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Title: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 24, 2011, 11:35:29 PM
Hey, everyone.

I am living and teaching English in Shenzhen, China.

Just felt like sharing some pics. Photography is a big hobby of mine.

Hope you can dig it.

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This is a pic of a McDonald's breakfast hotdog. Never tried it but very cheap.
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Post by: WillGrant on November 24, 2011, 11:36:02 PM
http://video.canadiancontent.net/43720662-family-guy-german-tour.html (http://video.canadiancontent.net/43720662-family-guy-german-tour.html)
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 24, 2011, 11:37:13 PM
Here is the ceiling of the library, a huge four story strutcture that even has a section of English books.

I'm reading Roughing It, by Mark Twain.
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Post by: garebear on November 24, 2011, 11:38:37 PM
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Post by: nzmusclemonster on November 24, 2011, 11:41:33 PM
where are the sluts in short skirts.....
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Post by: garebear on November 24, 2011, 11:43:07 PM
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Post by: garebear on November 24, 2011, 11:44:44 PM
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Post by: garebear on November 24, 2011, 11:45:32 PM
where are the sluts in short skirts.....
Sorry to say that I don't have a pic of that but I see it on a regular basis. At least, very short shorts. Very popular here.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 24, 2011, 11:50:05 PM
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Post by: garebear on November 24, 2011, 11:54:08 PM
Bike hauler.
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Post by: garebear on November 24, 2011, 11:57:15 PM
My gym. $150 for six months and I got what I paid for.

It's an up and coming industry here, so nothing too fancy.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 24, 2011, 11:59:30 PM
A can of Redbull at the hotel.

太贵了啊!
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Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 12:02:15 AM
I'm waiting for the other one to grow....
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 12:04:10 AM
View from my apartment....
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Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 12:06:46 AM
How to stand in line for the metro.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 12:08:40 AM
Lost in translation?

Cost me about twenty bucks and it never fails.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 12:10:32 AM
Talking to you fools.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 12:12:24 AM
Near Coastal City.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 12:13:53 AM
Police short bus.
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Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 12:15:21 AM
Chinese Amway.
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Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 12:17:11 AM
Pizza Hut menu.
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Post by: WillGrant on November 25, 2011, 12:21:30 AM
Go post this shit on the fagg0t board (A board)  >:(
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 12:27:46 AM
Go post this shit on the fagg0t board (A board)  >:(
A?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 12:32:11 AM
Origami maker.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 12:33:38 AM
Some of his work...
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Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 12:34:57 AM
Some more...
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 12:36:45 AM
Teaching...
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 12:39:36 AM
Time to make the dumplings............... .....
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Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 12:42:47 AM
Book garden. .............
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Post by: FitnessFrenzy on November 25, 2011, 12:46:51 AM
Very cool. How much do you get paid per month and what is your qualifications (education for teaching)?
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Post by: nzmusclemonster on November 25, 2011, 12:58:22 AM
Worst thread ever.
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Post by: WillGrant on November 25, 2011, 01:02:43 AM
hahahahaha Even TA makes an appearence at # 10

http://efukt.com/20938_The_10_Worst_Orgasms_Ever_Filmed.html (http://efukt.com/20938_The_10_Worst_Orgasms_Ever_Filmed.html)
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 01:05:30 AM
Very cool. How much do you get paid per month and what is your qualifications (education for teaching)?
I don't make very much, only about 1800 US per month, but the cost of living is a lot lower.

I have a BA and a TEFL cert that I got online.

Really you just need the BA, if you want to teach legally (valid work visa).

Even if you don't have that, you can get paid under the table, but there is always risk in that.

Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Kwon_2 on November 25, 2011, 01:07:38 AM
Do you have a chinese wife or something?

Why pick China?
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Post by: Cleanest Natural on November 25, 2011, 01:09:39 AM
Very interesting. Maybe you can share some storiws and more.pics about China from your point of view.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Warpado on November 25, 2011, 01:10:40 AM
Police short bus.

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=403316.0;attach=443268;image)

Haha.. cool pics.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 01:11:49 AM
Do you have a chinese wife or something?

Why pick China?
I have a Chinese girlfriend, but I met her after I arrived.

I came here on a scholarship in 2007 (same city), taught kindergarten in 2008 and returned this year. Been trying to learn Chinese and it's more fun to do it here. Plus, I just get bored and need to change my life every so often.
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Post by: FitnessFrenzy on November 25, 2011, 01:15:21 AM
What kind of level do you teach (middle school, adults or ?) and what do you think about Shenzhen city?

I am curious as I might go to china to teach myself. I have a BA in english.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Kwon_2 on November 25, 2011, 01:15:45 AM
I have a Chinese girlfriend, but I met her after I arrived.

I came here on a scholarship in 2007 (same city), taught kindergarten in 2008 and returned this year. Been trying to learn Chinese and it's more fun to do it here. Plus, I just get bored and need to change my life every so often.

Is America (any city) so dull and lack variation/diversity? :D

I just don't understand the appeal (unless you love the certain country's women)
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 01:25:52 AM
What kind of level do you teach (middle school, adults or ?) and what do you think about Shenzhen city?

I am curious as I might go to china to teach myself. I have a BA in english.
Right now I teach adults, but I've taught kindergarten before. Adults are much easier. Shenzhen is a great city, but it is very new. Thirty years ago this was just a fishing village. The government has invested heavily here. It is a Special Economic Zone. There are many very wealthy Chinese people here. Hong Kong is literally right next door.

You can get a job easily with a BA.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: kiwiol on November 25, 2011, 01:31:12 AM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=403316.0;attach=443274;image)

Brutal 11" forearms, Revenge of the Nerds outfit and telling Fook Yu in the class (who told you she'd do anything to get a pass) to stay back after 3 pm.
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Post by: Lord Chronos on November 25, 2011, 01:32:41 AM
Worst thread ever.

turd
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Lord Chronos on November 25, 2011, 01:36:15 AM
Is America (any city) so dull and lack variation/diversity? :D


Yeah I'd say so. Drive a few miles in any direction in the US, once you have seen a few streets with strip malls featuring Mcdonalds, Walgreens, Dunkin donuts and some other random companies housed in generic beige buildings with large generic red signage, you'll have a pretty good idea of what the rest of America is like.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Lord Chronos on November 25, 2011, 01:39:20 AM
Right now I teach adults, but I've taught kindergarten before. Adults are much easier. Shenzhen is a great city, but it is very new. Thirty years ago this was just a fishing village. The government has invested heavily here. It is a Special Economic Zone. There are many very wealthy Chinese people here. Hong Kong is literally right next door.

You can get a job easily with a BA.

How long does it take to get a work visa, and once you have a work visa is it easy to transfer to other companies or other types of work?
I presume the ESL company who you work for sponsored your visa??

Also whats the food shopping like there, I've read that china has a lot of problems with counterfeit food and contamination.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: FitnessFrenzy on November 25, 2011, 01:44:02 AM
to the shittalkers in this topic.. if you open your eyes you might actually learn something.
As for myself, I am very curious about China. Having been there for 18 days in 2007 on vacation, I got quite fascinated with the country and
their vastly different culture from ours.
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Post by: musclecenter on November 25, 2011, 02:14:00 AM
Teaching...
Be carefull there,bro ;)
anything happens not as you think!

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Post by: Kwon_2 on November 25, 2011, 02:18:45 AM
Coach Huang, what was the reason?

Why were they fighting with knives?
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Post by: musclecenter on November 25, 2011, 02:25:10 AM
Coach Huang, what was the reason?

Why were they fighting with knives?
don't know why...
but you always can see it .
And : almost everyone is fake,except fakers.
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Post by: ironneck on November 25, 2011, 02:41:16 AM
looks loke a very shitty place to live

very  sterile   :-\


i would die there man, i dont like schlitzaugen chicks
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Post by: d0nny2600 on November 25, 2011, 03:12:53 AM
Good thread. Very interesting subject!
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Post by: DroppingPlates on November 25, 2011, 03:18:05 AM
Talking to you fools.


