm a nurse that was my life. That changed after getting hurt on the job. I haven't been able to work in 18yrs. That's hard in so many ways. But my conditions are progressive. I will never be without pain. I have lost the few close friends I had. Bc the things they wanted to do I couldn't or I would say yes that sounds great but then I would have to go lay down for a little while,have to leave bc of my pain or call and say I can't go bc I hurt to much.😢 Then slowly people stopped looking in on me or calling me. I called them checking in on them they just quit calling. I honestly don't know why I have a phone bc it never rings unless it's family. I do homeless outreach when able but I haven't been able to do as much bc I'm struggling with a wound on my leg caused by my conditions. I wouldn't wish the pain and things I deal with on anyone else. I have those folks (not friends imo) that only call for nursing advice or info on food pantries and things like that. Bc that's what I do with homeless and elderly community. They don't want me they just make pleasantries before they start asking me for what they called or texted me for. Or to praise all the good things going on in their lives. I worry so much what will happen when I am older bc I struggle so much now. Honestly having tourettes as well certainly doesn't help things. My pets,rescue, homeless and elderly community where I can volunteer help. But this wound is keeping me from that. So I am stuck I am really social I can talk to anyone. But for some my conditions people don't understand. I here this regularly your to young to be this sick. The people who talk about you behind your back is a huge issue for me. People don't get just bc I use a wheelchair one time and a cane the next doesn't mean I am better or faking. It means I am having a better day. The nickname of the condition that started it all is called the su1c1de disease. Bc the pain gets so bad people take their own lives. That's what has happened to a lot of my friends. Sorry for dumping this on you a complete stranger. But you seem understanding and I truly needed to share this. It was crushing me for last few days. My Mom is not doing well she is struggling with her health and afraid and I have put my nursing cap on to protect myself from how I feel. This is the only way to keep my sanity and mental stability. Again I apologize for dumping this heavy load on you. But you seem kind,caring and compassionate.

@rachellesawyer6523 2 ай бұрын

Big fan and ex Registered Nurse from aus keep it up all that you are doing both the humourus and the educational both resonate and are impactful, empowering

@noonynoonynoo 7 ай бұрын

I love how he built a lighthouse of joy despite that stormy sea✨ it's beautiful.

@accordingtotwina6693 Жыл бұрын

I feel like a part of it is also because we never talked about our emotions. It wasn't something our (vietnamese) culture did.

@kirbyd0g Жыл бұрын

You are awesome!

@suethompson4300 8 ай бұрын

You are a wonderful young man who has saved lives and can see the humor that we face as Medics and Nurses.

@1000pollak 11 ай бұрын

Steve is so brave, articulate, humble, talented and beautiful. This video is fascinating after watching so many of his ER ones.

@verazgonik 9 ай бұрын

It is so mind boggling how intertwined the racism is overseas. In our tiny country in Europe this would be unimaginable... The worst experiences my colleagues (from Singapore, Egypt, South America,...) had was people staring at them - but that was more due to unusual clothing since it doesn't happen otherwise. I can't see why this couldn't be allover the world - it's not hard at all! I understand how tribalism evolved but I don't get why would somebody attack an old man trying to help his daughter with grand kids not hurting anyone. I do hope that never happens again.

@stashagarcia101 2 ай бұрын

Very powerful interview Steve. Im sorry you had to go through this. That anyone has to go through this. I also cried when he died

@angelawallace6317 6 ай бұрын

Steven I was diagnosed with crohns disease 2004 surgery 2006 57 now you really brighten up my off days you are a joy to watch good luck with your 2024 tour.Oh have a happy and healthy 2024

@donyalhendricks-chuculate8858 Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry this breaks my heart

@laurajercha9587 9 ай бұрын

People who are jerks will never change. I’m glad you bring so much humor to us - ER skits are hysterical

@phreethinker1 Ай бұрын

I believe in change. I was an Agnostic self-centered jerk, but one day I had a near-death experience. What I felt at that moment changed my life. People can change.

@davidknox1933 Жыл бұрын

So proud of you for speaking out. Plus you’re an absolute cutie! 💕

@njain1091 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story! Brought back all the times I was made fun of because my name sounded funny or because I didn't fit some sort of stereotype or what have you. Hate is hurtful, but passive-aggressiveness kills

@erikaronska1096 8 ай бұрын

I'm an RN in California and I love your comedy! I can relate to having a name everyone makes fun of..... my maiden name was Fuchs. That wasn't fun growing up!

@Ivy-kb9xe 2 жыл бұрын

You bring so much joy with your comedy. ❤️

@elizabethbrauer1118 Жыл бұрын

Love you Steve.

@ThePecunious Жыл бұрын

The last name, "Ho" is also Chinese and means river. It is a popular last name from Hong Kong. It is only funny in English.

@SrSteele1 9 ай бұрын

@steven ho I love your channel. Now I love it even more! My heart goes out to you. You are amazing & so strong 💪 God bless you my dear friend! ❤

@koostory1776 Жыл бұрын

My last name is FU…. and never realize how stands out it is till I moved to US 😢 #Americandream

@carolemerle9995 Жыл бұрын

Now that is so wrong. I'm so sorry you are going through this.

