Need a little laugh to help ease yourself into the week?

In the past, we’ve featured some photo fun from Asia , 35 signs you might be in Asia , as well as 39 looks at the lighter side of Asia . This time, we’re bringing you 36 more bizarre, comical, and downright nonsensical scenes from around Asia!

A small FYI–if anyone reading this is a bit squeamish about reptiles, you may want to scroll past #32 really quickly. Cheers!

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▼ That’s certainly one way to get the ladies’ attention–if he doesn’t burn it all off, that is.

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▼ Wait, you mean that’s not what bras are designed for ?

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▼ Could this be a relative of that man who collapsed after a 14-day online gaming streak?

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▼ It’s almost like they’re trying to get revenge for something…?

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▼ #shortpeopleproblems (I know)

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▼ Reminds me of kid Goku in Dragon Ball, always lugging a big fish around.

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▼ Very resourceful. We expect he’d do well on one of those reality survival TV series.

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▼ Because why not??

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▼ Not the most traditionally romantic bike ride, but they look like they’re enjoying it enough.

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▼ Apparently graduating wherever this is allows you to attain monkey-like powers.

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▼ You were warned!!

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▼ A man and his dog, driving off into the sunset.

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We’re a bit surprised Mr. Sato didn’t make it into any of these pictures, but maybe his unique brand of weirdness hasn’t made it far enough outside of Japan yet. Next time, for sure!

Source/Images: Kotaro Blog

Saint Hoax is a Middle Eastern artist who recently set up a website which combines the kitsch of pop art with cynical political commentary. In their post, Saint Hoax muses on the similarities between drag queens and world figureheads. Thinking that they share unique fashions and stand-out personalities, the only real difference between a drag queen and a king boils down to flashier colors and a whole lot of money.

So Saint Hoax took nine political and religious figures and applied some sequins and foundation – a lot of foundation – to make them queen for a day.  They certainly work – sashay, shantay – but if you happen to have strong political or religious leanings in one direction or another, you’ll probably find yourself offended by these images.

First up is Hitler Hysteria, this new wave diva is a blitzkrieg to the senses with a loose-fit standing collar sweater and hot pink lashes. Loving him would be easy if your colors were like his dreams; red, gold, and green; red, gold, and green… And white. He fancied white too I hear.

Did someone say sexpot despot? Well, here comes Madame O’Sane saying she will not respond to these farcical court hearings about her earrings. And what better way to say “go to hell” than with a sassy flower ensemble and silly spirals jutting out the top.

We all know O’Sane would love to give Georgia Buchette one big hard pinch for her fashion crimes against humanity. Those dull slacks and blazer worn during the day were truly a weapon of mass disgust, but when the sun goes down and Buchette comes out to play it’s all about the oil… Hot oil that is.

And who has more lube than Queen Abby. Although a sweetheart deep down inside, Queeny isn’t going to let you get her good stuff without a little begging and rough play.

Speaking of rough play, here’s Ossie B’ who, like her hero Liza, can be a real bitch sometimes. Unfortunately, while Ossie B’ could go toe to toe in terms of style, she lacked the vocal chops and charisma that has allowed Liza to evade Seal Team 6’s assassination attempts time and time again.

And who else would be behind the hit on the Tony, Emmy, and Oscar winning songstress than Baricka O’Bisha. Every morning when she looks into the O’Bishacare magic mirror and asks her death panel who the sexiest in the land is, a high pitched screech can be heard well across the White House lawn.

“Not so fast” exclaims Vladdy Pushin’ who holds comrade Minnelli in the nation’s interest. Meanwhile, he’s channeling the sassy spirit of Bea Arthur, the only other woman in history strong enough to annex Crimea.

Watching all this go down from afar, Kimmy Jungle has been hard at work on her own look to sit at the table with the other queens. She enlisted the help of one of America’s most famous drag queens, Dennis Rodman under the guise of some basketball project. Now she can steal hearts, launch half-assed missles, and average 11 rebounds per game.

Also on the other side of the globe, while enjoying retirement Popette Benny in response to her successor’s recent steps at modernizing the Catholic Church has decided to join the fun too. Unfortunately, a Pope Emeritus’ pension is slim and she couldn’t hire someone of Rodman’s caliber. As a last resort she asked the bishops and cardinals around her if they knew anything about dressing in drag. Surprisingly everyone’s hand went up.

This series of images is just the first of hopefully many more works by Saint Hoax. Check out their website to see what they do next and maybe pick up a Pope Benedict XVI in drag T-shirt.

Source: Saint Hoax – War Drags You Out (English) via Nicheee! (Japanese)

Turkey! It’s more than just a giant bird. It’s a mysterious country straddling the border between Europe and Asia. Practically everyone has heard of it, for its likeness to the popular holiday dish if nothing else, but it seems that a majority of people know very little about the region’s culture.

Recently, members of our Japanese staff took a trip to the alluring land of Turkey. While they weren’t exactly sure what to expect, they were nonetheless surprised by a number of things on their visit. Here’s a list of seven things that surprised our Japanese staff on their trip to Turkey.

1. There is a chef onboard Turkish airplanes.
If you fly with a Turkish company, you won’t be eating some microwave mush mid-flight. Turkish travelers have their in-flight meals made by an actual chef on the plane. But the service doesn’t stop there! The chef will also give his greetings, distribute the meals, and occasionally pose for commemorative photos, provided you ask nicely.

2. Turkish men love Japanese women.
Many of the men of Turkey are clamoring for the chance to get a Japanese wife, girlfriend, or even just a one-night stand. That’s good news for any Asian beauties attracted to Turkish men’s exotic features. Go get ’em ladies!

3. Japanese men have no chance with Turkish women.
Japanese men may love the idea of having a lovely Turkish lady for a wife, girlfriend, or even just a one-night stand. Unfortunately for them, Turkish women have very little interest in Japanese guys. In fact, if approached with interest, many girls would assume that the unwelcome pass is just the sweet talk of a swindler. Might be best to save yourself the trouble and give up on the idea.

4. There’s no place to get to a drink.
Drinking a large beer with your Turkish kabab may sound nice, but between the hundreds of kebab vendors scattered about, it seems not one of them sells booze! Sit-down restaurants are different, but if you’re looking for alcohol to accompany a light meal or a simple snack, then you’re simply out of luck.

5. The busses have free Wi-Fi.
According to another female reporter on travel, the long distance sight-seeing buses that tour from Istanbul to just about anywhere come equipped with Wi-Fi. It must be nice to connect to the Internet for free when stuck on a bus for hours.

6. The yogurt is salty.
The most prevalent brands of yogurt, called ayran, are actually salty. If the very thought of that poses a problem for you, you’ll want to ask a store clerk to point out any non-salty varieties on your trip to the supermarket.

7. Many Turkish people can’t tell the difference between Japanese people and Koreans.
Honestly, this is a stereotype of all Western counties, that people from the west can’t tell the difference between different kinds of Asians, but basically, upon entering a Turkish souvenir shop, the middle-aged man at the counter shouted “Anyoung haseyo,” (“hello” in Korean) and “Gangham Style!” at our decidedly Japanese batch of tourists. His tune changed immediately to “Konnichiwa!” (“hello” in Japanese) and “Nintendo!”once the group’s actual nationality came to light.

Our RocketNews24 representatives were overall charmed by the country of Turkey, even with the all of the surprises and eccentricities. Where shall we adventure to next…

Photo and video: RocketNews24

▼ Check out these videos for more details of the trip!

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