Amazing, you've found a working proxy server to enter getbig  :o
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Post by: Army of One on November 25, 2011, 03:24:24 AM
Interesting but the place looks like a shithole, also what on earth was that gay knife fighting
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Post by: Tito24 on November 25, 2011, 03:35:35 AM
only fucked up thing living there is that all the women are chinese, not exactly attracting.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: calfzilla on November 25, 2011, 04:00:58 AM
I don't make very much, only about 1800 US per month, but the cost of living is a lot lower.

I have a BA and a TEFL cert that I got online.

Really you just need the BA, if you want to teach legally (valid work visa).

Even if you don't have that, you can get paid under the table, but there is always risk in that.



Can you suggest a good site to get the TEFL certificate? 

Nice pics and very interesting.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 04:10:28 AM
Can you suggest a good site to get the TEFL certificate? 

Nice pics and very interesting.
Shit, man. I really can't remember. I did that course in 2007 and it seems like a lifetime ago.

Don't worry too much about that. If you're seriously interested just google it a bit or try to find out a way just to fake it, especially if you're willing to teach kindergarten.

Mostly, it's if you have a white face and are a native English speaker. It's all a bunch of crap, besides that, to be honest.

Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 04:14:00 AM
How long does it take to get a work visa, and once you have a work visa is it easy to transfer to other companies or other types of work?
I presume the ESL company who you work for sponsored your visa??

Also whats the food shopping like there, I've read that china has a lot of problems with counterfeit food and contamination.
The work visa can be obtained before you even come here. You can interview on Skype and get offered a job. I'm not sure if you're American, but if you are, you need to apply for the visa before you leave the States. Other countries are a little different.

Otherwise, you can come on a tourist visa and, once hired, the company applies for the work visa for you.

In China, the work visa is obtained through a Chinese employer. Once they get you a visa, however, you will be under contract for that company (usually a year at a time). You may be able to moonlight, but they probably will want you to be working for them.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 04:16:50 AM
Be carefull there,bro ;)
anything happens not as you think!


Wow, that is crazy! I can't imagine something so illegal happening here.

There are so many police walking around with billy clubs.

I feel a lot safer in China than I do in major American cities. Not saying that doesn't have its drawbacks for the Chinese people (a police state) but I just never see any violence at all.
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Post by: kiwiol on November 25, 2011, 04:18:10 AM
Garebear, tell us about the food - eat anything interesting? I love Chinese food :P
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Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 04:19:55 AM
Amazing, you've found a working proxy server to enter getbig  :o
I can get this site on the regular net but I need the proxy server to see your youtube links.

Some Chinese guy at work gave it to me. I'm terrible with computers but he just put something on a thumb drive and I click on it.

By the way, everyone in China knows that their government censors everything. They are not in the dark about it. Many people have proxy servers, although it's not talked about.
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Post by: MAXX on November 25, 2011, 04:21:14 AM
Be carefull there,bro ;)
anything happens not as you think!


lol what the fuck.. and police does nothing? wierdos...
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 04:25:50 AM
Garebear, tell us about the food - eat anything interesting? I love Chinese food :P
I'm not the biggest fan of Chinese food but I've tried quite a bit. Mostly, I just eat noodles and some rice dishes. I buy most of my food at the grocery store and make it at home.  There is plenty of Western food at both restaurants and grocery stores. Tons of McD's, KFC and Pizza Huts everywhere I go. Some Subway. Never seen a Taco Bell here.

Most Chinese dishes leave the head of the animal on the food, so that's a little different. Also, the Chinese do eat dog. They are aware that Westerners look down on it (although I don't personally) so it's a bit difficult to snap a pic of. However, I have seen numerous restaurants where a dog is hanging from a hook in its mouth and the lower half of the body has been sold for food.

I'll try getting one anyway. Just gonna have to be sly.
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Post by: kiwiol on November 25, 2011, 04:58:21 AM
I'm not the biggest fan of Chinese food but I've tried quite a bit. Mostly, I just eat noodles and some rice dishes. I buy most of my food at the grocery store and make it at home.  There is plenty of Western food at both restaurants and grocery stores. Tons of McD's, KFC and Pizza Huts everywhere I go. Some Subway. Never seen a Taco Bell here.

Most Chinese dishes leave the head of the animal on the food, so that's a little different. Also, the Chinese do eat dog. They are aware that Westerners look down on it (although I don't personally) so it's a bit difficult to snap a pic of. However, I have seen numerous restaurants where a dog is hanging from a hook in its mouth and the lower half of the body has been sold for food.

I'll try getting one anyway. Just gonna have to be sly.

Are there a lot of restaurants serving other kinds of ethnic food like Indian, Japanese, Lebanese and what not? I couldn't eat Chinese all the time either. Do you have cable TV?

And lets pray gh15 doesn't see your post about dogs getting eaten or he'll shut down the whole mainland ;D
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Post by: MikMaq on November 25, 2011, 05:10:06 AM
I don't make very much, only about 1800 US per month, but the cost of living is a lot lower.

I have a BA and a TEFL cert that I got online.

Really you just need the BA, if you want to teach legally (valid work visa).

Even if you don't have that, you can get paid under the table, but there is always risk in that.


1800 a month is pretty dam good christ that's more than most getbiggers make, and I'm sure things gotta be pretty dam cheap and easy over there.


Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: calfzilla on November 25, 2011, 05:16:07 AM
Shit, man. I really can't remember. I did that course in 2007 and it seems like a lifetime ago.

Don't worry too much about that. If you're seriously interested just google it a bit or try to find out a way just to fake it, especially if you're willing to teach kindergarten.

Mostly, it's if you have a white face and are a native English speaker. It's all a bunch of crap, besides that, to be honest.





Thanks, my friend just returned from teaching in south america, I would like to teach abroad someday as well. I'll just google a TEFL or check with my friend. I already have the white face and a BS degree.
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Post by: UGMT on November 25, 2011, 05:18:52 AM
cool pics. it's always interesting to get a candid look at these places we constantly hear so much about. post more!
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Post by: Borracho on November 25, 2011, 05:20:00 AM
So are there gyms over there or do you not work out?  :-\
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Post by: MAXX on November 25, 2011, 05:30:37 AM
I read USA are going to cencour their internet aswell. sucks for you guys.  :P
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Post by: ironneck on November 25, 2011, 05:35:34 AM
asia is growing cause they are against the illuminati
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Post by: FitnessFrenzy on November 25, 2011, 05:41:58 AM
I'm not the biggest fan of Chinese food but I've tried quite a bit. Mostly, I just eat noodles and some rice dishes. I buy most of my food at the grocery store and make it at home.  There is plenty of Western food at both restaurants and grocery stores. Tons of McD's, KFC and Pizza Huts everywhere I go. Some Subway. Never seen a Taco Bell here.

Most Chinese dishes leave the head of the animal on the food, so that's a little different. Also, the Chinese do eat dog. They are aware that Westerners look down on it (although I don't personally) so it's a bit difficult to snap a pic of. However, I have seen numerous restaurants where a dog is hanging from a hook in its mouth and the lower half of the body has been sold for food.

I'll try getting one anyway. Just gonna have to be sly.


Here is a picture I took in China:

(http://www.stalkerzone.dk/upload/Photo-0220.jpg)
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: MikMaq on November 25, 2011, 05:43:54 AM
asia is growing cause they are against the illuminati
Ironic consider they function pretty openly as an illuminati.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: mass243 on November 25, 2011, 05:48:13 AM
don't know why...
but you always can see it .
And : almost everyone is fake,except fakers.


