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Arthur Chu is a bi-coastal Chinese-American nerd who's currently settled down in Cleveland, Ohio. An actor, comedian and sometime culture blogger, he somehow captured national attention for becoming an 11-time Jeopardy! champion in March 2014 and is now shamelessly extending his presence in the national spotlight by all available means. He lives with his wife and an indeterminate but alarmingly ever-growing number of cats.

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How Marvel Keeps Failing Asian-Americans

MORE THAN A STEREOTYPE

Daredevil’s second season was great—except for the endless Asian stereotyping. When will the Marvel Cinematic Universe wake up?

Arthur Chu | Published Apr 01, 2016

Hollywood’s Asian Punching Bags

#NotYourAsianPunchline

Chris Rock trotted out a bunch of Asian kids during the Oscars, while Ali G compared Asians to Minions. Emma Stone played an Asian character in a film. Where does it end?

Arthur Chu | Published Mar 01, 2016

Beyoncé’s Black Lives Matter Triumph

RULE BREAKER

When it comes to taking a political stance, Beyoncé is damned if she does and damned if she doesn’t. But in standing up for Black Lives Matter, she’s outsmarted the media’s trap.

Arthur Chu | Published Feb 09, 2016

Netflix Without Borders

PRESTIGE WORLDWIDE

This week, Netflix announced that it is now available in over 130 new countries worldwide. Let’s look at the ramifications for consumers in America and beyond.

Arthur Chu | Published Jan 09, 2016

Canadian Framed for the Paris Attacks

THIS IS NOT A GAME

Veerender Jubbal is a pleasant Sikh from Toronto who doesn’t curse. So why did a doctored photo of him as a suicide bomber end up plastered all over the news?

Arthur Chu | Published Nov 17, 2015

The High Cost of Instagram Modeling

PURSUIT OF PERFECTION

Australian Essena O’Neill caused a stir when she quit her Instagram modeling career and lambasted the vainglorious “industry.”

Arthur Chu | Published Nov 07, 2015

How SXSW Got Bested By GamerGate

TROLLS

Citing ‘violent threats,’ SXSW canceled a panel about harassment in games, as well as a pro-GamerGate panel that cropped up as a counterpunch. But the story is much stranger than that.

Arthur Chu | Published Oct 27, 2015

The Big Business of Internet Bigotry

Troll Economy

In the age of virality, if you’re George Zimmerman or Kim Davis, it pays to hate.

Arthur Chu | Published Sep 29, 2015

Asian Hulk: A Superhero For All Nerds

A RECKONING

Marvel’s new Asian hulk, Amadeus Cho, is the living embodiment of nerd culture.

Arthur Chu | Published Sep 05, 2015

Reddit’s Terrorists Have Won

UPRISING

Internet communities like Reddit have always been toxic environments that survive on the backs of unpaid labor, and attempts to corporatize them because of it.

Arthur Chu | Published Jul 11, 2015

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