Karl_Okeson on news Shandong Thief Made Creepy Face Masks out of Pig Skin to Evade Police(4 comments)
This guy is really talented: Clever, skilled, self learning, self determined, critical thinker. Someone hire this guy! Full Comment>>
Karl_Okeson on news Woman Claims Her Dog Was “Raped”; Demands 100,000 RMB(11 comments)
While the absurdity of the claim is ridiculus, the overall case is not that unheard of. If you have a very expensive pure-breed, you don't want to risk it getting disease or hurting it's reproductive system or even having to pay for the birthing proceedures if you didn't willing submit to breeding. 100,000RMB is a ... Full Comment>>
Karl_Okeson on news 7 Chinese Cities Included in World’s Ten Most Expensive Cities for Housing (5 comments)
House prices, not rental prices. China's realistate by square meter is insanely expensive. You can buy a nice house in a nice neighborhood in Brooklyn or DC or a number of other metropolitan regions for the same price as an empty 100m2 box in a run down building without the most basic of services in most 2nd teir ... Full Comment>>
Karl_Okeson on news Taobao Offering Human Rental Service for Elderly Parent Visits(2 comments)
Capitalism at work. Full Comment>>
Karl_Okeson on news 237 Foreigners Investigated for Drug and Prostitution Crimes in Beijing(11 comments)
echinacities is a tabloid at best. They rarely post any sources. Full Comment>>
Karl_Okeson on news Beijing to Crack Down on Unruly Motorcyclists (1 comments)
When asked what authorities plan to do about total lack of parking and driving law enforcement in regards to traditional 4 wheel vehicles authorities responded: "Fuck if I care, they got money." Full Comment>>
Karl_Okeson on news Daughter Fails Gaokao; Father Forces Family to Repeatedly Jump in River (5 comments)
No pressure. I mean if you fail your entire family has to commit suicide but no pressure. Full Comment>>
Karl_Okeson on news Anti-Pervert Stockings Update: Fake Hairy Breasts Now Available(8 comments)
Seriously. If you don't want men to stair at your tits and legs maybe stop wearing very low cleavage shirts and quarter inch skirts. Full Comment>>
Karl_Okeson on news Weirdo Women Pledges to Marry Whoever Finds Her Lost Bike(3 comments)
The real WTF in this article is how the hell did she do that trip with that shitty of a bike. Giants are god aweful dogshit in China at least. An she still managed 70km(40+miles) a day. She deserves a medal. Full Comment>>
Karl_Okeson on news New Law: It is Illegal for Chinese to Not Care About their Parents Since July 1(2 comments)
腾讯新闻 cited the fine as up to 30,000元 for neglecting your parents including financial neglect. There were no mentions as jail times or specifics as to what constitutes neglect. I would love to see that fone call though as parents call their grown adult children and deman they come home or send money or else ... Full Comment>>
Karl_Okeson on news Man Kills Ex-Girlfriend and then Takes her Body Travelling(6 comments)
This is really sad. Guy obviously sounds incredibly troubled. Would make a good movie script though. Full Comment>>
Karl_Okeson on news Belly Bonanza: Wuhan Park Hands Out Free T-Shirts to Topless Male Tourists(1 comments)
They would probably do better to have 'shirt required' signage and mandatory shirt tax or eviction to those breaking the rule. Full Comment>>