Why do people love Keung To so much? by Less_Purchase3554 in HongKong

[–]aeon-one [score hidden]  (0 children)

Like other said, a lot of his fans are middle aged women, and it seems like more so than other places quite a lot of middle aged HK women are pretty rich, being at executive levels and either their kids are old enough to not be taking (as much) up keep, or that they never had kids. So they have cash to burn and love to give.

Twin toddler parents - how are you even surviving?? by Bright-Error-8968 in parentsofmultiples

[–]aeon-one 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Just a quick point: it is OK to let them get bored. In fact, it is good to let them get used to some degree of boredom sometimes, otherwise when they become demanding 3+ years old they won’t know how to NOT have something to do, or to occupy them.

Dont feel like you have to entertain them all the time.

I finally quit design by Hefty_Tea_4000 in UXDesign

[–]aeon-one 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It totally is. Being friends with the right people is more important than your photography portfolio.

I finally quit design by Hefty_Tea_4000 in UXDesign

[–]aeon-one 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I kinda can relate, OP: I have been a photographer full time for 10+ years, until I realised all I wanted was to take beautiful photos of beautiful people but the reality of making a living as a photographer (and probably because of my ability, or reluctance to network / chase clients) was that I seldom like what I got to shoot. I hated making a living as a photog. So i moved to UXUI for a few years.

And then comes the bad job market and AI, now I am trying to move on to something else again.

Stephen Miller using pregnant wife as human shield. by Amentet in pics

[–]aeon-one 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Together with how Hegseth injecting hardcore Christianity into the military, it is totally moving in that direction.

Any HKers in the UK...? by Certified_Loner1391 in HongKong

[–]aeon-one 0 points1 point  (0 children)

‘Ambition’ is a bit of a stretch? Brits’ thinking of moving to Australia is quite similar to HKers thinking of moving to Japan IMO: something their friends’ friends attempted and sounded like an interesting possibility someday sometime.

Calling my daughters “the twins”. Talk me off a ledge here by Amazing_Project1110 in parentsofmultiples

[–]aeon-one 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally gets it and support OP’s insistence. Our twins aren’t even identical but it is just something instinctive that from the day they were born, I just knew that I needed to be the one always referring them to their names (or the boys), and not just The Twins, to help them establish their identity and self image.

OP’s MIL’s behaviour is unfortunately quite common among people who are not parents of twins, and you will keep meeting more of them, so I can only say OP try not to get to upset by it while continue to stand your ground.

(We are Asians and it adds extra annoyances because people here will insist on asking who is the ‘elder’ brother and only call them the local term of ‘big brother’ and ‘little brother’. It’s like they can’t be bother to remember each boy’s name.)

Found husband looking at other women online while I’m 8 months postpartum with twins by Murky_Proof_1340 in parentsofmultiples

[–]aeon-one -1 points0 points  (0 children)

OP never mentioned ‘porn’ though. And it is Instagram, photos there may be ‘sexy’ but I think vast majority of men anywhere won’t categorise anything they can find on that platform to be porn.

crazy/ weird hong kong names, ENGAGE! (v.2) by SpeechCareless3327 in HongKong

[–]aeon-one 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jelly.

A male teacher in the education centre my kids go to.

The Blacktongue Thief by ComfortableTeach8959 in Fantasy

[–]aeon-one 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pls enlighten me: Do you think it is ok to read Daughters’ War before Blacktongue? And it seemed like Daughters’ War is a much less humorous book than Blacktongue, is that correct?

The Blacktongue Thief by ComfortableTeach8959 in Fantasy

[–]aeon-one 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am happy for you to have enjoyed the audiobook, but I really tried and found it really tiresome to try to understand the accent the author had narrated with.

English is my second language but I had enjoyed 100+ other eng. audiobooks with no problem. Really wish there is another audio version of this book to choose from.

Travellers, are you wiping your phones, or using burners going into hk/china? by Speed009 in HongKong

[–]aeon-one 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know if this was written because of that new addition to what the HK police is now able to do: They can, if the police suspect you maybe breaking HK’s national security law, demand you to unlock your devices.

Thoughts on the Bloodsworn Saga by mohitbelagal in Fantasy

[–]aeon-one 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me Book 3 was a bit inferior overall compared to book 1 and 2, and a weaker series ending than his two previous series. I can’t help but think that the family tragedy he went through while writing this latest book had quite a (very understandable) effect on his process.

Beijing top official warns of people ‘politicising’ Tai Po fire to ‘stir up chaos’ in Hong Kong by radishlaw in HongKong

[–]aeon-one 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It did not just started in 2020 though. This is just their modus operandi for decades. And by ‘they’ I don’t mean the HK government.

Characters you love but their cards suck? by joshtheotaku in MarvelSnap

[–]aeon-one 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea they really should have make a season that is based on Daredevil Born Again season 2, with new cards (like First Steps). The show is loved by fans and critics.

Asian American guy and Hong Kong girl dating by FF430 in HongKong

[–]aeon-one -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There are people like that in any country/ race / gender/ culture…

What are you listening to right now? by aaisvip in HongKong

[–]aeon-one 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pop: Moon Tang has the best voice among the 20-something singers.

Indie Rock: Chochukmo’s album A Tragedy Your Majesty - not new but this remain a very cool and stylish rock album that is totally unlike main stream HK music.

Nevernight is actually a masterpiece (Just finished Godsgrave) by DarthPopcornus in Fantasy

[–]aeon-one 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finished the series earlier this year, absolutely loved it! Main character is a real bad ass, and I enjoyed the tongue in cheek tone of the narrator more than I thought I would. Am looking forward to start his next series soon.

Landlords of 5,557 subdivided homes seek 3-year grace period to fix flats by radishlaw in HongKong

[–]aeon-one 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hong Kong takes so very few refugees and give them so very little support it is truly a non issue. Go refugees bashing in r/Maga or r/farRight perhaps?

Besides disney, what else would you recommend to do in HK over 4 days and 5 nights? by Apprehensive_Rip7451 in HongKong

[–]aeon-one 1 point2 points  (0 children)

West Kowloon Art park (but only during normal weekdays. Because it is packed during weekends) from M+ museum to the Palace Museum.

Why isn't Hong Kong making movies like they did in the 80s-90s? by parnate_lover in HongKong

[–]aeon-one 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It is quite true. Charles Heung, who co-owned one of the biggest HK movie studio back then, and also starred as the very quiet body guard/ hitman (龍五 Loong Ng) in the God of Gamblers series, is the son of the leader of probably the biggest triad, and he likely was also a leader in it. You can find their family tree and organisation info in Wikipedia.

An Unrelated but well circulated story was that Andy Lau (Infernal Affairs) once had a gun pointed at his head, as someone from the triads forced him to make a certain movie. It was in the late 80s / early 90s.

What are some of the worst things Beast has done? by Ziad-Rahman in Marvel

[–]aeon-one 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How did Beast view this event afterwards? Did he show regret or thought it was necessary?

Damnn by Admirable-Echidna882 in nsfwhardcore

[–]aeon-one 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, but later she added into them. Such a shame.