YTSL
@ytsl.bsky.social
I really f**king love Hong Kong, and Funassyi!
Bluesky user #55,617 -- joined in May 2023! -- but am also "over there" too. Yes, I'm still straddling between Twitter and here (because there still are not enough Hongkongers and Funassyi fans here!).
Bluesky user #55,617 -- joined in May 2023! -- but am also "over there" too. Yes, I'm still straddling between Twitter and here (because there still are not enough Hongkongers and Funassyi fans here!).
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YTSL
@ytsl.bsky.social
· Sep 20
Have decided to post daily re Hong Kong heroes & heroines. 1st up: Chow Hang-tung. Activist, barrister, former vice-chairman of the HK Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China that organised Hong Kong's (once) annual June 4th candlelight vigils, and current political prisoner.
This is what I'm being shown as Trending on Bluesky. Are you folks seeing the same thing?
And yep, super US-oriented.
And yep, super US-oriented.
January 5, 2026 at 2:56 PM
This is what I'm being shown as Trending on Bluesky. Are you folks seeing the same thing?
And yep, super US-oriented.
And yep, super US-oriented.
Funassyi's donated still more money to Noto Peninsula earthquake relief! This time, it's 2,740,000 Yen -- the bulk of it from the 10% of the admission fees to the exhibition of its swords at the Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum that was paid to Funassyi. What a charitable Pear (Fairy) it is!
January 5, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Funassyi's donated still more money to Noto Peninsula earthquake relief! This time, it's 2,740,000 Yen -- the bulk of it from the 10% of the admission fees to the exhibition of its swords at the Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum that was paid to Funassyi. What a charitable Pear (Fairy) it is!
TL cleanse from Hong Kong. (And yes, I appreciate the bird photo bomb!)
January 5, 2026 at 2:39 PM
TL cleanse from Hong Kong. (And yes, I appreciate the bird photo bomb!)
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It should be rather basic, but one can be both critical of Maduro and against the US's actions in Venezuela. One of the most vexing things to observe in times like these, however, is to what extent the campists take advantage of such times to advance their positions
January 5, 2026 at 11:45 AM
It should be rather basic, but one can be both critical of Maduro and against the US's actions in Venezuela. One of the most vexing things to observe in times like these, however, is to what extent the campists take advantage of such times to advance their positions
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Not a lot of Westerners remember or pay attention, but Zuckerberg actively pushed for disinformation in the Philippines which led to Duterte’s election and the Drug War
As well as genocide in Myanmar
As well as genocide in Myanmar
Yeah but Zuckerberg isn't much better!
January 5, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Not a lot of Westerners remember or pay attention, but Zuckerberg actively pushed for disinformation in the Philippines which led to Duterte’s election and the Drug War
As well as genocide in Myanmar
As well as genocide in Myanmar
I'm not sure what this says about Funassyi and me that I thought about a variety of Funassyi bathroom scenes...
This is actually the first Funassyi-takes-a-bath video. Back when it only had one Pear Suit, it posted this bathing video in response to comments that it had gotten dirty and smelly.🥹
This is actually the first Funassyi-takes-a-bath video. Back when it only had one Pear Suit, it posted this bathing video in response to comments that it had gotten dirty and smelly.🥹
January 5, 2026 at 8:18 AM
I'm not sure what this says about Funassyi and me that I thought about a variety of Funassyi bathroom scenes...
This is actually the first Funassyi-takes-a-bath video. Back when it only had one Pear Suit, it posted this bathing video in response to comments that it had gotten dirty and smelly.🥹
This is actually the first Funassyi-takes-a-bath video. Back when it only had one Pear Suit, it posted this bathing video in response to comments that it had gotten dirty and smelly.🥹
It looks like a cross between the Toei and Shochiku opening film logos!
(Yes, I'm a film geek.😅)
(Yes, I'm a film geek.😅)
January 5, 2026 at 6:42 AM
It looks like a cross between the Toei and Shochiku opening film logos!
(Yes, I'm a film geek.😅)
(Yes, I'm a film geek.😅)
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You know that survey is fishy because I bet 10 out of 10 people you pick out in HK would not be able to tell you what Xi Jinping Thought is, as much as it’s nice he has thought about stuff
A Self-Serving Global Survey: A new poll from the government-run Global Times tabloid newspaper claims broad international embrace of Xi Jinping Thought. Even if this is obviously ridiculous, the reasons why need to be stated explicitly, says David Bandurski. chinamediaproject.org/2026/01/05/a...