HAHAHAH

Can't believe this shit. At your age you are bitter like 10 yo girl at her friends bd-party  ??? ??? :-\

Accept it.

China is da player at your hood and could sink your island in a minute if chosen. Goddamnit, I don't like being rude but your attitude is annoying and disrespectful.
You are like yankee;  you think your miserable small country is something and better than everyone else (except that USA is big player in real life where as your country is a miserable island in backyard of China.

Sorry. Meltdown over, keep goin'   :)
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Post by: MP on November 25, 2011, 05:50:24 AM
Any pics of your girlfriend's ass?
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Post by: MAXX on November 25, 2011, 05:51:37 AM
Why would it be any more inhumane/cruel/whatever to eat a dog than a pig? Just because we use them as pets?

I read that pigs are actually more intelligent than dogs.
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Post by: Board_SHERIF on November 25, 2011, 05:53:39 AM
Gooks and Gookland suk, robot minds robot ways, POS's.
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Post by: ironneck on November 25, 2011, 06:01:02 AM
Ironic consider they function pretty openly as an illuminati.

yeah but they dont serve lucifer
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Post by: musclecenter on November 25, 2011, 06:43:08 AM

HAHAHAH

Can't believe this shit. At your age you are bitter like 10 yo girl at her friends bd-party  ??? ??? :-\

Accept it.

China is da player at your hood and could sink your island in a minute if chosen. Goddamnit, I don't like being rude but your attitude is annoying and disrespectful.
You are like yankee;  you think your miserable small country is something and better than everyone else (except that USA is big player in real life where as your country is a miserable island in backyard of China.

Sorry. Meltdown over, keep goin'   :)

everyone has his own viewpoint.


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Post by: Dokey111 on November 25, 2011, 07:18:42 AM
This is an interesting thread.  Thank you.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Natural Man on November 25, 2011, 07:45:30 AM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=403316.0;attach=443265;image)
I poo.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Natural Man on November 25, 2011, 07:48:03 AM
I have a Chinese girlfriend, but I met her after I arrived.

I came here on a scholarship in 2007 (same city), taught kindergarten in 2008 and returned this year. Been trying to learn Chinese and it's more fun to do it here. Plus, I just get bored and need to change my life every so often.
how often did you and your parents move from a place to another when you were a child , teen ?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: MAXX on November 25, 2011, 07:55:21 AM
how often did you and your parents move from a place to another when you were a child , teen ?
oh brother here comes Dr. Freud  ::)
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Kwon_2 on November 25, 2011, 09:18:11 AM
Any pics of your girlfriend's ass?

She's chinese, so it's probably non-existant :D
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Wiggs on November 25, 2011, 09:21:28 AM
Be carefull there,bro ;)
anything happens not as you think!



lol
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: FitnessFrenzy on November 25, 2011, 09:33:26 AM
(http://www.stalkerzone.dk/upload/obamaMusclecenter.jpg)
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: musclecenter on November 25, 2011, 09:35:37 AM
(http://www.stalkerzone.dk/upload/obamaMusclecenter.jpg)
x2,x3,x4,
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: jedibrat on November 25, 2011, 10:19:21 AM
 :D :D :D :D :D

Cool photos. So whats the juice situation? I've heard you can get yourself shot on the mainland for rec, but what about pharma nowadays?

(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/01/china_468x312.jpg)
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: D.O.U.P on November 25, 2011, 11:30:25 AM
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Great pics man. Thanks.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 25, 2011, 01:24:09 PM
x2,x3,x4,

You hit all of them ???
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Dr Dutch on November 25, 2011, 01:25:44 PM
(http://www.stalkerzone.dk/upload/obamaMusclecenter.jpg)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Rami on November 25, 2011, 01:28:54 PM


(http://pixhell.info/di-XS2J.gif)

the people that brings us black Friday walmart stampede

Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: _bruce_ on November 25, 2011, 01:35:07 PM
Interesting pics... everything looks so empty.
Enjoy your stay - do you plan on being there forever?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: tommywishbone on November 25, 2011, 01:35:16 PM
Cool pics op. :)
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Bobby on November 25, 2011, 01:49:32 PM
interesting thread, nice pics thanks for sharing :)
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Dr Dutch on November 25, 2011, 01:55:12 PM
I worked in Beijing for a few months in ''97. All the neighbourhoods around the place I stayed are broken down for the Olympics. Now it's ugly modern appartments.... :-\
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Man of Steel on November 25, 2011, 02:03:32 PM
Where are all the guys in karate gis?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Dr Dutch on November 25, 2011, 02:05:16 PM
Where are all the guys in karate gis?
Actually lots of people doing Tai Qi in the park each day. Really cool... 8)
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Man of Steel on November 25, 2011, 02:05:29 PM
Where are all the guys in karate gis?

racist post reported
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 05:04:03 PM
A dark alley..
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 05:05:52 PM
Building art......
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 05:08:45 PM
:D :D :D :D :D

Cool photos. So whats the juice situation? I've heard you can get yourself shot on the mainland for rec, but what about pharma nowadays?

(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/01/china_468x312.jpg)
I'm not sure because I don't use steroids. However, I've seen some pretty jacked guys here that I assumer are on steroids, although I've never asked. They must be getting them somehow.

I would be very concerned about something like that, thoug. It's true that there are a lot of knock off products and people will do crazy shit just to make money. I was here for that big milk scandal in 2008. A few kids died because people were putting crap in the milk to raise the protein levels after they watered it down.
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Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 05:10:40 PM
More building art........
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Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 05:11:40 PM
Now that's direct.
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Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 05:14:13 PM
Traditional street music........
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Post by: Natural Man on November 25, 2011, 05:14:20 PM
Quote
I came here on a scholarship in 2007 (same city), taught kindergarten in 2008 and returned this year. Been trying to learn Chinese and it's more fun to do it here. Plus, I just get bored and need to change my life every so often.
how often did you and your parents (or single mom?) move from a place to another when you were a child , teen ?
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Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 05:16:46 PM
how often did you and your parents move from a place to another when you were a child , teen ?
Never. I grew up with my dad. Lived in Illinois until I joined the Army at 27. Been around quite a bit since then (35 now).

I really thought that I would live my whole life in my hometown. I got a scholarship to study abroad in China in 2007 and wanted to come back.

Not knocking anyone who stays in their hometown, I really miss it sometimes.
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Post by: Red Hook on November 25, 2011, 05:20:00 PM
Post pic of chics that you see on street. I am of the belief that the average chinese woman is shaped like a 12 y/o boy...no homo.
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Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 05:26:53 PM
A couple of bikes.......
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Post by: garebear on November 25, 2011, 05:28:09 PM
That's just mean, man. It's mean.............
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Post by: Moontrane on November 25, 2011, 05:41:51 PM
Looks like clear skies, nice!!!  8)
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Post by: War-Horse on November 25, 2011, 08:11:12 PM
Good stuff gare! Of course you realize that only about half of getbig will appreciate it ;D  Still i think its cool that your not afraid to pick up stakes and see the world. very cool 8)
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Post by: Kwon_2 on November 25, 2011, 08:13:30 PM
Garebear

Post some chinese women that you find attractive
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Post by: el numero uno on November 25, 2011, 08:19:54 PM
oh brother here comes Dr. Freud  ::)

hahahahahaa
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Post by: musclecenter on November 25, 2011, 08:41:55 PM
kevin levrone in china



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Post by: Schmoff on November 25, 2011, 08:53:50 PM
很有趣,很真实的照片!

It looks a small but pleasant city to live in.

I'm planing to visit China very soon!

Since you living in the city of Shenzhen as a foreigner, do you have to apply for a special pass to go to Hong Kong? I know people from mainland China have to.

