I don’t want to go to China, I never wanted to go to China, there’s a 99% chance I will never go to China - BUT TH-cam recommended one of your videos and now I’m 18 videos in
@S croix Bro, after we get a vaccine it'll o ly be Karen and co that gets Corona. If we keep to the schedule and no nasty surprises come along then we are 10 weeks (2.5 months) away from a vaccine.
One of my Chinese students told me "wow, Ed, you're really fat!" I wasn't hurt but I am an ass so I replied "yeah, you're pretty fat too." Her soul shattered before my eyes.
I was told a funny story by a Chinese girl in the US. She grew up in China but moved to the US with her parents when she was about 18. She quickly adapted to a typical American diet, but never exercised or watched what she ate, so she gained about 15 pounds in her first few months here. When one of her grandmothers back in China saw a picture of her, she freaked out and raised Cane because she thought her granddaughter had gotten pregnant by some American guy. LOL.
***** The girl I mentioned slimmed down before she got much bigger. Probably the the most severe case of this phenomenon in North America is the case of my former Japanese language professor, who said she gained 50 pounds (about 23 kilograms) in one year after moving to the US in her twenties.
Hi SerpentZa love all your videos. Been glued to them for last 2 weeks since came across your channel. Can you help?? Planning to start a weight loss program and plan to video myself for next 6 months losing weight as im overweight. New to videoing and editing but would appreciate your advice regards which equipment and editing software to use. Your vids are so professional!!! you past experience before going to china? Any help and advice you can give me would be very very welcome. Thanks in advance and keep up the great work......
Cyril Patton - trying cutting out refined sugar (candies & desserts) and most bread/rice/pasta/couscous/tortillas, etc. from in your diet. Eat a lot of fruit if you are craving sweets. You can use modest amounts of honey or maple syrup to sweeten tea, or for plain, full or low-fat yogurt (not non-fat) & add fresh berries, Stick with lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, & veggies & a daily salad with olive oil & vinegar, or with savoury homemade dressings. Vary the salad ingredients often to keep it interesting. Consume a variety of cheese, olives & raw unsalted almonds/pecans/walnuts (not peanuts). Don’t starve yourself, Stay full & you can eat a lot of all this, but just avoid at least 95% of the breads & sugary stuff. Frozen berry smoothies using water/ice with a modest amount of maple syrup is a healthy treat between meals once a day, also. This seems to work for a lot of people I know. Hope it works for you too! If you cheat once a day with 2 or 3 bites of bread a day, it can still work. Try it out and adjust the amounts as necessary according to the results you receive.
+Steve Chan That is the point. It is satirical and supposed to sound ridiculous while simultaneously addressing current events. It is up to the viewer to then research the subject.
Being a Chinese Canadian I totally agree with the part about how Chinese are with commenting about body weight. For women we are told we are fat way before a guy would be told and it’s terrible because A lot of my female friends have eating disorders (undiagnosed but I know the signs). But in China eating disorder (and mental disorders in general) are not recognized and seen as weakness or being too sensitive. In the past most people were thin because there wasn’t a lot of food to go around but now it’s mostly social pressure that keeps people thin. I don’t buy the whole high metabolism. You cannot eat unhealthy foods all day and expect a high metabolism to save you. In terms of exercise, people don’t work out in gyms or go for a run but daily life is a lot more physical and people walk a lot more than in Canada.
"Look at all the people eating" um yeah when there's a ton of people around your always gonna see alot of people eating-it's like that everywhere-? a moron
"high metabolism" is true actually. my friend who is "dead" R.I.P he eat 3-4 meals a day, snacks on that and alot of energy drinks etc and was skinny as hell. he didn't die because of how unhealty he's life was he died of throat cancer at age of 24.
"I don't buy fast metabolism" Science doesn't care what you buy. It's gives you the facts and you have to accept them wether or not you like it. Having a fast metabolism means you burn off more then you can consume while feeling satiated and when youre skinny the body's hormones are adapted to maintain the homeostasis. I literally eat fast food nearly everyday and have not gained weight in years. He's right but you can't admit it.
This video was posted 5 years ago, at 10:28 I just learned he has a deceased brother. Holy fucking shit he’s not joking about how he’d be dead if he still lived in South Africa.
Exactly! Culture my ass. They are fully aware of their lack of manners and how rude it is. Those who are first to offend are usually the first to be offended
@@poondaddy9992 thats actually very true...i am NEVER first to offend but i sure az HELL will be the last and they ALWAYS get offended!! If you call me fat/skinny or whatever, you best believe imma pick you apart as well...i dont care who you are..if you threw the first stone then its fair game!! Lol
@@treeinc8897 Because it is the old superstition that fat means wealthy. Simply because only those families who could afford to have enough food to feed that get fat. It's a common knowledge like in Vietnam, pale skin means wealthy because darker tone skin have to work under sun outside. What Chinese culture? You can say how Chinese culture is this good and that, the same with Vietnamese said how good theirs culture. However, from foreigners perspective, this is how they see China right now where they meet Chinese doing these everyday for years after years. China's culture is not what you said and hope to be, it is what Chinese are doing and showing to others. Without colored Rose glass, I say China's culture is pretty much this, the same way Vietnam's culture have so many old views that outdated to modern days but still persist.
I'd like to add a few things from my experiences: - If you are fat, you'll have problems finding clothes that fit. After 4 months of losing weight and actually starting to look fit for once in my life, I treated myself by buying a new dress shirt. In North America, before losing weight, I was a Large, in China, after losing weight, I was XXL or XXXL by their standards :) - besides the extra exercise, I've noticed not as many people have fridges in China. Without a fridge, you don't eat as much meat or dairy, and you have to go to the grocery store much more often (in my case by bike). - people pointing out weight gain is so real, but what's especially crazy is how perceptive people are. It barely takes one pound for people to start pointing it out. Meanwhile, for me, someone would need to gain maybe 10 or 15 for me to notice.
I was praised for my skinny figure by my Chinese friends, even though I was anorexic, 5'6 and 45kg. When I recovered, my weight overshoot to 65kg before returning to a healthy 59kg. I was stopped in the supermarket, on the street and on the bus ride home with "you stacked on the weight" and "you are now much bigger". I would imagine eating disorders would be a huge problem in Asia, as mental health is not acknowledged as it is in the west.
Kylie Tskino youve done a wonderful job of recovering ! I imagine it could be tough in China , you must be so strong and determined to overcome that despite their comments
Watched around 15 videos now and they are all so accurate. Lived there for 5 years and go back every 6 weeks for work. Often these videos make me laugh in a fun way. Keep up the good work and you are a far more patient man than me!
I don't buy the high-metabolism / genetics argument. In the US there are a huge amount of overweight Chinese - children through adults. Probably comes down to diet and portion size
+agentPLINY I believe its the culture, the food, specially im in the US right now, GMOs just everywhere, and you can find giant portions and Fast Food everywhere, in every damn Plaza.
+xinyiquan666 THe average height in the western world has changed with economic growth, it's just what happens with better nutrition. I think the average height for men in the UK during WW1 was 5 foot 6 and now its a little bit taller, this will happen because of better nutrition.
+xinyiquan666 Talking about height, Chinese people, too, have traditionally been regarded as shorter than their western counterparts. I know that average heights in the south of China are shorter than those in the north, but in central China, where I live, I teach in a senior middle school, and very few of the male students, and even a minority of the female students, are short. I notice this in particular because I am a short Australian guy, and most of the students are considerably taller than me. I truly believe nutrition plays a major part in it. In the 20th century, including the war years and the years of Mao's Cultural Revolution food was in short supply, so meal choices were limited. However, my shortness is genetic, because my diet growing up was very healthy, but both my parents were short.
Love this video topic - but I especially love the way you speak about your history with weight and weight fluctuations so openly! It's so refreshing to see a man being so open about his experiences with weight. Thank you! 🧡
@@mrmatt2466 I might be talking nonsense here, but I think I heard in some video that Winston's brother was murdered... South Africa is a very dangerous place man
Ashley Thomas I've been on meds for a few years that have the terrible side effect of slowing down the metabolism so I ballooned so very quick. I just kept getting heavier and heavier. I joined slimming world this year because my best mates girlfriend had told me to give it a go as it had worked wonders on her. I have managed to drop nearly 30lbs in a couple of months just by completely changing my diet. Try it out mate you'll drop the weight! I'm also 34 so reading your comment reminded me of myself before, I never thought I'd drop weight. Good luck dude 👍
Been there, did that; I'm an American (Chicago) but 1/2 Asian on my father's side and married into a wonderful Asian family. Everybody is skinny except me. I've traveled to Asia the Philippines in particular 12 times and was a travel/political columnist for Chinese, Filipino and British magazines. I and was the butt of many fat jokes when in Asia so I know how it feels. As of late I've been loosing weight. Like Winston I get fat quick but loose weight easily; like a yo-yo. If you're fat conscious don't go to Asia; LOOSE WEIGHT. Great video!
