David Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Walking a cabbage is better than walking a dog because they don’t bark, according to someone who has decided to do just that. The vegetables are being taken for walkies by teenagers in China as a way to get over depression and loneliness. The youngsters are able to meet other people who also walk the green foods. Chinese psychiatrist Wen Chao said: ‘The idea is simple – you feel as lonely and as simple as a cabbage, so you begin to act like one and befriend one. ‘And in that acceptance comes change.’ The sight of people pulling cabbages down the street has surprised many, but Lui Ja Chen, 17, defended the pastime and said it had helped him. ‘I feel I can transfer my negative thoughts about myself to the cabbage, go for a walk with it and come home feeling better about myself. ‘If I see someone else its easy to start up a conversation with them about their cabbage, and they are better than dogs as they don’t bark, or start fights with other cabbages, it doesn’t even need feeding, or leave a mess on the pavement. ‘In fact afterwards, I can throw the cabbage away and feel that I have tossed my feelings out with it.’ http://metro.co.uk/2014/05/02/chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness-4716551/ "http://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/ad_133748362?w=650&h=487&crop=1#038;h=750" alt="ad_133748362?w=650&h=487&crop=1#038;"> Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 So this is the news thread that you wanted? Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Pointy room, open your eyes, helpful for electricians I would have thought Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 You're the cabbage init. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 least there is no poop scooping.....hold on isn't this linked to another thread? Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSheep Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Always thought they had dodgy eyesight Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Beats carrying a bag of **** round with you. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
needles Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Can I try my brassica pun again? Can I? Huh? Oh **** off then. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Anyone have old Tomagotchis to send those poor buggers. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Why don't the adopt? Do something worthwhile, not an empty gesture. Adopt a cabbage patch kid. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 But that's allotment of effort. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekkie_ram Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Always thought they had dodgy eyesight Pun/racism, there's no need to decide... Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Could have a collie as a pet I guess? Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 How soon before Brit kids will follow the example ? Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 5 a day. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Bobby Bobby Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Could have a collie as a pet I guess? Oh no, here come the puns - and this is just the tip of the iceberg, Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 How can they afford not to eat those cabbages ? Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Oh have a heart Sissy. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Oh have a heart Sissy. Sorry, I'm hungry. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Maybe they'll debate this in Brussels? Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/14598-chinese-teens-taking-cabbages-for-walks-to-get-over-loneliness/#findComment-592616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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