Il dottor Morisi viene trovato ucciso nel suo studio. Indizi: un anello trovato nel bagno. Tre sono i sospetti ma chi è l'assassino?  Caro ascoltatore, scrivi il nome del killer nella sezione dei commenti e spiega perchè, secondo te, questo personaggio è l'assassino.

Se io fossi Sherlock Holmes

L'ultimo anello della catena

** This story contains graphic and explicit material it is not recommended for children. For mature audiences only. ** 18+
The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig from Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris Illustrations by Ian Falconer
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The way the pig is labeled based on his Vietnamese heritage, despite being born in the U.S., mirrors the real-world experiences of many immigrants and their descendants. Even when someone identifies as fully American, they can still be seen as "other" because of their background. The parrot's insistence on framing the pig's identity through an ethnic lens—rather than his actual achievements—reflects how media narratives and public discourse can shape (and sometimes distort) the way individuals are perceived.
This is especially important now, given the ongoing discussions about immigration in the U.S. Many immigrants and first-generation Americans face similar struggles with identity, belonging, and how they're portrayed in society. The story also highlights how insecurities—whether about identity, appearance, or status—can be exacerbated by external judgments.
Themes and Interpretation
•	Identity and Stereotyping: The pig’s frustration highlights how labels—whether about ethnicity or body image—can shape and limit a person’s self-perception.
•	Media Manipulation: The parrot, representing a journalist, distorts facts for a sensationalized story, raising questions about bias and ethics in reporting.
•	Self-Perception and Insecurity: The pig’s struggles with his body image illustrate how external judgments can create deep-seated insecurities.
•	Cultural Commentary: The story subtly critiques societal assumptions about identity and heritage, showing how people (or animals) can be boxed in by others’ perceptions.

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk and other stories from David Sedaris ( Adult 18+) 

The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig

В этом подкасте я рассказываю о празднике, который празднуется в России первого мая.

Привет, это Наташа!

Эпизод 32. Первое мая.

Alam n’yo ba na puwedeng gawing papel ang dumi ng elepante?

Learn Tagalog with Teacher Regina

Alam N’yo Ba? Papel mula sa Dumi

Aujourd'hui je vous raconte mon histoire, ce qui m'a poussé à enseigner la littérature française !

Littérature franco latine en quelques minutes seulement !

Mon parcours pour devenir professeur de littérature

"Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill is one of the most popular books ever. I've read it many times and it's guided me to great success. It's helped me come up with business ideas and create shows, films, theaters, and studios in different cities. It will help you, too!

English for Business

Think and Grow Rich: Roadmap to the American Dream

日本語の先生のTinaです！
今日は、使役受身形「させられる」を紹介します。
これが一番むずかしいです。
可能形「られる」、受身形「される」、使役形「させる」も復習してくださいね！！

レッスンの予約もお待ちしています♪
いっしょに、日本語の勉強をがんばりましょ〜！

Tina Japa Go!

Episode 31. 使役受身形「させられる」

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Song Lyrics - Prisoner Cell Block H

Today's phrase is "to be rigged" which means something has been set up to operate in some kind of unfair way. 

Today's phrase is to be rigged. Now when something is rigged, it is believed that it's operated using some kind of dishonest behaviour to promote a desired outcome. Now, let me just give you some examples to show you what I mean:

So, if we say, for example, 

The job vacancy has been advertised in the newspaper but I believe it's been rigged. We all know who's going to win.

 The football match was definitely rigged. I don't think the football players were playing in their usual way today. 

The competition to win a holiday in the local newspaper has been won by an employee of that newspaper. That was definitely rigged.

The full transcript is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EAOtcKX3LOgmTEWRU5SaEV4pLLDDtzx9/view?usp=drivesdk