Through-out the world there are many fun and unique ways that people have found to keep cool… What type are you? are you the type who wears nothing more then a light tank-top, shorts and flip-flops all summer long, or are you that person who shaves their head bald and carries a pack of ice on your head…?

No matter what you may prefer… when it comes to Chinese Men there is mainly one preferred method for “cooling down” on those hot, humid summer days……. and you guessed it. It is to simply lift ones shirt above ones belly and let it rest there all day long. Not only does this act help to keep your belly nice and cool, while cooling down the rest of your body (of course ) it also gives every belly a chance to “show off” and flaunt itself round giggly self… even if it is only during the summer:)

So next time you’re walking around the streets of Shanghai admiring each of the unique little shops, and suddenly a man with a huge belly comes meandering around the corner; showing his gigantic midriff off to everyone that fancies a gaze….. you should do the following 4 steps in order:

1.Take out that permanent marker that you have been storing just for this occasion, and remove the cap!

2. Quickly, yet stealthy, run up to the man…

3. Draw a large smiley face on that huge belly…

4. Run like the dickens.

Why do this you might ask…because simply stated a huge, smiling belly is a happy belly!!! plus belly buttons make fantastic noses.

In all seriousness, I have always wanted to do this, but up to this point in time I have not yet dared to make the move.

This kid is starting young… just wait til’ he’s 30 years older and another 150-200 lbs.(see image on right) Smiley face here we come.