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POPSWhere the Heck do Fortune Cookies Come From? (In Bed) Confucius say: "Oh man, why don't you f***in' stop it? Sh**, this is too f***in' big for you, you know that? Who did the baking, who made the fortune cookie, f*** man! It's a mystery! It's a mystery wrapped in a riddle inside an enigma! The f***in' bakers don't even know! Don't you get it?" (In Bed) - David Farrie Apoplectic Ethno-Culinary Conspiracy Theorist
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POPSGoe: The Ancient Chinese Strategy Game Goe or Go-From the Japanese name for the game Igo. The game was created in China over 2000 years ago confirmed with the discovery of a 2000 year old porcelain board. It is mentioned in the Analects of Confucius (c Third century BC) and some legends say it may have been invented by a Chinese Emperor Yao (2337-2258 BC) to teach patience, and battle strategy to his son. The game spread to other parts of Asia, and has been known by many names including Weiqi in China, Baduk in Korea, and Igo or Go in Japan. It is often spelled with a capital, or spelled Goe to distinguish it from the English verb. It was said to have been played by aristocrats, and warlords, while chess was seen as a game for the common people. The game was not commonly played in the West until the second half of the 20th century. It's popularity continues to spread.
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POPSConfucius said Wear a tight belt or you run the risk of bursting with laughter while reading these.
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POPSBut the Chinese Don't Eat Fortune Cookies!!!! The funny thing is that there are no fortune cookies in China. I just spent the whole day trying to explain them to a class full of Chinese college students, and they just could not understand what the point was. A number of them thought it sounded kind of dumb! I for one have always wanted cynical fortune cookies that say things like: "Confucius say: Vinnie will be waiting for you out front, take the back door!" "This is bad week for operate heavy machinery for you" "Now is good time to buy life insurance, while you still can." or simply: "Duck!"
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POPSA New History: Oppression, Political Power and Human Factor If in the Middle Ages power was the Catholic Church or the feudal princes, in the (I) Modern Era (1750-1950) and (II) Postmodern Era (1950-2001) it was money. Money -- capital -- imposes its logic not only by a false "nature" that benefits the progress of the world but through old institutions like (1) the armies, (2) the churches, (3) the financial centers and (4) the mass media.
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POPSQuotes to live by I think I found my answer in this clip - for today's dilemma. Finally! I can get some sleep tonight. ;) ciao!
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