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Post by: Schmoff on November 25, 2011, 08:55:42 PM
and I know China is a huge country, so Cities in the North are completely different from those in the South. Have you ever been any northern places in China?

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Post by: Stavios on November 25, 2011, 09:08:48 PM
Cool thread man !
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Post by: BIG ACH on November 25, 2011, 10:10:59 PM
Cool pics Garebear, I spent three weeks in China for business, (Shanghai, guanzhou, chongquing) very interesting culture, different than anything I've ever seen.  was hard to get used to the food there though, spent a lot of time at mcdonalds because that was the only western food around in some of the areas I went to!
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Post by: garebear on November 26, 2011, 06:04:08 AM
很有趣,很真实的照片!

It looks a small but pleasant city to live in.

I'm planing to visit China very soon!

Since you living in the city of Shenzhen as a foreigner, do you have to apply for a special pass to go to Hong Kong? I know people from mainland China have to.


谢谢你!

Most foreigners get multiple entry tourist visas, which means you can go to Hong Kong as much as you like. If you stay for over a month, you usually HAVE to go to Hong Kong on a tourist visa, since it is considered leaving the country.

You are correct about mainlanders needing a special pass to go to Hong Kong. It's not all that cheap for them either.
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Post by: garebear on November 26, 2011, 06:05:12 AM
and I know China is a huge country, so Cities in the North are completely different from those in the South. Have you ever been any northern places in China?


The furthest north I've been is Shanghai, which isn't that far north.

Been here four times and still haven't been to Beijing or the Great Wall. Need to get up there sometime.
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Post by: garebear on November 26, 2011, 06:07:03 AM
Cool pics Garebear, I spent three weeks in China for business, (Shanghai, guanzhou, chongquing) very interesting culture, different than anything I've ever seen.  was hard to get used to the food there though, spent a lot of time at mcdonalds because that was the only western food around in some of the areas I went to!
Never been to Chongquing but I've visited the other two. In fact, my girlfriend is Guangzhou now. It's very close to here (same province - Guangdong), only two hours by train.
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Post by: YngiweRhoads on November 26, 2011, 06:37:13 AM
Cool thread man !


Yep.

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Post by: Butterbean on November 26, 2011, 07:17:51 AM
Thanks garebear...good thread, great pics (well, except for one).


Here is another interesting thread from garebear when he was in Afghanistan:

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=295217.0
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 26, 2011, 05:30:49 PM
Coke Zero.........
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Post by: garebear on November 26, 2011, 05:32:05 PM
George W. Bush biography.........
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Post by: garebear on November 26, 2011, 05:34:14 PM
Pizza Hut delivery bikes. McDonald's also delivers.......
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Post by: garebear on November 26, 2011, 05:35:36 PM
Right out my front door...........
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Post by: garebear on November 26, 2011, 05:38:14 PM
Big Christmas tree in front of the mall. Not many Chinese people celebrate Christmas (although I have met a few Christians) but they all know what it is. They also know Halloween and Thanksgiving, although not celebrated either.

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Post by: Kwon_2 on November 26, 2011, 11:53:24 PM
The menu from a restaurant
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319906_10150384887758891_716343890_8549568_1976109930_n.jpg)
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Post by: freespirit on November 27, 2011, 12:11:54 AM
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Post by: garebear on November 27, 2011, 02:07:47 AM
Shenzhen as seen from the Hong Kong border.
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Post by: Kwon_2 on November 27, 2011, 04:28:22 AM
Garebear

Post some of the hottest and (in your opinion) most beautiful women from this area.
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Post by: DroppingPlates on November 27, 2011, 04:52:28 AM
Garebear

Post some of the hottest and (in your opinion) most beautiful women from this area.

Lucy Liu, though her booty prolly isn't Kwon approved ;)

(http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Lucy-Liu-lucy-liu-196253_1280_1024.jpg)
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Post by: Wiggs on November 27, 2011, 04:56:33 AM
Lucy Liu, though her booty prolly isn't Kwon approved ;)

(http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Lucy-Liu-lucy-liu-196253_1280_1024.jpg)

Shes so beautiful to me.  Even being built like a broomstick.
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Post by: DroppingPlates on November 27, 2011, 05:04:23 AM
Shes so beautiful to me.  Even being built like a broomstick.

Stylish, intelligent, mysterious and sexy
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Post by: Schmoff on November 27, 2011, 10:01:07 AM
Shenzhen as seen from the Hong Kong border.

the weather doesn't look that dirty and polluted as the media propagandized

 :D
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: dustin on November 27, 2011, 10:20:11 AM
Awesome pics, man. My friend is teaching English in Korea right now and loves it. Visited China a bunch of times too and said it was awesome.

China is definitely a place I want to go visit one day. How are the gyms there? That'd be my only concern when travelling abroad for a longer period of time. I need the gym to stay sane.
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Post by: Jizzacked on November 27, 2011, 10:38:47 AM
sweet thread bro, keep the pics coming if you have more to share please.

how is the climate where you are at?  I have often thought of spending some time working abroad and have come close to going in the past.  Do you enjoy your teaching job there, and at what level are you teaching?  I knew someone who went and taught kindergarten age kids in hong kong, he hated every minute of it.
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Post by: johnnynoname on November 27, 2011, 10:44:17 AM
Lucy Liu, though her booty prolly isn't Kwon approved ;)

(http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Lucy-Liu-lucy-liu-196253_1280_1024.jpg)

i rarely masturbate to pictures that don't involve me but I will consider doing things to myself to this picture
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Post by: DroppingPlates on November 27, 2011, 10:47:29 AM
i rarely masturbate to pictures that don't involve me but I will consider doing things to myself to this picture

She won't mind and drink her green tea with a smile
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Post by: 240 is Back on November 27, 2011, 10:50:02 AM
she was hot in Payback.
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Post by: johnnynoname on November 27, 2011, 10:54:10 AM
She won't mind and drink her green tea with a smile

however, I do see a problem with her legs....


.....my head isn't between them
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on December 13, 2011, 11:40:23 PM
Awesome pics, man. My friend is teaching English in Korea right now and loves it. Visited China a bunch of times too and said it was awesome.

China is definitely a place I want to go visit one day. How are the gyms there? That'd be my only concern when travelling abroad for a longer period of time. I need the gym to stay sane.
There are some really nice gyms, if you wanna spend the money. I go to a cheaper one (about 30 bucks per month). Nothing fancy but it has treadmills and weights, so it works for me.
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Post by: garebear on December 13, 2011, 11:43:55 PM
sweet thread bro, keep the pics coming if you have more to share please.

how is the climate where you are at?  I have often thought of spending some time working abroad and have come close to going in the past.  Do you enjoy your teaching job there, and at what level are you teaching?  I knew someone who went and taught kindergarten age kids in hong kong, he hated every minute of it.
I live in a climate very similar to Florida. There is pollution in China, but I think it is worse in other cities, especially Beijing.

I enjoy my job teaching adults now. Everyone I teach knows a little English, so it is about improvement. I've taught kindergarten before. I wouldn't say that I hated every minute of it, but it is a LOT BETTER teaching adults. When I taught four year olds, I felt like I was babysitting most of the time.
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Post by: garebear on December 13, 2011, 11:46:19 PM
The recipe...
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Post by: garebear on December 13, 2011, 11:48:24 PM
东门 - Shopping district.
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Post by: garebear on December 13, 2011, 11:53:17 PM
Metro promo for 'Real Steal'.....
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Post by: garebear on December 13, 2011, 11:56:23 PM
No begging sign in Metro...........
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Post by: garebear on December 14, 2011, 12:01:10 AM
Clock sculpture...
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Post by: garebear on December 14, 2011, 12:03:59 AM
East meets west for Christmas. It surprises me how popular Christmas is here, considering the low number of Christians per capita. Probably more of a marketing gimmick, but I see decorations everywhere and hear Christmas music (in English) wherever I go.
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Post by: garebear on December 14, 2011, 12:39:02 AM
School kids' uniform. All young Chinese students wear a uniform...
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Post by: garebear on December 14, 2011, 12:41:12 AM
Bodybuilding related....
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Post by: Spicoli on December 14, 2011, 12:59:53 AM
Great pics man.

Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
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Post by: garebear on December 14, 2011, 01:19:17 AM
When were you here? Where were you?

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Post by: Cleanest Natural on December 14, 2011, 01:34:28 PM
Cock sculpture...
fixed
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Post by: SOMEPARTS on December 14, 2011, 03:16:55 PM
Here is a picture I took in China:

(http://www.stalkerzone.dk/upload/Photo-0220.jpg)



Savages.
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Post by: arce1988 on December 14, 2011, 03:39:01 PM
:D
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Post by: garebear on January 23, 2012, 01:49:55 AM
My homework.

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Post by: garebear on January 23, 2012, 01:53:11 AM
Annual Chinese New Year party for work.
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Post by: FitnessFrenzy on January 23, 2012, 01:54:41 AM
garebear, what is your favourite chinese beer?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on January 23, 2012, 01:55:31 AM
New Year Dragon made of Coke cans.
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Post by: garebear on January 23, 2012, 01:56:26 AM
garebear, what is your favourite chinese beer?
Tsingdao. I can get big bottles like that for about 75 cents.

But I love the way it tastes, too.

What's yours?

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Post by: garebear on January 23, 2012, 01:58:00 AM
Close-up.
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Post by: garebear on January 23, 2012, 01:59:42 AM
Some sexy ladies.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on January 23, 2012, 02:01:46 AM
Smart car?
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Post by: garebear on January 23, 2012, 02:04:05 AM
Karaoke interface.
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Post by: pedro01 on January 23, 2012, 02:24:52 AM
where are the sluts in short skirts.....

Japan  ::)
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Post by: trapz101 on January 23, 2012, 07:00:19 AM
Annual Chinese New Year party for work.

tsingtao beer, nice
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Post by: Schmoff on January 23, 2012, 08:37:57 AM
I see you are learning simple chinese which is used by most of people in mailand china.

I like traditional chinese, but it is too hard to learn how to write them.

and

新年快乐!

 :D :D
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Post by: garebear on January 27, 2012, 03:06:37 PM
I see you are learning simple chinese which is used by most of people in mailand china.

I like traditional chinese, but it is too hard to learn how to write them.

and

新年快乐!

 :D :D
新年快乐! I studied a semester of traditional characters in the States. It was a lot more difficult. I see the traditional Characters when I visit HK.

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Post by: garebear on January 27, 2012, 03:07:44 PM
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Post by: Mr Nobody on January 27, 2012, 03:09:44 PM
They eat cats.
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Post by: garebear on January 27, 2012, 03:10:18 PM
..
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Post by: Kwon_2 on January 27, 2012, 03:13:59 PM
Ever seen any big booty bitches in China gareth?

With a waist hip-ratio around 0.70 and younger than 40?
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Post by: garebear on January 27, 2012, 03:16:40 PM
Ever seen any big booty bitches in China gareth?

With a waist hip-ratio around 0.70 and younger than 40?
Not many volumptuous women here, although I do see one once in a while. I'm not sure how to calculate the ratio.

三个女孩。。。
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Post by: lovemonkey on January 27, 2012, 03:38:32 PM
How would you say they treat westerners in general?
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Post by: garebear on January 27, 2012, 04:41:50 PM
How would you say they treat westerners in general?
99 percent are great. I get some dirty looks from men when I'm with a Chinese woman, but I guess that's to be expected.

Sometimes I get treated better than other Chinese people. For instance, my landlord let me spread my deposit out over the first two months. He said he wouldn't do this for Chinese people, only foreigners (which made me a little uncomfortable, tbh). A foreigner who comes here is above a lot of suspicion that others might get.
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Post by: Game Time on January 27, 2012, 04:52:06 PM
99 percent are great. I get some dirty looks from men when I'm with a Chinese woman, but I guess that's to be expected.

Sometimes I get treated better than other Chinese people. For instance, my landlord let me spread my deposit out over the first two months. He said he wouldn't do this for Chinese people, only foreigners (which made me a little uncomfortable, tbh). A foreigner who comes here is above a lot of suspicion that others might get.
Cool thread man, keep it coming.

Nice to see life outside the bubble of North America
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Post by: garebear on February 03, 2012, 02:25:22 AM
Bruce Lee ad.
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Post by: garebear on February 03, 2012, 02:55:27 AM
From the museum.
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Post by: Kwon_2 on February 03, 2012, 02:55:45 AM
Not many volumptuous women here, although I do see one once in a while. I'm not sure how to calculate the ratio.

三个女孩。。。

Well any of them shaped like Salma Hayek, Marilyn Monroe etc?
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Post by: garebear on February 03, 2012, 03:01:04 AM
Well any of them shaped like Salma Hayek, Marilyn Monroe etc?
I am blown away by the beautiful women here on a daily basis.

I think it's a bit too creepy to go around taking pics of strangers or I would show more.

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Post by: garebear on February 03, 2012, 03:02:30 AM
,,
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Post by: Parker on February 04, 2012, 02:52:26 AM
Smart car?

Could be a clone, like so many Chinese companies do like this one:
(http://stwot.motortrend.com/files/2009/01/12254265-623x389.jpg)
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Post by: Schmoff on February 04, 2012, 09:28:53 AM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=403316.0;attach=456347;image)

beautiful chinese traditional calligraphy

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Post by: Schmoff on February 04, 2012, 09:30:07 AM
Could be a clone, like so many Chinese companies do like this one:
(http://stwot.motortrend.com/files/2009/01/12254265-623x389.jpg)


what's your deal with chinese? did your mom get raped by a chinaman?

 :D
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Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on February 04, 2012, 10:31:56 AM
Be carefull there,bro ;)
anything happens not as you think!



Holy shit those cops are tolerant. Those guys would have been shot and killed here in the states waving a knife around in public.
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Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on February 04, 2012, 10:45:57 AM
99 percent are great. I get some dirty looks from men when I'm with a Chinese woman, but I guess that's to be expected.

Sometimes I get treated better than other Chinese people. For instance, my landlord let me spread my deposit out over the first two months. He said he wouldn't do this for Chinese people, only foreigners (which made me a little uncomfortable, tbh). A foreigner who comes here is above a lot of suspicion that others might get.

Cool pictures bro...

There should be a lot of suspicion. The CIA sends thousands of people just like you to other countries to "teach" english. Your age and military back round would raise huge red flags I would think...
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Post by: garebear on February 06, 2012, 07:16:51 AM
Holy shit those cops are tolerant. Those guys would have been shot and killed here in the states waving a knife around in public.
This is very true. Often I see cops in yelling matches with people who would simply be arrested while in the States.

Another thing the cops will do is come around with a video camera and take video of small infraction. (I've seen them do it for people begging in forbidden areas and one restaurant owner for putting his tables in a public area.)

I don't speak Chinese well enough to understand what they're saying, but it really surprised me. I just figured they would at least be as hardcore as American cops, considering the judicial system is a farce.
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Post by: Parker on February 06, 2012, 08:15:38 AM
what's your deal with chinese? did your mom get raped by a chinaman?

 :D
I don't have a "deal", I just don't like the "rip off" mentality...and this goes for business practices, especially in Africa and Latin America. It is encouraged by the higher ups.
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Post by: G_Thang on February 06, 2012, 08:28:29 AM
I don't have a "deal", I just don't like the "rip off" mentality...and this goes for business practices, especially in Africa and Latin America. It is encouraged by the higher ups.