A Self-Serving Global Survey - China Media Project
A poll from a government-run tabloid in China claims broad international embrace of Xi Jinping Thought. Something smells fishy.
chinamediaproject.org
January 5, 2026 at 5:38 AM
You know that survey is fishy because I bet 10 out of 10 people you pick out in HK would not be able to tell you what Xi Jinping Thought is, as much as it’s nice he has thought about stuff
Seen in Hong Kong on July 21st, 2019. Hours BEFORE the Yuen Long attacks now associated with that date for many Hongkongers.
January 5, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Seen in Hong Kong on July 21st, 2019. Hours BEFORE the Yuen Long attacks now associated with that date for many Hongkongers.
Remember: remembering is resistance.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Remember: remembering is resistance.
The day I put Igor Thiago on the subs bench (as the THIRD sub to boot) for FF, he scores a hattrick... 🙃
January 4, 2026 at 4:56 PM
The day I put Igor Thiago on the subs bench (as the THIRD sub to boot) for FF, he scores a hattrick... 🙃
Has anyone else been to screenings of the David Bordwell Hong Kong cinema tribute programme that's currently running at Broadway Cinematheque and Premiere Elements? Even though I've viewed all the films before, I still couldn't resist the chance to view a couple of them again on a big screen... 😅
January 4, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Has anyone else been to screenings of the David Bordwell Hong Kong cinema tribute programme that's currently running at Broadway Cinematheque and Premiere Elements? Even though I've viewed all the films before, I still couldn't resist the chance to view a couple of them again on a big screen... 😅
The way things are going, I think I'm going to need to include Ninomiya Jinja among my Funassyi pilgrimage sites when I next visit Funabashi... to get a Funassyi (protective) amulet!
January 4, 2026 at 3:23 PM
The way things are going, I think I'm going to need to include Ninomiya Jinja among my Funassyi pilgrimage sites when I next visit Funabashi... to get a Funassyi (protective) amulet!
Much of the world is going to hell in a handbasket but Arsenal have made me happy this festive period.
Well happy with that, you can't argue with winning every single game over the Christmas period, fan-bloody-tastic 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥳🎊🎉
#COYG #GoonerFamily #AFC #Arsenal
#COYG #GoonerFamily #AFC #Arsenal
soccer player wearing a jersey that says emirates fly better on it
ALT: soccer player wearing a jersey that says emirates fly better on it
media.tenor.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Much of the world is going to hell in a handbasket but Arsenal have made me happy this festive period.
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preparing for the "life in the UK" test for PR application. yes knowing whether Henry VIII's fourth wife was German or Spanish is absolutely essential knowledge for going about life in the UK.
January 3, 2026 at 10:03 PM
preparing for the "life in the UK" test for PR application. yes knowing whether Henry VIII's fourth wife was German or Spanish is absolutely essential knowledge for going about life in the UK.
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Not even a week into 2026 and Singapore's machinery of killing whirs into action again.
The Singapore Prison Service has informed Ramdhan bin Lajis and his family that his execution date has been set for 9 January (Friday).
Ramdhan, a Singaporean, has spent about 7 years on death row.
The Singapore Prison Service has informed Ramdhan bin Lajis and his family that his execution date has been set for 9 January (Friday).
Ramdhan, a Singaporean, has spent about 7 years on death row.
January 4, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Not even a week into 2026 and Singapore's machinery of killing whirs into action again.
The Singapore Prison Service has informed Ramdhan bin Lajis and his family that his execution date has been set for 9 January (Friday).
Ramdhan, a Singaporean, has spent about 7 years on death row.
The Singapore Prison Service has informed Ramdhan bin Lajis and his family that his execution date has been set for 9 January (Friday).
Ramdhan, a Singaporean, has spent about 7 years on death row.
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The Prime Minister of Malaysia shows other world leaders how to do it.
January 4, 2026 at 12:09 PM
The Prime Minister of Malaysia shows other world leaders how to do it.
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Here we are again...
/sigh
(Its Myanmar's independence day)
/sigh
(Its Myanmar's independence day)
Every single holiday the Junta announce a prisoner release.
Every time far less are released than announced & rarely are political prisoners & of the few political released many are re-arrested soon after
every time the western media lap it up & rarely follow up on it😒
#WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar
Every time far less are released than announced & rarely are political prisoners & of the few political released many are re-arrested soon after
every time the western media lap it up & rarely follow up on it😒
#WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar
Myanmar junta to free about 6,000 prisoners in annual amnesty, including 180 foreigners
January 4, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Here we are again...
/sigh
(Its Myanmar's independence day)
/sigh
(Its Myanmar's independence day)
Periodic reminder that because Hong Kong, Taiwan and (other) diasporic Chinese communities (in Malaysia, Singapore, etc.) did not suffer through the Cultural Revolution, they have kept up cultural traditions and practices. Unlike the Mainland Chinese.
Destroying Hong Kong’s unique cultural heritage piece by piece.
