NickDG 23 #1 August 12, 2008 The little girl was lipping it . . . http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2545387/Beijing-Olympics-Faking-scandal-over-girl-who-sang-in-opening-ceremony.html Never bought into Muslim hysteria so it's refreshing to have Communists to kick around again . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Frenchy68 0 #2 August 12, 2008 For the past 2000 years, thanks to Confucius, China has been a pyramidal society. From the 1950's to the 1980's, the Chinese regime has created generations of robots. Today, they have truly achieved the level of Brave New World. They are so worried about the outside perception of China that they are willing to go to unthinkable length to appear as having reached a pinnacle to the West. Everyone is happy, everyone is perfect. I truly love Chinese people. But I am really worried about what the next 5 to 10 years will bring. Nature has a way of cleansing itself once it reaches a peak, and it is rarely in a pretty way... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites micduran 0 #3 August 12, 2008 If they cared as much about their people as they do the world's perception of how much they care they'd all be better off. Just sick and sad, I say.Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #4 August 12, 2008 I feel sorry for the girl that wasn't "pretty enough" to be on tv. Thats' gotta be great for her self esteem. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bigway 4 #5 August 12, 2008 QuoteFor the past 2000 years, thanks to Confucius, China has been a pyramidal society. From the 1950's to the 1980's, the Chinese regime has created generations of robots. Today, they have truly achieved the level of Brave New World. They are so worried about the outside perception of China that they are willing to go to unthinkable length to appear as having reached a pinnacle to the West. Everyone is happy, everyone is perfect. I truly love Chinese people. But I am really worried about what the next 5 to 10 years will bring. Nature has a way of cleansing itself once it reaches a peak, and it is rarely in a pretty way... Fantastic post! These guys are really trying their hardest to try and fitnin with the western world here. They are putting all their hopes and dreams into these olympic as a nation who don't know any betTer. I hope everyone can see that andbif they can't it would not hurt them to learn a bit about this nation that has let the world into see them at their best. These olympic could change the world for the better of china if people pay attention to them. Everyone will have their own opinion ....... But that's mine. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #6 August 12, 2008 Well at least there wasn't a nipple-gate! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riddler 0 #7 August 12, 2008 Those commies have a lot to learn about faking things. Milli Vanilli sold 30 million records on fake singing. I'll bet that little girl didn't even get paid a fistful of Renminbi. When Brittany does it, it's even cool. Ashley, Mariah, Pavarotti, more western singers than can easily be counted. Hopefully the socialized medicine will at least get braces for the little girl that did sing, but had "buck teeth".Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites idrankwhat 0 #8 August 12, 2008 "Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-True" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 35 #9 August 12, 2008 Quote "Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-True" I remember that! It was so sad. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydiver30960 0 #10 August 12, 2008 Yeah, I'm really nonplussed by the story. Lip-synch is rampant in mass media. Hell, anymore, I'd be more surprised if it wasn't happening. I understand that I'm a world away just watching TV whenever I have time, but so far I'm pretty impressed. China seems to be doing well in putting on a decent gig. Elvisio "so far" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites councilman24 37 #11 August 12, 2008 Lip synching your own prerecorded voice is one thing. Lip synching to someone elses voice is complete different. Especially because the real deal wasn't cute enough. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydiver30960 0 #12 August 12, 2008 >sigh<, unfortunately (and I'm not being sarcastic) looks matter in our world. It'd be great if they didn't. But take a look around, let your eyes fall on the nearest TV, magazine, or billboard, and you'll see I'm right. It sucks. It really does. I'm just not sure we should throw stones at China for something I would not be surprised to see from our own country in the same circumstances. Elvisio "I can't sing, AND I'm ugly" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites councilman24 37 #13 August 12, 2008 Then you go out and find a cute girl that can sing. The problem was they decided this at the last moment and didn't have time. Yes looks matter. You still don't put one child's voice in another's mouth.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites micduran 0 #14 August 12, 2008 QuoteI hope everyone can see that andbif they can't it would not hurt them to learn a bit about this nation that has let the world into see them at their best. These olympic could change the world for the better of china if people pay attention to them. But they are faking their best. Why not be honest? If the world saw the way those people really lived, they'd get a lot more attention. All the bleeding hearts would take on China as the next country to save.Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Darius11 12 #15 August 12, 2008 QuoteAll the bleeding hearts would take on China as the next country to save. we will all need to be saved from China soon.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites propacker 0 #16 August 12, 2008 self-esteem - IN CHINA?? that's not their job, their job is to do what their glorious leaders want them to do. self-esteem tends to lead to feelings of self worth which tends to lead to feelings of individualism which leads to feelings of havings rights and freedoms - and then the whole system would come crashing down like it did in Russia. can't have that now, can we.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 35 #17 August 12, 2008 the way this thread is veering, Speakers corner, here we come! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bloody_trauma 2 #18 August 12, 2008 shit that olympic pavillion they built probably set thier economy back decades, after this year, what the hell are they gona use that for... nothing! then again i dont know anything about thier economy. this discussion prolly belongs in the SCFly it like you stole it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #19 August 12, 2008 Quote the way this thread is veering, Speakers corner, here we come! Awesome. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #20 August 12, 2008 The Birdsnest is going to be their new soccer stadium. It holds 80,000 people in it, they feel they can sell it out during all the larger international matches and even some domestic matches. The Aquatic Cube is going to use as a new training center I believe and most the other buildings are set to be reused. There are a few features I imagine will be destroyed such as the rowing center, the whitewater area, some of the equestrian areas and perhaps the velodrome but that one might stay for later useage.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 3,111 #21 August 12, 2008 > self-esteem - IN CHINA? Uh, do you actually know any chinese? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 35 #22 August 12, 2008 And of course, most if not all, of the venues will be used again in a short time for the Paralympics. Edited to add: I just KNEW we were going to SC with this. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelpdiver 2 #23 August 13, 2008 QuoteI feel sorry for the girl that wasn't "pretty enough" to be on tv. Thats' gotta be great for her self esteem. She's only 7, and thanks to the leaks, everyone knows it's her voice. I think she'll be ok. It's not like she had a third ear, and by the time she's 9, she'll probably be cuter too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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Frenchy68 0 #2 August 12, 2008 For the past 2000 years, thanks to Confucius, China has been a pyramidal society. From the 1950's to the 1980's, the Chinese regime has created generations of robots. Today, they have truly achieved the level of Brave New World. They are so worried about the outside perception of China that they are willing to go to unthinkable length to appear as having reached a pinnacle to the West. Everyone is happy, everyone is perfect. I truly love Chinese people. But I am really worried about what the next 5 to 10 years will bring. Nature has a way of cleansing itself once it reaches a peak, and it is rarely in a pretty way... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #3 August 12, 2008 If they cared as much about their people as they do the world's perception of how much they care they'd all be better off. Just sick and sad, I say.Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #4 August 12, 2008 I feel sorry for the girl that wasn't "pretty enough" to be on tv. Thats' gotta be great for her self esteem. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #5 August 12, 2008 QuoteFor the past 2000 years, thanks to Confucius, China has been a pyramidal society. From the 1950's to the 1980's, the Chinese regime has created generations of robots. Today, they have truly achieved the level of Brave New World. They are so worried about the outside perception of China that they are willing to go to unthinkable length to appear as having reached a pinnacle to the West. Everyone is happy, everyone is perfect. I truly love Chinese people. But I am really worried about what the next 5 to 10 years will bring. Nature has a way of cleansing itself once it reaches a peak, and it is rarely in a pretty way... Fantastic post! These guys are really trying their hardest to try and fitnin with the western world here. They are putting all their hopes and dreams into these olympic as a nation who don't know any betTer. I hope everyone can see that andbif they can't it would not hurt them to learn a bit about this nation that has let the world into see them at their best. These olympic could change the world for the better of china if people pay attention to them. Everyone will have their own opinion ....... But that's mine. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #6 August 12, 2008 Well at least there wasn't a nipple-gate! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #7 August 12, 2008 Those commies have a lot to learn about faking things. Milli Vanilli sold 30 million records on fake singing. I'll bet that little girl didn't even get paid a fistful of Renminbi. When Brittany does it, it's even cool. Ashley, Mariah, Pavarotti, more western singers than can easily be counted. Hopefully the socialized medicine will at least get braces for the little girl that did sing, but had "buck teeth".Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idrankwhat 0 #8 August 12, 2008 "Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-True" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #9 August 12, 2008 Quote "Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-Yes, you know it's-True" I remember that! It was so sad. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #10 August 12, 2008 Yeah, I'm really nonplussed by the story. Lip-synch is rampant in mass media. Hell, anymore, I'd be more surprised if it wasn't happening. I understand that I'm a world away just watching TV whenever I have time, but so far I'm pretty impressed. China seems to be doing well in putting on a decent gig. Elvisio "so far" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #11 August 12, 2008 Lip synching your own prerecorded voice is one thing. Lip synching to someone elses voice is complete different. Especially because the real deal wasn't cute enough. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #12 August 12, 2008 >sigh<, unfortunately (and I'm not being sarcastic) looks matter in our world. It'd be great if they didn't. But take a look around, let your eyes fall on the nearest TV, magazine, or billboard, and you'll see I'm right. It sucks. It really does. I'm just not sure we should throw stones at China for something I would not be surprised to see from our own country in the same circumstances. Elvisio "I can't sing, AND I'm ugly" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #13 August 12, 2008 Then you go out and find a cute girl that can sing. The problem was they decided this at the last moment and didn't have time. Yes looks matter. You still don't put one child's voice in another's mouth.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #14 August 12, 2008 QuoteI hope everyone can see that andbif they can't it would not hurt them to learn a bit about this nation that has let the world into see them at their best. These olympic could change the world for the better of china if people pay attention to them. But they are faking their best. Why not be honest? If the world saw the way those people really lived, they'd get a lot more attention. All the bleeding hearts would take on China as the next country to save.Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #15 August 12, 2008 QuoteAll the bleeding hearts would take on China as the next country to save. we will all need to be saved from China soon.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
propacker 0 #16 August 12, 2008 self-esteem - IN CHINA?? that's not their job, their job is to do what their glorious leaders want them to do. self-esteem tends to lead to feelings of self worth which tends to lead to feelings of individualism which leads to feelings of havings rights and freedoms - and then the whole system would come crashing down like it did in Russia. can't have that now, can we.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #17 August 12, 2008 the way this thread is veering, Speakers corner, here we come! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloody_trauma 2 #18 August 12, 2008 shit that olympic pavillion they built probably set thier economy back decades, after this year, what the hell are they gona use that for... nothing! then again i dont know anything about thier economy. this discussion prolly belongs in the SCFly it like you stole it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #19 August 12, 2008 Quote the way this thread is veering, Speakers corner, here we come! Awesome. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #20 August 12, 2008 The Birdsnest is going to be their new soccer stadium. It holds 80,000 people in it, they feel they can sell it out during all the larger international matches and even some domestic matches. The Aquatic Cube is going to use as a new training center I believe and most the other buildings are set to be reused. There are a few features I imagine will be destroyed such as the rowing center, the whitewater area, some of the equestrian areas and perhaps the velodrome but that one might stay for later useage.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,111 #21 August 12, 2008 > self-esteem - IN CHINA? Uh, do you actually know any chinese? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #22 August 12, 2008 And of course, most if not all, of the venues will be used again in a short time for the Paralympics. Edited to add: I just KNEW we were going to SC with this. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #23 August 13, 2008 QuoteI feel sorry for the girl that wasn't "pretty enough" to be on tv. Thats' gotta be great for her self esteem. She's only 7, and thanks to the leaks, everyone knows it's her voice. I think she'll be ok. It's not like she had a third ear, and by the time she's 9, she'll probably be cuter too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
