That Kind of Foreigner

Jesse Appell: I am a different kind of Laowai

February 8, 2013 by Mark Alvin

In an interview with Sino-US.com, Jesse discusses his life as a foreigner in China and how he is breaking stereotypes .

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China: If The Onion isn’t funny, what is?

February 8, 2013 by Mark Alvin

Jesse’s views on Chinese humor, featured by the Global Post after the Onion’s story on Kim Jong-Il was taken seriously by the China Daily.

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Jesse Appell: Going Viral, Laowaii Style

February 8, 2013 by Mark Alvin

This was a feature covering Xiangsheng and intercultural comedy.

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The year in people

February 8, 2013 by Mark Alvin

Jesse’s outlook on comedy and culture earned him a prime spot as one of Global Times’ “People of 2012.”

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Appell’s Show

February 8, 2013 by Mark Alvin

This is a very interesting feature piece on Jesse that appeared in The Global Times newspaper.

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