[SoCO] Too Small to Swing a Cat (2015)

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  • @susique333
    @susique333 Před 6 lety +288

    This is a wake up call for those of us who complain that our house is too small. I should be grateful for what I have. Perspective is everything.

    • @JW-jq5qu
      @JW-jq5qu Před 6 lety +8

      What's does Communism Nations got to do with the living conditions of Hong Kong which is the most Capitalistic City of the world?

    • @acajudi100
      @acajudi100 Před 6 lety +1

      susique333 I agree and I help non beggars help themselves.

    • @3TYKX
      @3TYKX Před 6 lety

      lol ikr

    • @kickboxer8173
      @kickboxer8173 Před 5 lety

      susique333 exactly

    • @catha86
      @catha86 Před 5 lety

      But at the same time you cannot be too grateful of what you have if you want something better.

  • @TheXeeman
    @TheXeeman Před 6 lety +163

    huge respect to that 65 year old man. he working it for money even though he should be retired by now. good luck to him

    • @birgitl.9495
      @birgitl.9495 Před 5 lety +1

    • @hughhuang3117
      @hughhuang3117 Před 4 lety +4

      He deserves all the respect. He tries his best to work even he is discriminated at times due to his age.

    • @shiroineko13
      @shiroineko13 Před 4 lety +6

      Even at his age, you can see the motivation and energy in his eyes despite his tiny frame and living conditions. He is nowhere close to throwing in the towel. He is a fighter and an example to all 65-year-olds.

    • @tonycheung6715
      @tonycheung6715 Před 3 lety

      You respect someone working in money
      Then what will you disrespect

  • @empireentertainmentevents1353

    I felt so sad watching how much they suffered living in such a punishing small space. heck, even prisoners get to stay in a much better place! I really feel for them.... sigh...

  • @sagara6751
    @sagara6751 Před 2 lety +7

    I always think my ~900sqft rental house is too small for 4 people. But now I know that it is a million time better than what these people are going through..
    Hope their issues gets solved soon.

  • @psh5850
    @psh5850 Před 6 lety +35

    Still these people are smiling incredible.!! Salute

  • @worldview2888
    @worldview2888 Před 6 lety +50

    the 2nd lady in the video should have moved back to hainan. the kid maybe a hong kong citizen, but moving back to hainan mainland is easier to live in and much better conditions.

    • @danielwilke7574
      @danielwilke7574 Před 3 měsíci

      I'm wondering if the husband is preventing that as he wouldn't be able to see his child. Maybe he want her close or maybe he's doing it to screw over the ex wife. We don't know and we only see her opinion.

  • @MtBrendor
    @MtBrendor Před 6 lety +33

    Really puts things in perspective, my heart goes out to these people who just got a lousy roll of the dice in life compared to a lot of us living comfortably watching this from our cozy homes.
    That being said, this video makes me feel incredibly grateful for what i have right now.

  • @bitcoinski
    @bitcoinski Před 6 lety +64

    I will never complain about my 200 square foot studio again...

    • @4Teresa4Ever
      @4Teresa4Ever Před 5 lety +1

      Man! This is crazy!

    • @tham3lmml
      @tham3lmml Před 5 lety

      Hao lian

    • @BrookeaCookea
      @BrookeaCookea Před 3 lety +1

      I'm moving in to a 175 sqft apartment hahah 😂 but, I don't think I'll mind it though. My first like it. First time living alone

    • @noornishasayani3466
      @noornishasayani3466 Před 3 lety

      Me too will never complaint hereafter.

    • @tednguyen7258
      @tednguyen7258 Před 2 lety

      do they make apartments this small? smallest in ca i seen was 480square feet

  • @joannamariesegura7048
    @joannamariesegura7048 Před 5 lety +18

    I've been to HK twice and was always curious of the cage homes. The hotels I stayed in Mirador mansion is smaller than my apartment, it's crazy expensive too. The old man reminded me of my uncle who until now works hard and does not depend on anyone but himself. 💕

  • @vladimirpia148
    @vladimirpia148 Před 3 lety +8

    Love the old man I hope to be like him at that age God Bless everyone living like this and one day live life in better living conditions
    💖🙏🇳🇿

    • @martinblack781
      @martinblack781 Před 2 lety

      Hardly 'old' at 65. I prefer seasoned or elderly.

