Steven Ho Talks About His Asian American Experience
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- 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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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.
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I love you, Steve no matter where you’re from, you’re a funny, compassionate human being. Sending blessings and love to you!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️
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
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!
The interview is honest and beautiful, thanks for doing it.
@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! ❤
You are wonderful and your stories are so funny on your ER sketches!
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.
He is more articulate and high class than most people out there.
I'm Pilipino and i came here when i was 10 by myself. I went to the military. I really love this.
We are so glad you are a part of our American experience. Thank You Steven.
I feel like a part of it is also because we never talked about our emotions. It wasn't something our (vietnamese) culture did.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
❤ conquers all I love you now and forever
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!!!
So proud of you for speaking out. Plus you’re an absolute cutie! 💕
Love you Mr. Ho.
Much respect.
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.
You bring so much joy with your comedy. ❤️
Unfortunately, staying silence only makes the bullying worse. Hope he's doing OK now.
If you mean the elderly man, he was killed by someone because of his race.
This whole time I thought he was Filipino until I heard him say his last name on his UA-cam channel
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".
@@carolemerle9995 yes, I’ve seen that one! Haha
@@ellevee5345 Gotta find that one.
My last name is FU…. and never realize how stands out it is till I moved to US 😢 #Americandream
Now that is so wrong. I'm so sorry you are going through this.
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!!!
You are awesome!
I just love him.. ❤️
You are such a great person 👍❤🌈 bless you and your family 🌹🥰 so awful with all the hate🐞🦋 and you are soo funny 🤣🤣
I’m so sorry this breaks my heart
People who are jerks will never change. I’m glad you bring so much humor to us - ER skits are hysterical
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.
I loved how you put this video together and explained it so well. Hats off to you. love all your videos.
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.
Your best video Sir.
Greetings from Germany
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
You are a wonderful young man who has saved lives and can see the humor that we face as Medics and Nurses.
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.😂😂😂😂
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!
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
Internet says he was born in 2001 lmao! This homie the same age as me
He's 32/33. He's not born in 2001
@@oomma5 I know, I was implying I was in my 30s. I thought the “lmao” would indicate my disbelief
I'm a 40yo Vietnamese American, whose parents emigrated as some the original boat and plane people. I'm also in healthcare, but not a performing artist like you. In college in Cali, i took an elective called "Vietnamese American literature." I remember thinking: this is awesome and helps me understand what my parents' generation experienced, but what will come from the next generation of Vietnamese American artists (i.e., you and me) will be a whole new story that needs to be told. I'm so glad you are here, cuz i haven't figured out how to express or share my experience yet (one day).
Steven, I doubt you will see my comment but it would be great if you do! I've been to the ER numerous times & have stayed as an inpatient several times. I stay away from any shows, etc in a hospital setting because those are triggers. However, I love your humor! You also show compassion and kindness. I wish you all the BEST that life has to offer! You are an inspiration to the Asian community! Thank you. ❤
This came across my feed because I watch his comedy videos all the time. I have Lupus and was in and out of hospitals a lot as a teenager and young adult. I totally understand and identify with his hysterical stories from the hospital. I already love his work, but now I respect it and him that much more. I had no idea the things he's been through. I wish I could have the opportunity to meet him someday, he seems like a brilliant person. Thank you, Steven, for sharing your story!
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."
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
I love how he built a lighthouse of joy despite that stormy sea✨ it's beautiful.
Love you Steve.
You are awesome. I love watching your videos. I’m an x-ray tech and your stories bring me so much laughter!!
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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. 😭😐
I Was Also Pick On. I Know How Steve Ho Feels.
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.
I agree, I’m 75, and the whole racial situation has truly deteriorated!!! The last 4 administrations have not helped resolve these issues!!! 😢😢😢
❤you're so Humble, open ❤ person, Stevie😊😊 Don't ever change, love you with ❤
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
All respect to you and your family, sir.
Bro we have race hate in our country its everywhere and we should stop normalizing it. Our own community hates one another in Srilanka atleast in America they hate other immigrated nationals.😢
Fellow Asian here. I feel your pain and understand it. ❤
Love your thoughtfulness
Love that guy, horrible he had to go through this - he didn’t deserve this
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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.
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He doesn't look like Rich, Ben or Austin here. Why?😢
Love ER humor clips
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
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Vietnamese Chinese ?
Vietnam and china are different countries... he is a vietnamese and not a chinese
Vietnamese of Chinese descent
@@doriswaddington2418 did he say he was Chinese? Where are you getting that info
@@oomma5 True. He did say he was Vietnamese.
there are many different ethnic groups in both China and Vietnam, some do have connections...
Steve is so brave, articulate, humble, talented and beautiful. This video is fascinating after watching so many of his ER ones.