China

Chinatown Nightmare

Tony’s recurring bad dream of being chased by the giant dragon while he and his friends were frozen in place was troubling–what did it mean? A warning to eat at Taco Bell instead of the Chinese Buffet, or worries about China taking over the world? And why did the dragon have deer-like antlers? Tony’s online shrink didn’t seem to be of much help . . .

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Focus Groups

Jin Yen Wu just couldn’t believe it; the participants in the American focus groups didn’t embrace his concept of urban transportation for the new century in spite of their recently re-elected president supposedly fighting for lowered fuel consumption and Al Gore jumping on the band wagon with him.  The problem seemed to revolve around difficulty in cornering with a full load of soccer girls and one or two soccer moms.  There was also a question about cup holders . . . . .  David, Sf.G.

By |January 8th, 2013|Categories: China, Vehicles|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Focus Groups

Better Than a Chevy Volt

While touring China, the President saw what he thought of as an excellent alternative to big gas guzzling campers. It was cheaper to run than a Chevy Volt–in fact, it could be run on beans and cabbage for the pedaler.  It sounded like a dream come true, the best of all worlds including exercise for the operator, until someone on staff pointed out the methane issue from the “processed” cabbage and beans that could cause global warming. . . . .  David, Sf.G.

By |September 11th, 2012|Categories: China, Urban scenes, Vehicles|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Better Than a Chevy Volt