The Biggest Contribution Of "ziya Tong" To Humanity

December 27, 2019

Ziya Tong (formerly known as Ziya Huber) is a Canadian-American standup comic and writer, most notably, in his 2021 book, The Awkward Comedy Masterpiece. The book discusses his personal journey from being a shy, socially-challenged child who was “always the boy in the house” to being one of the most popular and most successful comedians in his craft today. He received his first writing job at the age of 18 when he was tasked by his then-girlfriend to do standup for an audition in her grandmother's home. He failed the audition, thus beginning his career as a standup comedian. After several years performing standup comedy around the U.S., Tong created his own sitcom, The Awkward Comedy Masterpiece, which chronicled the daily trials of his everyday life.

While The Awkward Comedy Masterpiece was quite successful, it paved the way for other Tong creations such as his second book, The World of Web, which chronicled his adventures in the online world. In this book, Tong presents an assortment of his characters and describes their various quirks and foibles. It also showcases his blind spots and how they play into his comedy. In a nutshell, the ziya that Tong offers to his readers is all about his unique personality that is uniquely him.

As discussed in his earlier works, Ziya tong was born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, and is Chinese. A member of theburned juggernauts, the Burnedadoes, tong began to exhibit signs of mental impairment as early as grade five. These signs included: not able to focus on events or people; not able to make logical connections; unable to communicate or understand what others were thinking; and not being able to recognize or know when someone was talking to him. However, these blind spots did not deter Tong from pursuing his comedic dreams, and he used them to further develop and refine his craft.

The World of Web is Tong's first major work as a stand-up comic. Although he had previously produced a handful of sketches, this book represents the pinnacle of his comic career. In this book, he presents his Blind Spots series in full color, and includes all of the behind-the-scenes info that fans of his work have been waiting for. An extract from the book reveals that the “bubble man” was inspired by the Japanese bubble boy known as Momotaro Dosake, who was blind from birth and survived the Japanese nuclear bomb during World War II.

The world within a bubble is just one that we know, but this isn't your average M.A.S.H. scenario. In fact, when one considers the world within a bubble, one might suspect that the real world is an extension of the digital realm, and that the true reality bubble might even be smaller than we think. The premise of the story is that the world in the blind spots is a world where there are no barriers, where anything is possible. Tong tells the story of three friends who find themselves miraculously transported to the other side of the world. They're apparently placed on this earth by “a very powerful being” who has them trapped and unable to get out.

Soon, they learn that they're not alone and there are other forces working against them. The book continues with a series of adventures that take the group from the clouds to the bottom of the ocean, and back again. A few surprises, such as a sea turtle and humpback whale, keep the plot exciting. On the downside, there is a tendency for the plot to repeat itself and little room is left for character development. This may work to the disadvantage of some readers who need to experience a bit more adventure in their everyday lives. The overall presentation of the book is fast and has a strong plot, but it lacks substance and some of the elements that could make a book more engaging may be missing.

It also has a heavy dose of jargon. Some of it is understandable, but for those whose English isn't top notch, some of it can be very difficult to understand. And while some of the names are humorous, others sound foreign and even phonetic. For those who are already quite familiar with Chinese, this can be frustrating because most of what is being said seems very unfamiliar.

The Blind Side by Ziya Tong is entertaining and offers an idea of a world that may be very different from our own, but one with many of the same characteristics. It's a fun book that leaves the reader wanting more. For the young adult reader, it offers plenty of entertainment and education without going over the top and becoming too academic or confusing. It manages to bring in the unexpected and entertain without veering too far into fantasy and escapism.