 :-X

Then, you don't want to buy real estate without an ex-pat gringo lawyer.
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Post by: Parker on February 06, 2012, 08:30:30 AM
:-X

Then, you don't want to buy real estate without an ex-pat gringo lawyer.
Exactly...
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Post by: garebear on February 15, 2012, 06:48:06 AM
Street origami, peacock...
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Post by: garebear on February 15, 2012, 06:49:39 AM
Close up. This guy sells these for less than a dollar.
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Post by: garebear on February 15, 2012, 06:56:36 AM
Water reservoir in Shenzhen.
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Post by: garebear on February 15, 2012, 06:58:31 AM
Chinese characters in the park...
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Post by: Option D on February 15, 2012, 07:08:46 AM
hella cool pics bro
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Post by: garebear on February 15, 2012, 07:09:07 AM
China peach.
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Post by: Option D on February 15, 2012, 07:09:34 AM
Bruce Lee ad.

this one is dope
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Post by: garebear on February 15, 2012, 07:11:03 AM
hella cool pics bro
Thanks.

Music in the park.
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Post by: garebear on February 15, 2012, 07:31:45 AM
More water characters....
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Post by: BigCyp on February 15, 2012, 07:56:57 AM
More water characters....

EPIC FOOTWEAR LOL  ;D
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Post by: DroppingPlates on February 15, 2012, 08:55:38 AM
To keep it "bodybuilding related", any pictures of a average Chinese gym? All Chinese equipment?
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Post by: musclecenter on February 15, 2012, 10:55:47 AM
Too keep it "bodybuilding related", any pictures of a average Chinese gym? All Chinese equipment? any schmoe ?
yes,this  ;D
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: DroppingPlates on February 15, 2012, 11:11:12 AM
yes,this  ;D


Very good, schmoecenter. Have you ever been to China for guest posing?
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Post by: Schmoff on February 15, 2012, 11:22:35 AM
Very good, schmoecenter. Have you ever been to China for guest posing?

haha, he wish, he is a fanatic lunatic to support taiwan's  independence. do you think china would like to invite him to go to do guest posing? and who do you think musclecenter is? do you think he really is a famouse man-in-thongs that could be worth guest posing?

the only one time he was invited to do guest posing happened in japan, which raped taiwan as a bitch for many a year before

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Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on February 15, 2012, 11:51:49 AM
Very good, schmoecenter. Have you ever been to China for guest posing?

lol @schmoecenter
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: matrixgh on February 15, 2012, 12:10:14 PM
if u posting all this pics, at list do as a favor post some kigtropin lab pics so we can know where to hunt them down lol
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Post by: DroppingPlates on February 15, 2012, 01:58:05 PM
haha, he wish, he is a fanatic lunatic to support taiwan's  independence. do you think china would like to invite him to go to do guest posing? and who do you think musclecenter is? do you think he really is a famouse man-in-thongs that could be worth guest posing?

the only one time he was invited to do guest posing happened in japan, which raped taiwan as a bitch for many a year before



Right now, I feel a bit naive, Asians lie anyway :-\

FILTH
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Post by: CAPTAIN INSANO on February 15, 2012, 02:16:06 PM
cool thread
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Post by: garebear on February 15, 2012, 07:21:27 PM
To keep it "bodybuilding related", any pictures of a average Chinese gym? All Chinese equipment?
My gym is shite, all broke down equipment. However, it's very cheap.

There are truly nice gyms but I don't want to pay all that money.

Weights are weights and treadmills are treadmills.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: musclecenter on February 15, 2012, 08:30:30 PM
Very good, schmoeMusclecenter. Have you ever been to China for guest posing?
not yet,maybe in the future.
(bcz a lot of my books buyers there ;))
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on February 15, 2012, 09:04:08 PM
EPIC FOOTWEAR LOL  ;D
I'm entering middle age.

It's my right.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Natural Man on February 15, 2012, 09:08:30 PM
dont asian consider westerners, especially americans, as gods? I guess women all want to leave their shithole with you for "AMERICA" , and that most men either worship you/want to be friends with the "westerner" or deeply despise you with jealousy?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on February 15, 2012, 09:12:43 PM
dont asian consider westerners, especially americans, as gods? I guess women all want to leave their shithole with you for "AMERICA" , and that most men either worship you/want to be friends with the "westerner" or deeply despise you with jealousy?
I don't think the 'God' label is accurate at all.

A lot of Chinese people will want to practice their English with a foreigner.

Less than half the women I've dated want to go to America. There is a lot of opportunity for them here and their families live here as well.

I think that line of thinking is a bit outdated.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: DroppingPlates on February 16, 2012, 02:05:44 AM
not yet,maybe in the future.
(bcz a lot of my books buyers there ;))

There are books about/from you?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Schmoff on February 16, 2012, 08:14:01 AM
dont asian consider westerners, especially americans, as gods? I guess women all want to leave their shithole with you for "AMERICA" , and that most men either worship you/want to be friends with the "westerner" or deeply despise you with jealousy?

that could be said for any other countries, the rest of the world

Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Natural Man on February 16, 2012, 08:22:49 AM
I don't think the 'God' label is accurate at all.

A lot of Chinese people will want to practice their English with a foreigner.

Less than half the women I've dated want to go to America. There is a lot of opportunity for them here and their families live here as well.

I think that line of thinking is a bit outdated.

you understood what i said perfectly, dont be an ass. That's also why you re there, cause you like the attention being the "westerner" everyone wants to know... Beats being a nobody in your own homeland huh?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on February 16, 2012, 12:03:24 PM
http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/16/chyna-porn-hulk-hogan/?adid=hero2#.Tz1fTk6PWSo

Former WWE superstar Chyna is finally getting back in the ring ... taking on 9 dudes at the same time ... except it's for a porno movie.

TMZ has learned ... Chyna was totally serious about pursuing a XXX career ... and just wrapped up on a Royal Rumble-inspired flick in which she locks up with a bunch of dudes who all look like famous wrestlers ... including a wannabe Hulk Hogan, wannabe Triple H, wannabe Ric Flair and more.

Weird thing is ... Chyna and the REAL Triple H actually dated for a while before he married Stephanie McMahon back in 2003.

The WWE obviously has no affiliation with the Vivid Entertainment flick. We called the wrestling titans for comment, but haven't heard back yet.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on February 16, 2012, 06:21:14 PM
you understood what i said perfectly, dont be an ass. That's also why you re there, cause you like the attention being the "westerner" everyone wants to know... Beats being a nobody in your own homeland huh?
How very un-Christian of you.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Schmoff on February 16, 2012, 06:47:05 PM
 :D
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: DroppingPlates on February 16, 2012, 06:58:52 PM
:D

Religions of legit hormonas
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: evandatp on February 17, 2012, 12:04:11 AM
I like what Lee Priest has done with his hair:
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=403316.0;attach=457875;image)
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: sync pulse on February 17, 2012, 12:19:05 AM
You posess a full dress electraglide?

Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: FitnessFrenzy on February 17, 2012, 01:19:04 AM
Pics I took in China:

(http://www.stalkerzone.dk/upload/Billede_892.jpg)








(http://www.stalkerzone.dk/upload/Billede_643.jpg)








(http://www.stalkerzone.dk/upload/Billede_786.jpg)
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: FitnessFrenzy on February 17, 2012, 01:21:22 AM
Pictures I took in China:


(http://www.stalkerzone.dk/upload/Billede_892.jpg)







(http://www.stalkerzone.dk/upload/Billede_643.jpg)







(http://www.stalkerzone.dk/upload/Billede_786.jpg)
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: _bruce_ on February 17, 2012, 05:45:50 AM
Religions of legit homos

Agree.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: DroppingPlates on February 17, 2012, 07:42:30 AM
Agree.