@Amazingyoshi-cb6gr 9 ай бұрын

Your best video Sir. Greetings from Germany

@mariannepiiksi5317 2 жыл бұрын

You are such a great person 👍❤🌈 bless you and your family 🌹🥰 so awful with all the hate🐞🦋 and you are soo funny 🤣🤣

@dianallamas7135 Жыл бұрын

Steven is the Vietnamese Jo Koy. He didn't really want to be in the medical field, probably his parents' dream but he really wanted to be a comedian.😂😂😂😂

@girevka Жыл бұрын

💖💖💖

@haphuongnguyen3358 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, staying silence only makes the bullying worse. Hope he's doing OK now.

@carolemerle9995 Жыл бұрын

If you mean the elderly man, he was killed by someone because of his race.

@ellevee5345 Жыл бұрын

This whole time I thought he was Filipino until I heard him say his last name on his KZfaq channel

@carolemerle9995 Жыл бұрын

He actually did a video on this where everyone where he was called by a different name a few times because "they all look alike".

@ellevee5345 Жыл бұрын

@@carolemerle9995 yes, I’ve seen that one! Haha

@RobinBarr 9 ай бұрын

@@ellevee5345 Gotta find that one.

@margarettaylor5069 7 ай бұрын

All respect to you and your family, sir.

@dianesuever9001 8 ай бұрын

You are awesome. I love watching your videos. I’m an x-ray tech and your stories bring me so much laughter!!

@parulshashtry3132 Жыл бұрын

I loved how you put this video together and explained it so well. Hats off to you. love all your videos.

@TheBigChad Жыл бұрын

Internet says he was born in 2001 lmao! This homie the same age as me

@oomma5 Жыл бұрын

He's 32/33. He's not born in 2001

@TheBigChad Жыл бұрын

@@oomma5 I know, I was implying I was in my 30s. I thought the “lmao” would indicate my disbelief

@thihal123 6 ай бұрын

Love your thoughtfulness

@ETX369 Ай бұрын

Love ER humor clips

@rhondaclipper2421 Жыл бұрын

First, I Hate That You Had To Go Through That. I'm Hoping And Praying That People Will See Each Other More Clearly As Individuals Instead Of Races. And I Don't Mean The "I Don't See Color", I Don't Want To Feel Like That Would Be Disingenuous Because Some People Think They Don't See Color, Until They Check Their Responses. I Hope To See You On Film And Continue To Save Lives Of ALL People. All The People Of My Race....Do Not Speak For Me.

@jacquelynperry7941 Жыл бұрын

I am a baby (75) boomer. Th Los Angeles bedroom community that I grew up in was a melting pot of many nationalities/ethnicities. I wasn't brought up racist. Every1 was respected. It wasn't until much later when I started hearing about things my friends' families had suffered that I felt ashamed. Not just for being a natural American but for being a human being. And, it hasn't gotten any better. Humanity is devolving. Thank goodness I'll b gone soon. Humans are losing their humanity. Why is it so difficult to realize that we're all in this together? Come on people now, smile on your brother. DNA proves we are ALL linked.

@robynnedavidson6364 Жыл бұрын

I agree, I’m 75, and the whole racial situation has truly deteriorated!!! The last 4 administrations have not helped resolve these issues!!! 😢😢😢

@magalicamargo199 29 күн бұрын

❤

@km795 3 ай бұрын

🥺

@patriciamartin6756 Жыл бұрын

I love your "WELCOME TO THE ER. HOW MAY I HELP YOU. BY THE WAY, YOU ONCE DRESSED UP AS A VIETNAMESE GIRL. YOU WERE ADORABLE. IF ALL ELSE FAILS, YOU COULD USE THIS VIETNAMESE GIRL THING IN A COMEDY ACT

@nyneeveanya8861 2 ай бұрын

Sorry you were teased about your last name. That is something I can relate to as I went through it also. I’m in the south and am white with a last name that was extensively used as a derogatory name for black people. At one time I was friends with a girl whose last name was slang for a venereal disease. She had it even worse than I.

@kathyt2108 10 ай бұрын

Two things. 1) growing up, my last name was Tucker. ‘Nuff said. 2) Where I grew up (or maybe when?) the Asian kids were all considered the smart ones. So you either respected them or were jealous of them. I imagine there was a lot more of the latter. So maybe it wasn’t your ethnicity so much as your accomplishments that caused the problem. Either way, I’m sorry you went through that.

@singingwindrider9881 Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry you were picked on. 😔💔 I was made fun of too due to my last name, Klein. I was called clean, clink, klan, etc (& it was the teachers that started it 😡). Kids were extra mean then because they knew teachers condoned it. 😭😐

@darliskawhitaker1979 7 ай бұрын

I Was Also Pick On. I Know How Steve Ho Feels.

@janesmithattheseaside Жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore you and your talents. You give so much of yourself to bring joy to people and deserve our gratitude for that. You are a brave young man to come forth and tell this painful truth of racism. The more people that hear about the horrifying affects of racism, the more that can stand up against it. We are here on this planet to care about and help EVERY human being that exists. More love❤is needed world-wide.

@tynishamonterrey9604 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏😘😘😘🥰🥰🥰🖤🖤🖤

@rolandomota7771 19 күн бұрын

Every one gets bullied in the US. Its part of the American experience :P. Asians don't have it as bad as other ethnic groups though

@davidddoan 7 ай бұрын

Dear Steve, hatred came from the devil, yet God solved it, in John‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭CEV‬‬ "God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who has faith in him will have eternal life and never really die."