[View the story "Chinese state media's sexiest man alive" on Storify ]Chinese state media's sexiest man alive Party-run website People's Daily falls for satirical article about Kim Jong-Un. Storified by The Stream · Tue, Nov 27 2012 08:07:07
With his devastatingly handsome, round face, his boyish charm, and his strong, sturdy frame, this Pyongyang-bred heartthrob is every woman’s dream come true. Blessed with an air of power that masks an unmistakable cute, cuddly side, Kim made this newspaper’s editorial board swoon with his impeccable fashion sense, chic short hairstyle, and, of course, that famous smile.Kim Jong-Un Named The Onion's Sexiest Man Alive For 2012 | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
The People's Daily feature was accompanied by a 55-page slideshow.
People's Daily screenshotAJstream
People's Daily screenshotAJstream
The article prompted questions and jokes from bloggers and reporters in China.
Get over it. Kim Jong Un story the least crazy thing in People's Daily.Josh Gartner
What's stranger than the People's Daily/Onion sexy Kim Jong-Un feature? The fact that it's still up. Guess everyone went home for the night.Adam Minter
Is it not possible that someone at People's Daily website has a sense of humour?tania branigan
People’s Daily: once again proving there’s no need for satire when you are your own parody.» Chinese State Media’s People’s Daily Reports Kim Jong-Un Was Named “The Onion’s Sexiest Man Alive” Beijing Cream
After noticing that their satirical piece had been picked up by People's Daily, The Onion added this update:
UPDATE: For more coverage on The Onion's Sexiest Man Alive 2012, Kim Jong-Un, please visit our friends at the People's Daily in China, a proud Communist subsidiary of The Onion, Inc. Exemplary reportage, comrades.Kim Jong-Un Named The Onion's Sexiest Man Alive For 2012 [UPDATE] | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
