Baby Bottom
***Post by Daniel***
A really funny thing happened to me today. We were in the Yuyan market in the old part of the city, and I was walking across this bridge that crosses a big pond. A
lady holding a child and a camera approached me. (Before today no one had
asked to take my picture, but I have seen a couple sneak it. I tend to be a
real fun attraction here.) She says something to me in Chinese, and I think
that she wants me to take a picture of her and her kid so I nod my head up
and down to signify that I would do it. Now before I continue, let me tell
you about a Chinese "culture shock" if you will. In China until you are potty trained, you have a big slit in the crotch of your pants so when you need to go, you just squat and have at it. These kids pee everywhere. The first time I saw it this kid had dropped his pants in the middle of a busy street. I was astounded. So anyway, this lady, who I am expecting to hand me a camera, hands me her baby. I am like, "What the heck is going on". Then she motions me to the right and takes my picture with the kid, who I am holding in my arm like any other kid I would hold. As I give the baby back I remember this "culture shock" and sure enough, I had been resting
it's rear on my arm. Makes you feel real good for the rest of the day, let me tell you. Not to mention the fact that Jean Anne, who realized what was going on after a second or two, also got a picture with the baby and me, right before she started hysterically laughing at me. It was pretty funny, I will be the first one to admit that, but the constant laughter for the rest of the day was a constant reminder of the baby rear on my arm. I guess it all worked out for the better. I mean everyone got a picture with the giant "Waiguoren" (Foreigner) and the Chinese baby and I think everyone was entertained. While I was at the market, I did manage to get a good portion of my shopping gift shopping done, so I guess it wasn't all that bad. Do you
think any American would let some random Chinese dude hold their baby while
they took a picture???? Go figure.
A really funny thing happened to me today. We were in the Yuyan market in the old part of the city, and I was walking across this bridge that crosses a big pond. A
lady holding a child and a camera approached me. (Before today no one had
asked to take my picture, but I have seen a couple sneak it. I tend to be a
real fun attraction here.) She says something to me in Chinese, and I think
that she wants me to take a picture of her and her kid so I nod my head up
and down to signify that I would do it. Now before I continue, let me tell
you about a Chinese "culture shock" if you will. In China until you are potty trained, you have a big slit in the crotch of your pants so when you need to go, you just squat and have at it. These kids pee everywhere. The first time I saw it this kid had dropped his pants in the middle of a busy street. I was astounded. So anyway, this lady, who I am expecting to hand me a camera, hands me her baby. I am like, "What the heck is going on". Then she motions me to the right and takes my picture with the kid, who I am holding in my arm like any other kid I would hold. As I give the baby back I remember this "culture shock" and sure enough, I had been resting
it's rear on my arm. Makes you feel real good for the rest of the day, let me tell you. Not to mention the fact that Jean Anne, who realized what was going on after a second or two, also got a picture with the baby and me, right before she started hysterically laughing at me. It was pretty funny, I will be the first one to admit that, but the constant laughter for the rest of the day was a constant reminder of the baby rear on my arm. I guess it all worked out for the better. I mean everyone got a picture with the giant "Waiguoren" (Foreigner) and the Chinese baby and I think everyone was entertained. While I was at the market, I did manage to get a good portion of my shopping gift shopping done, so I guess it wasn't all that bad. Do you
think any American would let some random Chinese dude hold their baby while
they took a picture???? Go figure.
posted by Mike and Jean Anne at 9:47 PM
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