And as Jeff confessed in his earlier posts above, he has been going through a rough time lately, so let’s cut him some slack. He really does champion the expat cause here, and more power to him. I have learned a lot today! GOodnight!
[quote=“formosa”]My guess, amateur as it is, and totally uninformed, is that Jeffu is running away from his problems in the USA, saw some stuff like this on the Net once a while back, a letter to his mother, and his mom’s letter to him, seems that it isn’t so much that jeffu could not make in the USA, I think he could make it anywhere, he IS a talented performed and funnyman, and he could make it in USA radio or TV, music TV especially, but I think that in Asia, far from home and family, his gayness is not a problem and his family doesn’t even know about it. He doesn’t have to come out to them, because he is a star here.
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Jeffu studied East Asian Studies in University as did I and I came here not because I couldn’t make it in the USA, but because I wanted to come here as is obvious by my choice of majors in University.
I personally can’t stand Jeffu’s radio voice and his extremely annoying opinions which he shares at every turn (especially his political opinions among others). He also sounds gay to me but that is not why I dislike him as I use to like to listen to Hot Chocolate before he was canned. I honestly have to turn the radio off every time I hear him as it is so painful to listen. However, I wanted to point out his major in University.
I am guessing he most likely came here to further his studies or just to live in the culture that he is enamored with and then he tried out being a DJ. Perhaps he is appealing to the people of Taiwan whose English is poor, but to native or semi-fluent non-native English speakers (my wife) he is toxic.
PS: I posted this before reading all 5 pages of threads. I still feel the same however.
I just don’t get it. 5 pages of this stuff. I’d never even HEARD of this guy until I saw this thread! Admitedly, I don’t watch t.v. or listen to ICRT. I did see his book in the bookstore yesterday. All I can say is that he looks a little, well, Umm,… Look, my momma said if I didn’t have something good to say then I should say noting at all.
But what’s the big deal, anyway? If this guy is some kind of self promoting nut making a good living being the most public foreign monkey on the island, what’s that to do with me? And if he’s a valient crusader for the resident ex-pat and English teacher extrordinare, well great then!
Maybe some of us have a little too much free time.
At least I can say that Jeff is less annoying than “Da Shan,” the Candian who dazzled mainland Chinese audiences with his routines on CCTV.
Wonder if anyone knows the answer to this. Was Jeffu ever a TVBS commentator? I remember they used to bring this guy on that looked like Jeff to comment on anything involving America. After a little news blurb on something happening in the US, they called on him to comment. I found it rather amusing. Ive seen news networks call on experts, thats nothing new, but its usually for them to provide technical expertise. The idea of having an America expert, whose sole qualification is his ethnicity and country of origin, to comment on all things American-- that I find amusing.
Seemed like a decent enough guy with kickass Chinese. Not particularly gay…
[quote=“Neo”]Wonder if anyone knows the answer to this. Was Jeffu ever a TVBS commentator? I remember they used to bring this guy on that looked like Jeff to comment on anything involving America. After a little news blurb on something happening in the US, they called on him to comment. I found it rather amusing. Ive seen news networks call on experts, thats nothing new, but its usually for them to provide technical expertise. The idea of having an America expert, whose sole qualification is his ethnicity and country of origin, to comment on all things American-- that I find amusing.
Seemed like a decent enough guy with kickass Chinese. Not particularly gay…[/quote]
You are thinking of Jason Blatt, who is very much straight and is now busy taking care of his newborn boy.
[quote=“androo”] Speaking from personal experience: public appearances, writing books, radio hosting (aside from certain long-term ICRT jocks), and tv are not very high-paying. Grossly overpaid work usually involves voice-overs. (Anyone want to correct me here?)
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Oh, you mean like re-recording the 228 Memorial guide tape in English, which was rejected by the client when a personality from a certain radio station well-known on the island did it the first time because it came out sounding, er, happy? (I am NOT making this up.)
(Believe it or not, there is actually a certain amount of skill involved in doing voice-overs WELL. 
Especially, of course, when the script is in Chinglish… 
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[quote=“ironlady”] Oh, you mean like re-recording the 228 Memorial guide tape in English, which was rejected by the client when a personality from a certain radio station well-known on the island did it the first time because it came out sounding, er, happy? (I am NOT making this up.)
(Believe it or not, there is actually a certain amount of skill involved in doing voice-overs WELL. Especially, of course, when the script is in Chinglish… )[/quote]
Oh, I hear ya, I hear ya. I’m always shocked and amazed when I hear certain voices over and over again, especially when the voice never changes even when the client does.
