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[–] Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Tank man? The guy who blocked the column of tanks leaving Tienanmen Square, then climbed on top of the tank to yell at the tank commander?

IDK, the tank commanders are probably trained to hide in the tank if someone climbs on top. It'd probably look goofier as the guy runs around the top trying to get in while the commander asks him to leave.

[–] Eyekaytee@aussie.zone 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The guy who blocked the column of tanks leaving Tienanmen Square

Comrade please report to local police station for questioning

There was NO column of Type 59 tanks on Chang'an Avenue near Tiananmen Square in Beijing on June 5, 1989.

You are trying to disrupt the peace and will face appropriate punishment 😡

[–] Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz -1 points 1 day ago

Shit, I'm back in Tokyo now, would you direct me to the closest secret Chinese police station?