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July 4, 2008

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Posted: 01:32 PM ET

Beach Bubble

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The Olympic debut of "Big Bubble Racing."

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iReporter Gregory Boone took this picture one Saturday afternoon in Dalian, China. He explained the scene in an e-mail to iReport.com producer Nicole Saidi. Here's an excerpt from that email

"There are several bubbles available and people pay for the privilege of using them. Around 10 RMB (Chinese currency) per hour. The bubbles are held from drifting too far by ropes attached to the shoreline. The bubble is a common recreation on the beach located in Kaifaqu (means Development Zone) Dalian, China. The man standing inside the bubble is waiting to be zipped out. The zippers are water tight. Unfortunately, I can't tell you how they are ventilated. (If they are at all.) When I first saw it, I thought it must be pretty hot inside. But a unique way to get a good tan."

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ML Cottingham   July 5th, 2008 12:16 am ET

Boy in the Plastic Bubble II: Beach Blanket Bingo

mike kleutsch   July 5th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

I've finally gained some confidence. Please don't burst my bubble.

Daniel Fugate   July 7th, 2008 12:36 am ET

Ok, now we'll be able to tell if you pee in the water.

Brianna Azzara   July 8th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Boy outside the bubble, "Mom! He done it again!"

Geoffrey   July 10th, 2008 8:19 am ET

Now, tell me again, how do you steer this thing?

Geoffrey   July 10th, 2008 8:20 am ET

Hey! What happened to the guy in that other bubble?

Dave   July 12th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Wait a minute... HOW long until I run out of air???

Sam   July 12th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Short's sold separatly, air not included. Consumers should not use bubble to imitate any deity's ability to walk on water as acts of God are not covered under the limited warranty.

Rosie, Mary, and Charlotte   July 18th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Round, round, get around, I get around!

r mc   July 18th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

This is the weirdest bubble top car I've ever been in.

News to Me Blog: The world as YOU see it Blog Archive - Hotlinks for 7/19 & 7/20 « - Blogs from CNN.com   July 19th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

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gan   July 19th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

I heard the pollution in China is pretty bad...

Mark   July 19th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

This isn't exactly what was listed in the borchure.........

mouse   July 19th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Can we just buy suntan lotion next time?

icetee123   July 19th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

China's newest form of population control.

Brian mcginnis   July 19th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Just goes to show you not everything in china is made of Lead

Max   July 19th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Looks like everybody is having a ball

dylan d   July 19th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

who let the hampsters out....

Charles D. Wise   July 19th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

The new floaty for the really bad swimmer

Janis   July 19th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Talk about recycling gas! No incendiary devices allowed.

Pradip Shukla   July 19th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Caption This:
Life was a beach before the housing Bubble birst

Suzanne   July 19th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Thank God the whale burped!

Chris Wiseman   July 20th, 2008 12:52 am ET

"Wait! Did ya see it go under, I think I gotta Bite!"

Bryan   July 20th, 2008 7:27 am ET

"Are you a Good Witch, or a Bad Witch?"

Mandy   July 20th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

And you thought "globalization" had you paranoid?!?!

Susan   July 20th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

"Tiny bubbles"

Aaron Stott   July 20th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Baby's Day Out II: The Bubble Boy

Kecia   July 20th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Momma always told me not to swallow my bubble gum.

Marcel   July 20th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

How many times have I told you Billy... NEVER eat beans and bubble gum !!

Suzy   July 20th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Bubble Treatment Teaches Men Not to Fart in Small Spaces!

Dan   July 20th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Mom told you not to swallow your bubble gum.

Dan   July 20th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

You can allways tell whos been bad and had their mouth washed out with soap

Dan   July 20th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

spf 1000 by Trojan

Jane Farver   July 20th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

A tiny retreat from upcoming ecological disasters or the ultimate island of freedom on Earth?

Christine   July 20th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Son, as soon as soon as you reach puberty, this is where you will be until you are at least 30 years old. Don't worry, you can bring your Wii with you, but you won't be able to see your cat, Buttons, anymore.

Joy Yaffa   July 20th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Why do you say that we are living in a bubble to believe that we will never go through a recession?

Akber   July 20th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

I can say whatever I want to here. Who said you cannot critisize the Goverrnment in Public places in China?

Nicol   July 21st, 2008 12:51 am ET

Human hamsters!

Alison P.   July 21st, 2008 1:03 am ET

Does this make me look fat?

Alison P.   July 21st, 2008 1:11 am ET

Guy inside bubble: "I LIKE TO WEAR PINK, LACY PANTIES, HIGH HEELS AND DANCE ALONG TO THE 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' SOUNDTRACK!!! WHOO-HOO!"

Guy outside bubble: "Dude, it's a floating bubble, not a cone of silence."

Guy inside bubble: "Uh-oh. Errr, got any time machines in the back?"

Sue   July 21st, 2008 5:53 am ET

Coming from the man inside the bubble:
"Boy! That bubble blower sure did work well!!"

DaYu Shao Shui   July 21st, 2008 6:21 am ET

Great picture!

Unfortunately they are not ventilated and completely water tight. I had the pleasure of traveling Wuhan in the Hubei Province of China. One of the main tourist attractions there is East Lake. Since almost all of the bodies of water are dangerously polluted, these rubber balls are one of the few water activities people can enjoy. One of my traveling companions gave these balls a try. They are nearly impossible to stand up and when he was pulled back to the dock he was soaking in sweat. The chinese absolutely love westerners and everyone within earshot of the dock gathered around to watch! 10RMB is about $1.75.

Matthew   July 21st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Well it seems like some people are dealing with the pollution problem.

Chaz K   July 21st, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Headline; The Shark Daily, the best in undersea predator press: "New craze, bobbing for humans!"

Dawn Reynolds   July 21st, 2008 3:44 pm ET

I am the boy in the bubble and now the've cloned me!

Matthew   July 22nd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

It's rather strange, but some people consider sea water to be just too wet.

Kathleen   July 24th, 2008 11:34 am ET

It's raining men!

Kathleen   July 24th, 2008 11:45 am ET

FEMA rolls out it's new evacuation plan.

Jeremy   July 27th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

He told me 'It's not Moors, it's Moops.'

Ray Causey   July 29th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

I come in peace.

Keith Z.   July 30th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Does this thing come in any other colors?

Ron Marcus   July 31st, 2008 5:19 pm ET

"Trojan announces new SPF 50 condom."

Jay Johnson   August 4th, 2008 6:01 am ET

"These leftover 'Prisoner' props looked alot cooler on e-bay"

Jay Johnson   August 4th, 2008 6:02 am ET

"I am going to sue Hown Mandel for this!!"

dionie   August 6th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

"Living in a bubble"

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