If I’m not mistaken the above mentioned personality re-recorded a comercial for an SUV, using that same voice. Perhaps I’m biased, but I thought the original was much better
Um, and yeah. My other pet peave–when I hear people actually doing the voiceovers in the original Chinglish (guilty party: also the above-mentioned personality). Come on freaks, check the script. you owe it to your client especially when you are making more money than you would teaching English. if they underpay you, that’s a different story (ha ha that’s a joke).
In defense of people who read out “Chinglish” scripts – lots of times, the client refuses to have the script corrected, because it has already been approved by (insert names of numerous big shots in the company here). It does take unusual intestinal fortitude to read 'em out like that, however… :shock: The biggest offenders in this area are the English language testing tapes (which might explain why the phenomenon isn’t fading out…?)
Yes, I can understand this scenario. The “better person” would probably refuse the case, but that would just mean the money would go to some other schmuck. I guess after a big debate in which I tell them they are wrong and the English script sucks, I’m probably pissed off enough to do it in Chinglish anyway. I can relax in the knowledge that they are getting what they deserve! Hah. That’ll show 'em. 
If the person is nice about it, I will change the problems with plural/singular and articles anyway. Chances are they won’t catch it while you are recording it.
After the big debate (which ends in you caving in anyway) and then after the material is recorded, are you often called back for more recording jobs in the future?
Or are you branded a “troublemaker” or someone who is “difficult to work with”?
Who wrote the book of love?
SOME GODDAMN LIAR!
Back to the main subject …
For those of you who read Chinese and have an insatiable hunger for everything related to Jeffu 
, the website ettoday.com has a FIVE-PART interview (yes, I know, even Ah-bian doesn’t get that much long-drawn out space) with the man himself.
Today’s episode has him mentioning one of the first things he asks a new girlfriend : “do you have venereal diseases?”
Isn’t that a great pickup line?
He doesn’t mention what kind of replies he gets to that question. I wonder … either something like “wanna come and see my herpes, big boy?” or a right big thump between the eyes? Let me guess.
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Problem is, by the time you see the script, you’re already in the recording studio (and have usually waited 15-20 minutes for the client to show up, after the appointed start time). So you have an investment in the session already. Just walking out without recording is not really an option.
[quote=“enzo+”]For those of you who read Chinese and have an insatiable hunger for everything related to Jeffu , the website ettoday.com has a FIVE-PART interview (yes, I know, even Ah-bian doesn’t get that much long-drawn out space) with the man himself.
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OK, I’ll bite…here is an English version of the latest installment. I’ll work my way backwards through the series until I run out of good movies on HBO to entertain me while I translate them
ettoday.com/2003/10/03/389-1519584.htm
Jeffu has recently published a new book with the rousing title “Men and Sex”. It talks about Jeff’s views on sexual desire, sex and love. It’s frank and explosive, from porn movies, voyeurism, and one-night stands to procurement. Everything is Jeffu’s sincere statements. Jeffu said with a smile during this interview: “The publisher thought that I had many stories worth telling, so why not publish a book? I thought a lot about it, and the thing everyone was most interested in about me as a foreigner was my views on sex and feelings. For the past few years, I’ve had so many good and not-so-good sexual experiences, so I think everyone will be interested to read the book!”
After the book was published, Jeffu gave a copy to his mother. He never thought that his mother’s first reaction would be to laugh and say: “Son, I thought you were still a virgin!” Returning the joke, Jeffu launched into a discussion of the use of condoms with his mother, who has worked as a nurse. His mother gives high marks to his frank exposition of his sexual desire.
Jeffu does not deny that his writing this book is linked to so many people having asked him over the past few years on his program “What are foreigners’ views on sex?” “Are all foreigners highly sexed?” “Do all foreigners in Taiwan like to play around a lot?” and similar questions. At the beginning, people were conservative with their questions, but as Taiwanese society advanced, particularly after the Taiwan “City of Desire” became more popular, everyone started to openly talk about sex. Jeffu went on Hu Gua’s “Feichang Nan Nv” program and each time the discussion turned to sex. During his last appearance, he told everyone very earnestly how to use a condom, which attracted a huge response.
Since everyone was so curious, and Jeffu himself has had a number of experiences, he simply wrote them down in book form, sharing with everyone in a healthy way. No matter whether his experiences were good or bad, they have let everyone know him better from a variety of angles, and removed many erroneous impressions of him.