You're a humble man, I like you. Why haven't I seen your video before? And you're old school, I love that. Seems like I have some catching up to watch your videoes.
When a Chinese say you become fat, usually this is a compliment. It means you're healthy or things go so well for you that you have this luxury to become fat. I'm not joking about that.
@Shrimp Lord [GurApostle 9th of the twelve] get over it. You’re trying to impose your western culture on something that’s not supposed to be taken as an insult.
I also grew up fat, from about 10 to 19. I got to 120kg before losing ALL the weight, i am healthy now and holy shit i so much relate to you. Being fat has also taught me how much image and looks matters to people, it's not only the inside that counts, EVERYTHING counts, image, personality, charisma, interests, social status, your family. Everything counts or will count eventually in a relationship. Looks is one of the most important parts, while personality comes at a close second, my opinion of course.
@@LNightingale Ate the same things as before, just less of it, i did not eat myself completely full and i ate every 24 hours. I drank diet coke instead of eating candy and sugar filled drinks. Exercise i just took hikes on the mountain, no jogging just regular hikes, enjoying nature and podcasts, while during the winter i just went on the treadmill with a slight incline and did the same thing. It was just cardio and it worked for me, but i recommend doing some muscle exercises as well, because muscles help you on the process and helps you keep the weight down when you get to your healthy weight. I didn't do this and gained 10kg after my weight loss, but i have lost it again now. Just know what you put in your body, and move a bit more, the weight is going to fall off.
No. Taken to the extreme, no man is gonna be faithful to or put up with a supermodel when her personality is worse than one of woman who is merely good looking in comparison. Charm can get you a fuckload in and out of things and places. Pro-tip: no good-looking woman wants to know that you want her for her looks. Most people on today’s magazine covers have had a couple surgeries, expert lighting, and a hint of photoshop. In other words, you can buy pretty.
As a Turk, this is so true for many cultures. I was in the Marines, and lifted weights. Could run forever. I go visit family and what do they say. You gained weight lol
It's really not generics, I'm Chinese and I can get fat really easily in the US. In China, your always walking around, doing activities, going to places, your always doing something. In US, your sitting down at the house watching TV, eating and so on, when you go out, your sitting in your car, when your at your destination, your probably looking for a place to sit down first, my point is in the US your always sitting! I visited China and ate 6 meals a day and actually lost 20 lbs in 3 months because I'm always up and about. And of course the diet is an issue too but that comes in second in my opinion.
I agree with you. In China the public transit is more developed and convenient that most people walks to transit, walk to buildings and so on. In NA, people do not bother waiting 30 mins for a bus, instead just drive from A to B and that is it. In a day, i think average Chinese walks much more steps than an average American. Overall, life style is the key. Diet comes second. Besides, all these align with science.
Brandon Lee I remember being in the yellow mountain many years ago and seeing old grandmas walking up the endless stairs it was Fing amazing. There were so many old people I saw walking around doing there own shit. you don't see that as much in the US at least as much as I saw it in China , Thailand and Japan. Although I think that slowly is changing in the US. The other thing I did see allot of also in China was the early morning Tai chi practice or people dancing in groups to music, maybe the were practicing for something.......
sky i that's just how they are, they wake up early go mountain climbing and do Tai chi or just dance in the park in the evening. Love the culture. The author of this channel said it was annoying in his China no privacy video though. But I find it really cool. When you go out on the evening there's many people hanging out, there's music and there's kids rollerblading. Fun family evening walk. I mean would the author prefer it to be quiet or something? Imagine a quiet not so crowded park at night....... That's when crimes happen.
Are we forgetting the fact that they use sewage water in China which will tear your stomach up resulting in some very bad vomiting and diarrhea which will definitely keep you thin. How do you think fashion models stay so thin they use laxatives well China's water source is a guaranteed laxative. If I was consuming laxative water everyday yeah I would stay forever thin too and terribly ill.
I've been watching your videos for a while and refer to you as by my younger son's name because you are so much like him. This story of your being fat must have something to do with it. My son was the exact same way. Lack of opportunity for outdoor activity and a dissatisfaction with life in his teens created a good deal of excess weight. We talked about it quite a bit and he was in great distress. Then, all on his own, he began the project of a sort of rebirth. He was always an amazing cook and he used his skills to create far better food choices. He exercised religiously. Over several months he lost 100 lbs./45 kg and never went back. I mention this because he is the kindest, most considerate person I've ever known and you strike me as similar. We bear up under our own particular challenges and become better people for it. Keep up the good work.
Its not that bad. I was always a fat kid in school. But I also walked or rode my bike everywhere. It was funny yo have a jock shoulder check me in the hall just to see him fall over when I did the same to him.
I find it very disturbing that you had to make that huge disclaimer at the beginning to placate all the special snowflakes that live in the west. I'm sad for our society.
Jester676 How DARE YOU????!!!! Special snowflakes????? Why don't you JUST grow up and LEARN SOME BASIC HUMAN DECENCY!!!! YOU SHOULD TREAT OTHERS HOW YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED!!! IF THAT'S A CONCEPT THAT DOESN'T EVEN EXIST INSIDE YOUR MIND, HEART OR SOUL....YOU SHOULDN'T EVEN DESERVE A VOICE HERE!
WOW!! Let me just tell you, that was just....so thorough and very balanced vid you made and really good places you picked to reemphasize what you were trying to explain. And I think this will most definitely demystify and help people make better decisions in knowing what they are really getting into in going to China, whether they are fat or not, that if you stick out, they are going to comment about you. It sounded also that you could even do TEDTalks too :) Best wishes to your stay in China!
Just came back from China, visiting with my wife’’s family, I couldn’t understand anything but for sure they’re commenting on my being fat and my very small but very real beer belly!
There's a difference between respect and "political correctness" still though. You don't just accept people laughing at the disabled kid 24/7 or do we?
Pavel Dvořák If someone laughs at the disabled, let them. It will show people who they are. I think disabled jokes are hilarious btw. That being said yes they should get all the help they need, it doesn't mean I cant have my funny jokes here and there, and yes I would feel happy for them when they achieve something.
+Duxitisation B That's because you are immature and have nothing to lose. Once you become a mature adult and have a family you may realise that someone making fun of your disabled children or siblings is actually nothing worth defending.
sonic_blue You missed the point entirely. Of course you don't laugh about a specific kid/disabled person or to the parent's faces who have a disabled child.
I just started watching a few of your videos and then I see 10:25 "dead brother" and I was like, WTH? REALLY? So I'm shocked and all of a sudden have so many questions. Thanks for the interesting topic. So.. Living in San Francisco, Ca there are alotta Chinese people in this city and I've known people to point out the obviousness of my overweight-ness or my dandruff at a salon. Even my landlady makes comments whenever I see her. I grew up with overweight parents that never brought the topic up. So I am super grateful to them because I have one less complex to deal with..being a middle kid growing up. I appreciated this chat.
Fantastic video Winston! i found it really interesting as i am a fat guy in china. all of my friends make jokes about it all of the time, there's really nothing to be done about it. a good friend actually tells me that her car is much more sluggish when i'm in it, which is sort of ridiculous. if you're easily offended, and you're coming to china, you're going to hate it. not learning the language won't save you, as people will say the exact same things in english. i think part of the issue isn't just the culture, it's how they see western culture. (every country not in asia is referred to as the west, regardless of actual direction). they think that we are much more open in what we say to each other with regards to sex, politics, or any other random subject, so they can't understand that we'd be offended by anything that is said to us. winston, i think that this is one of the better videos that you've done. good job mate!
+Illinois is BROKE. Because these days most of our salary don't go to buying food every month. Now you're wealthy/successful if you have(take, really) the time to work out, have a lot of free time, can travel, etc. And a lot of the food that is considered non-boring and have a nice taste is cheap while the healthy and often considered boring food cost more.
+Mycenaea the standard that they hold for westerners and the standard that they hold for themselves is totally different. part of the problem right now is all of the fast food restaurants, Macdonald's, KFC, etc. however, many still see fat men as successful businessmen, and therefore rich, because of the Chinese Alcohol Culture, i think. if you're going to work all day, then going to the bar, KTV, etc to do business deals and drink yourself into oblivion and smoke crazy strong cigarettes, you're not going to be working out either. the idea that successful businessmen are skinny because they have time to go to the gym i think is a new one. if you're over a certain age, and have a "beer gut", in some ways that makes you very desirable in China. However, people will still call you fat constantly, point at you, etc. so, there's positives and negatives, i suppose...
