This is not me: The soft spot of a big man

Author: Pang Xun, Liu Hu
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: What kind of people are men? This question may sound foolish, but it stems from the foolishness of men themselves—men have made themselves so distorted and indistinguishable between truth and falsehood. They love to portray themselves as gods who hold the truth, yet they are always full of flaws; they love to show themselves as invincible legendary heroes, yet they are often helpless and pitiful; they love to put on a facade of transcending human sorrow and the mockery of fate, yet they are often cruelly mocked by reality. They seem carefree, but they are actually very tired, truly tired! This may not be the fault of men—these men who have no choice! From the moment they were born, they were marked by their gender, and then unknowingly and inevitably, they threw themselves into a fierce performance, whether on stage or off, without ever taking off their makeup or resting. Similar to this is an animal called a crocodile. It has a fierce appearance and terrifying abilities, but unfortunately, it has a soft belly that cannot withstand any substantial attack. If one day, men and a crocodile meet, they will surely have a fierce battle. But men will never think of attacking the crocodile's belly, because they either don't know or refuse to admit that the weak spot of an outwardly powerful creature is actually vulnerable. Men would rather lose the battle with the crocodile to deny this law—this is the typical style of how men do things. If it's the belly, then let's set aside men's careers and struggles, let's set aside their achievements and glories, and take a look at them when they are alone, when they are hidden behind their masks! "This Is Not Me" is more about uncovering the "little men" within the "big men" than sympathizing with the pain they endure in defiance of themselves. This comic is more about a playful and ironic mockery of men than a kind reminder to the lovable men—life can actually be very simple. The book ultimately wants to say to men: May you truly be happy!