Jeffu Exclusive (III): From Feeling to Nothing
First Ask the Girlfriend: Do you have an STD?
ettoday.com/2003/10/03/390-1519590.htm
Don’t think that foreigners are all open about sex. Jeffu says that he used to have more conservative views on sex than Chinese. He couldn’t be the third one, and he wouldn’t put out. He couldn’t even accept one-night stands. But when he moved into the world of entertainment, he saw others playing fast and free, and he began to think: “OK, everyone’s doing it and there doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with it!” But a few years later, he came to believe that one should take love slowly. Now, when he looks for a girlfriend, if he really decides he wants to get serious about her, his first question will be “Are you single?” “Do you have an STD?”
Jeffu explains that when he asks these questions, he doesn’t necessarily get an answer. “I asked, but maybe she can’t give me an honest answer. But if I don’t ask, I won’t have any chance to know the truth!” Jeffu says that before, he was in relationships many times [tan lian ai] but they didn’t turn out well. Sometimes the girls would call you “hubby” one day and then just break it off a couple of weeks later for no reason. Sometimes he was involved in love triangles, and he’s had one-night stands too. But now, Jeffu feels that one has to take one’s time when developing a relationship. You can’t immediately start up a sexual relationship with the other person, and don’t impose your feelings about what an ideal partner ought to be like. You should give the other person a little time to understand you, and to eliminate any stereotypes that person might have.
Speaking of ideals, Jeffu says: “But I’m a very contradictory person! I am afraid of being alone, but I love hot chicks! What can I do? If I haven’t had sex with a partner after a week or two, I start to get worried. Maybe I really like the girl, but we won’t be compatible in bed?” Because he understands himself so well, Jeffu says that in terms of love, he lets nature follow its course. As to whether he wants to marry or not, Jeffu says that right now he would prefer a live-in relationship or to have a steady partner beside him to share life’s joys and sorrows, and that the question of whether or not to marry is secondary.
Jeffu says that his view on love is that no hurt should come to him or the other person. If a friend is involved as the third party in a love triangle, or is being promiscuous, he doesn’t criticize or censure the person. But he does tell the person that it would be better not to do so, because in the end the results are usually not good.
Jeffu Exclusive (IV) / Stereotypes Cause Misunderstandings
Beleaguered by Foreigners on the Internet
ettoday.com/2003/10/03/390-1519598.htm
Jeffu is the only fluent foreign Mandarin-speaking artist on the Taiwanese entertainment scene who is welcomed by the producers of programs. However, possibly because he has been invited to appear on many programs to talk about foreigners’ views on beautiful women, sexual activity and so on, plus the results of his television montages, over the course of time, in the eyes of some, Jeffu has become perceived as a sexually liberated, outspoken artist. Some Web sites which are the exclusive chat sites for foreigners have taken some of his quotes and fiercely criticized them. This has made Jeffu feel that he is without recourse, an innocent victim.
“I have seen this Website that caters to foreigners that has a “Jeff Says Foreigners Are Highly Sexed” thread on it. It talks about me, and so many foreigners have criticized me. They ask on what basis I represent foreigners in saying such things. There are others who say that my bringing out the new book “Men and Sex” is using the same kind of attitude to publish another book. In reality, things just aren’t so!” Jeffu said with some dissatisfaction that if those people read his book, those who did would know that he doesn’t feel this way at all. Moreover, he has never said that “foreigners are highly sexed”, and even less has he ever said that he represents all foreigners in what he says. If these are not things he has said, why should he be the subject of attacks on the Internet? It’s so unfair.
Jeffu says that many people’s stereotype of him is that he looks
Ironlady! Did you translate these?
Why don’t the titles reflect the content, which is ALL ABOUT JEFF?
This one made me laugh:
Jeff, you do a great disservice to your own community (the gay one) when you’re interviewed. Especially when you read something like that and know that it’s implausiblable behaviour for local women.
I recommend you reinvent yourself as an entertainer.
[quote=“ironlady”] Now, when he looks for a girlfriend, if he really decides he wants to get serious about her, his first question will be “Are you single?” “Do you have an STD?”
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This is just awful. Not the STD question, but the “looks for a girlfriend”. He is setting himself up for Next fodder.
P.S. Nice translation job, ironlady.
[quote=“Jeffu (emphasis mine)”]I’ve had so many good and not-so-good sexual experiences[/quote]Is this how he breaks stereotypes ?