Blair Pyne I was talking about the west as this is where I live and this is what I know of. I assumed Illinois is BROKE were talking about the west aswell, but that was maybe a mistake by me now that I think about it :)
+Mycenaea ah, i can understand the confusion because the name "illinois is broke" would suggest that it's about america. the video is about china, so we were talking about china. :)
It’s not that unusual depending on your eating habits. I can go half a day without eating before I start to rly get hungry. But 3 days and still have energy? That’s nuts. After about 2 days fasting, I’m pretty drained...
I can spend a full day without get hungry. 3 I never tryed @.@ But I know people that stands a week. There is a brazilian as me that has a channel on YT and talks about. The name is Almir Junior.
Lol, maybe your better half reminded those kids of 弥勒佛 aka Metteyya, who is one of the most powerful buddha in Buddhism. He is usually portrayed as a kid big guy with a big belly and a big smile in Chinese Buddhism arts. And he is usually one of the good guys in children's bedtime stories and cartoons. If you do an google image search of 弥勒佛, you will see my point.
+Jason Kaplan I came to the US from China last year. When I first came here, I was so shocked that everybody is so polite, that it almost seems too polite for me. There were a lot of times when people being so polite to me that I feel embarrassed...
I get entirely too excited when I see a new serpentza video in my queue - great stuff! I always enjoy the slice of life perspective and personal commentary. Good job and keep it up!
I hear that every time I get back to China. "Ni you chi pang le!!" (You ate yourself fat again!!) From my personal experience as a westerner, even my rather average weight (M / 73 Kg / 170cm) is still often seen as fat. I was extremely annoyed with that at the beginning, but I have learned, over time, that this was quite often a way to show that they care. If they didn't care about you, they wouldn't pay much attention to it, let alone mention it.
I'm not actually convinced it's a bad thing. My grandma used to say that smiling the whole time. I think older people are happy their grandkids have enough to eat.
U kidding me, I go back to Europe and all who know me say hello then pat my Family Guy potbelly. I also get smacked on head driving past bus stops, women going to work look like models.
Just to clarify, sometimes when someone comments: '...你胖了’ or '...胖了点‘ can actually be a compliment or just neutral, implying you had a great time or ate really well. I would say '肥’ is more derogatory (but even that depends on the situation). But '胖子‘ or '胖胖' can actually be an endearment term in some cases. On the contrary to say 'you lost some weight', can imply they're concerned about you, as in are you over working yourself? Are you feeling well? Or they're just worried about your general health. A lot of these direct comments, are not really meant to insult, more like an observation so people don't see why it's bad to point it out, considering they don't think it's that bad.
Thanx. Very good video , just like your previous ones. New subscriber . Keep them coming. Regards from a capetonion born & bred , living in New Zealand.
My fiancee is Vietnamese and my ex was Chinese. They both called me "fat Louis", but I never felt insulted by it. Many Chinese and Vietnamese tell me constantly they would like to be fatter and ask me how to do it. It makes me laugh every time.
+amitabh dayal Though I live in a Western country, I should have specified that this only happened to me when I went to visit their families in Asia ;-)
For women, it's especially difficult. When I first came to Korea, I was a medium size American and I could only buy clothes in athletic stores. The shop girl would make that X sign they do with their fingers as soon as I walked in the door. They didn't even want me in there. I went through a horrible period of feeling humiliated just for being alive. I never thought I was a person who cared much about this. But I learned how much a female sense of self is wrapped up with image.
Joyce Fischer I’m an Asian American guy so finding clothes in the us that fit me was nearly impossible while growing up. Heck only now that skinny and fitted styles are in do stores cater to skinnier people.
Just found you! Subbed. Very interesting. Remember Chinese friend warning when I visited their house that granny would "tell it like it was." She did. I liked her.
I liked that I wore larges and extra larges in China. I felt like a "normal sized" person, and I get teased a lot in America for being so thin, and have my whole life. I also have a high metabolism. The only downside to needing a large or extra large is that I had to actually try on clothes before buying them, because I didn't know which size would fit me. In America, I always just buy the smallest size available. It's so true about the cultural difference. Excellently presented. Interestingly, Americans consider South Africans to be very direct, compared to ours. So, for you to consider Chinese culture more direct... Well, that's saying something! Alas, I cannot experience being fat, for health reasons. But, I get ridiculed for being so skinny in America. I was bullied for it in school. I still get mocked for it as an adult, as it is considered "okay" to say what you think, as long as the person isn't "fat."
+Laurie Jennifer: The Friendly Hooligan I've experienced both sides. Until age 25, I was extremely skinny. You could see my ribs as a kid and teenager. And then all of a sudden, boom, I'm fat. And then I get teased for that. I just can't win.
I'm late to the party on viewing this one, but it's refreshing to hear someone actually admit how important appearance is and how superficial people can be in those early stages. Thanks for being willing to say that.
I worked at a Chinese place in high school, and I was pretty fat back then. My boss asked me if I ate hot dogs and ice cream for breakfast... since then we just mess with the employees there and say that it's the average American diet and they think it's hilarious sadly, our jokes aren't too far off from the truth
One thing I really like about the videos you and C-Milk put out are how much it has opened my eyes to the ways that China is different and then all the beauty that there is to see. And where you can without getting your selves into trouble pointing out some of the not so nice side. Keep up with the videos and I will try to "Stay Awesome". Thanks
High metabolism is only in the end a 200-300 calorie difference. They are much skinnier because they don't eat the calorie dense meals we do... I think lol
It really depends on the person's preference. My dad's side of the family eats lots of calorie dense foods, but they're still skinny. It has very little to do with metabolism, but more so with daily activity.
Exactly this, and Dennis Xu too. If you move around all day, you burn like if you'd run for an hour or even more without even realizing it. That is one thing, another one is just eating fucking rice.
As a fat white guy in China, I can confirm a lot of this. But I do think diet has just as much an impact, if not more of an impact, than genetics for why Chinese people are so thin. I also think the reason for the increase in fat Chinese kids lately is partially due to China becoming more Westernized, with more Western fast food joints popping up. As a fat guy in China, I have been able to lose a fair bit of weight just by eating less Western foods and eating at Chinese restaurants. I always did a fair bit of walking because I've never owned a car in Canada either, so the diet is really the only difference. Also, it surprised me when you said exercise is not a big part of their life. I live in Northern China, but exercise is big here. The students at my school are required to run laps around the field every day. I have started joining them now because I'm trying to lose even more weight, and I am far more exhausted than they are afterwards. They are in fantastic shape. Also, people will feel your belly if you are fat. Just reach out and feel. It's a bit strange, but you get used to it.
+Darren MacQueen I think the exercise Winston was talking about mostly is gym. Gym in China is not as popular in NA for sure, but in first tier cities more and more people start to do this now. Anyway, hope you enjoy your life in China :-)
I see. I come from a pretty rural area, and I see more gyms here than where I'm from in Canada, so I didn't notice. There are at least two just a block from my school. But I'm comparing a capital city in China to a small town in Canada, so it's not a fair comparison. So this may be true. Thank you. And yes, I'm loving my time here. I have a pretty thick skin, so it doesn't bother me that everyone points out that I'm fat. I just laugh and say yes I am. :P
+Darren MacQueen Although nobody likes being fat nowadays, yet when a Chinese friend says you're chubby that also means they think you are an easygoing and friendly person.... If you know the proverb 心宽体胖, that means chubby guys are usually living a jovial happy life. So I really like how you react when people point out you are a fat guy. Most of time, people just make fun and want to start with an easy topic, and mean no harm...
+Darren MacQueen I agree with what you say about diet having an impact on why Chinese are so thin. Actually in my experience, it seems that Chinese people are more prone than westerners to grow fat when they overeat. I also find the bit in the video generalizing about Chinese body temperatures to be unfounded and misleading.
That really made me introspect. Two years ago when I went to China with my family (all of us overweight, not obese), I had expected discriminatory comments. Instead I only got told ‘you’re pretty, you’re beautiful’ by strangers. I almost did not believe it. But maybe what actually happened was they were being nice to our faces, while they made derogatory comments in Mandarin we could not understand.
Another possibility is that you really are beautiful to them, with larger eyes, full lips, thick hair, unusual clothes, etc. But if you kept hearing "pangzi" (胖子) = "fatty" then ... In your thumbnail pic you do have a wonderful smile, btw.
Hi I do watch a lot of you tuber’s vlog on you tube, but never really subscribed. However, I’ve seen a couple of your vlogs and I find you an effective blogger, for you don’t sugar coat anything. You say things as it is, and that’s a good thing. You make informative videos. Keep it up!
