Boom, China, Boom! China Is Weird - Month: November 2022

Straightforward Architecture in China

By Angie R November 28, 2022 In They Have What? 0

You’d like to open a factory? There’s no need to look for architectural inspiration any further than the design of your product. China’s Wuliangye group wanted their product to be seen,

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Tonight’s Dinner “Husband and Wife Lung Slice” Sounds Better In Chinese

By Angie R November 27, 2022 In Food We Dare You to Try, The Engrish Language 0

Um… Before you order in a restaurant in China, perhaps you should make it clear that you would like the regular menu, not the ones for cannibals. What we could assume is that this meal is a Valentine’s day special,

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Today’s Special: Stuffed Worms!

By Angie R November 27, 2022 In Food We Dare You to Try 0

Have you ever seen such an elegant preparation of worms? Or better yet, have you ever even seen worms served as a dish!? Sea worms are a popular specialty in Xiamen,

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Have You Tried… Horse Milk?

By Angie R November 26, 2022 In Food We Dare You to Try, They Have What? 0

A trip down the Walmart aisle in China could bring many surprises. You may find various products that will shock you or confuse you, so you should be ready to do a lot of research.

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As Much As I Like Your Smile…

By Angie R November 26, 2022 In The Engrish Language, They Have What? 0

We are just wondering… what kind of public behavior could possibly have inspired this sign? Apparently, some people were misplacing their footwear and seriously violating the personal space of others.

Source: BoredPanda.com

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Safety? Yuck!

By Angie R November 25, 2022 In The Engrish Language 0

Did you ever think that some instances of the Engrish language were more than just failed translations? I think what they’re trying to do with this one is to encourage us to get out of our comfort zone and continue growing!

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You Are Kindly Asked Not to Be Edible

By Angie R November 25, 2022 In The Engrish Language 0

Judging by this sign, being edible is an inconvenience in China. We’re not sure what kind of problem you could encounter if you disobey this rule, but you wouldn’t want to find out… would you?

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Eggs Gone Bad or a Delicacy?

By Angie R November 24, 2022 In Food We Dare You to Try 0

Normally, you would throw away boiled eggs before they started changing color and odor, right? Well, in China, the black color and a repulsive smell that eggs get after a certain period of time (7 weeks to 5 months!) is actually the desired result!

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New Laundry Scent: Dried Meat

By Angie R November 24, 2022 In They Have What? 0

In China, people have a tendency of drying their laundry outside, even if it’s in the way of passengers — even in big cities! To make matters worse, they often dry their meat right next to the laundry,

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Care for a Scorpio on a Stick?

By Angie R November 23, 2022 In Food We Dare You to Try, They Have What? 0

Chinese street food never ceases to impress, and it is one of the most abundant sources of weirdness. Apparently, people used to resort to roasted scorpions so they wouldn’t starve back in the day,

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Monthly Archives November 2022

Straightforward Architecture in China

Tonight’s Dinner “Husband and Wife Lung Slice” Sounds Better In Chinese

Today’s Special: Stuffed Worms!

Have You Tried… Horse Milk?

As Much As I Like Your Smile…

Safety? Yuck!

You Are Kindly Asked Not to Be Edible

Eggs Gone Bad or a Delicacy?

New Laundry Scent: Dried Meat

Care for a Scorpio on a Stick?

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