Crazy Rich Asians

Type: Book

As of November 2026, Crazy Rich Asians has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Dec 2025 on Watch What Crappens. The book "Crazy Rich Asians" is referenced in multiple episodes of the podcast Watch What Crappens, where it is mentioned in a straightforward manner, highlighting its plot about wealth and relationships. The hosts use it as a metaphor or comparison, noting its focus on affluent characters and romantic pursuits.

Crazy Rich Asians is a 2013 satirical romantic comedy novel by Kevin Kwan. Kwan stated that his intention in writing the novel was to "introduce a contemporary Asia to a North American audience". He claimed the novel was loosely based on his own childhood in Singapore. The novel became a bestseller and was followed by two sequels, China Rich Girlfriend in 2015 and Rich People Problems in 2017. A film adaptation of the novel was released on August 15, 2018.