  • @conradyukio7933
    @conradyukio7933 Před 5 lety +14

    That 65 year old man still has his hair his teeth and his muscles...hes doing something right

    • @BrookeaCookea
      @BrookeaCookea Před 3 lety

      I'm surprised he's 65

    • @BrookeaCookea
      @BrookeaCookea Před 3 lety

      @AVLRECORDS you lying 🤥 😂 I've seen people his age in much worse shape.

    • @uknowmyname007
      @uknowmyname007 Před rokem

      What muscles? There was no meat on him

  • @bigspoon7984
    @bigspoon7984 Před 6 lety +22

    Be grateful; and help those in need. One day, it just might be you.

  • @BrookeaCookea
    @BrookeaCookea Před 3 lety +3

    It's been 4 years. I hope he got his public housing.

  • @4Teresa4Ever
    @4Teresa4Ever Před 5 lety +3

    And now I see why so many stay in the rural areas, barely scraping by, living on potatos and rice, but having a whole house and space. Gosh I wish I could help all of these people!💔😭

  • @skyyeo2858
    @skyyeo2858 Před 6 lety +28

    Human should not b living like that ! I am very proud to have a nice home of my own.

    • @dt2517
      @dt2517 Před 5 lety +1

      @@lynn6614 iam lucky iam an American living in a very big 2 storeys, 5 bedroom house with garden on frontyard and backyard. USA is very nice, large space, beautiful, great country. Iam so lucky and happy to be American. USA the great

    • @imamfajar930
      @imamfajar930 Před 3 lety +1

      this is way worse even when my dad lost his job, geez...

  • @williamlouie569
    @williamlouie569 Před 6 lety +7

    How can they let this happen? There's no humanity left in Hong Kong where literally they squealed everything out of human. Let people being living in a box.

  • @haleymitchell4111
    @haleymitchell4111 Před 5 lety +6

    I don’t know why I watch this. It makes me sad.

  • @4Teresa4Ever
    @4Teresa4Ever Před 5 lety +2

    And now I understand how all those people died in that fire and the government forced all those people to move ....but they didnt provide them with a place to go within their means

  • @mickthemisfit7975
    @mickthemisfit7975 Před 2 lety

    I'm really grateful for my parents moving to America and working hard. My childhood I remember going through different rented houses. Both my parents work now with stable jobs, but I need to finish school and find work I'm 19 and I still live with them. I have multiple diseases I have to keep on top of. I'm happy and appreciative that my parents have money to afford insurance.

  • @noturavgdude8262
    @noturavgdude8262 Před 5 lety +4

    Well I kinda know how it feels. Coming from a poor family of 4 that lived in one bedroom and kitchen in the backyard. Yikes

  • @ASTPlumbing9090
    @ASTPlumbing9090 Před 4 lety +1

    Hong Kong needs to sort out their housing issue. According to the economist and housing experts in another video it’s not even a land issue. Ridiculous. And this is not the first (and horrifying) look at people living in what amounts to a dirty/unsafe coffin & sharing facilities with too many people.

  • @angelceletaria2590
    @angelceletaria2590 Před 5 lety +2

    How I see them makes me feel sad :( i'm still very blessed and happy that i was born in my country . Hope it will change for the people in there country.

  • @simplyrise5217
    @simplyrise5217 Před 2 lety

    This video is 4 years ago. It's now 2021. I can't imagine how much has improve on the living condition. I have not much but grateful where I am 🇳🇿

  • @meuyfong426
    @meuyfong426 Před 6 lety +21

    Such a sad & horrible living conditions for the elderly. This should be illegal!

    • @suelien3545
      @suelien3545 Před 6 lety +2

      Meuy Fong it is illegal theres a minimum amount of square feet required to put an apartment up for rent

  • @frannybright3200
    @frannybright3200 Před 5 lety +1

    This is the plight of our planet. In every country there are the very rich, the very poor and the folks in the middle who are working hard to support themselves and their famiies so they can hold on to what they've got. The bug invested cages and bed spaces are not even fit for a dog..just very sad and a darn shame.

  • @humanbeing3946
    @humanbeing3946 Před 5 lety +16

    Shame on HK government!
    For letting this situation continues.

