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Nickname(s) / Web Name: Ernie. Everyone calls me that, even the 91 year old grandmother with no grasp of English. Age: 24 Date of birth: 11/17/1976 Place of birth: Hayward CA Western Horoscope Sign: Scorpio. Asian Horoscope: Dragon. (Oooh. Scorpions and Dragons. Hella fierce.) Education: Bachelors of Science, Computer Science and Engineering Major, UC Davis Asian decent? Which Generation? American born. My parents were born in Mainland China, but immigrated to the United States from Taiwan. My grandfather fought against the Communists under Chiang Kai-Shek. Languages Spoken / Fluency level? Mandarin. Since my mother doesn't speak English, I speak Chinese to her. But alas, my grammar is horrible, my vocabulary non-existant and I have the worlds worst American accent. So I basically use a mix of Chinese and English to her -- that's right folks, I speak Chinglish. Occupation / Career: Laid-off dotcom guy, recently laid off from an anti-virus company. I'll start the job search again in a couple of days, either freelancing, starting my own webcompany or finding a job on craigslist.org . Who knows. Why I do what I do: Besides the fact that I'm not bright enough to get an engineering job? Because I love the web. Current Project(s) / Next Project(s) / Goal(s): Projects? Gaaah. I need a break right now. As I type this, I'm wrapping up my latest weblog-based game show (PuppetMaster) and god knows I need the mental break. But there's some talk with a friend about doing some moonlighting web work. And I still update the weblog religiously. Waaaay too religiously. Goals? To get a boyfriend. What? Stop laughing. No, really. My Site URL(s): Oh lord, here we go:
Purpose / Mission Statement of your site: Fawk, who needs a mission statement? Did I mention I was looking for a boyfriend? First time on the Internet: Before the Internet and the World Wide Web, there were BBSes -- bulletin board systems. That was all the way back in 1992, when I was a l33t h4x0r. (If you have no idea what that means, just walk away and don't look back. Trust me.) Current average time spent on-line: Ohmysweetbabyjesus, you do NOT wanna know. Let me put it to you this way: I work as a webmaster at work. And I work as a webmaster for fun. It's amazing that I don't get lynched in any type of social setting. Two non-personal websites you must read each day: (Missed connections for a laugh, the job classifieds for a, well, job.) Two personal websites you must click on:
Name three shows you currently like watching on a regular basis everyday or every week? Big Brother 2, The Weakest Link, Fear Factor. What were three of your favorite shows growing up? Press Your Luck, although I was petrified of that fucking whammy Tic-Tac-Dough (ditto with Press Your Luck, but replace the whammy with that dragon) Golden Girls (Shut up. I loved that show. Shut up.)
What's the last three musical Album/CD/Tape you bought? S.E.S. "S.E.S.3 Love", Craig David "Fill Me In", Mondo Grosso "MG4" Your last concert attended? Dido. Yeah, I know -- DIDO RAWKS DA MUTHAFUCKIN HOUSE! No, not really. But it was an okay concert. Three Artist's whose work you enjoy or recognize: Hikaru Utada, Artful Dodger, Amy Grant (stop laughing. I was her biggest fan in the 90's. You don't even know.) Three of your favorite Food Preferences: Thai Mexican Sushi State you would like to visit: Florida. Voting practices and illegal immigrants aside, I'd probably want to check out Orlando and/or Miami once. Country you would like to visit: It's a toss-up between the UK and Japan. Favorite clothing store: I usually end up at Aeropostale or Structure if I'm at the mall. And even then, I never spend more than 20 minutes in the store. Which would you rather lose: television connection or internet connection? email access or postal access? Is there even a doubt? I get the shakes if my cable modem goes out for even an evening.
