John shows how CNN.com ripped off Zhongwen.com for their graphic.
27
Feb
2004
2004
Greg's ESL Cafe
It’s an instant classic, if you ask me. Greg (with the help of Jamie) has compiled “a more than adequate list of activities, lectures, debates and games you can use to aid you during your semester of teaching here in China.” I don’t think useful is the right word for it, but funny is an extreme understatement. Check it out ASAP!
NOTE: Greg’s humor is the “no holds barred” type, so if you’re looking for PG humor, it might …
26
Feb
2004
2004
Nostaljia
Introduction of a unique new blog on the scene, authored by a Shanghai native. Brought to you by the Sinosplice Network.
24
Feb
2004
2004
Lost in Translation: Thoughts
Lost in Translation
I recently saw the movie Lost in Translation. My major in college was Japanese, I have lived in Kyoto for a year, and I still have friends there (both Japanese and foreign). So I had been looking forward to this movie for some time.
I liked the way the movie used language to alienate the characters, particularly in Bill Murray’s scenes — the Suntory photo shoot, the hospital visit, and the ridiculous talk show. There are …
23
Feb
2004
2004
Calling All Engineers
They say that necessity is the mother of invention, but what about spite? Does it fit into the invention family somewhere?
23
Feb
2004
2004
"Chinese" Tea
Last week I went to a school and taught some kids. In the few minutes before the class, I chatted with the principal. She asked if I would like a hot drink while I waited, and I gratefully accepted.
From the other room, she called out, “coffee or tea?” Tea, please, I told her. I heard another woman in the office commenting on how “foreigners like Chinese tea.”
Then the principal returned with my hot “Chinese” tea. Lipton.…
19
Feb
2004
2004
Soy Sauce from Human Hair
John takes a look at this wacky and revolting story from Hubei referencing Chinese news sources, since there some to be almost none in English.
17
Feb
2004
2004
I've seen you before…
John is confronted with a cute little horde of Chinese 5-year-olds who just can’t help being so Chinese.
13
Feb
2004
2004
Familiar Strangers
I have been walking to and from work for the past two weeks. I need to be at my workplace at 8:30am. I get off work at 5:30pm. The walk is about 20 minutes. Routine.
On day one, as I waded into the flow of pedestrians, I started reflecting about all these people and all these routines. Shanghai has a huge population, but how many people are on West Nanjing Road every morning from 8:00 to 8:30? And for how …
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