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I want to address this once and for all: Asians make up most of the cast and writers room. THEY KNOW. This has been debated by the production FOREVER—they even put jokes about it in the show (“wide ass feet”).
But here’s the reality: Name a show whose cast walks around in socks?
But here’s the reality: Name a show whose cast walks around in socks?
You won’t see it. It’s unsafe because all kinds of sharp things are scattered around sets. And yes, slippers ARE an option (and seen some episodes, especially around bedtime) but the act of taking off shoes/putting on slippers is distracting and adds “business” that kills rhythm.
The economy and tightness of 21 min shows are such that even entering/leaving the house has to be “on a beat.” The show chooses timing over authenticity here. A movie might not, though I can’t think of any Asian American movies that show people swapping shoes for slippers either.
If you guys can show me counterexamples I’d love to see them! @SimuLiu @bitterasiandude @jean_yoon @andrewphung, what does Kim’s do about shoes in the house?
