Happy (Chinese) New Year!
February 22nd, 2007 by Scott |
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A couple of days ago I posted a photo and asked you “What Is It?” – and got some great responses, ranging from a microwave exploding to “genetically modified red popcorn exploding out of hot oil after the lid was left off” 
A couple of you got it right though (Vani and Voidan) – it was a firecracker exploding at Chinese New Year (in my local restaurant) – of course!
2007 is the year of the Pig – so if you were born in 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983 or 1995, you’re all pigs too – but I still love you all!
P.S. I’m no expert on Chinese customs. If I’ve made some glaring mistake in this article, please let me know!
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I saw an item on TV not long ago that involved a drunk idiot who thought it would a smart idea to use his rear end as a base from which to light a firework. I hope this firecracker didn’t do you a fraction of the harm.
Trig: I photoshop’d my rear end out of this photograph…
Happy year of the pig to you….I look forward to next year since I am a rat!
Great picture!
It’s my year! I’m happy to be a big, we’re very smart, and tasty!
peabody: hehe, I’m not sure if I’d like to be a rat or not…
Michelle: Thanks – came out better then I’d expected. A little grainy though – and I’m no expert in Photoshop to be able to sort that out.
Brilynn: Smart and tasty works for me
Incidentally, I’m a sheep – and married a boar (not literally) which is apparently a perfect combination.
Great to know, that I was right about that pic
I was borned in last 3 days of a chinese year, therefor I have a lot from both animals. It seems that I have rear of rabbit (or cat – I guess chinese use one or another for this year, dunno why) & head of the dragon. With that appirance I can broke any mirror by just getting at 3 meters from it
Oh, you did a good job!
Voidan: I hope you ended up with the “best” of all those personalities and not the worst!
tigerfish: Thankya very much
Wishing you and your loved ones a prosperous CNY, may it be filled with laughters of joy !! oo..fire crackers, haven’t seen those for a while, thanks for sharing, cheers !:)
MeltingWok: I’m not sure if these are “toned down” in some way – I understand that they’re banned in many places?
Great photo, I have to remember to go out and enjoy the festivities next year!
too bad I missed this fun game. But great photo!
I’ve just heard this year is “golden pig year”, only happen every 600 years. But please don’t ask me any detail as I have no clue
Ari (Baking and Books): You must! Any excuse for a celebration
gattina: I’ve no idea, either. I might google it later on (or someone who knows might leave a comment?)
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