You know, I was always struck by the fact that not as many young people in China bother with crappy part-time jobs.
Was it the pressure to compete academically and do well in school? Just no time to work?
Was it the one child policy, allowing parents to funnel all their cash to one kid instead of many?
Well, now I’m inclined to think that there’s a third factor involved as well. How often do you see workers performing well-rehearsed dance routines in front of a McDonalds or a shopping mall? All the time, if you’re in China.
I mean, when did people start taking McJobs this seriously? Check this video of the Pizza Hut Dance Crew. Holy Be-jeesis. I’d be selling my body in a heartbeat…
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Chris (Eyes East)
November 6th, 2007 at 8:39 pm
1That sounds like it’s done to the tune of Yankee Doodle Dandy? I’m not sure how to feel about that. Cultural imperialism through fast food, or soft power at its finest? Should I be proud of my country for contributing to this, or embarrassed?
I do kinda want a pizza now, though.
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November 8th, 2007 at 5:53 am
2I always laugh when I hear “soft power.”
I bet Joseph Nye was impotent…
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