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The funniest sh*t you'll see in Southeast Asia.

2/15/2016

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There is NO place on earth that will make you laugh like in Southeast Asia, where the wild, hilarious, and downright bizarre are a daily occurrence. From Cambodia to Laos, Vietnam to Myanmar, and Thailand to the Philippines, the intersection of cultures, necessity born from dire poverty, and the spirit to enjoy life to the fullest provides grand comedy.

Over the last couple years I started collecting some of the social media posts that made me hahaha (or '555' as they say in Thailand) - many of them by my friends - as well some photos I took myself. Remember that we are laughing AT them, not WITH them (wait - did I get that wrong?) as you enjoy the funniest shit you'll see in Southeast Asia.

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If you want to read more about life in Southeast Asia, read my new book, The Queens of Dragon Town.

-Norm   :-)
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How you watch TV in the Philippines when you can't afford one.
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Phuc Dat Bich - this is a real Vietnamese guy who lives in Australia.
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No AC? Jump in the drink cooler on a hot day.
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You need a blue background on passport photos, so if you don't have a blue screen...
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Another passport photo with a blue background.
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And this guy couldn't even find a friend with a blue t-shirt!
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This guy got in a fight with a monkey - and lost. (Sorry, I don't have the video)
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If you don't have a motorcycle hempen, just make one out of a local hard-shell fruit! Safety first!
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A Cambodian selfie stick. (Photo by LL and Jen Q!)
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It's so damn hot and a lot of locals don't have AC, but a bag of ice attached to the fan will help!
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A feather duster, a can of RAID, and and your sandwich - a perfect recipe! (Photo by LL)
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I don't know exactly what's going on here, but I can imagine what she's thinking: "It ain't THAT kind of party, cowboy!"
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Gotta iron your shirt and hair every morning.
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Epic English fail! But cute couple and we wish them the best!
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Big pimping at 3 years old!
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Real men train every inch of their body to be as hard as steel by having friends bash them with a huge wooden beam...including the groin.
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United lovers? How united? What exactly is going on here?
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Philippino fireworks. Don't try this at home (or anywhere!)
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When ladyboys gotta get smooth but waxing or shaving just won't do.
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I have absolutely no idea.
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Another Cambodian selfie stick, but this one is on the farm.
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Runway fashion shows even in the rural province.
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There is NO country in the world with a better sense of humor than the Philippines. (And floods)
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Ummm...that's not what the shelf is for, but if you're too short to reach the ATM I guess it's ok.
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Filipinos LOVE basketball...and hilarious antics. So they combined the two by having ball games with Ladyboys against Little People. I'm not making this up - they really do this!
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Your guess is as good as mine.
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That's good to know.
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You can take the person out of Asia, but you can't take the Asian out of the person!
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Cutting your friend's hair without a barber chair.
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I LOVE how they will shamelessly "imitate" any established brand in Asia. This crafty entrepreneur decided to start his own McDonalds on wheels.
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I could do a whole blog on bad haircuts I've gotten here in Cambodia...but I won't.
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Can you blame the little guy?
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Ummm...that's not what that's for, darling...but you seem to be perfectly comfortable.
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A Southeast Asian hot tub.
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Valid license plate? Check.
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A reminder is always appreciated.
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Not.One.Fuck.Will.Be.Given.
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Who you calling a dirty Ho??!!!!! #FightingWords
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His and her pedestal sinks in Southeast Asia.
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That's an interesting name for a disco...but at least it's accurate!
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SURE you don't!
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I really don't want to put my money in a bank named after a fat tomato in a bow tie and a hat and DEFINITELY not one that is winking at me!
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A Southeast Asian hot water heater.
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They pack so many people on a moto every day that it's not even noticeable...until someone is crammed in there facing the wrong direction!
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I wish you had told me that earlier.
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Looking for a boy waitress? Surprisingly, they'll probably find one!
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Don't mess with girls in Asia - they will hit you where it hurts!
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Nothing better than 'secret' prizes (which usually means nothing.)
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Next time, buy the actual motorcycle before you spend all your money on the slick riding gear.

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For an inside look at life in Southeast Asia, read The Queens of Dragon Town, available on this website or Amazon.com 

Thanks for reading - and please drop me a line some time!

hi@NormSchriever.com

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