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| 2003-09-13 |
| From SHM via WND A 28-year-old man in western China is making a living as a "human punchbag", charging stressed-out people 50 yuan ($A9) to beat him up, a news report said today. Will he wear a red wig and immitate an ATT commecial while you beat him? The man targets people in bars and discos in Chengdu, Sichuan province, and gives them two minutes in which to rain punches and kicks on him in return for his fee, the South China Morning Post reported. The newspaper quoted him saying he was providing a valuable service to those suffering from tension and work-related pressure. I guess he learned everything he needed to know to suceed in life in Kindergarden. |
| Posted by:Super Hose |
| #4 I was thinking that Jackass the Movie ought to be translated into Chineese. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2003-9-13 4:40:19 PM |
| #3 My uncle gave me a punching bag and workout gloves when I was about 14. I'm sure they were the main reason I didn't kill someone before I graduated from high school. Can't beat 'em for stress relief. Picture any face you want on it, and go to it! |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2003-9-13 4:39:19 PM |
| #2 Seriously, I once read something similar about a japanese "human punchingbag" renting himself in bars; the guy was basically an out-of-luck ex prof. boxer, I reckon, and his customers were mostly drunken salary men, something he could handle better than the unfortunate occasionnal martial artist or bruiser. |
| Posted by: Anonymous 2003-9-13 1:08:57 PM |
| #1 Looks like the Chinese have a serious need for "self help" books. Oh, Oprah... Dr. Phil? A HUGE market has a need for you. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2003-9-13 1:02:25 PM |