For the Common Good
August 12, 2008 – 7:18 pm by BHAt the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics, we were treated to a lovely song by Lin Maoke (BBC):
Wearing a red dress and pigtails, Lin Miaoke charmed a worldwide audience with a rendition of “Ode to the Motherland”.
But the singer was Yang Peiyi, who was not allowed to appear because she is not as “flawless” as nine-year-old Lin.
The show’s musical director said Lin was used because it was in the best interests of the country.
Wait, what? Best interests of the country? Didn’t Ashlee Simpson try that excuse?