LOL, also agree ;D
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on February 26, 2012, 01:43:16 AM
Learning that Chinese.........
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on February 26, 2012, 01:45:02 AM
My twenty dollar cellphone...
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on February 26, 2012, 01:46:17 AM
Great Wall wine...
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on February 26, 2012, 01:48:15 AM
Subway...
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on February 26, 2012, 01:50:24 AM
Just eat it...
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on February 26, 2012, 01:52:16 AM
On the Metro...
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on February 26, 2012, 01:55:48 AM
Making them noodles...
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on February 26, 2012, 01:59:19 AM
Beijing candies.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: devilsmile on February 26, 2012, 02:14:44 AM
My twenty dollar cellphone...

isn't that some 1998 model :D

Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Kwon_2 on February 26, 2012, 02:16:58 AM
Pictures I took in China:


(http://www.stalkerzone.dk/upload/Billede_892.jpg)







(http://www.stalkerzone.dk/upload/Billede_643.jpg)







(http://www.stalkerzone.dk/upload/Billede_786.jpg)
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on February 26, 2012, 02:28:00 AM
isn't that some 1998 model :D


Haha. Probably. It was the cheapest one I could find.

Just trying to write Chinese more and more. My old phone only had English, which was becoming a problem.

Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on April 01, 2012, 04:27:06 AM
Sunset in Shenzhen...
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on April 01, 2012, 04:31:14 AM
The Buddha. 1500 years old.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on April 01, 2012, 04:33:44 AM
Terracotta Warrior...
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Kwon_2 on April 01, 2012, 01:08:05 PM
Garebear

Seen any voluptous and curvy women there?

Or are they all just skinny or appleshaped/fat.

Is there no medium between?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Wiggs on April 01, 2012, 01:09:10 PM
Do you miss being around other races?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Kwon_2 on April 01, 2012, 01:12:20 PM
Garebear

Do you miss the blacks (and their demeanor) often seen in USA?

Have you ever met a Mohican?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on April 01, 2012, 07:21:16 PM
Do you miss being around other races?
Yeah, sometimes. I see a lot of white people at work (other teachers).

I saw a black guy yesterday, but I sometimes go weeks without seeing white people. Of course, there are foreigner hangouts (Starbucks, ex-pat bars) if that's your thing. Still, there are very few black people in China.

Sometimes, some Chinese people from the western provinces who visit here, will want to take a picture with me. I think I might be one of the first white people they have seen. It's a bit awkward.

As to the booty question, most Chinese girls are skinny, but there are probably more voluptuous ones than you might think. I saw a fat ass when I was out running this morning.   ;D
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: quadzilla456 on April 01, 2012, 07:54:10 PM
Talking to you fools.
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=403316.0;attach=443266;image)
Epic "Hello Kitty" pink desk...  ;D
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Kwon_2 on April 01, 2012, 08:35:13 PM
As to the booty question, most Chinese girls are skinny, but there are probably more voluptuous ones than you might think. I saw a fat ass when I was out running this morning.   ;D

Well was it a decent waist-hip ratio or just a fat appleshaped body?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Mr Anabolic on April 01, 2012, 08:39:07 PM
Great thread and pics.  I've traveled to Scandinavia and Europe many times, but China is totally different... must have been hard getting used to.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: The Showstoppa on April 01, 2012, 08:41:52 PM
Do there products actually say "Made around the corner" on them?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Schmoff on April 01, 2012, 08:43:54 PM
Do there products actually say "Made around the corner" on them?

but what sad is we have to import those crap

Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: The Showstoppa on April 01, 2012, 08:47:03 PM
but what sad is we have to import those crap



Agree, but most Americans are sooooo caught up in just getting the best price with no thought of quality.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: L.L on April 01, 2012, 09:00:47 PM
have you eaten dog yet?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: The Showstoppa on April 01, 2012, 09:05:01 PM
have you eaten dog yet?

Of course he has, he just might not know it.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: L.L on April 01, 2012, 09:06:21 PM
Of course he has, he just might not know it.

shit..we might all have...thats why i only stay with P.F CHANGS  when it comes to Asian cruisine
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: The Showstoppa on April 01, 2012, 09:09:30 PM
shit..we might all have...thats why i only stay with P.F CHANGS  when it comes to Asian cruisine

True.  I really don't care.  Had horse meat in France once, didn't know until afterward.  Was kinda weird.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on April 02, 2012, 07:16:25 AM
I haven't eaten dog that I know about.

Another thing that's very popular is donkey meat.

Haven't eaten that either, that I know of, anyway.

Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Kwon_2 on April 02, 2012, 05:41:59 PM
Garebear., the fat ass you saw

Was it a decent waist-hip ratio or just a fat appleshaped body?

What is the favorite drink in China?

Have you trained Wushu yet?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on April 03, 2012, 03:51:19 AM
Garebear., the fat ass you saw

Was it a decent waist-hip ratio or just a fat appleshaped body?

What is the favorite drink in China?

Have you trained Wushu yet?
It was a nice ass. Just about perfect without flowing over.

The hard drink in China is 白酒 (bai jiu) which translates literally to white wine. But this shit is stronger than whiskey. I can't stand it but it's a big Chinese tradition and they always want you to drink it. A lot of Chinese have to 'save face' by not turning down baijiu, but I will turn it down in a second. I can literally smell it from ten feet away.

I really like Qingdao beer and it's very cheap here. I can get about a 40 oz for 80 cents.

I'm not even sure what Wushu is, but I'm guessing it's some kind of kung fu? I wouldn't even know where to learn something like that. Even if I saw it advertised, I would assume it's bullshit.

The Chinese know the foreigners stereotypes of China very well and will take you on something like that. A lot of shopping in China is done through bargaining, but they will always up the price if they see a white guy. It's best to take a Chinese friend with you and hide around the corner while they buy it for you.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: FitnessFrenzy on April 03, 2012, 04:07:55 AM
garebear: Has your stomach gotten used to the chinese cuisine or do you routinely get diarrhea (serious question) ?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on April 03, 2012, 04:09:34 AM
garebear: Has your stomach gotten used to the chinese cuisine or do you routinely get diarrhea (serious question) ?
Only time I got that was from food poisoning.

I don't eat a lot of Chinese food. Maybe about 25 percent of my diet is Chinese and that's the really simple stuff - noodles, rice, eggs. I'm actually not a big fan of Chinese food and hardly ever eat it in the States.

There's a ton of foreign food available if you live in a big city.

Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: The Showstoppa on April 03, 2012, 04:13:54 PM
Only time I got that was from food poisoning.

I don't eat a lot of Chinese food. Maybe about 25 percent of my diet is Chinese and that's the really simple stuff - noodles, rice, eggs. I'm actually not a big fan of Chinese food and hardly ever eat it in the States.

There's a ton of foreign food available if you live in a big city.



Translation: All Mcdonalds dollar menu....  ;D
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on May 18, 2012, 04:25:18 AM
Vacation in Guilin 桂林
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Post by: garebear on May 18, 2012, 04:26:35 AM
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Post by: garebear on May 18, 2012, 04:28:06 AM
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Post by: garebear on May 18, 2012, 04:29:15 AM
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Post by: dr.chimps on May 18, 2012, 04:35:51 AM
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Ha! *Adds to my destination list*    ;D
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Post by: garebear on May 18, 2012, 04:40:08 AM
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Post by: garebear on May 18, 2012, 04:41:31 AM
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Post by: garebear on May 18, 2012, 04:43:07 AM
,,
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Post by: garebear on May 18, 2012, 04:44:44 AM
Water buffalo...
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on May 18, 2012, 04:46:28 AM
We rented bikes today. Cool way to explore the town.

Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Mr Nobody on May 18, 2012, 04:55:36 AM
I'm never going to that place.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: FitnessFrenzy on May 18, 2012, 04:59:36 AM
I'm never going to that place.

