Comments on: Dwarf Village is a Theme Park

By: Rich

Rich — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:04:42 +0000

Are there any places like this close to Massachusetts so I can visit with my friends and family. I know Gary would love it…………..

By: brett maxwell lansing wedding photographer

brett maxwell lansing wedding photographer — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:28:52 +0000

sucks to be 4’4″!

By: Boston

Boston — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:53:19 +0000

I like how this is the way China protects against discrimination just gather a group of similar people in one area and call it a day. Separation does not solve the problem. Another example: while I was abroad, our program took us to a school specifically for children who’s parents are convicts. Way to not single out and totally make the children feel accepted in society (*sarcasm*).

By: ted

ted — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:03:57 +0000

I just wonder what they put on their front lawns.

By: goody goody

goody goody — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:32:47 +0000

Travis is actually correct. The term, “average” is more acceptable than “normal” in the LP community when describing those who are taller than they are. Thanks for the comment anyway, Craig. For example, my best friend is 4’5″, I am 5’4″ and my boyfriend is 6’4″. Using Craig’s logic, only I am of average height. Besides that, I would hate to label my friend as abnormal, which he certainly is not.

By: mu

mu — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:51:44 +0000

Am I the only one here that’s reminded of “Even Dwarves Started Small” by Werner Hertzog?

By: dutchboy

dutchboy — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:09:17 +0000

Once again China fascinates.

By: Bobo

Bobo — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:28:51 +0000

Honestly, what are those kids going to say? “Hey, your dad’s a midget!” “Yeah? Well your dad’s a midget too, so shut the hell up!”

By: Tim Giachetti

Tim Giachetti — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:08:11 +0000

Cool.

And on another note,

Bowling anyone?

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:53:00 +0000

Well, travis, if you’re going to get nitpicky about terminology, “average” isn’t appropriate either. Most people are either taller or shorter than average. Very few people are exactly the “average” height. On the other hand, one of the dictionary definitions of “normal” is “characterized by average development”, and as such, “normal” is probably more appropriate than “average”.

By: travis

travis — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:34:13 +0000

If the discrimination is so bad that its preferable to be segregated into a community where the main, or only industry is to hold yourself up to the same ridicule you meant to escape, then, no, Fishbottle, I doubt it’s an easy job. And since were talkin’ ’bout ridiculing lp’s, someone should point out “normal size” isn’t the appropriate term, you want to say “average” instead.

By: Terri

Terri — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:23:07 +0000

LOL Gauldar!!!

I am 4 inches too tall to live there.

By: Babycakes

Babycakes — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:12:08 +0000

Love your comment Gauldar! LOL. I would love to visit this village since I’m 4’9″… I’d feel tall. LOL

By: Gauldar

Gauldar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:37:40 +0000

If a little person couple has a kid, and it doesn’t carry the dwarfism gene, is it then released into the wild to fend for itself after it grows more then 4 1/2 feet tall?

By: FishBottleT

FishBottleT — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:37:22 +0000

I guess little people have to make a living to and if dressing up to look funny is the way you make money then isnt that an easy job.