Blonde or brunette? Brunette. Have you ever been in love? Yes. Are you in love now? No. What was it like growing up of Asian descent? You've been through it, you know how it is. Although in elementary school, I just assumed everyone in my 4th grade class got screamed at by their parents for getting B's and C's. Does your race signify an essential part of your self-image? Why or Why not? As much as the sexual identity does. If it comes up in conversation, then I bring it up. Otherwise, I let it lay low. Religious / Agnostic / Atheist? I grew up Presbyterian. I'm no agnostic. Are you Patriotic? Patriotic as in being a nationalist? Not really. Patriotic as to being proud of my heritage? Sure. Democrat / Republican / Other? Socially liberal, financially conservative. What does this make me, libertarian? Gaaah. I vote democrat. What are you doing with your refund from Bush? I wish I used the $300 I received towards a rock-and-roll lifestyle, but alas, it all went to a savings account. Sorry. Do you have a healthy lifestyle? How would you quantify / qualify? As much as you think a steady diet of coffee and cigarettes is a healthy style. I did lose thirty pounds recently, thanks to the Slim Fast and meth diet. (Just kidding. About the Slim Fast.) Do you argue constructively? No. I'm quick to get mad, I get too defensive, there are a million things to say and when I vocalize them, it makes me sound like a bumbling fool. It's easier arguing via e-mail, where I have time to think about what to say and how to write it out. Who do you argue with most often? My dad. From what perspective do you usually find yourself forming a take on the world? Or, how do you normally categorize yourself in society? (ex. As a man, as a woman, as an Asian, as a minority, as a majority) Oh jeezus. I usually end up being the token EVERYTHING. In college, I hung out with a bunch of straight Filipino folk. Your strengths (physically / mentally): I always have a witty thing to say. I dance better than your better white boy. Your weaknesses (physically / mentally): Too fat. Can't grow facial hair to save my life. How smart do you consider yourself to be? Book smart, I'm okay. Street smart, no. Do you stand up more for your opinions or what you believe to be fact? What I believe to be fact. Do you become jealous easily? Yes. Are you a born salesperson? I'm good at convincing, not good at selling. What is your personality orientation? I usually gage a situation, and if I feel comfortable enough, I'll be very outgoing and cracking jokes and such. But the second I feel uncomfortable about my situation I'm the observant. Do you believe in yourself? No. I use the humor to compensate for my insecurities. I'll be the first person to tell you this. Do you have any Phobias? I can't stand heights. I get uneasy if I was in an elevator and the power goes out.
When I see a man, the first thing I notice is: HER SHOES! (What did you expect? I'm gay.) You find a genie, your Three wishes are (no wishing for more wishes): 1. Eliminate all unnecessary drama in the world. 2. Take away my alcohol intolerance. 3. Bring back "Facts of Life!" When Edna was still on. That sitcom was TIGHT, yo. Seinfeld Character I most identify with: Elaine, just because that "Elaine dance" is *tight*. What songs would you most likely be caught singing alone to? Bootylicious, by Destiny's Child. Yeah, shut up. What was the last movie you enjoyed watching? The most recent movie that I enjoyed? The Score. Surpringly good, when you're not expecting out of it. Favorite Drink: Venti white mocha. Or a V8. No, not at the same time. Eew. Favorite Colors: Navy blue. Pets? My roommates evil cat, Maya. I'm a dog/cat/fish/bird person: Gaah. I'm not too much of an animal person, but living with a cat isn't as bad as I thought, once I got used to cat pollen. (Or whatever makes a person allergic to a cat.) Idiosyncrasies / Habits? I worry too much. Some of my Talents or Hobbies are: I can harmonize like nobody's business. Seriously. Relationship status? Bastard.
