[quote=losher29]having crooked teeth and a lil chubby face dont mean u're ugly[/quote] I agree. That was really mean of the Chinese government/Olympic committee to say that. I heard that some of the fireworks were fake, also.

^ Awww, I had not found a picture of the real singer. And she is really cute, too. They're both cute, but I don't see any need for the Chinese government to do what they did. The real girl is way cute enough to have been given the chance to sing live. I still think this issue is such a shame to the Chinese [u][i]government[/i][/u] (not the people).

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[align=center]That is very disappointing...[/align]

yeah... i saw it too on tv.. anyway, i think China wants to have a very perfect ceremony that's why they find a replacement for the child. but i think that's not an excuse. oh well, they want the best...

^ good point However, I think the little girl who was considered "not pretty" enough got the really bad deal. Also, though, I don't think the "fake" singer is even a singer....I think they just picked her because she was "pretty enough" to meet their desires so it's possible that she does not even care. But, seriously, the real singer (looking at that picture) is so cute in my opinion. This story really bugs me because it's so disappointing.

[color=#FF33cc]this is really a shame on china goverment's part.. I just don't understand their need to replace the original singer over the other girl as I find the original singer also cute. In fact ,the girl is not intended to face the world as a beauty contestant but to proudly sing their national anthem with her good singing voice. This is very traumatic on her part... Anyway she is still blessed, because GOD gave her a talent not everyone has..[/color]

[quote=dhen2x]and i hope there is no cheating... [/quote] Yeah, they have the most gold medals but the IOC just launched a formal investigation into the age of one of China's gymnasts. Allegedly, there is documents found by somebody on a Chinese internet search engine that shows the girl (with disputed age) is only 14, 2 years younger than the requirement. The site was taken down and the gymnast's info was also removed. Something smells a little fishy to me. --> And for the record, the girl (can't remember her name), if I had to guess at her age at first appearance...I would have guessed 12 or 13. No way she is 16. (my opinion) [quote=maritagueco]In fact ,the girl is not intended to face the world as a beauty contestant but to proudly sing their national anthem with her good singing voice[/quote] Also a good point, and very well said. I agree 100%. As I said before, I just hope the Chinese government, at least, paid the family a sizable compensation for this shameful matter.

Woooohohhh! I Feel Bad About The Real Singer. Poor Gurl. [hr][hr][hr] But I Think the Fake One Girl Is More Cute. But She Doesn't Have Choice Because The China Government Choose Her.

wtf! so unfair! && [b]DISCRIMINATION![/b]

How discriminating... they must know that everyone is beautiful in their own way.