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Soldiers in Qing China demonstrating their weapons and shields, late 19th century (lemmy.world)
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[-] HootinNHollerin@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago

Psi yanara dudes (TMNT voice)

[-] Beldarofremulak@lemmy.world 11 points 3 months ago

I think that's Japanese. The Chinese phrase the TMNTs always used was Cowabunga (ka'-wa'-bun-ga') meaning "Cow anus". It was usually yelled as a cry of elation like when your mom is cleared of cancer

[-] LowtierComputer@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Is that a woven shield?

[-] PugJesus@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago
[-] LowtierComputer@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Wow. Very interesting story behind that siege.

this post was submitted on 23 Jul 2024
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