I've never seen a obese person in China before. If youre fat ppl will tell you lol, if youre skinny they tell you, if you look fatter than last time they saw you they will tell you, if you look skinnier than last time they will tell you, if you look paler and lighter skinned than last time they will tell you, if you look darker than las time they will tell you.
+imhellag That is so true. Actually I found this is the way they are greeting each other too. It represents in their culture as they care about you because they can tell the difference about you between now and before.
***** talk about money, how successful this one family member is, how much land they own, factories they run, or who died. the typical back in the country shit.
+imhellag "never seen an obese person in China"??? China is Quickly catching up to the West in eating habits (especially given all of the junk food the West is dumping here). Similarly, in a decade's time they have gone from one of the lowest to one of the highest rates of diabetes as a result of diet. "If White Rice is Linked to Diabetes, What About China?" nutritionfacts.org/video/if-white-rice-is-linked-to-diabetes-what-about-china/
***** ok.... not sure what that has to do with the fact that China is quickly catching up with the rest of the world as a result of eating increasing amounts of junk food, but ok...
Man since I found your videos, I am binge watching like Crazy , you are an interesting human being , your psychological traits are interesting, your social skills are recognisable , you are charismatic and definitely very smart individual with that English twist to your mentality living in the east is actually an interesting combination to observe for some one like me . Much love and respect for you from amman Jordan . Btw if you need anything from amman Jordan you can count on me , and would love to be your host one day here and share interesting conversations .
@Ryan Anderson I did not say he is british , I said he is English, and most caucasion South Africans came from Britain, that is why I believe he is English.
@Jack My-Ears I have british friends who like to be called English not british, I don't know why but I assumed because it represent there heritage and culture not just race
@Ryan Anderson the difference between English and British South Africa is much like American and Canadian, accent and cultures blend between both countries, easily mistaken
I'm so sorry about your younger brother. I've watched so many videos of yours and you're clearly tough as nails and the more I come to understand you as a person the more I realise how you became this way. Fantastic videos.
Traditional societies in Asia believe fat people as healthy compared to skinny ones. Of course fat in China or India is not same as fat in West. But now a day people are realizing that too fat is not good for health simply because of health education and awareness.
In my experience, Chinese food seems to be better for you as well. I went there just a few months ago (for a month) and ate as much as I could eat everyday. I lost 15 pounds. It was wonderful.
+Amor Amor as a Chinese, I never eat fake egg and rice, It's very difficult to find a fake egg, don't worry about this. The pollution is a big problem in some industrial cities.
I don’t want to go to China, I never wanted to go to China, there’s a 99% chance I will never go to China - BUT TH-cam recommended one of your videos and now I’m 18 videos in
you are smart , i laugh
@S croix Bro, after we get a vaccine it'll o ly be Karen and co that gets Corona. If we keep to the schedule and no nasty surprises come along then we are 10 weeks (2.5 months) away from a vaccine.
I spent 2 months in China. I had a blast, partying and getting laid. That was 10 years ago. Im over 50 now. Ive slowed down.
same i know more about china than any other country now including my homecountry shhshsj
in all his videos he is negative about china but he still live there
One of my Chinese students told me "wow, Ed, you're really fat!" I wasn't hurt but I am an ass so I replied "yeah, you're pretty fat too." Her soul shattered before my eyes.
Fight fire with fire!
Lmfao the best part of that is how I can tell it's a true story.
😂😂
Good for you on the response.
I don't get this. As a fat person myself if I call someone else fat this is the first reply I'd be expecting. How was she surprised 🤔
Last time I was in China, I was called a "fat panda bear foreigner". Most definitely much more direct than at home in Australia.
In oz, instead of calling me cunt, they call me fat cunt. Still better than China.
Fat chungus
You know that the panda is a holy animal for the chinese? So you should be proud of your appearence!
at least thats affectionate!
Australians are very direct. In another way
The Chinese will be direct when you’re fat, but will ignore you if you steal a kid.
Its insane...
little comments like this are what the internet is made for.
Stupid
yoink
Aki Bismarck yoink lmao
I'm fat, going gray and like to keep a beard...my first group of students called me santa when I arrived in Tianjin in 2016.
...So you'll be asked for Xmas Santa every year to give out Xmas gifts...lol.
I've been asked on several occasions by my own family. 😄😄😄
@@davidvasey5065 blasphemy.
My girlfriend calls me Santa. But that's only because of the beard. Having a beard is equally rare like being fat in Asian countries.
Phillip Cox I think they wanted u to dole out presents. Hint hint
I was told a funny story by a Chinese girl in the US. She grew up in China but moved to the US with her parents when she was about 18. She quickly adapted to a typical American diet, but never exercised or watched what she ate, so she gained about 15 pounds in her first few months here. When one of her grandmothers back in China saw a picture of her, she freaked out and raised Cane because she thought her granddaughter had gotten pregnant by some American guy. LOL.
+Alan Falleur What does "raised Cane" mean?
Mycenaea It means to behave in a disruptive manner or to complain angrily about something. It's an American idiom.
It should be spelled Cain, not Cane, though. My mistake.
+Alan Falleur That 's so funny! LOL
***** The girl I mentioned slimmed down before she got much bigger. Probably the the most severe case of this phenomenon in North America is the case of my former Japanese language professor, who said she gained 50 pounds (about 23 kilograms) in one year after moving to the US in her twenties.
"I took two of my subscribers out for dinner" Saying it like the most natural thing ever. You are great.
fat or skinny, stay AWESOME Winston.
Do you think you were influenced to keep your weight more stable when they were constantly pointing out you're carrying extra baggage?
Exactly!!!
Well done SerpentZa for overcoming your weight problem.
Hi SerpentZa love all your videos. Been glued to them for last 2 weeks since came across your channel. Can you help?? Planning to start a weight loss program and plan to video myself for next 6 months losing weight as im overweight. New to videoing and editing but would appreciate your advice regards which equipment and editing software to use. Your vids are so professional!!! you past experience before going to china? Any help and advice you can give me would be very very welcome. Thanks in advance and keep up the great work......
Cyril Patton, It's been 3 months already. Have you lost some weight?
4 months....
he has no videos, looks like he didn't go through with it
Cyril Patton - trying cutting out refined sugar (candies & desserts) and most bread/rice/pasta/couscous/tortillas, etc. from in your diet. Eat a lot of fruit if you are craving sweets. You can use modest amounts of honey or maple syrup to sweeten tea, or for plain, full or low-fat yogurt (not non-fat) & add fresh berries, Stick with lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, & veggies & a daily salad with olive oil & vinegar, or with savoury homemade dressings. Vary the salad ingredients often to keep it interesting. Consume a variety of cheese, olives & raw unsalted almonds/pecans/walnuts (not peanuts). Don’t starve yourself, Stay full & you can eat a lot of all this, but just avoid at least 95% of the breads & sugary stuff. Frozen berry smoothies using water/ice with a modest amount of maple syrup is a healthy treat between meals once a day, also. This seems to work for a lot of people I know. Hope it works for you too! If you cheat once a day with 2 or 3 bites of bread a day, it can still work. Try it out and adjust the amounts as necessary according to the results you receive.
This guy is real China expert, what he talk about China and chinese, bad or good, are so true. by comparison, China Uncensored Channel, 100% crap.
"bUT at least he does not lie, he say what he knows or think ", can not agree more. no one is perfect, but lying is different story.
+steven afshin
Chineses uncensored is bias.
+Steve Chan That is the point. It is satirical and supposed to sound ridiculous while simultaneously addressing current events. It is up to the viewer to then research the subject.
+steven afshin China Uncensored is just a political propaganda stuff, associated with anti-sino groups
+steven afshin agreed
Being a Chinese Canadian I totally agree with the part about how Chinese are with commenting about body weight. For women we are told we are fat way before a guy would be told and it’s terrible because A lot of my female friends have eating disorders (undiagnosed but I know the signs). But in China eating disorder (and mental disorders in general) are not recognized and seen as weakness or being too sensitive. In the past most people were thin because there wasn’t a lot of food to go around but now it’s mostly social pressure that keeps people thin. I don’t buy the whole high metabolism. You cannot eat unhealthy foods all day and expect a high metabolism to save you. In terms of exercise, people don’t work out in gyms or go for a run but daily life is a lot more physical and people walk a lot more than in Canada.
"Look at all the people eating" um yeah when there's a ton of people around your always gonna see alot of people eating-it's like that everywhere-? a moron
"high metabolism" is true actually. my friend who is "dead" R.I.P he eat 3-4 meals a day, snacks on that and alot of energy drinks etc and was skinny as hell. he didn't die because of how unhealty he's life was he died of throat cancer at age of 24.
"I don't buy fast metabolism"
Science doesn't care what you buy. It's gives you the facts and you have to accept them wether or not you like it. Having a fast metabolism means you burn off more then you can consume while feeling satiated and when youre skinny the body's hormones are adapted to maintain the homeostasis. I literally eat fast food nearly everyday and have not gained weight in years. He's right but you can't admit it.
