And you thought print journalism was dead
Adam Freedman ·
Sep. 3 at 6:56pm
In China, demand for official publications is booming. In fact, one public restroom had to post the following notice:
Which, translated, means: Use of propaganda as toilet paper is strictly forbidden. (h/t Lowering the Bar)
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May '10
Re: And you thought print journalism was dead
If they have to post that sign, then their propaganda isn't quite doing the job. Good news.
Edited on Sep. 3 at 7:03pmMay '10
Re: And you thought print journalism was dead
I disagree, Scott. This just shows China's PR commission will not forego the potential of toilet humor.
May '10
Re: And you thought print journalism was dead
What is Sheryl Crow's position on this?
May '10
Re: And you thought print journalism was dead
Based on their recent stock price, perhaps the management of The New York Times should be marketing flexible restroom usability as another great reason to subscribe.
Jun '10
Re: And you thought print journalism was dead
Is it too late to order a copy of the recently passed health care bill. Twenty-seven hundred pages could be up to a year's supply, depending on family size and females present. Then again maybe we could start using the American dollar, God knows there are enough of those being flushed by the Democrats so we might as well use them for something before they are totally wasted. The upside of using dollars is that there are no staples to remove--ouch, and given the deficit and expected inflation, it would be cheaper. Please don't squeeze the Obamacare.
Aug '10
Re: And you thought print journalism was dead
Notice it doesn't outlaw the use of toilet paper as propaganda.
I found this ad that popped up in the sidebar oddly appropriate.
Edited on Sep. 4 at 10:10amJul '10
Re: And you thought print journalism was dead
We'll all be using Federal Reserve Notes as toilet paper pretty soon.
20's, 50's, 100's...it won't really matter.
Jul '10
Re: And you thought print journalism was dead
Why did not The New York Times think of this?
Re: And you thought print journalism was dead
Folks, these are wonderful comments that are best not read in a public restaurant. People are staring at me wondering why I'm laughing out loud like this while sitting by myself. The guys in white coats will be here shortly. It was nice knowing you all.
Re: And you thought print journalism was dead
And don't forget any spare copies of the Constitution. After all, nobody's using that for its original purpose.
Re: And you thought print journalism was dead
That's the nicest-looking bathroom I've ever seen in China.
As long as China remains that kind of China -- with those bathrooms, that propaganda, and a general shortage of toilet paper -- then we're all going to be okay.