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May 04, 2004

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Previously Shaky has talked about one thing common to all photos in Asia: "v" signs. This requries the human(s) in the photo to make a v sign, irrespective of the place, time or reason for the photograph. During my visit to Shanghai I witnessed numerous "v" signs. I don't understand why. Have they won something? Is it a secret Asian way of saying "Having a great time and wish you were here?" Is it a vain attempt to make the photograph more interesting? To boost self-esteem? To make sure people realise there's a human in the photo? If I were working in a photo lab I'd be asking for danger money to protect my sanity from all those friggin' v signs.

Or is it just a plot to drive gweilos crazy crazier?

 posted by Simon on 05.04.04 at 03:24 PM in the




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I've been wondering about this for more than two years.

 posted by: BWG on 05.05.04 at 02:54 AM [permalink]




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