High Expectations Asian Father

About

High Expectations Asian Father is an image macro series based on popular stereotypes and cliches about first-gen Asian moms and dads being some of the most spartan parents in the world. Also see: Son, I am disappoint entry & Tiger Mom.

Origin

The official Tumblr blog^[1] for High Expectations Asian Father was launched by Chris and Bryant on March 18th, 2010.

Spread

The image macros continued to take hold on MemeGenerator^[2], reaching the “top tier” category in July 2010, alongside Technologically Impaired Duck, HAHA Guy and Hnnnnnng.

The best examples of image macros were soon picked up by blogs and user-generated platforms like Urlesque^[3], MemeBase^[4], Buzzfeed^[5] and Asylum^[6], as well as pop culture blogs like MTV’s Iggy^[7] and Pop Hangover^[8].

Re: Sense of Humor

TheAsianDad.com

The Asian Dad^[9] is a single serving site that provides an email and SMS notification service for those who strive to achieve their goals and thus meet the high standards set by the Asian fathers.

Asian Dad will text (optional) and email you throughout the year to remind you of ‘your’ lofty goal. You can reply Yes, sir (Y) or No, I’ve been an utter failure and did not stick with the plan (N). Based on your answers, Asian Dad will remind you more often or stop and leave you to live your life. Get Asian Dad’s Approval!

External Links

^[1] Tumblr – High Expectations Asian Father

^[2] MemeGenerator – High Expectations Asian Father

^[3] Urlesque – High Expectations Asian Father PIctures

^[4] Memebase – High Expectations Asian Dad

^[5] BuzzFeed – 7 Reasons Why High Expectations Asian Father is Disappoint

^[6] Asylum – High Expectations Asian Father Does Not Approve

^[7]MTV Iggy Blog – The Disappointed Asian Father Meme

^[8] Pop Hangover – Best of the High Expectations Asian Father Meme

^[9] TheAsianDad.com – The Asian Dad / Launched on 1/2/2001