Comments on: Photos that Scream “China”

By: Big John

Big John — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:40:18 +0000

I used to live there, and I hated those damn railings (seen on the left) that kept you from walking on the streets. I loved having to watch out and make sure I wasn’t run over by some errant taxi driving ex-truck driver! Kept one on one’s toes! Also those crappy uneven cement sidewalk blocks (on right). Great way to sprain an ankle! Otherwise great view straight ahead!

By: Jet So

Jet So — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:44:30 +0000

Uh uh … Ben, your site isn’t blocked … yet

Caption: Chopped body parts are sooo heavy …

By: Another Ben R. from Kansas City living in China

Another Ben R. from Kansas City living in China — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:16:16 +0000

Ben, you probably know this, but
your website is blocked in China now. I’m
using a proxy.

By: PAB

PAB — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:51:15 +0000

Great pic! It’s been a while since I roamed the streets of China. Coming upon a good photo like this every now and then brings back the memories.
Thanx!

By: Demerzel

Demerzel — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:59:12 +0000

Not knowing the history of umbrellas before, I was quite surprised that the Chinese actually had two different words for umbrella: 雨伞 (rain umbrella) and 阳伞 (sun umbrella/parasol).

Still, two people carrying one bag, definitely more efficient, but certainly unique to me.

By: Ben Wu

Ben Wu — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:51:08 +0000

That’s culture difference too. In China, most ladies usually put up umbrellas in sunny days to avoid suntan.

By: Porter B.

Porter B. — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:34:43 +0000

“Tingting and Xiaozhen pooled their month’s pay together to afford the latest Louis Vuitton bag with the promise to split ownership each week. Sundays are an uneasy compromise.”

Oh, and I’m glad that you like Beyond. 光辉岁月 is my high school glory song. Though they may be defunct, they are alive and well in the form of KTV.

By: WiSaGaN

WiSaGaN — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:06:20 +0000

Pretty nice blog.
Sorry for hijacking this, i couldn’t find the guestbook.

By: Benjamin Ross

Benjamin Ross — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:48:00 +0000

@Jeremy

Good call…that pic was definitely taken in Fuzhou. The south side of 东街 to be exact.

By: Matt Schiavenza

Matt Schiavenza — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:35:10 +0000

Caption:

You ruined our symmetry by wearing pants, bitch.