  • @ceputehching-ching1503
    @ceputehching-ching1503 Před 3 lety +1

    what a pity they paid a lot of money for such a small space..life is just a misery for some people i hope their condition improves as time goes by

  • @lunastarr1925
    @lunastarr1925 Před 2 lety +1

    i am soo thankful for my house....

  • @cherylmysliwczyk5716
    @cherylmysliwczyk5716 Před 5 měsíci

    The lady with the kid was abused at some point in her life. She is very protective of her daughter.

  • @shampoomomo
    @shampoomomo Před 5 lety +2

    Such a sad thing to watch. I watched some videos about this situation in Hong Kong and I always felt terrible. Never felt like visiting it because of this.

  • @glenmcculley9752
    @glenmcculley9752 Před 5 lety +1

    I'm from America San Antonio Tx. They should make the bridge into a apartment and add floors to it solve some problems. I don't know why but I've allways been fascinated with Hong Kong one day I will visit.

  • @tonycheung6715
    @tonycheung6715 Před 3 lety +3

    3-5 years to get a public house if you get married and have children, if you a single, it is just a joke

  • @katjaxxx7353
    @katjaxxx7353 Před 2 lety

    wow, the kady has my respect and the others too, they still smile - I wish them all the best

  • @endroeffendi4411
    @endroeffendi4411 Před 5 lety +5

    310 US$ / month for the box ???

  • @user-jq8qv4yx4h
    @user-jq8qv4yx4h Před 6 lety +7

    Why do so many Chinese leave China to come and live like this? It makes no sense. HK is already over-populated with not enough affordable housing.

    • @SWToDi-qc8hb
      @SWToDi-qc8hb Před 5 lety +3

      It is a plot of Mainland China government ; they want to destroy Hong Kong within 20 years so some of their own cities will take over the international status of Hong Kong!

    • @user-jq8qv4yx4h
      @user-jq8qv4yx4h Před 5 lety

      I believe it! It's a good answer and explains a lot. Mainland China absolutely HATES that they have little to no control over HK and especially its people. Control and domination is the main tenet of China's government.

    • @rayray6490
      @rayray6490 Před 5 lety +1

      Home prices in HK are inflated, driven high by mainland influence

    • @TheBackseatpilot
      @TheBackseatpilot Před 2 lety +1

      They think HK is the land of opportunity & gold but sadly it's not.

  • @zanaszana5046
    @zanaszana5046 Před 6 lety +10

    I really sympathise with the people in hk. I been watching many similar vids n I understand this is due to shortage of land space in their country. At the same time I’m angry at those who take advantage of their situation .

    • @endeliggnist5066
      @endeliggnist5066 Před 6 lety +7

      Actually, contrary to popular belief, Hong Kong does not have a space problem. While Hong Kong is definitely not big by any means, much of the land in Hong Kong is kept undeveloped because the government wants the property prices to stay high, in an effort to make money.

    • @brunobarbosa1900
      @brunobarbosa1900 Před 6 lety +3

      Endelig Gnist Exactly!!! There’s an awful LOT of space actually, and don’t forget that they can always build over the sea too, expand the coast in areas, but of course what has been done lately is NEVER for the poor/working class .. 😕😪

    • @zanaszana5046
      @zanaszana5046 Před 6 lety +2

      Bruno Barbosa this is very sad. Thot the government should be concern looking at her people’s living conditions. Especially those living in cages. Nobody deserves that.

  • @suphangko5812
    @suphangko5812 Před 5 lety +2

    The Cat 🐈 tail only up and down swings, Not right and left 😂

  • @at-fj4tn
    @at-fj4tn Před 6 lety +8

    So sad to see people living in such conditions. May Allah make their conditions better soon

    • @SWToDi-qc8hb
      @SWToDi-qc8hb Před 5 lety

      Allah won't give a shit to Chinese because Allah only loves blatant & cunning Iranian!

    • @at-fj4tn
      @at-fj4tn Před 5 lety

      @@SWToDi-qc8hb shame on your thinking and the people who support people like you

    • @tsgillhk
      @tsgillhk Před 5 lety

      Fozia Farhana lmao,I am sorry but it's TRUE.XD

    • @samajlo4336
      @samajlo4336 Před 5 lety

      @@tsgillhk Does Allah bless someone who is not a Muslim?

