How ‘Not Too Sweet’ as an Asian American Meme Turned Into Stereotype | Eater
"A cake from a South Korean bakery chain was praised by an aunt for being “not too sweet,” illustrating how commercial Asian bakeries can produce confections that match the diasporic preference for restrained, nuanced sweetness; the anecdote highlights how such baked goods become touchstones for intergenerational taste, cultural identity, and the memeified compliment that being “not too sweet” is high praise within many Asian American families." - Jaya Saxena
