Bananaloft @ Anime North 2011
It’s the end of May and that means only one thing for die hard North American Anime Fans: Anime North! As always, Anime North was full of discussion panels, shows, raves, a marketplace and an artist alley. But what attracts a lot of people to come out to this event is the cosplay! We spent...
Pet Peeves: Exams
(Disclaimer: As with most of my Pet Peeve articles, this is meant to be completely satirical) For most students, the final exam period of the university/college experience can be one of the most stressful, depressing and overwhelming times of their lives. For others, it can be a breeze and not as troublesome – just...
This is…pizza?
Since it seems like a lot of people liked to read about Japanese McDonalds VS North American McDonalds, today I’m going to introduce Japanese pizza. Cost If you ask ANY foreigner (especially from North America) about ordering pizza in Japan, they’ll tell you that they’re SUPER SUPER EXPENSIVE. It’s true. I shouldn’t turn anyway...
Once an Immigrant
In this article, I recount an incident where I was accused of job-theft and mistakenly identified as Chinese. Which isn't all that far off, because all Asians look the same. Am I right?
The Natural Decline
On WongFu's video - "Strangers, again" and how to deal with (or at least, how to tell you're going through) the first of three relationship hurdles: The Natural Decline.
Which School Can I GooOooO?
Hey guys! I hope everyone did well on their exams! Sorry I have not updated in a while. Today I will be addressing a concern/question that everyone seems to have in mind. I will be talking about where you can continue acting, after high school. Now everyone has the option to take drama in high...
AOTI: Month of May Cosplay Blog #1
Hey everyone, good news: I’m done my Undergraduate! I’ll be spending the next few months getting my Medical school applications ready, job-hunting, and most importantly… cosplaying. Yes that’s right, I’m a cosplayer. I’m the Piccolo Wikipedia says, Cosplay (コスプレ, kosupure), short for “costume play” is a type of performance art where individuals dawn costumes and...
And suddenly: a poem. Wait, what?
It feels like time has somehow blown by, and now I'm sitting in front of my computer, 25 lbs. heavier with the ability to grow a passable beard and mustache.
Poutine – the Canadian “Asian bowl”
The first time I ever had poutine was when my mom, grandma and I were travelling through the Canadian Rockies and went to Alberta for the day. We went into a Canadian restaurant and we asked for the most Canadian thing on the menu. She served us poutine and said that this was comfort food...
Favorite (Mis?)Conceptions About Chinese People
Since 2009, I’ve been living and working in London, England. I know it’s been a while, but I still feel like I stand out sometimes. Not just because of my Canadian accent, but because I’m Chinese. Even though London is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, the Chinese population still stands at...
Researchers going bananas over gamechanging new discovery
We may be facing a global banana shortage as early as next month due to some startling facts brought to light by a team of researchers from the University of Toronto’s Department of Linguistic Research and Innovation. The team, led by Dr. Kenneth Li, report that the humble fruit may have restorative properties that can...
Bananaloft Model Swag Now Available!
By popular demand, we’re finally launching our online store dedicated to Jimmy’s modeling talent. You can now purchase printed T-shirts, Calendars and Photo Albums of Jimmy. Our collection includes: Full body shots Portrait close ups And steamy swim wear! Ooh la la! Exclusive, Limited Time Only We also offer our behind the scenes DVD of...