There are many many many people who can eat anything and their weight never changes... don't be so naive
Brown fat we have more of it, so warmer bodies.
Yes huge difference in social norms between Easr and West.
We can learn from each other
Classic Winston video. Love it
His sad face in the thumbnail destroyed me
This video was posted 5 years ago, at 10:28 I just learned he has a deceased brother. Holy fucking shit he’s not joking about how he’d be dead if he still lived in South Africa.
I dated a Chinese and met her family and they were direct with me offended me but I never cared and I was direct with them and they got offended
Yeah, call them slanty eyed and see what they say to that!!
Makes you wonder who these people associate with on a regular basis...
Exactly! Culture my ass. They are fully aware of their lack of manners and how rude it is. Those who are first to offend are usually the first to be offended
@@poondaddy9992 thats actually very true...i am NEVER first to offend but i sure az HELL will be the last and they ALWAYS get offended!! If you call me fat/skinny or whatever, you best believe imma pick you apart as well...i dont care who you are..if you threw the first stone then its fair game!! Lol
You should realise older people can say what they want. You cant talk back that's disrespectful.
Honest vlogging from a pretty objective point of view, that's a rarity nowadays. Good stuff man
@@treeinc8897 Because it is the old superstition that fat means wealthy. Simply because only those families who could afford to have enough food to feed that get fat. It's a common knowledge like in Vietnam, pale skin means wealthy because darker tone skin have to work under sun outside.
What Chinese culture? You can say how Chinese culture is this good and that, the same with Vietnamese said how good theirs culture. However, from foreigners perspective, this is how they see China right now where they meet Chinese doing these everyday for years after years.
China's culture is not what you said and hope to be, it is what Chinese are doing and showing to others. Without colored Rose glass, I say China's culture is pretty much this, the same way Vietnam's culture have so many old views that outdated to modern days but still persist.
“ your uglier than before” that was hilarious. 🤣 Serpentza good come back. Your videos are the best.
I lost weight when I went to China. Mostly because of my rule: When you look at your food, it shouldn't look back.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I love a fried eye looking at me, particularly when it's a 🐶
What?
@@spac18 because the food is alive
"wow you're fatter than before"
"Why thank you you're uglIER THAN BEFORE"
I need to be blessed with this sass
😃😄😁😆😅🤣
Sorry about your "Dead brother" dude.
what happened to his brother?
Dragon nothing
@@Dragon82657 He went for a walk outside in Johannesburg.
@@johnellizz did he ever explained what happened exactly?
@@Dragon82657 Not in this video, I don't believe.
I'd like to add a few things from my experiences:
- If you are fat, you'll have problems finding clothes that fit. After 4 months of losing weight and actually starting to look fit for once in my life, I treated myself by buying a new dress shirt. In North America, before losing weight, I was a Large, in China, after losing weight, I was XXL or XXXL by their standards :)
- besides the extra exercise, I've noticed not as many people have fridges in China. Without a fridge, you don't eat as much meat or dairy, and you have to go to the grocery store much more often (in my case by bike).
- people pointing out weight gain is so real, but what's especially crazy is how perceptive people are. It barely takes one pound for people to start pointing it out. Meanwhile, for me, someone would need to gain maybe 10 or 15 for me to notice.
I was praised for my skinny figure by my Chinese friends, even though I was anorexic, 5'6 and 45kg. When I recovered, my weight overshoot to 65kg before returning to a healthy 59kg. I was stopped in the supermarket, on the street and on the bus ride home with "you stacked on the weight" and "you are now much bigger". I would imagine eating disorders would be a huge problem in Asia, as mental health is not acknowledged as it is in the west.
Kylie Tskino youve done a wonderful job of recovering ! I imagine it could be tough in China , you must be so strong and determined to overcome that despite their comments
@@Madkalibyr Thank you. So lovely. Actually in Australia xxx
congrats on your recovery, i'm proud of you .
Omg horrible to be complimented for the results of an eating disorder. Oh my ❤!
@@isuckatgames9814 Thanks so much
Watched around 15 videos now and they are all so accurate. Lived there for 5 years and go back every 6 weeks for work. Often these videos make me laugh in a fun way. Keep up the good work and you are a far more patient man than me!
I don't buy the high-metabolism / genetics argument. In the US there are a huge amount of overweight Chinese - children through adults. Probably comes down to diet and portion size
+agentPLINY I believe its the culture, the food, specially im in the US right now, GMOs just everywhere, and you can find giant portions and Fast Food everywhere, in every damn Plaza.
+xinyiquan666 THe average height in the western world has changed with economic growth, it's just what happens with better nutrition. I think the average height for men in the UK during WW1 was 5 foot 6 and now its a little bit taller, this will happen because of better nutrition.
+xinyiquan666 Talking about height, Chinese people, too, have traditionally been regarded as shorter than their western counterparts. I know that average heights in the south of China are shorter than those in the north, but in central China, where I live, I teach in a senior middle school, and very few of the male students, and even a minority of the female students, are short. I notice this in particular because I am a short Australian guy, and most of the students are considerably taller than me. I truly believe nutrition plays a major part in it. In the 20th century, including the war years and the years of Mao's Cultural Revolution food was in short supply, so meal choices were limited. However, my shortness is genetic, because my diet growing up was very healthy, but both my parents were short.
really? I hardly see any fat Chinese where I live.
My comments still stands. Has nothing to do with metabolism
Love this video topic - but I especially love the way you speak about your history with weight and weight fluctuations so openly! It's so refreshing to see a man being so open about his experiences with weight. Thank you! 🧡
10:27 sad to hear that your younger brother died :-(
I was 😲
❤️
Morbid curiosity how
@@mrmatt2466 I might be talking nonsense here, but I think I heard in some video that Winston's brother was murdered... South Africa is a very dangerous place man
34yrs I'm fat and can't shake it.
start fasting and get to 3-5 hours a week of medium intensity cardio.
Ashley Thomas I've been on meds for a few years that have the terrible side effect of slowing down the metabolism so I ballooned so very quick. I just kept getting heavier and heavier. I joined slimming world this year because my best mates girlfriend had told me to give it a go as it had worked wonders on her. I have managed to drop nearly 30lbs in a couple of months just by completely changing my diet. Try it out mate you'll drop the weight! I'm also 34 so reading your comment reminded me of myself before, I never thought I'd drop weight. Good luck dude 👍
I’m sorry for sounding thirsty but you are extremely good looking 😍
me too, i was so skinny up until my 27th year, now i'm 30 and i weight around 104kg
Ask it kindly to fuck off
7:13 "Wow, you're fatter than before."
"Thank you very much. You're uglier than before."
HAHAHAHAHA
Anyone recommended after 4 years? I really miss the old Serpentza.
Luman Liu me too
Same, especially miss these "China, How it is" videos and similar ones.
Been there, did that; I'm an American (Chicago) but 1/2 Asian on my father's side and married into a wonderful Asian family. Everybody is skinny except me. I've traveled to Asia the Philippines in particular 12 times and was a travel/political columnist for Chinese, Filipino and British magazines. I and was the butt of many fat jokes when in Asia so I know how it feels. As of late I've been loosing weight. Like Winston I get fat quick but loose weight easily; like a yo-yo. If you're fat conscious don't go to Asia; LOOSE WEIGHT. Great video!
Wow!
What the heck kind a 'journalist' can't spell 'lose'??
You're a humble man, I like you. Why haven't I seen your video before? And you're old school, I love that. Seems like I have some catching up to watch your videoes.
When a Chinese say you become fat, usually this is a compliment. It means you're healthy or things go so well for you that you have this luxury to become fat. I'm not joking about that.
I think we've got this point by now...
now i feel wealthy
@Shrimp Lord [GurApostle 9th of the twelve] get over it. You’re trying to impose your western culture on something that’s not supposed to be taken as an insult.
Eh, I'd say that it's not always the case.
I also grew up fat, from about 10 to 19. I got to 120kg before losing ALL the weight, i am healthy now and holy shit i so much relate to you. Being fat has also taught me how much image and looks matters to people, it's not only the inside that counts, EVERYTHING counts, image, personality, charisma, interests, social status, your family. Everything counts or will count eventually in a relationship.
Looks is one of the most important parts, while personality comes at a close second, my opinion of course.
How did you lose your weight?
@@LNightingale Ate the same things as before, just less of it, i did not eat myself completely full and i ate every 24 hours.
I drank diet coke instead of eating candy and sugar filled drinks.
Exercise i just took hikes on the mountain, no jogging just regular hikes, enjoying nature and podcasts, while during the winter i just went on the treadmill with a slight incline and did the same thing.
