From Dianne

Q: What do you think of the "Land of the People with Big Noses"?

A: Did a bit of digging on this, Dianne. Are you referring to the phrase that became popular from the 2003 documentary "Alice in Big Noses' Land"? If so, are you insinuating that my nose is small?? I rather like my nose...it's the one they gave me :)

"Big Noses" (da bi zi) is the familiar Chinese term for Westerners.

This land of big noses is where I live, and I must say that I love it. Although the noses typically are bigger, I can easily look past them and see the person behind the giant nose ;)

At any rate, I sense that you are endearing when you ask the question. So thanks for asking.

PS: did you know that you have a big nose!

;)