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Ask a Dumb Question by Flowen
August 18th, 2007 7:18 PM
Once upon a conversation with the esteemed Doctor Frankenollie (who was in Taiwan) I was informed by the good doctor that not a mere storm, but indeed a typhoon was headed for Taiwan, she even sent me a weather satellite photo of the storm approaching Taiwan, it was at this time I felt the need to ask the dumb question required by this wonderfully humiliating task: "Where in that picture is Taiwan exactly?" Indeed I had no idea where Taiwan was, simply that it was in Asia and probably close to China, she then proceeded to inform me that it was the "Oblong Peapod-ish one souheast of China" And now I know.
And knowing is half the battle.
And knowing is half the battle.
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posted by The Villain on August 18th, 2007 7:49 PM
To be honest, I probably couldn't pick out Taiwan on a map either.
I think that's part of Taiwan's grudge against the mainland.
posted by The Vixen on August 18th, 2007 7:58 PM
It's actually the only large island next to China. But never mind.
posted by Blue on August 18th, 2007 9:30 PM
Well I guess she told you…
If I ever have to spot Taiwan on a map or fly a plane there I know who I am bringing with!
posted by Meta tron on August 19th, 2007 12:19 PM
This is exactly the kind of situation where most people would just say 'ah, yes' and glance around sheepishly, to make sure no one spotted their ignorance.
posted by YellowBear on August 19th, 2007 6:55 PM
arn't hong kong (now aprt of china again), and japan also large islands next to china?
posted by The Vixen on August 20th, 2007 12:07 AM
Japan is next to North/South Korea and Hong Kong Island is only 7 miles wide. But now I feel like a smart ass. Google maps anyone...?
I'm guessing you didn't grow up in Silicon Valley then.