  • @bigfoxki
    @bigfoxki Před 5 lety +6

    7:12 That door...

  • @raymondcaylor6292
    @raymondcaylor6292 Před rokem

    Why do so many with so little live in Hongkong Hongkong? Are they trying to make money to move to a smaller village? Do the smaller rural communities check your immigration status more than the 2 million plus towns? Why do people stay in a city with such a high rent / high home-price problem?

  • @colinfan6884
    @colinfan6884 Před 4 lety +2

    Watching this video I feel the landlord is a typical irresponsible lessor providing unhygienic and unsafe living environment to those tenants. The toilet is dirty if virus outbreak occur hell break loose.

  • @deloreswilson1798
    @deloreswilson1798 Před rokem

    Even in rough times they share..😢

  • @karlag8671
    @karlag8671 Před 4 lety +2

    a wet market beneath their living space omg thats awful😔

  • @happy-chanchan
    @happy-chanchan Před 3 lety +1

    what happened to them in tiny shares room during corona virus pandemic?
    it is very risky.
    many Myanmer people got infected with the virus because they lived in a congested room like that.

  • @65denikat
    @65denikat Před 3 lety +2

    The storage box which comes with my apartment is bigger than the space these people have and to be honest, it is much nicer... This is just appaling....

  • @helending7809
    @helending7809 Před 6 lety +7

    Where the heck is Jackie chan and all those other Hong Kong superstars when you need them????

    • @doraemondcantix
      @doraemondcantix Před 6 lety

      stars not go put their ass on this omg , its should be government

    • @helending7809
      @helending7809 Před 5 lety +1

      And the winner for the most pointless, aimless, empty, hollow, blank, purposeless, valueless, worthless, trifling, insignificant, inconsequential comment goes to... twigs36

  • @JaCuberr
    @JaCuberr Před rokem

    been 5 years i hope that man is doing good in life :(

  • @Ziziqh
    @Ziziqh Před 5 lety +1

    This is fucked up. Bless these strong people 🙏

  • @ladycharsw
    @ladycharsw Před 6 lety +4

    That is terrible the elderly and you get people and children have to live like that. Like the 65 yr old man still works but can't afford the rent too much. The greedy Landlords. Why can't the government build more housing or Something? thanks

  • @elohim7778
    @elohim7778 Před 5 lety +1

    I have more than enough space to do many things in my house. Seeing how these people live in cages, truly makes me thank God for His blessings and favours on me and my mum. God, please help these people. They are in need of proper housing, a basic need of humans. Amen.

  • @kidcat7864
    @kidcat7864 Před 6 lety

    The cat that you can swing (or not) is the "cat `o nine tails" which is a whiplash which was used for punishment in the past.

  • @josiptumapa
    @josiptumapa Před 6 lety +49

    God forbid places like these catch a fire

    • @acajudi100
      @acajudi100 Před 5 lety +1

      Josip Tumapa zThey do catch fire, just like California etc.

    • @VanillaflavoredSora
      @VanillaflavoredSora Před 5 lety +8

      @@acajudi100 I'm pretty sure they know they can catch fire. What they are saying is that a small place like that with that many people in those small areas would be an instant, drastic loss of life.

  • @eleanorsmith971
    @eleanorsmith971 Před rokem

    This is a disgrace, people caged like animals. Greedy people allowed to exploit the poor. The government needed to step in when these cage houses first came about, their pets have bigger home than this.

  • @deloreswilson1798
    @deloreswilson1798 Před rokem

    Red lining helps me understand what it feels to be denied, and forgotten. Those are people who've worked hard all their lives, and this is how the CCP respects their common citizens. Yes, I understand being of color from a certain side of town.... It's dispicable. It's ungodly.

  • @p.t7495
    @p.t7495 Před 3 lety

    This is just said to watch, 2020 this could happen to anyone, & we just push it to the side out of sight out of mind ,these people are as tuff as nails , respect hope there government step up & does more too assist thiere needs.

  • @garaldtao1801
    @garaldtao1801 Před 4 lety

    I feel bad for these people because it is not that difficult to improve their living conditions. If I was married to any of those woman our family would be in a 3 bedroom condo before week's end because I still gots connections in HK.

