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Definitions
Goat (noun): A mammal known for its milk and meat.
AKA a sheep with a moustache.
Goats in the news
Gung Hay Fat Choy! No, we’re not calling you fat. It’s ‘Happy New Year’ in Chinese, starting in February.
2015 is the year of the goat. Or sheep. Or ram. No one’s sure, but it’s the year of 羊, a fluffy animal that eats garbage.
Goat, Ram or Sheep?
My gourmet diet includes boots, cans and pebbles. I’m a ( a )
I use horns to impress ladies. My testicles are functional. I’m a ( b )
People shave me and turn me into hats. I am a ( c )
( a ) goat
( b ) ram
( c ) sheep
Chinese new year checklist
Give a kid a red envelope with cash. Just like politicians receive!
Light firecrackers. Nothing says ‘happy new year’ like explosives.
新年快乐!•
- China will soon control the Earth. No wait. We mean Happy New Year!
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