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Expats Selfishly Volunteer To Increase Birthrates

Expats Selfishly Volunteer To Increase Birthrates

In a bold and selfless move, a group of expats in Vietnam has taken it upon themselves to tackle the nation’s declining birthrate crisis. With the current birthrate in Vietnam hovering around 1.64 children per woman, well below the replacement level of 2.1, these altruistic foreigners have decided that the best way to contribute is through a series of questionable romantic entanglements.

Max Pad: The Shrimp Peeler Advocate

Meet Max Pad, a 32-year-old American who has lived in Vietnam for three years. Max, who once claimed he preferred Hooter’s in America where you pay them to peel your shrimp and it goes nowhere, has now found a new calling. “I mean, why pay for shrimp peeling when I can marry the woman peeling my shrimp for free?” he exclaimed, eyes gleaming with the prospect of love and citizenship. “If it means increasing the birthrate, I’m all in! Plus, I hear the wedding parties are a blast!”. He has already proposed to three different women at his local seafood restaurant, each time promising to “bring the shrimp back to America” if they agree to bear his children.

Michael: The Distracted Educator

Then there’s Michael, a 58-year-old English teacher from Canada. Michael has openly admitted that he is gay, but he believes that having a baby might just keep his mind off some of his male students. “I Googled the age of consent here while at work, and it’s only 15,” he said, chuckling nervously. “I figured if I have a baby to care for, it’ll be a great distraction. Plus, I can teach them English! It’s a win-win!” Michael’s insists that his intentions are pure. “I just want to help Vietnam’s birthrate while also keeping my thoughts in check. It’s all about balance, right?”

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A Splendid Fusion of Luxury and Tradition: How To Eat The Rich

Imagine this: your traditional Vietnamese hotpot infused not only with exotic herbs like lemongrass, Thai basil, and mint but also seasoned subtly with lavish cuts from notable figures on the Forbes list—such as Jeff Bezos’ dismembered meat or Mark Zuckerberg’s finely shredded flesh. Now envision adding a slice of Steve Jobs’ dismembered corpse to this culinary concoction!

The process begins not in butchery, but rather with an elaborate coconut cleaver ceremony at the hands of expert Vietnamese chefs—each strike echoing through our collective consciousness as they delicately disassemble what once was one of Silicon Valley’s most formidable CEOs. The jobless Steve Jobs becomes a mosaic, his essence intermingling with spices and broth to create an almost unbearably rich flavor profile—an homage to the man who catalyzed our era’s terminal tech revolution by copying an Android phone.

To elevate this spectacle to unparalleled heights, one can’t help but introduce Jeff Bezos’ extravagantly aged foot meat into your hotpot; a delicacy that, when cooked following traditional chicken feet methods, offers both tenderness and an undertone of opulence. These riches from the wealthy world elite are then nestled amidst fragrant herbs in our luxurious pot—a sizzling symphony promising to transport any lucky guest straight into a decadent, sumptuous feast right out of one’s imagination. Meat substitution only works in this dish if using a multimillionaire Korean pop star or an obscenely rich Vietnamese YouTube influencer.

In this world we find ourselves in—a society that seemingly worships at the altar of material wealth and status symbols—this extravagant hotpot experience represents not just a dining spectacle, but also an allegorical reflection on our collective values: Is it mere excess, or is there deeper meaning to be found within these ostentatious displays? As we ponder this conundrum over Robber Baron-infused banquets and Bezos’ foot delicacies—let us … Read more

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Why Poor People Like Reading About Rich Assholes

The Media Partnered with Robber Barons Are Digging Vietnamese Youth a Hole They Won’t Get Out Of.

By Nguyen Ayi

Despite being exploited as laborers by major corporations like Apple, Amazon, Grab, and Lazada, many individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds find themselves drawn to the lives of the wealthy elite.

Recent studies reveal a staggering disparity between CEO compensation and the wages of average workers. For instance, in 2024, the average CEO at the S&P 500’s lowest-paying firms earned $17.2 million, while the median worker’s salary was only $35,570. This results in a CEO-to-worker pay ratio of 632:1, a significant increase from 560:1 just five years prior. Notably, Starbucks’ CEO compensation reached an astonishing 6,666 times that of the median employee, highlighting the extreme nature of this inequality.

Statistic 2024 Value
Average CEO Pay $17.2 million
Median Worker Pay $35,570
CEO-to-Worker Pay Ratio 632:1
Starbucks CEO Pay Ratio 6,666:1

This growing gap is a global trend where executive pay has skyrocketed while worker wages stagnate or decline. Between 2019 and 2024, CEO pay increased by 34.7%, while median worker pay rose only 16.3%, failing to keep pace with inflation, which was 22.6% during the same period.

The Debt Burden on Gen Z in Vietnam

In Vietnam, Generation Z is increasingly facing a significant debt burden, primarily due to the rising popularity of credit cards and personal loans. As of 2025, it is estimated that around 30% of Vietnamese Gen Z individuals have taken on credit card debt, with the average outstanding balance reaching approximately 6 million VND (around $250). Additionally, many are turning to personal loans, with the total consumer debt in Vietnam projected to exceed 1.5 trillion VND (approximately $63 billion) by the end of the year. This … Read more

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Ho Chi Minh City’s Graffiti Artists Should Have Fingers Removed

A war should be waged—not against crime, but against the unsightly scourge of bad graffiti artists. While the city is home to some truly talented street artists who elevate the urban landscape with their vibrant murals, a growing number of so-called “artists” are defacing public property with their lackluster scribbles and juvenile doodles. It’s time to take a stand against this artistic travesty.

