• Björn Tantau@swg-empire.deEnglish
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      11 months ago

      The original story actually takes place in China. But I’ve never seen an adaption take that into account. There’s probably a Chinese version somewhere that accidentally is more canonically correct.

      • Jake Farm@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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        11 months ago

        Arabian Nights depicts Aladin as vaguely chinese though there is no Jasmin in that one.

      • disguy_ovahea@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        11 months ago

        I had to edit my comment when I read your reply. I forgot that the greater than symbol just turns my comment into a quote. lol

        She’d be disqualified by both requirements. Also, gross.