Jon and Kate Plus Eight

[thenderson]

did anyone catch monday's episode where jon cooked a traditional korean meal? that was a really good episode, its the first one where they have talked about race; i think it was cute and interesting when they were saying that the kids argue about who's the most asian in the house. i found it interesting especially because even at four years old they already have this rudimentary sense of their racial heritage even though they dont know what it means yet.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by thenderson

did anyone catch monday's episode where jon cooked a traditional korean meal? that was a really good episode, its the first one where they have talked about race; i think it was cute and interesting when they were saying that the kids argue about who's the most asian in the house. i found it interesting especially because even at four years old they already have this rudimentary sense of their racial heritage even though they dont know what it means yet.

I don't know that I'd call it racial identity if they don't understand what race is. Seems to me, they're pointing out ancestral characteristics about themselves and assigning the title (Asian) that their parents use. Only later will they learn that these ancestral characteristics induct them into a particular race as identified by Americans.

[epchick]

Originally Posted by thenderson

did anyone catch monday's episode where jon cooked a traditional korean meal? that was a really good episode, its the first one where they have talked about race; i think it was cute and interesting when they were saying that the kids argue about who's the most asian in the house. i found it interesting especially because even at four years old they already have this rudimentary sense of their racial heritage even though they dont know what it means yet.

I didn't see the episode, but I can guarantee that it wasn't the first that talked about race.

I was kinda hoping he'd do more than kim chee and bul go gi, but it was pretty impressive nonetheless. I had a feeling Jon had ties to Hawai'i because I could've sworn I heard him say some local words and phrases -- benjo, for example (meaning bathroom).

Fried rice is a staple here, especially when you've got leftover rice in the rice cooker and you don't want to throw it away. Just like Korean food, cooking fried rice is easy -- it's preparing it that's a pain in the ass.

I was surprised the kids liked kim chee. I still hate it. That stuff stays in you for DAYS and the odor just leaves through your pores. The kids eating wasabi peas was classic! Their reactions were priceless!

Methinks we'll be taking out Korean food tonight.