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RedRose
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 Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 6:44 am Post subject: Chinese literature and sex |
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a few decades ago, A foreign writer came to China, some Chinese writers welcome him on the airfield.
when they had dinner together, the foreign writer asked:"I have read a lot of Chinese writings before. I found that in Chinese listerature, sex is seldom mentioned. I wonder why? why wouldn't you guys mention sex? you see, sex is such a amazing thing in our entire life!"
Listening to his question, those Chinese writers looked very embarrassed! they equivocated and blushed. at last, one of the writers answered:"hmmm, the reason is that we Chinese people don't like sex."
the foreign writer felt very confused:"oh?? really? how come?? I can't believe that!~!~ can I ask you one more question?"
"yes, go ahead." answered those Chinese writers. actually, they hoped that the foreigner wouldn't ask any question.
"where are those Chinese children from? China has the hugest population in the world!" the foreign asked.
those poor Chinese writers opened their eyes and mouths and didn't know what to say  |
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Bob S.
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In a similar story:
The first television "spacebridges" in '82 and '83, two-way live transmissions via satellite... linked American and Soviet studio audiences into an electronic discussion forum for political and social issues. In an era of mutual distrust, when all lines of communication were either jammed or clogged with Cold War propaganda, it was the television bridges - or telemosty as the Russians dubbed them - that brought citizen diplomacy to the small screen.
In one show, a woman from Boston inquired about Soviet contraception. The answer beamed back from Russia remains a running joke: "Here in Russia," a woman declared, "we don't have sex."
Source: http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/3.12/meier_pr.html
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RedRose
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HAHA! then where is the woman from? since people there have no sex!! |
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Outofin
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| I have read a lot of Chinese writings before. I found that in Chinese listerature, sex is seldom mentioned. |
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| where are those Chinese children from? China has the hugest population in the world! |
This is really not a smart argument. Chinese do love sex, but it doesn't necessarily mean that the Chinese writers that he has read should like to talk about sex in their literature pieces.
I think what the story really want to tell is that, as a society becomes more open, people will talk about sex more openly. The point is not new and is well taken. |
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RedRose
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| This is really not a smart argument. Chinese do love sex, but it doesn't necessarily mean that the Chinese writers that he has read should like to talk about sex in their literature pieces.. |
I don't think you got this point. this point is that Chinese writers mostly avoid to talk about sex. some causes are behind this phenomenon. one of them is, for example, over-supervising publishing system, Chinese ideology...
Try to find more behind a phenomenon, you will get smart. good luck! |
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Outofin
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Oh you certainly didn't read too much. How about Muzi Mei and Mian Mian, even including serious writers like Jia Pingwa.
Show me you book-list and let's see how smart you are.
BTW, could you tell me the real name of the foreign writer and the names of Chinese writers in your story to at least prove the story is not fictional? |
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RedRose
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I am sure you just read MuZiMei too much! do you call MuZiMei "chinese literature'? sorry for your taste  normally, people call MuZiMei porn
as far as JiaPingAo was mentioned, please notice my original msg:
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see? seldom, not never.
as for the name of this foreign writer, I can't exactly remember, because I read this article a long time ago. however, I remember that WanXiaoBo mentioned the same example in his writing <Silent Mass>. if you are intersted in it, you can take a look.
and Sorry I can't list those books I have read for you. because you are not my teacher maybe you are helpless to become my teacher, I am sure, sorry |
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Outofin
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| I am sure you just read MuZiMei too much! |
From your strange and rude behaviors, I think you're a prejudiced idiot. You say you're sure about what I read, but can you prove it? You can't. I say you're rude, and I can prove it --- just read your posts here. |
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RedRose
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| Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:44 am Post subject: |
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| Outofin wrote: |
| [From your strange and rude behaviors, I think you're a prejudiced idiot. . |
you are polite!  sorry you got so upset and furious! if your insulting words can make you feel better, then just do it, it dosen't matter! sweetheart! |
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