‘Amid looming redevelopment, Lo Yuet-ping moved out of Cha Kwo Ling Village months ago. However, the 73-year-old is still trying to ensure the future of the kirin dance team – a symbol of the historic village’s unique Hakka heritage’.
‘Amid looming redevelopment, Lo Yuet-ping moved out of Cha Kwo Ling Village months ago. However, the 73-year-old is still trying to ensure the future of the kirin dance team – a symbol of the historic village’s unique Hakka heritage’.
HK: Cha Kwo Ling villagers fear cultural heritage loss as clearance nears end
Amid looming redevelopment, Lo Yuet-ping moved out of Cha Kwo Ling Village months ago. However, the 73-year-old is still trying to ensure the future of the kirin dance team - a symbol of the historic ...
hongkongfp.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Periodic reminder that because Hong Kong, Taiwan and (other) diasporic Chinese communities (in Malaysia, Singapore, etc.) did not suffer through the Cultural Revolution, they have kept up cultural traditions and practices. Unlike the Mainland Chinese.
It was the corruption, not the bamboo.
‘Activist Chiu Yan-loy, a member of the Property Owners Anti-Bid Rigging Alliance, explained collusive tendering, common fraudulent tactics, limitations in government oversight, and how corruption in the building maintenance industry could lead to corner-cutting and safety risks’.
How fatal HK fire brings to light bid-rigging epidemic in renovation industry
Activist Chiu Yan-loy, a member of the Property Owners Anti-Bid Rigging Alliance, explained collusive tendering, common fraudulent tactics, limitations in government oversight, and how corruption in t...
hongkongfp.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:01 PM
It was the corruption, not the bamboo.
I think a whimsical TL cleanse is in order...
January 3, 2026 at 2:31 PM
I think a whimsical TL cleanse is in order...
Adding to the bizarro feel of our world, I came across this ad this evening for the Japanese release/dubbed version of "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" (2013) which features... Funassyi!
(It seems that the Pear (Fairy) was the voice of the snake(s) in Hermes' caduceus?!)
(It seems that the Pear (Fairy) was the voice of the snake(s) in Hermes' caduceus?!)
ふなっしーも登場 映画「パーシー・ジャクソン：魔の海」TVCM魔の海編30秒
YouTube video by 20世紀スタジオ 公式チャンネル
www.youtube.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Adding to the bizarro feel of our world, I came across this ad this evening for the Japanese release/dubbed version of "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" (2013) which features... Funassyi!
(It seems that the Pear (Fairy) was the voice of the snake(s) in Hermes' caduceus?!)
(It seems that the Pear (Fairy) was the voice of the snake(s) in Hermes' caduceus?!)
True story: I had a series of dreams last night. In one of them, Trump died and I got onto social media and read post upon post of people expressing delight at his having done so.
January 3, 2026 at 1:55 PM
True story: I had a series of dreams last night. In one of them, Trump died and I got onto social media and read post upon post of people expressing delight at his having done so.
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Friend of the family was a doctor.
A baby girl was left at his door back in the mid 80s.
They adopted her rather than the alternative: an orphanage.
After adopting, Family Planning officials accused the doctor of having a second child, during interrogation beat him within an inch of his life.
A baby girl was left at his door back in the mid 80s.
They adopted her rather than the alternative: an orphanage.
After adopting, Family Planning officials accused the doctor of having a second child, during interrogation beat him within an inch of his life.
China social media thrashes one-child policy after population control czar dies
State media praised Peng Peiyun, ex-head of China's Family Planning Commission, as "an outstanding leader" in her work related to women and children.
The reaction on Chinese social media to her death was less positive.
State media praised Peng Peiyun, ex-head of China's Family Planning Commission, as "an outstanding leader" in her work related to women and children.
The reaction on Chinese social media to her death was less positive.
China social media thrashes one-child policy after population control czar dies
The death of a former head of China's one-child policy has been met not by tributes but by castigation of the abandoned policy on social media this week.
www.reuters.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Friend of the family was a doctor.
A baby girl was left at his door back in the mid 80s.
They adopted her rather than the alternative: an orphanage.
After adopting, Family Planning officials accused the doctor of having a second child, during interrogation beat him within an inch of his life.
A baby girl was left at his door back in the mid 80s.
They adopted her rather than the alternative: an orphanage.
After adopting, Family Planning officials accused the doctor of having a second child, during interrogation beat him within an inch of his life.
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lowkey think this headline is a very clear reflection of scmp’s current editorial stance that obvious and longstanding issues facing hongkongers only begin to exist when they impact the authorities
January 3, 2026 at 1:16 AM
lowkey think this headline is a very clear reflection of scmp’s current editorial stance that obvious and longstanding issues facing hongkongers only begin to exist when they impact the authorities