Urban Myths in Taiwan

I heard about a Canadian English teacher who after finishing his year of teaching was ready to go back home. During his time here, he didn’t learn any Chinese so when he got into the taxi he just flapped his arms in order to convey to the driver that he was going to the airport.

The taxi driver consequently took him to a lake famous for its swans.

Can anyone verify this story? What about any other Urban Myths.

Have a look at this thread in the Open Forum; Urban Legends of Taiwan

http://www.forumosa.com/taiwan/viewtopic.php?t=15278&highlight=urban+legends+taiwan

I’ve heard that a there are a few folks lurking on this message board that actually believe Taiwan is a “real” country.

I heard EscapedFromTaiwan had some original material

There are people who thinks Taiwan is a part of the USA… how did they think that? I would love it if it were true though, that means no immigration BS to move back to Texas.

I heard that many people in Taiwan are actually braindead but still run around on the streets and believe that Taiwan belongs to China …

And I heard that the governement is not censuring the ‘free’ media because only 1% of the population believes in what the media brings out … so no reason for worrying …

What does that mean? The media believe their own fantasies, so that makes them actually brain dead …

I believe that Belgian pies avatar makes my mouth water every time i see it :laughing:

That’s not a myth … ask people

Do you make those pies?? Wow…

There goes my plan to lose weight when I live in Taiwan :wink: