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Dead Pigs in Shanghai River Classic Case of Zodiac Rivalry, Chinese Officials Say

March 11, 2013
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Dead Pigs in Shanghai River Classic Case of Zodiac Rivalry, Chinese Officials Say

SHANGHAI–Chinese officials have released an official statement today on the reason behind the almost 15,000 porcine carcasses found floating in the Huangpu river.  The well-timed statement has successfully lifted the fog of mystery surrounding this incident and, at the same time, brought a sigh of relief to a tense and worried urban population. Shanghai’s new…

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Iron E-Products Department Introduces Adult Splitty Pants

August 18, 2011
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Iron E-Products Department Introduces Adult Splitty Pants

SHANGHAI–Have you ever, at any time, while in the throes of basic bowel necessities, had the random thought: “I wish I could just go.  Right here.”  Well now you can. Iron E-News products and advertisement branch, after extensive testing and research,  has just released the adult version of what is famously known around the Eastern…

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Chinese Government Responds to Drought–Offers Farmers Free Wood for Coffins

July 27, 2011
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Chinese Government Responds to Drought–Offers Farmers Free Wood for Coffins

YUNNAN–In the quiet, almost pastoral outskirts of northwest Yunnan, an elderly gentleman sits in the afternoon sun humming a familiar tune and patiently working on his long, rectangular box of wood–or future home, of sorts. The local Chinese government, in response to the longterm drought caused primarily by extensive damming projects, has generously begun to…

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English-Cornered in Shanghai!–Study: 98% of Chinese urbanites prefer SARS to coffee shops

June 8, 2011
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English-Cornered in Shanghai!–Study: 98% of Chinese urbanites prefer SARS to coffee shops

Guest-writer: Vuzily Su Have you ever had the feeling that someone is watching you?  That another human being’s unwanted glances have turned into an unending one-sided staring match?  That that same person’s glossy eyeballs are now being rubbed all over the back of your neck?  And that, at any moment, the whole face is sure…

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School Admin Issues Friendliest Mandatory Invitation Ever!

May 22, 2011
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SHANGHAI–In a recent goodwill gesture from a local Chinese Private School Administration, its very own faculty and staff were invited to attend a compulsory celebration of itself. Upon receiving the invitation, an extremely lengthy thank-you letter was issued (by the Admin to the Admin) on behalf of the teachers who, according to Admin sources, wanted…

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School Lunch Turns Students into Superheroes!

April 17, 2011
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School Lunch Turns Students into Superheroes!

SHANGHAI, CHINA—A small private school in the Pudong Hi-Tech district has been experiencing something of a phenomenon as of late, and from the most unlikely of places too: the cafeteria. Following a controversial policy to enforce the consumption of questionable cafeteria meals, the Admin has continued to stand by its decision—and now for good reason.…

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Area Control Freak Reports OCD Under Control

Don’t worry everybody–world-wide* acclaimed blogger and self-published publisher/editor/writer/artist, Mark Krotzchety (pronounced “Krotzchety”), wants you to know that he’s finally got his nagging compulsions under control.…

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