1) When you first started littleyellowdifferent.com, did you envision that it would become what it is now? No. NO. NOT AT ALL. Because if you've ever met me in person, you'd know that I have this knack for exaggerating, talking shit, making people laugh and this weird talent for being able to transcribe the way I speak on paper. I don't even think that's much of a talent. I think littleyellowdifferent got pretty big because weblogs are a relatively new phenomemon, and I was at the right places at the right times. 2) What's it like to be an internet rockstar? To be recognized by fans in real life? Dude, there's like groupies and free cocaine and everything. Haha, no. The "fans" thing is cool, and I always get a kick out of the RANDOM people that read my site (ghetto Asians, flaming homosexuals, Linux nerds.) But am I an internet rockstar? If I am, being an Internet rockster is a self-esteem boost and nothing else. I can just imagine being at a bar with a couple of my friends, when a good-looking guy comes up to me and says "HEY! You're the guy that runs littleyellowdifferent! LOVE your site!" Well, cool. But what good will THAT do when he's making out with my friends mintes later on the dance floor and I'm on the patio, smoking by myself? Uhmmm, not like that's ever happened, of course.
4) When do you get your best ideas?? What else is in the works?? Give us a sneak peek, ernie! What else is in the works? How about me FINDING A DAMN JOB? :) We'll see. Usually the ideas I have (SURVIVORblog 1, PuppetMaster) are very spur of the moment ideas. Just you wait, my pretty. 5) What is the major lesson learned from running these games? Plan as much as you can beforehand. Expect things to go wrong. Expect to burn out at least ONCE during the game. Don't believe it when you swear to yourself that you will NEVER run a web game again after the previous game is over.
7) Tell us the highlights of your Weakest Link audition? If you are called, will you be the weakest link, g'bye? Actually being CALLED in the second round, that was my highlight of the audition. The fact that once I got there, I was the youngest guy, and one of a handful of people that wasn't a teacher or an attorney. As to whether they'll call me on the show, a couple of episodes back there was an Asian comedian named Woogie who was the token humourous Asian guy, thus ruining my "edge" to get on the show forever. Damn you Woogie, damn you. 8) Most readers who can buy a clue know that you are gay. From your personal perspective, what is it like being gay and Asian in America? Do stereotypes exist for gay Asian-Americans? (Word of warning -- I'm ONLY speaking for myself.) You really want to know? It sucks. It sucks because this society already has a certain image of Asians and a certain image regarding homosexuals, and if you're a gay asian you get to deal with the shit-slinging from BOTH of those communities. There's already an image of the emasculated Asian male that the Asian community is trying to combat, and I feel like the mainstream/straight Asian community just seems to look at us [gay Asians] and think, "Oh God, they're hurting our cause." A lot of other Asians believe the stereotype as well, only going for white guys because it's what they're attracted to -- the image of masculinity. 9) From speaking with my own lgbt friends, some have indicated that perhaps it is more difficult for Asian-Americans to come out to their families--what with filial piety and the importance of marriage, family, and procreation. What are your thoughts on this? I believe it, yo. With my family right now, they know. My dad actually reads the weblog, so they'd be stupid if they didn't know. But if one party was to bring it up, the other would get uncomfortable dealing with it. I think there's a lot of guilt on both parties. Maybe things will get better eventually, maybe they won't. I don't know. 10) /morbid question/ If you had to shuffle from this mortal coil today, what would you most like to be remembered by? Honestly? I don't know. I just want to be remembered somehow, that's all. |
Name:
Legal name on birth certificate: Ernest Shih-Yih
Hsiung 
People
should visit my site if: Visit 
What
are three of your favorite magazines to read? Electronic
Gaming. Monthly Maxim. HERO. 
Famous
femme you wouldn't mind having as a bed buddy? bloke? Lessee...
in the chick department? Lil Kim. Damn girl is sexy. As for famous
blokes? Oh god, I don't know. Joey from N'Sync. There ya go. 
How
would you know if you were headed toward burning out? What do you
do to relax? I worry too much. I'm excellent
at stressing out. To de-stress, I've been known to jump in my car
and drive around the bay area with CD's playing at full blast. If
that's not a viable option, going online or playing video games
work just as well. I'm a master at escapism.
When
I see a woman, the first thing I notice is:
HER SHOES! Just kidding.
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