It was just cardio and it worked for me, but i recommend doing some muscle exercises as well, because muscles help you on the process and helps you keep the weight down when you get to your healthy weight. I didn't do this and gained 10kg after my weight loss, but i have lost it again now.
Just know what you put in your body, and move a bit more, the weight is going to fall off.
@@joppekim Thank You.
@@LNightingale I ate every 4 hours, don't starve for 24 hours!! 😂
No. Taken to the extreme, no man is gonna be faithful to or put up with a supermodel when her personality is worse than one of woman who is merely good looking in comparison. Charm can get you a fuckload in and out of things and places.
Pro-tip: no good-looking woman wants to know that you want her for her looks.
Most people on today’s magazine covers have had a couple surgeries, expert lighting, and a hint of photoshop. In other words, you can buy pretty.
As a Turk, this is so true for many cultures. I was in the Marines, and lifted weights. Could run forever. I go visit family and what do they say. You gained weight lol
Bulker?
As an Asian, if I skip one meal I die. So, I just eat all the time.
I'm German but I seem to have Asian metabolism. lol I don't eat for more than 4 hours I get all shaky, weak and hangry.
It's really not generics, I'm Chinese and I can get fat really easily in the US. In China, your always walking around, doing activities, going to places, your always doing something. In US, your sitting down at the house watching TV, eating and so on, when you go out, your sitting in your car, when your at your destination, your probably looking for a place to sit down first, my point is in the US your always sitting! I visited China and ate 6 meals a day and actually lost 20 lbs in 3 months because I'm always up and about. And of course the diet is an issue too but that comes in second in my opinion.
I agree with you. In China the public transit is more developed and convenient that most people walks to transit, walk to buildings and so on. In NA, people do not bother waiting 30 mins for a bus, instead just drive from A to B and that is it. In a day, i think average Chinese walks much more steps than an average American. Overall, life style is the key. Diet comes second. Besides, all these align with science.
Brandon Lee I remember being in the yellow mountain many years ago and seeing old grandmas walking up the endless stairs it was Fing amazing. There were so many old people I saw walking around doing there own shit. you don't see that as much in the US at least as much as I saw it in China , Thailand and Japan. Although I think that slowly is changing in the US. The other thing I did see allot of also in China was the early morning Tai chi practice or people dancing in groups to music, maybe the were practicing for something.......
sky i that's just how they are, they wake up early go mountain climbing and do Tai chi or just dance in the park in the evening. Love the culture. The author of this channel said it was annoying in his China no privacy video though. But I find it really cool. When you go out on the evening there's many people hanging out, there's music and there's kids rollerblading. Fun family evening walk. I mean would the author prefer it to be quiet or something? Imagine a quiet not so crowded park at night....... That's when crimes happen.
Are we forgetting the fact that they use sewage water in China which will tear your stomach up resulting in some very bad vomiting and diarrhea which will definitely keep you thin. How do you think fashion models stay so thin they use laxatives well China's water source is a guaranteed laxative. If I was consuming laxative water everyday yeah I would stay forever thin too and terribly ill.
I've been watching your videos for a while and refer to you as by my younger son's name because you are so much like him. This story of your being fat must have something to do with it. My son was the exact same way.
Lack of opportunity for outdoor activity and a dissatisfaction with life in his teens created a good deal of excess weight. We talked about it quite a bit and he was in great distress. Then, all on his own, he began the project of a sort of rebirth. He was always an amazing cook and he used his skills to create far better food choices. He exercised religiously. Over several months he lost 100 lbs./45 kg and never went back.
I mention this because he is the kindest, most considerate person I've ever known and you strike me as similar. We bear up under our own particular challenges and become better people for it. Keep up the good work.
So basically China is like American high school mindset when it comes to overweight people.
Actually, No. They have No Cheer Leaders and Jocks!!! They dont even have gay kids or nerds!!! No Bullying Happens! And almost no one is Fat!!!!
Its not that bad. I was always a fat kid in school. But I also walked or rode my bike everywhere. It was funny yo have a jock shoulder check me in the hall just to see him fall over when I did the same to him.
@@zancrus9629 awesome
It's worse if your skinny in America, nobody holds back to tell you to eat a burger. Skinny people get the most shade really by a long shot.
I find it very disturbing that you had to make that huge disclaimer at the beginning to placate all the special snowflakes that live in the west. I'm sad for our society.
shutup fatty
WTF IS SNOW?! I LIVE IN TEXAS!
it's also youtube policy to stop bullying
Jester676 How DARE YOU????!!!! Special snowflakes????? Why don't you JUST grow up and LEARN SOME BASIC HUMAN DECENCY!!!! YOU SHOULD TREAT OTHERS HOW YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED!!! IF THAT'S A CONCEPT THAT DOESN'T EVEN EXIST INSIDE YOUR MIND, HEART OR SOUL....YOU SHOULDN'T EVEN DESERVE A VOICE HERE!
Shut it woman. Oh and LOSE THE CAPS. Or do YOU prefer to be shouted at then???
WOW!! Let me just tell you, that was just....so thorough and very balanced vid you made and really good places you picked to reemphasize what you were trying to explain. And I think this will most definitely demystify and help people make better decisions in knowing what they are really getting into in going to China, whether they are fat or not, that if you stick out, they are going to comment about you. It sounded also that you could even do TEDTalks too :) Best wishes to your stay in China!
+Patty Pa thank you so much for the wonderful feedback
Winston, you should totally do a Ted talk. maybe on taking chances, or self producing a movie, or anything
Very welcome, serpentza! ^ ^ I agree with Ztez, a documentary and Ted talk would be awesome to see in the future.
The risk failure video would make a good talk
Just came back from China, visiting with my wife’’s family, I couldn’t understand anything but for sure they’re commenting on my being fat and my very small but very real beer belly!
Love your show!!!!! Very enlightening!!! Love to learn other cultures!!!! Keep it up!!!!😎😎😎😎😎😎
Political correctness needs to die
There's a difference between respect and "political correctness" still though. You don't just accept people laughing at the disabled kid 24/7 or do we?
Pavel Dvořák If someone laughs at the disabled, let them. It will show people who they are.
I think disabled jokes are hilarious btw. That being said yes they should get all the help they need, it doesn't mean I cant have my funny jokes here and there, and yes I would feel happy for them when they achieve something.
Swamp Life Why thank you sir.
+Duxitisation B
That's because you are immature and have nothing to lose. Once you become a mature adult and have a family you may realise that someone making fun of your disabled children or siblings is actually nothing worth defending.
sonic_blue You missed the point entirely. Of course you don't laugh about a specific kid/disabled person or to the parent's faces who have a disabled child.
you're not even fat.
myteegeeful did you watch the video?
Yep but lost interest at the 10 minute mark.
TL;DR
He used to be fat. There.
When you're fat, you'll get this mindset "I'm fat". It's even harder to lose than the weight.
Exactly lol
I just started watching a few of your videos and then I see 10:25 "dead brother" and I was like, WTH? REALLY? So I'm shocked and all of a sudden have so many questions.
Thanks for the interesting topic.
So..
Living in San Francisco, Ca there are alotta Chinese people in this city and I've known people to point out the obviousness of my overweight-ness or my dandruff at a salon. Even my landlady makes comments whenever I see her. I grew up with overweight parents that never brought the topic up. So I am super grateful to them because I have one less complex to deal with..being a middle kid growing up. I appreciated this chat.
Such a great video and so honest! Thank you for such a great perspective and heartfelt conversation. 🙏
"dead brother" I think some of that Chinese directness rubbed off on you o_o
You basically summed up what I was about to say.
THIS!
And what would you call it?
@@ivarlosna6516 Diceased.
Yeah, I was honestly a bit startled when that screen popped up.
Fantastic video Winston! i found it really interesting as i am a fat guy in china. all of my friends make jokes about it all of the time, there's really nothing to be done about it. a good friend actually tells me that her car is much more sluggish when i'm in it, which is sort of ridiculous.
if you're easily offended, and you're coming to china, you're going to hate it. not learning the language won't save you, as people will say the exact same things in english. i think part of the issue isn't just the culture, it's how they see western culture. (every country not in asia is referred to as the west, regardless of actual direction). they think that we are much more open in what we say to each other with regards to sex, politics, or any other random subject, so they can't understand that we'd be offended by anything that is said to us.
winston, i think that this is one of the better videos that you've done. good job mate!
+Illinois is BROKE. Because these days most of our salary don't go to buying food every month. Now you're wealthy/successful if you have(take, really) the time to work out, have a lot of free time, can travel, etc.
And a lot of the food that is considered non-boring and have a nice taste is cheap while the healthy and often considered boring food cost more.
