I'm sick of China and all the crappy goods that we import from them all the way from deadly dogfood Rover just ate to your shit particle board laminate computer desk and of course the lead paint kiddie toys your toddler is chewing on.
The game is simple. Just right from where you are sitting try and pick up 10 different items made within the past 5 years and see if you can get all 10 without one being made in China.
I already lost when I first turned over my HP computer mouse and the old "made in China" label was on the bottom of it. Its a real eye opener!
Posted by Broly (Member # 504) on :
Amen LD! I just watched a good documentary tonight about "corporate corruption". Not just here in U.S. But rest of world. Mainly U.S. though. Micheal Moore has a small part in it. It's called "The Corporation" or "Corporations" is the movied title. It's good! Blockbuster should have it. Have a good one! : ) Posted by A&F_FootDude_05 (Member # 2999) on :
I took me eight items and i didn't make it! I thought I was gonna do it! You're not gonna believe what it was......my pair of crocs which were made in China!!
Posted by FootLongSub Zero (Member # 19380) on :
AAAHHHH HAHAHAHAHAHAHA I lost on the first one... bottle of glue "MADE IN CHINA" ... I'll carry on with the full 10 items and see how much I get.....
SCORE: CHINA 3 - OTHERS 7
Posted by Web Cruiser (Member # 1019) on :
hahaha. Turned over my mouse....made in China
Posted by LeDaemon (Member # 198) on :
It sad that there seems to be almost "0" manufactured goods 100% Made in the USA or your other respective countries. And don't even waste your time going through your closet in your bedroom. You may not always find a "Made in China" label, but I'm sure some 8 year old in a South American sweat shop put together your blue jeans for ya!
Hmmm my shoes K-Swiss sneaks... Made in China!
If you really want to start another rant call your tech service number for your computer. I guarantee you the guy calling himself "George" on the line with the thick Indian accent isn't talking to you from an office in downtown London, England. Aside from outsourcing that here in the states they do the same with even your X-rays. Your X-rays are shot at the office and then electronically sent to be examined overseas to a medical center in India where then they reply with their findings to your doctor! Fucking amazing.
Another game will be how many hours of your life have you wasted on the phone to tech support trying to get past the language barrier and multiple disconnections.
Posted by Wrinklesguy (Member # 732) on :
Not to mention the fact they technically OWN the U.S. right now bailing our wonderful gov't out of debt.God forbid they want their money back in full all of a sudden..
Posted by FootLongSub Zero (Member # 19380) on :
Then you wonder how the country got rich in the first place... Cheap labour and Cheap material... Smart move.. (I'm not a china or chinese hater though) ...Ummmmmm except maybe only in traffic Just kiddin' Posted by LeDaemon (Member # 198) on :
Chocolate munchers in South Korea were horrified to discover worms and moths crawling out of their favourite confectionery. Customers made the gruesome discovery when unwrapping the Chinese-manufactured chocolates, which imitate a popular international chocolate brand.
Mouth-watering chocolatesThe worms and moths were found crawling out of tiny holes in the chocolate when the consumers opened the foil wrappers.
The bugs had even managed to eat several chocolate balls.
Professor Ahn Young-chul, of Eulji University, said: "It seems to be seriously contaminated during the manufacturing process since the larvae of Plodia Interpun were found."
One consumer, who bought the chocolate during a trip to China, said the manufacturers had insisted he go back to China with the chocolate if he wanted compensation.
Lee Nam-hee, researcher for consumer rights, said: "There can be a sort of argument with the consumers about whether these worms appeared during the manufacturing process."
The fear is that the Chinese-made chocolates will add to concerns over goods manufactured in China.
Toothpaste, sweets, tyres and medicine exported from China in recent months have been found to be faulty.
However, several consumers have also found worms in a local Korean-made brand of chocolate.
Posted by A&F_FootDude_05 (Member # 2999) on :
Burt's Bees Chapstick - USA - 1/1 National City Frisbee - USA - 2/2 Polo Sport Cologne - USA - 3/3 (shocked already) iHome Alarm Clock - MADE IN CHINA - I Lose!!! (spoke too soon!)
Posted by Toetapper (Member # 6473) on :
On the upside, virtually all my leather bondage equipment is tooled here in the good ol' U.S. of A. This will be of little help to American soldiers when China withdraws its industrial support out from under us in the years to come - unless we expect to restrain a billion prisoners.
I'll keep this from going into the politics section by simply concluding that the Amish (a lot of them are around here) are truly industrious and productive but can they hammer together a stealth porch-swing which can drop bombs?
Posted by bluetoelover (Member # 14736) on :
My XBOX was made in Can---nah..just fuckin with ya...China.
Posted by Toetapper (Member # 6473) on :
It occurred to me today, as I was taking more of my doctor-prescribed medications, that they are all manufactured here in America. They are the best and safest medicines in the world. There is some truth in that old chestnut "you get what you pay for."
Just had to come back to mention that.
Posted by FootLongSub Zero (Member # 19380) on :
Right now drinkin' a beer from Holland...
Keep an eye on your easter eggs this Easter Posted by Toetapper (Member # 6473) on :
It wounded me to buy a Japanese car (Honda, made in America, though). I have never wavered though, I drink American! You can't call it Bourbon unless it is made in Kentucky.
Posted by sofatater (Member # 4209) on :
You're right. I checked my mouse, "made in China". Our steel comes from Japan and India, Tech support from India, clothes and shoes form Taiwan, etc. We've been corporately sold out!! Although we do make a lot of our own cheap furniture domestically, I used to be a long haul trucker and I can't tell you how much particle board I've taken to High Point, N.C.