  • @karlag8671
    @karlag8671 Před 4 lety

    wow here i am complaining with a one room apt for 600 monthly with a. kitchen bathroom furniture😔 plenty of space compared to the cage homes

  • @flarekary
    @flarekary Před 5 lety

    That 65 year old man is healthier than 99% of 65 year old Americans. Holy cow he is fit and doesn't even look 65, looks younger. Just goes that if you exercise and don't turn into a pile of glob mentally and physically, you can be healthy too (well unless you unfortunately get sick which you can even if you stay active). None of these people should be living like this. I wish I had more power or something to help money something so no one has to live like that... this world...

  • @iwantsquareballoons
    @iwantsquareballoons Před 6 lety +51

    why would you swing a cat?

    • @londonspade5896
      @londonspade5896 Před 6 lety +7

      Because you have the space to.

    • @mildredchester
      @mildredchester Před 6 lety +7

      It's an old saying.

    • @buttgoomagoo6919
      @buttgoomagoo6919 Před 6 lety +10

      In China, it's called dinner to go

    • @aridyaacob3172
      @aridyaacob3172 Před 5 lety +2

      phresh lol. 😄no animal cruelty please.

    • @levitabacug1943
      @levitabacug1943 Před 5 lety +2

      Typically, Chinese has the reputation of cruelty towards cats/dogs and their typical expressions speaks of their typical experience. Sad!

  • @SoopaFlyism
    @SoopaFlyism Před 6 lety +1

    Homemade bed bug spray
    1 tsp cayenne pepper
    1 tsp grated ginger
    1 tsp oregano essential oil
    1 cup water
    Put ingredients in a pan on the stove. Boil for 7 min. Strain the solution into a spray bottle and then spray it around. GL.

    • @eddenoy321
      @eddenoy321 Před 6 lety +1

      SoopaFlyism Can you use this in Cup Noodle as well ?

  • @miekadegerness67
    @miekadegerness67 Před 6 lety

    After watching this , Yip we need to be Grateful , I just don't see myself living in those kinds of places and calling them Home . On top of this I am Claustrophobic I personally could never handle it . But 1 get and does what a Person also can Afford now days

  • @shakirajennings5465
    @shakirajennings5465 Před rokem

    It’s a wicked world we live in cuz no way a human should live like that

  • @raydenlee
    @raydenlee Před 6 lety

    That is horrible. That is not a quality of life at all. God bless all these people.

  • @starqazinqq_
    @starqazinqq_ Před 4 lety +1

    Wonder how it’s like for them in quarantine

  • @lailaagung5243
    @lailaagung5243 Před 5 lety +1

    OMG! 12 people share the bathroom??

  • @hungnguyen-hf5yx
    @hungnguyen-hf5yx Před 5 lety

    But why is the reporter not telling more of their stories so we can understand what caused their situation.

  • @abbygale4913
    @abbygale4913 Před rokem

    This is so not right. What to do. Something need to be done. What is it people? What happen to charity in this country. Where taxation goes to? Something is js not right.

  • @PureBadBreath
    @PureBadBreath Před 6 lety

    The Hong Kong government has plenty of cash surplus but fuck all heart. Zero conviction in looking after the quality of life of its citizens; only there to serve big business property developer and nothing else. Total disgrace. The people expect and deserve better.

  • @raymondcaylor6292
    @raymondcaylor6292 Před rokem

    1:30 if he is on SS why not move to a smaller community without such high rent ? Is it because the other charity is easier to access in Hongkong City ?

  • @HansumRob100
    @HansumRob100 Před 6 lety +2

    I watch this with a mortgage 4 bed house...

  • @ms.carson5668
    @ms.carson5668 Před 2 lety +1

    how would they get rid of those bed bugs in a place like that?

  • @jemdude22
    @jemdude22 Před 6 lety +5

    Slump.....worse than slump

  • @tiktoker2819
    @tiktoker2819 Před 3 lety

    This problem will happen in your life, in your place if land is treated as Investment thing. Read the book Progress and Poverty.

  • @ardent.arch93
    @ardent.arch93 Před rokem

    Isn't it possible for them to move out of Hongkong?

  • @braincrashtv8377
    @braincrashtv8377 Před 5 lety +1

    4:57 Poor girl smiling

  • @HerrSchwaar
    @HerrSchwaar Před 4 lety

    If the floor is wet, why dont you dry it ???