+Mycenaea the standard that they hold for westerners and the standard that they hold for themselves is totally different. part of the problem right now is all of the fast food restaurants, Macdonald's, KFC, etc.
however, many still see fat men as successful businessmen, and therefore rich, because of the Chinese Alcohol Culture, i think. if you're going to work all day, then going to the bar, KTV, etc to do business deals and drink yourself into oblivion and smoke crazy strong cigarettes, you're not going to be working out either.
the idea that successful businessmen are skinny because they have time to go to the gym i think is a new one. if you're over a certain age, and have a "beer gut", in some ways that makes you very desirable in China. However, people will still call you fat constantly, point at you, etc. so, there's positives and negatives, i suppose...
Blair Pyne
I was talking about the west as this is where I live and this is what I know of. I assumed Illinois is BROKE were talking about the west aswell, but that was maybe a mistake by me now that I think about it :)
+Mycenaea ah, i can understand the confusion because the name "illinois is broke" would suggest that it's about america. the video is about china, so we were talking about china. :)
Note: a "pheasant" is a bird. "Peasant" is the word you're looking for.
“... because I can literally go for three days without eating and I’ll still have energy.”
wat
What is this superhuman power?
Metabolism
It’s not that unusual depending on your eating habits. I can go half a day without eating before I start to rly get hungry. But 3 days and still have energy? That’s nuts. After about 2 days fasting, I’m pretty drained...
It's called having fat and glycogen storage.
6 days and then I was hungry, very hungry.
I can spend a full day without get hungry.
3 I never tryed @.@
But I know people that stands a week. There is a brazilian as me that has a channel on YT and talks about. The name is Almir Junior.
so awesome love the content you make...grazie bro
When my husband was in China the kids kept patting his big belly and asking how he got so big. He just thought it was funny.
Lol, maybe your better half reminded those kids of 弥勒佛 aka Metteyya, who is one of the most powerful buddha in Buddhism. He is usually portrayed as a kid big guy with a big belly and a big smile in Chinese Buddhism arts. And he is usually one of the good guys in children's bedtime stories and cartoons. If you do an google image search of 弥勒佛, you will see my point.
As a Chinese we always say, 'oh you are fatter than before ' means you had a better life and heathy.
no, this is actually rude... but Bob Yin has a point there
Transitionally, yes but for young generation maybe not
you are awesome bro, love your videos. you have a natural gift of telling stories.
I love your videos. They are educational and entertaining. Thank you.
Their not direct.... Their rude.. The rudest people on the planet..
they're :)
serpentza nice
+Jason Kaplan and agree
+Jason Kaplan I came to the US from China last year. When I first came here, I was so shocked that everybody is so polite, that it almost seems too polite for me. There were a lot of times when people being so polite to me that I feel embarrassed...
Being black in Tampa Florida produces the same results
I get entirely too excited when I see a new serpentza video in my queue - great stuff! I always enjoy the slice of life perspective and personal commentary. Good job and keep it up!
I hear that every time I get back to China. "Ni you chi pang le!!" (You ate yourself fat again!!)
From my personal experience as a westerner, even my rather average weight (M / 73 Kg / 170cm) is still often seen as fat.
I was extremely annoyed with that at the beginning, but I have learned, over time, that this was quite often a way to show that they care. If they didn't care about you, they wouldn't pay much attention to it, let alone mention it.
I'm not actually convinced it's a bad thing. My grandma used to say that smiling the whole time. I think older people are happy their grandkids have enough to eat.
U kidding me, I go back to Europe and all who know me say hello then pat my Family Guy potbelly. I also get smacked on head driving past bus stops, women going to work look like models.
youre a fat piece of shit
@@holgerchristensen4021 hahahh. i blame the swiss chocolate industry
Winston you are so real and u articulate very well. U seem empathic bc of what you’ve experienced. Thank you for being so authentic . Great content.
Just to clarify, sometimes when someone comments: '...你胖了’ or '...胖了点‘ can actually be a compliment or just neutral, implying you had a great time or ate really well. I would say '肥’ is more derogatory (but even that depends on the situation). But '胖子‘ or '胖胖' can actually be an endearment term in some cases.
On the contrary to say 'you lost some weight', can imply they're concerned about you, as in are you over working yourself? Are you feeling well? Or they're just worried about your general health.
A lot of these direct comments, are not really meant to insult, more like an observation so people don't see why it's bad to point it out, considering they don't think it's that bad.
I'm hooked on these videos they're so good. Excellent job!
Well done mate. Great explanation and advice /insight on how people view us at the end.
Thanx. Very good video , just like your previous ones. New subscriber . Keep them coming. Regards from a capetonion born & bred , living in New Zealand.
My fiancee is Vietnamese and my ex was Chinese. They both called me "fat Louis", but I never felt insulted by it. Many Chinese and Vietnamese tell me constantly they would like to be fatter and ask me how to do it. It makes me laugh every time.
+urpoche no fucking way! are you kidding?
+amitabh dayal Though I live in a Western country, I should have specified that this only happened to me when I went to visit their families in Asia ;-)
For women, it's especially difficult. When I first came to Korea, I was a medium size American and I could only buy clothes in athletic stores. The shop girl would make that X sign they do with their fingers as soon as I walked in the door. They didn't even want me in there. I went through a horrible period of feeling humiliated just for being alive. I never thought I was a person who cared much about this. But I learned how much a female sense of self is wrapped up with image.
Joyce Fischer I’m an Asian American guy so finding clothes in the us that fit me was nearly impossible while growing up. Heck only now that skinny and fitted styles are in do stores cater to skinnier people.
medium size us-american is xl size in the rest of the world?
@@sniper0073088 I'm considered overweight here but I can get away with wearing Levi's small (American Ladies Size).
I hope you made the middle finger sign in response to their x.
"Medium size American" - So... Fat, in other words?
Just found you! Subbed. Very interesting. Remember Chinese friend warning when I visited their house that granny would "tell it like it was." She did. I liked her.
Always find your videos very interesting!
"as you see theres a change with the Chinese youth" *zooms in on big boy* hahahahah your editing kills me everytime
I'm gonna start eating massive amounts of food now so I can have a fat spiritual journey of higher awareness.
Louie Patouie hahahah funni
Thanks for sharing. Clearing a heart-felt story to you.
Great video as always sir!
20 seconds in, a Subway restaurant ad pops up. Not sure how to take that...
+PathsUnwritten ;) that's awesome
+Skip Roche thanks, no worries that's all a part of life and I'll probably make a video about that sometime in the future, thanks for watching :)
+Skip Roche yes, the money does have blind person speak on it, I made a video all about the money years ago: th-cam.com/video/IUFme91RklE/w-d-xo.html
+PathsUnwritten adds are a part of TH-cam ? Are you new around here?
I liked that I wore larges and extra larges in China. I felt like a "normal sized" person, and I get teased a lot in America for being so thin, and have my whole life. I also have a high metabolism. The only downside to needing a large or extra large is that I had to actually try on clothes before buying them, because I didn't know which size would fit me. In America, I always just buy the smallest size available.
It's so true about the cultural difference. Excellently presented. Interestingly, Americans consider South Africans to be very direct, compared to ours. So, for you to consider Chinese culture more direct... Well, that's saying something!
Alas, I cannot experience being fat, for health reasons. But, I get ridiculed for being so skinny in America. I was bullied for it in school. I still get mocked for it as an adult, as it is considered "okay" to say what you think, as long as the person isn't "fat."
+Laurie Jennifer: The Friendly Hooligan I've experienced both sides. Until age 25, I was extremely skinny. You could see my ribs as a kid and teenager. And then all of a sudden, boom, I'm fat. And then I get teased for that. I just can't win.
+xinyiquan666 I wear 2XL in Canada. In China, I need a 4XL or 5XL.
You are good in what you do with utube creations....keep going! I am also in the IT area and it is fascinating!
I'm late to the party on viewing this one, but it's refreshing to hear someone actually admit how important appearance is and how superficial people can be in those early stages. Thanks for being willing to say that.
I worked at a Chinese place in high school, and I was pretty fat back then. My boss asked me if I ate hot dogs and ice cream for breakfast... since then we just mess with the employees there and say that it's the average American diet and they think it's hilarious
sadly, our jokes aren't too far off from the truth
They don't usually say it with evil intent and it does help you lose weight. Can be healthy peer pressure if you can put up with being mocked.
for me in China the always asked me if i eat hamburgers.. all americans.. from norway do i guess
Ask me when the last time I ate a hot dog was...
One thing I really like about the videos you and C-Milk put out are how much it has opened my eyes to the ways that China is different and then all the beauty that there is to see.
And where you can without getting your selves into trouble pointing out some of the not so nice side.
Keep up with the videos and I will try to "Stay Awesome". Thanks
Been binge watching these older video's they're so good!
