Can someone explain the ridiculous hodgepodge of misappropriated Asian elements they've slapped together for this music video? Behold, "Princess of China," the latest single from Coldplay, featuring Rihanna. It's a fantastically silly Orientalist vis-bomb of ninjas, pagodas and taiko drums, among other random Asian imagery. Take a look:
According to the credits, this was written and directed by Adria Petty and Alan Bibby... who, perhaps, watched a few too many kung fu movies.