Guilin or China as a whole?
Guilin is actually pretty cool. Been there myself.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Mr Nobody on May 18, 2012, 05:01:48 AM
Guilin or China as a whole?
Guilin is actually pretty cool. Been there myself.
I might would consider Guilin and a Kevlar vest.  ;D
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 10, 2012, 06:30:18 PM
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Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 10, 2012, 06:33:07 PM
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Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: basil on November 10, 2012, 07:53:44 PM
Be carefull there,bro ;)
anything happens not as you think!



If that was the US or Canada, the cops would have had 10 rounds buried in that guy chasing the other.  lol. 
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 24, 2012, 08:54:19 AM
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Post by: dr.chimps on November 24, 2012, 08:57:42 AM
If that was the US or Canada, the cops would have had 10 rounds buried in that guy chasing the other.  lol. 
Meh. Looks like a Craigslist thingy.

/fourth class?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 24, 2012, 09:02:21 AM
Dirty hippie protestors.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 24, 2012, 09:06:21 AM
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Post by: garebear on November 24, 2012, 09:08:26 AM
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Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: Irongrip400 on November 24, 2012, 09:44:32 AM
Politics aside, you seem like a squared away dude. Thanks for the pics, they're interesting. Enjoy your stay.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 24, 2012, 10:16:21 AM
Politics aside, you seem like a squared away dude. Thanks for the pics, they're interesting. Enjoy your stay.
Thanks
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on November 24, 2012, 10:18:32 AM
Here's a naughty girl from the Halloween party.

Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: dr.chimps on November 24, 2012, 10:21:45 AM
Here's a naughty girl from the Halloween party.


Ha! Most Getbiggers would saw down the lumberjack to her left.  ;D
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on January 04, 2013, 06:34:37 AM
 ::)
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on January 04, 2013, 07:00:29 AM
 :D
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on January 04, 2013, 07:02:40 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: BIG ACH on January 04, 2013, 07:06:03 AM
I spent some time in China for business back in 06 (Shanghai, Chongqing, and guangzhou) here are two pictures from my trip!

Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on January 04, 2013, 07:08:23 AM
I spent some time in China for business back in 06 (Shanghai, Chongqing, and guangzhou) here are two pictures from my trip!


Cool. I bet you got some stares.

I'm 5,10 / 180 and they tell me "you are so strong!"

Been to all of those cities except Chongqing. I live near Guangzhou, in a city called Shenzhen. Not many have heard of Shenzhen but it's nearly twice the population of Chicago.

Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: BIG ACH on January 04, 2013, 07:19:24 AM
Cool. I bet you got some stares.

I'm 5,10 / 180 and they tell me "you are so strong!"

Been to all of those cities except Chongqing. I live near Guangzhou, in a city called Shenzhen. Not many have heard of Shenzhen but it's nearly twice the population of Chicago.



Oh yeah...  I'm 6 feet And at the time I was 255 lbs.... some guy kept calling me Mike Tyson!!!! Lol  but I definitely stuck out like a sore thumb there!

You are not missing much in chongqing....its mainly an industrial town, I was there visiting factories.  I've heard of Shenzen, a bunch of the components our company was buying were shipping out of the port in Shenzen.... I always assumed it was a part of Guangzhou.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on January 04, 2013, 07:20:29 AM
Oh yeah...  I'm 6 feet And at the time I was 255 lbs.... some guy kept calling me Mike Tyson!!!! Lol  but I definitely stuck out like a sore thumb there!

You are not missing much in chongqing....its mainly an industrial town, I was there visiting factories.  I've heard of Shenzen, a bunch of the components our company was buying were shipping out of the port in Shenzen.... I always assumed it was a part of Guangzhou.
It's a thirty minute trip by high speed rail.

Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: oldtimer1 on January 04, 2013, 07:20:38 AM
Is it true all the Apple stuff they make for the Apple company they also sell for them self all over the world? One apple lap top for apple, one apple lap top made for China to sell.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: BIG ACH on January 04, 2013, 07:26:09 AM
Is it true all the Apple stuff they make for the Apple company they also sell for them self all over the world? One apple lap top for apple, one apple lap top made for China to sell.

I know this to be true of clothes, dunno about computers though.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: daddy8ball on January 04, 2013, 07:30:44 AM
How is the Chinese food there? Does it taste like it does here in the U.S.?

What is the most expensive food item there that is cheap in the U.S...(if any)?
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on January 04, 2013, 07:42:32 AM
How is the Chinese food there? Does it taste like it does here in the U.S.?

What is the most expensive food item there that is cheap in the U.S...(if any)?
I'm not the best person to ask about Chinese food. I've actually visited the US with Chinese students for my job, and they tell me the US version usually sucks. I'm very picky about Chinese food, but I can get a good bowl of noodles here for about one US dollar.

Prices are pretty much the same when considering fast food, but a lot of American food is much more expensive either because it's imported or they know that foreigners will pay much more. For instance, a slice of cheese (at the supermarket) is about 80 cents.
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: BIG ACH on January 04, 2013, 07:45:23 AM
How is the Chinese food there? Does it taste like it does here in the U.S.?

What is the most expensive food item there that is cheap in the U.S...(if any)?

NO!  It tastes nothing nothing like Chinese food in the US... ain't no PF changs there lol.  I'm a big fan of American Chinese food, but I did not like the Chinese food in China at all!
Title: Re: The Getbig China photos thread.
Post by: garebear on January 04, 2013, 08:47:08 AM
The Monolithic Fallacy
In today’s English, stereotype is a dirty word. Its connotation is so closely tied to racism that it is effectively considered a synonym. But it is ironic to see how prevalent many statements are made in the same vein when considering ideology.
The polarized atmosphere of American politics seemingly necessitates that we take a position on an issue before it even becomes prevalent. But that’s not the worst of it.
Since living overseas I’ve noticed that the misconception is self-multiplying. Perhaps you could imagine a liberal, gun-owning friend (yes, they exist) sticking up for the second amendment. But, since living in China, I’ve come to notice that many Americans (don’t worry, I’m not going to make the mistake myself of saying all) seem to think that all Chinese people are in love with their government and support it one hundred percent. That is simply not the case.
‘The government’ is a sensitive topic in China, of course. I don’t want word to get around that some foreign teacher, especially one from a country on such shaky terms with the CCP, is riling up students in an English class. I don’t feel it’s my duty to come to foreign countries and do such things, and I realize it would be totally ineffectual, less than a drop in the bucket. I’ve also got a kid on the way and put that way above any politics that isn’t life or death.
 But once a week, I teach a current events class, just general news from around the world. So often it happens that we get to talking about laws and ‘government officials’ while broaching different topics. More often than not, I find myself steering the lesson away from controversy.
Of course, these comments are just from structured classes. Too many Americans assume too much about what Chinese people know and what their opinions are on any topic. Just today, someone was telling me, he didn’t know if I had heard, but  that there was some trouble in Beijing in 1989. (I got off that topic like it was going out of style. ) I’ve cringed with segued intentions at someone telling me that ‘the Chinese soccer team was a joke and I love China but I hate the government’. ‘Oh, sorry to hear that, what are you doing this weekend?’ Was my perfect response.
If given a monolithic option, all people will naturally fall into it. When I was an exchange student in 2007 here in China, someone asked me why America invaded Iraq for oil. Without even thinking, I laughed hard. I thought it was so funny that this person didn’t realize the debate within the American spectrum, where, at the time, it was such a point of contention. It seemed such a simplified question, ignoring so many millions of different opinions, that it surely must be a joke. Now when I read so many comments from Americans, I don’t find it so humorous. I don’t mean this to sound that Americans are worse than Chinese people, because, given a free press, that’s probably the opposite. But to see all as one is now firmly a mistake in my mind.