I think is an Asian thing..:. My Indonesian friend, after few years she didn’t see me: “omg you got really fat”
Me: “thanks, I know” 😑
Why get fat though?
It's East Asian directness, i.e. they don't lie all the time like Westerners.
@Lady Trek2space Wrong, the West is a pathological liar culture.
@Lady Trek2space Delusional. Check real facts and stats.
@@ptolemy3444 asian cultures that value face above all else are waaaay bigger liars than Western cultures.
High metabolism is only in the end a 200-300 calorie difference. They are much skinnier because they don't eat the calorie dense meals we do... I think lol
It really depends on the person's preference. My dad's side of the family eats lots of calorie dense foods, but they're still skinny. It has very little to do with metabolism, but more so with daily activity.
IS0T0P3_90 bullshit btw
Exactly this, and Dennis Xu too. If you move around all day, you burn like if you'd run for an hour or even more without even realizing it. That is one thing, another one is just eating fucking rice.
***** Are you Chinese?
soles It could also be that their genetics make them have a smaller appetite relative to other races, at least on average
As a fat white guy in China, I can confirm a lot of this. But I do think diet has just as much an impact, if not more of an impact, than genetics for why Chinese people are so thin. I also think the reason for the increase in fat Chinese kids lately is partially due to China becoming more Westernized, with more Western fast food joints popping up. As a fat guy in China, I have been able to lose a fair bit of weight just by eating less Western foods and eating at Chinese restaurants. I always did a fair bit of walking because I've never owned a car in Canada either, so the diet is really the only difference.
Also, it surprised me when you said exercise is not a big part of their life. I live in Northern China, but exercise is big here. The students at my school are required to run laps around the field every day. I have started joining them now because I'm trying to lose even more weight, and I am far more exhausted than they are afterwards. They are in fantastic shape.
Also, people will feel your belly if you are fat. Just reach out and feel. It's a bit strange, but you get used to it.
+Darren MacQueen I think the exercise Winston was talking about mostly is gym. Gym in China is not as popular in NA for sure, but in first tier cities more and more people start to do this now. Anyway, hope you enjoy your life in China :-)
I see. I come from a pretty rural area, and I see more gyms here than where I'm from in Canada, so I didn't notice. There are at least two just a block from my school. But I'm comparing a capital city in China to a small town in Canada, so it's not a fair comparison. So this may be true. Thank you.
And yes, I'm loving my time here. I have a pretty thick skin, so it doesn't bother me that everyone points out that I'm fat. I just laugh and say yes I am. :P
+Darren MacQueen Although nobody likes being fat nowadays, yet when a Chinese friend says you're chubby that also means they think you are an easygoing and friendly person.... If you know the proverb 心宽体胖, that means chubby guys are usually living a jovial happy life. So I really like how you react when people point out you are a fat guy. Most of time, people just make fun and want to start with an easy topic, and mean no harm...
Wei Zhang 不是每个人都生活在北上广的兄弟...我当然知道北京不差任何设施.我自觉还是一个自干五热爱祖国并且马上要回国的人...不知道哪句话触碰了您那小小的神经.如果你觉得北京可以代表中国那我们现在早就是全球老大了.
+Darren MacQueen I agree with what you say about diet having an impact on why Chinese are so thin. Actually in my experience, it seems that Chinese people are more prone than westerners to grow fat when they overeat. I also find the bit in the video generalizing about Chinese body temperatures to be unfounded and misleading.
That really made me introspect. Two years ago when I went to China with my family (all of us overweight, not obese), I had expected discriminatory comments. Instead I only got told ‘you’re pretty, you’re beautiful’ by strangers. I almost did not believe it.
But maybe what actually happened was they were being nice to our faces, while they made derogatory comments in Mandarin we could not understand.
Most likely the case.
Another possibility is that you really are beautiful to them, with larger eyes, full lips, thick hair, unusual clothes, etc. But if you kept hearing "pangzi" (胖子) = "fatty" then ... In your thumbnail pic you do have a wonderful smile, btw.
It's chinese, not mandarin.
@@kiddhkane Chinese or Cantonese?
@@kiddhkane I thought there were two main languages, Mandarin and Cantonese. But I might be wrong.
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I do watch a lot of you tuber’s vlog on you tube, but never really subscribed. However, I’ve seen a couple of your vlogs and I find you an effective blogger, for you don’t sugar coat anything. You say things as it is, and that’s a good thing.
You make informative videos. Keep it up!
Kudos. Yet another awesome video. You took it in multiple dimensions. Thanks.
I'm watching your video's with keen interest, great information and well presented, thank you.
Keep up the good work Winston 🤘
So sorry for your little bro. Thank you for sharing.
I absolutely loved this video. I know it's over a year old but I find it really interesting. You just got a subscriber! Thanks!
+ISeeFlashingLights thanks mate, welcome!
I've never seen a obese person in China before. If youre fat ppl will tell you lol, if youre skinny they tell you, if you look fatter than last time they saw you they will tell you, if you look skinnier than last time they will tell you, if you look paler and lighter skinned than last time they will tell you, if you look darker than las time they will tell you.
+imhellag That is so true. Actually I found this is the way they are greeting each other too. It represents in their culture as they care about you because they can tell the difference about you between now and before.
***** talk about money, how successful this one family member is, how much land they own, factories they run, or who died. the typical back in the country shit.
+imhellag "never seen an obese person in China"??? China is Quickly catching up to the West in eating habits (especially given all of the junk food the West is dumping here). Similarly, in a decade's time they have gone from one of the lowest to one of the highest rates of diabetes as a result of diet. "If White Rice is Linked to Diabetes, What About China?" nutritionfacts.org/video/if-white-rice-is-linked-to-diabetes-what-about-china/
*****
ok.... not sure what that has to do with the fact that China is quickly catching up with the rest of the world as a result of eating increasing amounts of junk food, but ok...
haha
Another great video thanks for sharing
one great video after another....you should have your own show on the Travel Channel, National Geographic, etc.
Man since I found your videos, I am binge watching like Crazy , you are an interesting human being , your psychological traits are interesting, your social skills are recognisable , you are charismatic and definitely very smart individual with that English twist to your mentality living in the east is actually an interesting combination to observe for some one like me .
Much love and respect for you from amman Jordan .
Btw if you need anything from amman Jordan you can count on me , and would love to be your host one day here and share interesting conversations .
South African, but I agree!
@Ryan Anderson I did not say he is british , I said he is English, and most caucasion South Africans came from Britain, that is why I believe he is English.
@Jack My-Ears I have british friends who like to be called English not british, I don't know why but I assumed because it represent there heritage and culture not just race
@Ryan Anderson Hes British South African.
@Ryan Anderson the difference between English and British South Africa is much like American and Canadian, accent and cultures blend between both countries, easily mistaken
I'm so sorry about your younger brother. I've watched so many videos of yours and you're clearly tough as nails and the more I come to understand you as a person the more I realise how you became this way. Fantastic videos.
Wow!
Fantastic video by the way!
Really enjoyed your videos honest depiction
Thanks
Traditional societies in Asia believe fat people as healthy compared to skinny ones. Of course fat in China or India is not same as fat in West. But now a day people are realizing that too fat is not good for health simply because of health education and awareness.
This is quite true. In our language we even use phrases like "Fat and beautiful". Lol
Japanese do not really hate fat people, they will just make fun of you and compare you to sumo etc
You're a really cool dude, and I don't understand the toxicity in the comments lol. At least you handled it well, kudos.
Stfu indian
TheLegend27 whoa there chill out lol
Brendan Merkel Don't worry, I take no offense from a random loser hiding behind a cat picture. Plus, I'm not even Indian.
Amir Paydar for his own good lol
"hiding from cat picture" what do you have against cats? I hear that indians and arabs hate cats & dogs lol sick people.
"If you come to China come prepared to be insulted and shocked" Sounds about right.
Very interesting. I appreciate what you're doing.
Thank you for sharing your own transformation experience and how you developed kindness within yourself.
In my experience, Chinese food seems to be better for you as well. I went there just a few months ago (for a month) and ate as much as I could eat everyday. I lost 15 pounds. It was wonderful.
+Venturestarx glad you did. I do notice the difference about the food in China and e.g. in the US. concerning calories.
+Venturestarx but everything is so fake there? eggs, rice, burgers, etc. what about the pollution?
+Amor Amor as a Chinese, I never eat fake egg and rice, It's very difficult to find a fake egg, don't worry about this. The pollution is a big problem in some industrial cities.
there's basically no cheese in anything, lots of people are lactose intolerant and China is not very fond of cheese anyways
Mish. Michelle not me. i love Mozzarella xDDD
The music on this channel is always fantastic!
Thank you, this was really informative