New rules in China ~ No strippers at funerals

xoxoxoBruce · 08-29-2006, 09:34 PM

Say what? From here.

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China bans strippers at funerals - Obscene performances' clampdown

China has added strippers at funerals to its burgeoning list of proscribed activities, the BBC reports.

Bare-assed ladies are apparently deployed at rural send-offs to boost mourner numbers, since "large crowds are seen as a mark of honour".

To show they mean business, the authorities have arrested the leaders of five striptease troupes, including two involved in a farmer's funeral in Donghai county, Jiangsu province on 16 August, which was exposed by a Chinese TV station.

Local officials subsequently ordered an end to the traditional practice - which they dubbed "obscene performances" - and declared that "funeral plans have to be submitted in advance", according to Xinhua news agency.

And just to make sure the ban sticks, the powers that be have set up a hotline where concerned citizens can earn cash rewards for reporting "funeral misdeeds".

For the record, the attendance at the farmer's farewell was estimated at 200. He can consider himself duly honoured.

Bootnote
We gather that strippers are commonly seen at Taiwanese funerals, where explicit displays are accompanied by hard-core commentary on the deceased's virility.
Taiwanese lottery winners also hire strippers to disrobe in temples as a mark of gratitude for their good fortune. The C of E might like to consider this practice as a way of boosting congregations.

This is some where between wtf and they've got to be kidding. Maybe our Chinese members can comment.

breakingnews · 08-29-2006, 09:52 PM

I'm pretty sure there weren't any nekkid chicks at my grandmother's funeral in March. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't have dozed off during the two-hour service (no disrespect meant - I had *just* stepped off the plane that morning and was jetlagged).

If I see boobies at any funerals here in Taiwan, I'll do my best to get some photo evidence for all you cellar perverts.

Elspode · 08-29-2006, 10:29 PM

See! This is what happens when fascism is allowed to run rampant. If I was Chinese, I'd be having to change my funeral plans right now.

08-29-2006, 10:43 PM

I wanna' have strippers at my funeral now... good thing I'm not Chinese.

Griff · 08-30-2006, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rkzenrage

I wanna' have strippers at my funeral now... good thing I'm not Chinese.

That which isn't illegal is mandatory.

footfootfoot · 08-30-2006, 08:07 AM

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Bare-assed ladies are apparently deployed at rural send-offs to boost mourner numbers, since "large crowds are seen as a mark of honour".

Next, they'll ban wine and cheese from art openings.

headsplice · 08-30-2006, 09:46 AM

The Chinese have inspired me with a new method of improving the Viking funeral! Damn my kids are gonna be pissed at me.

notsogonadic · 08-30-2006, 10:29 AM

stripping at funerals?

how rad!

i'd love to strip at my own funeral

(lookin so forward to it, though, it'll probly happen, afterwards, kinda)

08-30-2006, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Griff

That which isn't illegal is mandatory.

Sadly, in my life it has been the opposite until recently.

Pie · 08-30-2006, 11:37 AM

How about having the dead guy naked?
... Okay, maybe not.

Shawnee123 · 08-30-2006, 11:47 AM

Could someone explain to me how "Bare-assed ladies are apparently deployed at rural send-offs to boost mourner numbers, since large crowds are seen as a mark of honour."?

So, no one liked the damn dead corpse but since strippers and horny fuckers are at the funeral people get the impression he was liked and honored? I just don't get it. Could people possibly be that obtuse?

Of course, I told my family at my funeral all I want is an open bar, and an open forum where people can get up and tell funny stories about me. My brother said "well, now that we have it all planned, let's set a date."

footfootfoot · 08-30-2006, 01:01 PM

I think it is like an asshole who hosts a huge party, everyone goes because everyone will be there. A-hole gets a rep for throwing great bashes even if no one likes him.

So, in a way, he is looked up to for his monster parties, if not his winning personality.

But I'm not Chinese, so I don't know.

Trilby · 08-30-2006, 01:41 PM

Why all the rancour for the Asian Stripper Funerals? You all KNOW you would SO be there if one of your friends had a Hooters Send-Off. Don't even try to deny it.

Personally, I see UT having a SummerCountry/VikingFlamingRaft with lots of bikini-clad B girls writhing in mourning when he goes. Don't say you haven't thought of it, UT.

I like to think zippyt will go out Nawlin's style.

Me, I want a techno party with jello-shots and a hairy buffalo. Not the drink but an actual hairy buffalo.

Hippikos · 08-30-2006, 01:45 PM

Would they accept strippers at weddings?

Elspode · 08-30-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

So, no one liked the damn dead corpse but since strippers and horny ------- are at the funeral people get the impression he was liked and honored? I just don't get it. Could people possibly be that obtuse?

Clearly, you haven't spent a lot of time observing popular culture lately. The answer to your question is..."yes".

08-29-2006, 09:52 PM	#2
breakingnews Q_Q Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere in between Posts: 995	I'm pretty sure there weren't any nekkid chicks at my grandmother's funeral in March. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't have dozed off during the two-hour service (no disrespect meant - I had just stepped off the plane that morning and was jetlagged). If I see boobies at any funerals here in Taiwan, I'll do my best to get some photo evidence for all you cellar perverts. __________________ Gone crazy, be back never.

08-29-2006, 10:29 PM	#3
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	See! This is what happens when fascism is allowed to run rampant. If I was Chinese, I'd be having to change my funeral plans right now. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

08-30-2006, 09:46 AM	#7
headsplice Relaxed Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 676	The Chinese have inspired me with a new method of improving the Viking funeral! Damn my kids are gonna be pissed at me. __________________ Don't Panic

08-30-2006, 11:37 AM	#10
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	How about having the dead guy naked? ... Okay, maybe not. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

08-30-2006, 11:47 AM	#11
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Could someone explain to me how "Bare-assed ladies are apparently deployed at rural send-offs to boost mourner numbers, since large crowds are seen as a mark of honour."? So, no one liked the damn dead corpse but since strippers and horny fuckers are at the funeral people get the impression he was liked and honored? I just don't get it. Could people possibly be that obtuse? Of course, I told my family at my funeral all I want is an open bar, and an open forum where people can get up and tell funny stories about me. My brother said "well, now that we have it all planned, let's set a date." __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-29-2006, 10:43 PM	#4
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	I wanna' have strippers at my funeral now... good thing I'm not Chinese.

08-30-2006, 10:29 AM	#8
notsogonadic Kinda New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1	stripping at funerals? how rad! i'd love to strip at my own funeral (lookin so forward to it, though, it'll probly happen, afterwards, kinda)

08-30-2006, 01:01 PM	#12
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	I think it is like an asshole who hosts a huge party, everyone goes because everyone will be there. A-hole gets a rep for throwing great bashes even if no one likes him. So, in a way, he is looked up to for his monster parties, if not his winning personality. But I'm not Chinese, so I don't know. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

08-30-2006, 01:41 PM	#13
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Why all the rancour for the Asian Stripper Funerals? You all KNOW you would SO be there if one of your friends had a Hooters Send-Off. Don't even try to deny it. Personally, I see UT having a SummerCountry/VikingFlamingRaft with lots of bikini-clad B girls writhing in mourning when he goes. Don't say you haven't thought of it, UT. I like to think zippyt will go out Nawlin's style. Me, I want a techno party with jello-shots and a hairy buffalo. Not the drink but an actual hairy buffalo. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

08-30-2006, 01:45 PM	#14
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