Friday Fan Fave Fives for the Week of February 5, 2010
Posted on Feb 5, 2010 by jeanshao | Filed under: Friday Five, Society | 1 Comment
This week is news-intensive. Three of our top five videos are hard news, and very political. This is another piece of evidence that suggests the younger generation goes online for more than just entertainment, but is genuinely interested in information.
Uploaded on: February 4, 2010
Total Views: 1,125,672
Thumbs Up: 11.3%
Comments: 2,927
This video clip is only a simple slide show with subtitles talking about President Obama’s announcement to “get much tougher” on China regarding currency rules to protect American’s competitiveness. Hormone-laden Chinese youth of course won’t like this news, no matter how much they may have been fond of Obama previously.
Uploaded on: January 31, 2010
Total Views: 817,478
Thumbs Up: 85.9%
Comments: 1,142
A typical CCTV news piece about Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China He Yafei protesting to the U.S. Ambassador to China, Jon Huntsman, Jr., on Obama’s approval on a $6.2 billion-dollar arms sale package to Taiwan. Yes, Youku users were mostly enraged. But there were a surprising number of commenters who broke ranks with the usual line to wonder what was wrong with Taiwan buying arms from the U.S.
Uploaded on: January 29, 2010
Total Views: 799,876
Thumbs Up: 12.1%
Comments: 5,465
Xiao Qing (小青) posted a note online, seeking help for a face-lift. She wants to look exactly like Jessica Alba, with whom her ex-boyfriend has been crazily obsessive. Her ex not only covered all available surfaces with pictures of Jessica, but also forced Xiao Qing to imitate Jessica at all times, including in bed. Xiao Qing had to wear make-up while sleeping. After one altercation on streets when Xiao Qing finally had enough and tossed off her Jessica style wig, they broke up. The sad thing is that Xiao Qing wants to get back with him so badly that she decided to get plastic surgery. Since she had no money, she went online and publicized her twisted love story. She promised to pay anyone helping her 2,010 RMB. A wild story, with many ordinary commenters trying to talk Xiao Qing down. In Chinese culture, what you receive from your parents, your body, your face, your hair and your nails are all precious and better to keep intact. Why change your face for someone actually loves a fantasy?
Uploaded on: January 30, 2010
Total Views: 766,463
Thumbs Up: 94.3%
Comments: 821
This is the season for going home for millions of Chinese. Traditionally geographically-fixed Chinese are now roaming China and the world for better opportunities. When it comes to Chinese New Year, the contemporary world marvels at the spectacle of hundreds of millions of people traveling at the same time. What touches me in this video collage is that the normally restrained Chinese are now publicly and fluently expressing their love and longings to their families. Well, I personally wouldn’t find it so easy to say such heart-felt words directly to my solemn parents.
Uploaded on: February 4, 2010
Total Views: 689,377
Thumbs Up: 70.4%
Comments: 0
China opposes on Obama’s upcoming meeting with Dalai Lama. What a surprise. I have to say I am a bit surprised by the thumbs-up rate; I expected a higher rate, but it’s actually barely over 70%.


