You’re Just Not Pretty Enough

Sorted under beauty, international on August 13, 2008

Olympics singer What’s the difference between the two girls pictured above? Well, the little girl on the left, seven year old Yang Peiyi, sang a rendition of “Ode to the Motherland” to be performed at the opening ceremony of the Olympics. The little girl on the right, however, nine year old Lin Miaoke, was the girl who performed; lip syncing to Yang’s voice.

Well that’s odd! What’s even more astounding is that fact that the musical director claims that this was done in the best interest of the country and that Yang was simply not as “flawless” as Lin.

“The reason for this is that we must put our country’s interest first. The girl appearing on the picture must be flawless in terms of her facial expression and the great feeling she can give to people.”

How, exactly, was telling a seven year old girl that she wasn’t pretty enough to be seen by the public for the best interest of the country? That is pure bullshit and downright disgusting that even at such a young age little girls are being told that they aren’t living up to the standards set by their country when it comes to being pretty.

Reason number 852 why China should be ashamed of itself.



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  • Only 852 reasons? I don't think you're trying hard enough.
  • Alyssa
    Really terrible. I am having to fight myself not to judge because it makes me feel racist, but there are so many things that are popping up that are so wrong, it's hard to control how you feel about them. But it's true, China has a lot to be ashamed about.
  • I'm absolutely incensed by this. Yang Peiyi looks adorable. She looks like a kid. Lin Miaoke looks superficial (sorry, kid). I just get this pageant / Paris Hilton vibe from her - always acting cutesy. Gag me.

    Now, they've not only embarrassed Yang, but Lin as well - as the kid who couldn't sing but looks good.
  • PS3
    This is a disgrace, i could tell Lin was lip syncing but i though it was her voice. I'm quite disgusted that this happened, Yang looks fine to me.
  • Just a classic example how one fails to see the beauty in everything and everyone...
  • Rod
    This is very disgrace and I think the girl who really sang is very cute.
  • Unbelievable. Somehow I am not surprised, though I am definitely disappointed. Thank you for sharing this heart-breaking but important story.
  • gawd, that is really bad. Think of what this does for the poor girls self-esteem
  • Isn't this taking the Oriental term "saving face" a little too far (lolz)? I live in a country where the rich are mostly chinese yet they still insist being called a half "native"...
  • Wow. I had no idea the girl on the right was lip syncing for the girl on the left during the Olympics.
  • This is just life. No big deal.
  • lol, I take it that you disagree with China's decision. Come on, China is doing some pretty bad crap in the world and this is such a small issue. I've seen more press on this little girl getting pushed to the back then I have on China buying oil from Darfur, helping to fund the genocide while we (Americans) watch people get slaughtered.
  • as if china wasn't making enough people mad at them in the olympics, this just adds to the fire.
  • Ray
    i think china not to be ashamed for him self. they are powerful. look at that girl, really cute and nice look. sometimes we can't see outside, we need to see inside. sometimes people dislike another people (another RACE), that why they said they are bad etc.
  • That's the cruel side of humanity which clearly shows the imbalance of our thoughts. At least I was not expecting that in such big event. GOD helps us.
  • That is a rude thing and I am really very distracted and disappointing from all that.
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