  • @brendagordon4571
    @brendagordon4571 Před 4 lety

    Come to the US. You will find bigger and affordable apartments

  • @92silverz
    @92silverz Před 6 lety +1

    minimalism to the max

  • @FM-by1bg
    @FM-by1bg Před 5 lety

    Millions of shipping containers empty and left unused. This is homelessness.

  • @pienpien2
    @pienpien2 Před 4 lety

    I think the Chinese government will never tell how many of this poor people died from the corona virus.

  • @kengtzewei1
    @kengtzewei1 Před 5 lety

    Make me think our Singapore 1 room HDB public housing is way more good

  • @mikelawson6456
    @mikelawson6456 Před 4 lety

    Never ever complain about how bad you have it

  • @chelseynathania1213
    @chelseynathania1213 Před 4 lety

    Hong Kong is in a " home emergency " right now 😱

  • @marcot.rosestolato3511

    Poor people...

  • @robindey4031
    @robindey4031 Před 5 lety

    I live in a 3000 sq feet villa alone and right now i am as guilty as a criminal..i never liked living in such a big space..things can get this worse if India doesnt take strict and stringent measures to control population..resources are getting expensive and scarce by the day..i live with two pets for me 400 sq ft area is more than enough ...

    • @pyosomemore6383
      @pyosomemore6383 Před 4 lety

      Dont worry too much about the population since people can always migrate.

    • @robindey4031
      @robindey4031 Před 4 lety

      @@pyosomemore6383 if we dont control population and keep multiplying like maggots one day all the landmass on this planet will face this problem..we have limited land ..limited resources and someone who says no need to control population keep fucking like rabbits is a certified moron of the first order..

    • @robindey4031
      @robindey4031 Před 4 lety

      @@pyosomemore6383 migrate where to other planets..other solar system..other milky way or other universe..your comments reflects that you focus on short term solutions...or fixtures..

    • @pyosomemore6383
      @pyosomemore6383 Před 4 lety

      Robin Dey people are born everyday and people also die everyday, that has always been the way of the world. The human race has existed for 2000 years but have yet to fully cover the entire earth and consume its resources. Even then when contraceptives werent as mass produced and people were still breeding like rabbits, overpopulation has not been a problem. I think u should explore more and know that there are countries outside ur own

  • @bongwelll
    @bongwelll Před 4 lety

    Remember this when you shop at Walmart.

  • @angelsdynastysmaltese4936

    Rich 🆚 poor, watching this people makes me feel embarrassed and ashamed of the humanity 😔 Time to time, we should remember that leaving this materialistic life, we will take it with us the ABSOLUTE NOTHING, rich or poor...

  • @HerrSchwaar
    @HerrSchwaar Před 4 lety

    Better a small apartment, then homless.

  • @buttgoomagoo6919
    @buttgoomagoo6919 Před 6 lety

    I thought the title was a dinner reference

  • @supersaiyangoku3580
    @supersaiyangoku3580 Před 5 lety

    7:16 I'd like to see that exhaust fan in action
    7:55 Here it is

  • @karlag8671
    @karlag8671 Před 4 lety

    that 65 year old is goals for not depending on welfare

  • @CK-lt6jl
    @CK-lt6jl Před rokem

    god is truly merciless to the innocent. why is he so cruel to these people? boggles my mind

  • @Lucifer-nf4uq
    @Lucifer-nf4uq Před 5 lety

    And in China there’s millions empty apartments

  • @vous3584
    @vous3584 Před 5 lety

    If fire break out.....

  • @xanh01
    @xanh01 Před 5 lety

    Tiny place, too many people. Many millionaires, many poor people. It's HK.

  • @varunk6633
    @varunk6633 Před 5 lety

    India is also like this, but not up to this level.

  • @syahshar2982
    @syahshar2982 Před 5 lety

    wheres d govt?

  • @mackfin8869
    @mackfin8869 Před 2 lety

    What a miserable life.

  • @MsPnCyrusC
    @MsPnCyrusC Před 6 lety +1

    Fire trap.

  • @onarbingeger9831
    @onarbingeger9831 Před 5 lety

    The first guy is useless for society, the elder man on the Last video is Hard worker