It’s not bad enough that the Chinese government practically locks away anybody caught gambling online forever and beyond, the guys in the country’s Ministry of Culture have decided to go one step further. The latest announcement from China is that it will not be permitted to use images of sexuality, violence or gambling to advertise online games. Apparently, it all started when the creators of the game Dahua Xuanyuan used Chinese model Zhang Xiaoya to turn the game into a superb hit. The competitors tried to find their own sexy models to promote their own games, and a new campaign, featuring sex video star, Shou Shou was broadcast to promote the game, Journey to the West. This is where the government jumped in and banned the use of sexuality and violence. And simply so, without any reason, decided to ban images of gambling as well. Sigh.
So, here’s a joke about a couple that may have been watching too many of these banned ads:
A Chinese couple have a new baby. After the birth, the nurse brings them over a lovely, healthy, bouncy, black baby boy. “Congratulations,” says the nurse to the new parents. “What will you name the baby?”
The puzzled father looks at his new child and says “I think we will name him “Sum Ting Wong.”
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