The influx of mediocre graffiti artists has led to a plague of poorly executed tags and mind-numbing scribbles that do nothing but tarnish the city’s image. These “artists” seem to believe that spray paint is a magic wand that can turn any surface into a masterpiece. Your “Question Everything” stupid lettering isn’t art or some deep philosophical point; it is a dumb, cynical worldview in a world where facts matter. Read a book, asshole.

It’s time to propose finger removal as a fitting punishment for these offenders. One by one, the fingers of these misguided artists should be severed, a symbolic gesture to remind them that their lack of skill has consequences. Including finger removal, regardless of age, the vandal will be put through the following sessions during a mandatory thirty-year prison sentence:

– The Paintball Gauntlet: After losing a finger, the artist must run through a gauntlet of paintball guns, where they will be pelted with colorful projectiles. Giant bruises will serve as a reminder of their artistic failures but also provide a splash of color to the otherwise drab punishment. The so-called artist will be tied to a wood plank so skilled sharpshooters can aim directly at their genitalia.

– The Mural of Shame: Each artist must create a mural depicting their own incompetence, using only the remaining fingers on their non-dominant hand. This will serve as a public display of their artistic shortcomings, ensuring … Read more

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KickBack City: Trump Golf Resort Displaces Farmers

It is a shame this article isn’t satire

HUNG YEN, Vietnam– The Trump Organization has decided to expand its empire into Vietnam, offering local farmers a choice between a fistful of dollars and a generous helping of rice in exchange for their land. Finally, Trump is going after poor people!

The project, which is set to transform a lush farming area into a luxury golf resort, has been fast-tracked by Vietnamese authorities as they negotiate a crucial trade deal with Washington. Reminds me of that time I ran over a Vietnamese grandma with my motorbike and kept going.

Nguyen Thi Huong, a local farmer, was recently informed that she must vacate her farm for the Trump family-backed golf resort. The compensation? A mere $3,200 and some rice provisions. “Shit, I was pissed when that was my pay per month at my last International School job,” a foreigner lamented.

The golf course, which will cover a staggering 990 hectares. “The whole village is worried about this project because it will take our land and leave us jobless,” Huong said. But don’t worry, sweetheart, Trump will hire you as contractors to clear your own land, then not pay you like everyone of his other developments.

KickBack City

The local real estate company, Kinhbac City, has been dubbed “KickBack City” by locals who are not shy about expressing their skepticism. Talk about government officials rubbing the white “com” in their wrinkled grandmas’ faces. The Trump Organization will receive a $5 million fee for brand licensing rights, while the local government will handle the compensation payouts.

“Trump’s family business will run the club once completed,” a local official stated. Oh, take profits once the government finishes building it with poor people’s taxes! It is time to send Barron to a Cambodian Casino for the … Read more

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Ministry of Finance Announces Recession Based on New Indicator (UAAI)

Uncles and Aunties in Trite Arguments

By Nguyen Ayi

Ho Chi Minh City- The Ministry of Finance has decided to adopt neighborhood disputes over potted plants, trash can placements, and parking spots as official economic indicators to track the health of the economy. Ho Chi Minh City has officially entered a recession according to a new economic indicator: uncles and aunties in trite arguments (UAAI). The economic downturn has manifested itself in uncles brawling over parking spots and trash can placement, and aunties squabbling over the optimal placement of a potted plant.

Last Saturday at Tan Dinh market, two uncles, armed with nothing but their pride and a few choice expletives, engaged in a heated battle over a coveted parking space. Witnesses reported that the argument escalated quickly, with both parties resorting to slapping matches reminiscent of a cheerleading squad fighting over pompoms. “I’ve been circling this lot for 20 minutes!” shouted Uncle Nguyen, while Uncle Tran retorted, “You think you own this street? I’ve parked here since before you were born!”

As the altercation drew a crowd, it became clear that this was not just a simple disagreement over a parking spot; it was a microcosm of the city’s economic woes. The streets of Ho Chi Minh are now filled with new empty high-end coffee shops and Western-style bistros on bad credit, all of which will be out of business in six months.

In a nearby neighborhood, a group of aunties found themselves embroiled in a fierce debate over the placement of a potted plant on the corner of a communal garden. “It needs more sunlight!” insisted Auntie Mai, while Auntie Lin countered, “No, it needs to be closer to the bench for aesthetic purposes!” The argument quickly escalated, with coconut cleavers twirling through the polluted air.

This trivial … Read more

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Front-Row Seats to the Hegseth Shitshow

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By Tammy Pon

What a glorious day to be an expat in Vietnam, watching the American circus from afar! Today’s feature presentation? The Senate Armed Services Committee’s hearing on Pete Hegseth, the man with a résumé as questionable as the reasons behind the Vietnam War itself.

Picture this: a gaggle of veterans, veterans of a war they lost, standing at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, rallying behind Hegseth. It’s like watching a bunch of medieval knights proudly waving their flags after a disastrous defeat, all because they’re convinced that their ideology—whatever that means—makes them the true victors. You know, that same ideology that led to the killing of innocents because, well, freedom.

Hegseth is strutting into this hearing with a cocktail of allegations swirling around him like a well-mixed Mai Tai. He’s got reports of wild drinking, sexual harassment, and financial mismanagement that could make even the most seasoned expat raise an eyebrow. He’s qualified to be an underpaid English teacher with no benefits, no vacation, and excessive teaching hours in Saigon. He deserves the worst place in the world to teach English.  Speaking of mincing words, look at Hegseth’s staunch opposition to renaming military bases that honor Confederate generals. I mean, why change a name? It’s not like the world has evolved since the Civil War. And hey, if you’re going to hang onto a piece of history, why not cling to the parts that glorify losing causes?

And then there’s his delightful little manifesto, “An American Crusade,” where he calls for a holy war against anyone he deems an “internal enemy.” Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? The only difference is that this time, instead of sending troops overseas to battle vague … Read more