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If you identify as a member or ally of the API community, I'm here to introduce you to A*Pop — it's the BuzzFeed channel specially dedicated to empowering aspiring Asian Americans to embrace their creativity, culture, and community, and share that with the world!
You'll find many fun videos on their YouTube channel, such as unique API-inspired twists on dating competitions, how to make a cute beginner-friendly bento box, and more!
A*Pop also keeps us informed on all things celeb, food, fashion, and more in the Asian community on their newsfeed!
And now, whether you're a newcomer or longtime fan, you can show off your love for the A*Pop community with ~official A*Pop merch~, just in time for Valentine's Day!
We're so excited to finally reveal the collection:
1. A food friends and ricebowl sticker because these deliciously adorable BFFs are *your* best friends now, too. See mom! I *do* have friends!!
2. A ricebowzilla crewneck since it'll perfectly match your vibe of wanting to powerfully and confidently stomp into the office yet also still be cozy and comfy.
3. A smiley ricebowl sticker so you can make your favorite inanimate object smile back at you. I think placing this on my water bottle is just the motivation I need to stay happily hydrated!
4. Or! Maybe this smiley ricebowl hoodie instead so you can fool everyone into thinking you're in a happy-go-lucky mood even though you have almost no energy for smiling and making small talk today.
5. And, a ricebowlzilla sticker that'll be adorable wherever you put it but especially cute (and kinda funny) on your lunchbox...which probably has a giant bowl of rice overtaking anything else you packed in there!
You, walking into the office with a huge grin, sporting your new A*Pop merch like:
