14 (soirée)

Last night was the Soirée internationale. That means a big talent show for all the kids in CIDEF. With not try-outs. Here are the highlights.

1.
(During a traditional dance by a Chinese girl dressed in vibrant colors, sparkles and a gold crown and claws.)

Nicolas: Is she a fish?
Joe: I'm gonna say dragon. It's kind of their thing.
Nicolas: Yeah, that and overpopulation.

(We found out later that she was actually from Tai Wan.)

2.
(During a martial arts (Tai Chi?) performance by a guy dressed in a white silk shirt and pants)

Nicolas: He's gonna do Kung Fu stuff!
Joe: I don't think that's the correct term...
Nicolas: Wouldn't this be better if he were performing to "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas? I don't know how he can get all agitated at the air like that when he's wearing those pajamas. He must be so comfortable.
Joe: Five bucks says I can take him.

3.
(During another traditional dance from Tai Wan.)

Joe: These countries have the most boring dances ever.
Nicolas: And the music sounds like Rain Forest Café.
Joe: This would definitely be enhanced by an animatronic gorilla.

4.
(During the dance routine by 15 Japanese girls and our main man Jun, who were all dressed as soccer (football) players.)

Joe: I gotta get on this soccer team.
Nicolas: I wanna be goalie. Then I can use my hands.

5.
(After the soirée, while discussing some of the aforementioned Japanese girls.)

Nicolas: ...no, not your Yuka, the one I like. My Yuka.
Joe: I love how you claim them.
Nicolas: It's like fantasy football!

6.
Nicolas: Anyway, I don't think she is as cute anymore. Well she is super cute, but just until she opens her mouth. She has little teeth.
Joe: Baby teeth? How can she eat a sandwich?

7.
(While leaving the bar and arguing about driving)

Yen Ni: Back in Tai Wan, I drive a moto.
Nicolas: Back in the states, I drive a car.
Yen Ni: Well, I drive a truck!
Nicolas: I drive a mini-van!
Yen Ni: I drive a school bus!!!
Nicolas: I drive an airplane!!!
Yen Ni: WELL I DRIVE A STAR WARS!