China’s black pop idol exposes her nation’s racism
The 20-year-old daughter of a Chinese mother and an African-American father who left the country before she was born, Lou was a highly unusual entrant to Shanghai-based Dragon TV’s Go Oriental Angel. Her appearances – she became one of five finalists – have provoked a storm of abuse [...]
I can’t stop laughing.
I stopped by Melody’s room where she and a classmate were practicing a skit for French (Superman and Batman having hot chocolate at a cafe! I gave them an A+).
I introduced myself to her friend (since I’ve seen her around, she’s in two of my classes) and she exclaimed: “I know you! [...]
[Context: I was thinking of the phrase "a needle in a haystack" while trying to fall asleep.]
You know what’s worse than a needle in a haystack?
A panda in a sea of oreos.
Think about it.
It could be… anywhere.
