DaqingDevil

Oct 24, 2013 11:18

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Top 10 Brands in China: Really? Says Who??

It's time someone in China created something similar to "Choice" magazine or some independent system to publish the best brands. How about "Top 10 Worst" as well? Okay make that "Top 1000 Worst". Or "Top 10 Fakes"! Or "Top 10 Least Lasting Products"? The list is endless. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 24, 2013 11:08

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Beijing Street Cleaner Uses Fluent English, Surprises Netizens

Just what we English teachers needed. Street cleaners putting us out of a job!!! (Haha) Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 24, 2013 11:05

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news School in Zhongshan Accused of Penalizing Girls for Wearing Colored Underwear

I suppose the reason it has been written up here as news is because for China, it's believable! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 22, 2013 08:44

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news “Shenyang’s Highest ATM” at 2 Meters High is “Right for Yao Ming”

Chinese "planning" at it's very best! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 22, 2013 08:42

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Man Returns After 23 Years in Prison to Discover Home Sold By Government

I think his hard luck started with a life sentence for robbery!! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 19, 2013 12:27

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news 7 Common Scams in China and How to Avoid Them

Haha! Perhaps it's time to list them into an article. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 19, 2013 12:20

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Father Hires Contract Killer to Murder Son’s Complaining Neighbors

Well I am definitely NOT going to complain about my neighbours. May they drill through concrete walls and floors at any desired hour, move furniture around at 2am, take never ending baths from 10pm onwards, tear signs from my door, steal my bicycle, light fireworks at any time, any place and they can even take a pee ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 19, 2013 12:15

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Shanghai Couple Sell Own Daughter to Purchase an iPhone

The kid would probably have had a better life with the new adoptive parents rather than with these losers. One kind of hopes the child gets to stay with the buyers! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 18, 2013 07:18

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Golden Week Price Hikes: Making Sense of the Rumor Mill

This is actually a pretty good report and providing comparisons to overseas tourist spots is interesting. I visited the Wudalianchi national park during Golden Week and I thought this was value for money. Then again this volcanic heritage site is a little far removed from the more popular sites mentioned in the ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 17, 2013 13:55

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news 11 Rats Found on Hong Kong Airplane During Maintenance Check in Xiamen

They had that movie "Snakes on a Plane." Might as well run this as the sequel: "Rats on a Plane." Nice to know that us poor passengers in cattle class economy are not favored by traveling rats. Adds a touch of danger and excitement to being upgraded don't you think? Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 17, 2013 07:50

Blogs : DaqingDevil commented on littlemissmoo 's blog My life as an Alien - The Intro

Gee it worked. I still can't add comments to the other blog. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 17, 2013 07:49

Blogs : DaqingDevil commented on littlemissmoo 's blog My life as an Alien - The Intro

I have tried a number of times to comment on your writing but for some technical reason my comments would not submit!! Writing that evokes a chuckle is well written. I nearly choked on my breakfast when I read the phrase: Think Liberace goes for tea in Versailles!! Immediate pic in my head that screamed ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 17, 2013 07:42

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news The 2nd eChinacities Blog Contest: See Prize Winners & Vote for Readers’ Choice

2nd Blog Contest - My favourite blog = My Life as an Alien. Part 2 was also damn fine writing. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 16, 2013 08:00

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Guangxi Bride Enters Wrong Bed, “Accidently” Has Sex With Best Man

The family thought 20,000 RMB would solve all the problems. What price honor? maybe the whole thing was a scam that went wrong. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 16, 2013 07:50

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Man Has 28 cm Wooden Handle Lodged Up His Anus After Drinking Mishap

Complicated and intricate surgery with a .....chainsaw!! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 12, 2013 21:53

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Wild Monkey Enters Sichuan Home, Leaps Up On Table to “Play Mahjong”

So...ahhmm...errr...just how smart do you have to be to play mahjong? Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 12, 2013 21:51

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Rooftop Driving School in Hefei Causes Uproar

More amazing is the fact that Chinese drivers actually practice! I guess whatever they learn is left on the rooftop once they hit the road. Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 10, 2013 19:30

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Illegal Radio Station Shut Down in Chongqing After Broadcasting Obscenity

Suggestive adjectives? Sensational? The President of China is doing a sensational job don't you think? Oops...lock me up. The amount of food wastage at a Chinese wedding is obscene. Uh oh! Did it again. Cuff me! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 10, 2013 19:20

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Mother Gives Birth to Baby Born With Two Fully-Grown Teeth

That's gonna come back and bite her at feeding time!! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 10, 2013 19:17

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Trying to Understand The Reasons Why Some Foreigners Hate Chinese Food

Yeah you're right. Telling a white lie to the locals is an act of politeness. I guess it probably goes both ways. maybe if we ask them do they like tender steak on a regular basis BBQ'ed "properly" they might lie to us and say "yes". Then again........... May I take this opportunity though to mention that the ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 10, 2013 11:40

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Trying to Understand The Reasons Why Some Foreigners Hate Chinese Food

Well explained JayKnox although I am not sure I would agree about the extent of lying. I eat western food at home and cook my own steak and salad, pizza, roast lamb and vegies, spaghetti, BLT's and toasted sandwiches. When I go out I also have a selection of food I do like but I haven't found anything that makes me ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 01, 2013 18:27

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news 40 Tons of Cotton Catches Fire in Henan, Looted by Local Villagers

I'm sure they will find a use for the stuff. Don't underestimate the ingenuity of a thief. Clean ears, clean nostrils, clean between the toes, wrap their kids in even more cotton wool to protect them from...from...ahhhh.....life in general. "Oh when them cotton balls get rotten, you can't pick very much cotton, in ... Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 01, 2013 18:22

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news Amazing! Changsha Man Pulls 5 Ton Truck With a Steel Rope Looped Through Nose

That comment's a bit 'on the nose'! Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Oct 01, 2013 18:20

Around China : DaqingDevil commented on news 40 Tons of Cotton Catches Fire in Henan, Looted by Local Villagers

Oh Full Comment>>

DaqingDevil

Sep 30, 2013 12:23

Articles : DaqingDevil commented on news Top 8 Sounds in China that Drive Expats Insane

Oh yeah that music in the town square. I forgot about that. And how could I! And yes, the ghettoblasters on evening walkers. Weren't Walkmans and earphones a Chinese invention? Full Comment>>