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TMD Shanghai
The folks from YouTube channel TMD Shanghai are back with yet another quirky observational video about life in China. After nailing the differences between girls in the north and those in the south and mercilessly sending up both single white and Chinese men, this time they’re here to talk about what it’s like to be black in China with a video titled, well, Being Black in China.
Pranksters and sketch-makers TMD Shanghai are back with another look at relationships in China – and this time, it’s the girls getting sent up. TMD, formerly known as Monkey Kingz, are the team that brought us that ‘Single Chinese Guy vs Single White Guy’ skit. As we might expect from a comedy video playing on ethnic stereotypes, that provoked some decent debate online. Is it ok to make generalisations based on race? Does the comedic context make it more, or less acceptable?
So after watching TMD’s new video ‘Chinese Girlfriends: North VS South’ video, we immediately jumped to the YouTube comments, expecting the usual cries of stereotyping and “WTF man you couldn’t be more wrong.” But we were surprised to discover that, well, everybody loves it!
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Shinkansen operator apologizes for three-minute delay because conductor was napping
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Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
A visit to T-CAT, Tokyo’s often forgotten City Air Terminal【Photos】
10 awesome ice cream and popsicle brands to try when you’re in Japan
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo unveils exclusive sakura cherry blossom drinkware range for 2020
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Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art event
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
A visit to T-CAT, Tokyo’s often forgotten City Air Terminal【Photos】
10 awesome ice cream and popsicle brands to try when you’re in Japan
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo unveils exclusive sakura cherry blossom drinkware range for 2020
Here’s the best spot to take in a panoramic view at “the most beautiful Starbucks in the world”
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Life-size Nier: Automata sword going on sale, includes 2B’s voice if you swing it the right way
Sanrio Character Ranking results: Cinnamaroll’s five-year streak broken, poll still goes to dogs
Five different ways to say “children” in Japanese
Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
Tokyo’s new burger chain isn’t new, is disappointing, tasty, and hopeful all at once【Taste test】
Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days