http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/08/12/oly.kids/index.html
The Chinese once again prove that those who don't know their Hollywood musical classics are doomed to repeat them. As two little girls are forced to re-enact Singing in the Rain. I feel moderate sympathy for the pretty one. And she will probably be know forevermore as just that - "the Pretty One." Of course the subtext is the pretty yet talentless Milli Vanilli hack. But she is indeed a pretty child, and the pretty tend to land on their feet. And she may not be able to really sing, but hell that's what post-production is for.
I do feel a lot more concern for the kid who, by implication, is the ugly one. Though she's not. She's a kid. With a kid's face. Bless her, I think she's cute as a bug. And a nice set of pipes on her. But how do you deal with the fact that basically emissaries of your entire country deemed you not aesthetically pleasing enough to represent the Chinese people to the world? That's just effed up. Just makes my heart hurt. I hope she's got good parents who will help her put it all in perspective. It's the world that's messed up, not you, honey. You just keep singing, and don't pay any attention to the jackasses, and you'll be just fine.
But, if it's any comfort, in this particular re-enactment of musical magic, you get to be Debbie Reynolds. You stay true to your heart, and you'll get to walk off into the sunset with Gene Kelly. And if he's not Donald O'Connor (my personal preference), Gene ain't too shabby. And you'll have a wonderful long career, and be China's sweetheart, and in 2079 do a fantastic guest shot on the remake of Will and Grace. That's a lot to look forward too.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA3OnIYW5u4
PS - If you run into a Chinese version of Eddie Fisher someday, just say "no". Save yourself the heartache!!
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