Sorry for resurfacing this thread but I hope that the Olympic medals aren't made in china
Especially after the commotion of the C.G added fireworks and the lip-synching singer at the Opening Ceremony....
Posted by LeDaemon (Member # 198) on :
Har! Ain't that the truth. And don't forget the addition of those little gymnasts that look to be say 9 to 11 years old...
I read an interesting article about the opening ceremony as well with that big to do with all the soldiers choreographing with that huge scroll. They had to all wear DIAPERS as no one was to leave that formation for over 6 hours even for a tinkle break. China definitely absolutely does not give a rat's ass about the individual.
Posted by FootLongSub Zero (Member # 19380) on :
Yup you got that right about not giving a rat's ass about the individual.... what individual? EXACTLY ... Also without permission from some of the surrounding residents, they were ordered to move out so they can demolish their house for the new highway to the stadium...
DIAPERS... REALLY? thinking about the whole china olypics surrounding/environment makes me cringe but just gotta keep more focused on the events....
Yeah gymnastics too young....... but sychronized swimming is on tonight WHOOPIE!!! ... be looking forward to that... fire up the VCR (Don't have a HardDrive DVD player/recorder yet)...At least my VCR isn't made in china
[ August 18, 2008, 02:19 AM: Message edited by: FootLongSub Zero ]
Posted by Ophillia (Member # 29787) on :
OK my turn..
Vaseline intensive care lotion...made in usa YAY
flipped my mouse over FUCK ME made in china i lose damn it!
Posted by LeDaemon (Member # 198) on :
Hmmmm, why do you have the Vaseline jar next to the mouse...
Tee hee!
Posted by Ophillia (Member # 29787) on :
LD I have to support my shoe habit SOMEHOW!?!?!
Posted by perfectpeds (Member # 29295) on :
OK - here goes. Wish me luck ...
Small Lane Cedar Chest - Altavista VA (USA)
Forget about it.. I just picked up a fake rose (made in China); a bangle bracelet (made in China) my (fake I'm sure) tiffany desk lamp (made in China) -- I'm going into politics! something has to be done! LOL
Posted by Toetapper (Member # 6473) on :
Glad to see this thread has picked up some relevance and "import". (Couldn't resist the pun)
Posted by LeDaemon (Member # 198) on :
Used to be my avatar for a short while...
Posted by FootLongSub Zero (Member # 19380) on :
quote:Originally posted by LeDaemon: Used to be my avatar for a short while...
lol....... good one L.D. I think it's totally true. Wouldn't be surprized if the whole country was made in China.... I think you should go outside and grab a handfull of dirt and check just in case ...... yeah I know another dry one
Come to think of it, I wonder where all the military weapons are made Hmmmmmmm something to think about.
Should start another thread "Things you hope are not made in China" ...... Better check your safety belts Posted by Eliza Durden (Member # 22995) on :
Most things sitting right here have no label.
iPhone and external hard drive both say "Assembled in China"
Walmart brand Zyrtec- made in Israel
External hard drive #2 - assembled in thailand
i give up already...
Posted by J.J. (Member # 24686) on :
Bingo, the second object I lifted (microphone stand)! Didn't even bother to check further, too depressing. (I'm actually pretty sure that my guitar, the one I've loved soo dearly for many years now -a crafter- is chinese as well.
Posted by J.J. (Member # 24686) on :
Maybe the rest of the world could remake china, that way all will be arranged.
Posted by A&F_FootDude_05 (Member # 2999) on :
I'm gonna play again....let's see
1] Burt's Bees chapstick...made in the U.S.
2] My 60 Gb ipod is iffy....designed in California assembled in China' ill count it as 'Made in China'
3] My eye glass case....Made in China
4] My glasses for the case...Made in Italy
5] my Hp ink cartridges that I am opening now...the color is from puerto rico
6] the black and white cartridge in the pack is made in Singapore
7] 12-pack of Staples pencils...Made in Indonesia
8] My old 256 MB flash drive...Made in China
9] 100-pack of Oxford flash cards...Made in U.S.A.
10] Box of Kleenex tissues...Made in Canada
my score - 7 out of 10...not bad
Posted by A&F_FootDude_05 (Member # 2999) on :
quote:Originally posted by LeDaemon in August, 2007: It sad that there seems to be almost "0" manufactured goods 100% Made in the USA or your other respective countries.
No kidding...almost everything I own is made in China...I'm suprised my apartment doesn't say 'Made in China' somewhere Posted by dirty foot man (Member # 9086) on :
quote:Originally posted by Toetapper: It wounded me to buy a Japanese car (Honda, made in America, though). I have never wavered though, I drink American! You can't call it Bourbon unless it is made in Kentucky.
Hell yeah to the KY bourbon been living here all my life and been drinkin it for years anyway got 2 first was a box of pencils made in Mexico 2nd was my wrist splint made in china.
Posted by LeDaemon (Member # 198) on :
Copied from the news for you Cadbury Chocolate lovers. I remember a discussion a while back we had about chocolates and how Cadbury was the best...
Cadbury says Chinese-made chocolate have melamine Monday, September 29, 2008 9:24 AM EDT The Associated Press
HONG KONG (AP) — A Cadbury spokesman says preliminary results show its Chinese-made chocolates contain the industrial chemical melamine.
The spokesman said Monday it was too early to say how much melamine the chocolates contained.
He declined to give his name because of company policy.
Cadbury said earlier the tests "cast doubt" on the safety of its Chinese-made products but didn't elaborate.
Posted by FootLongSub Zero (Member # 19380) on :
^^Thanks for the heads-up. I'll be steering clear of chinese chocolate for a long long while tipple checking the labels...
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