But, honestly, how can any character in the world beat si? It must always win, always be at the top of our lists, the top of our minds.

Constant awareness of death is a hallmark of old age. Youth believes it will live forever.

@1, that's cool. So while the "of the year" chestnut might cause a youth to refocus on what seems like the very big picture indeed, to a crusty old fuck like me a year is hardly long enough to conclude a damn thing worth mentioning.

thank obama for the high prices!

I hope this one doesn't embarass itself and degrade the office of Chinese Character of the Year like last year's winner.

Assange robbed again....