Step 1: Order Soup Dumplings.

Step 1: Order Soup Dumplings.

Try to say “Xiaolongbao” at home,
but, afraid
to boof it, at the restaurant,
just point at the menu.
Eat the soup dumpling.
Don’t spill it.
Don’t fucking spill it.
Especially not in the company of
white friends.

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