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Xinhua looks into Homer Simpson's brainPosted by Jeremy Goldkorn, August 1, 2007 12:43 PM
Xinhua has published a serious report about new research into the causes of the debilitating disease multiple sclerosis (MS).
European and American researchers have just discovered that people who carry two particular genes have a much greater chance of developing the disease. On Xinhua's English website, the article is illustrated with an image of an X-ray photo of Homer Simpson's brain. Thanks to Jo Lusby for the link. |
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Comments on Xinhua looks into Homer Simpson's brain
I dunno man. Homer has done some serious partying over the 10 seasons...
All those TRIPS must have taken a heavy toll upon our beloved yellow man. I'm serious! Plus, the fact that Homer works at a nuclear power plant doesn't help either.
"That's some good reporting, Lou!"
"D'oh! Bart... I'm so popular in China."
I laughed when I first saw this, but the more that I think about it, the more ridiculous it seems. The editorial processes in the Xinhua newsroom are seriously broken if something like this can make it onto the Website -- and not be corrected for days.
See my commentary here.
THAT is Pirating. :P People musta asked Fox to give them a 3d sketch of homers brain, and/or stole it!