Remember the 9-year-old girl that sang “Ode To The Motherland” before the CGI fireworks at the Olympic opening ceremonies last Friday? Lin Miaoke, China’s “Smiling Angel,” was actually lip syncing. The real singer, Yang Peiyi, 7, was pulled from broadcast when Chinese officials complained about her crooked teeth at a rehearsal. In order to keep this ruse from as many Chinese citizens as possible, the country’s propaganda ministry has been removing video clips and forum posts discussing the matter. “It was for the national interest,” said music director Chen Qigang. “The child on camera should be flawless in image, internal feelings and expression.” At least they didn’t blame acid reflux. [LA Times]
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