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Crying Graffiti

Man Can Spurt His Tears 10 Ft

— October 13, 2008 — Art & Design
A Chinese artist named Ru Anting recently demonstrated his unusual talent for making calligraphy art by spraying his own tears onto a board covered with red paper. First he sucks up water through his nose, and then he sprays it out through his tear ducts. Ru Anting recently performed at the Lotus World Park in Shanshui city, Guangdong where he wrote four characters, "Fu Ru Dong Hai," which means "Fortune as vast as the sea."

Ru Anting discovered his unusual talent as a child. On one occasion when he swam, he swallowed water and accidentally discovered the water he swallowed could shoot out of his eyes. He said of his unexpected discovery, "My friends were all shocked to see it."

It took Ru Anting three years of intensive training in his adulthood to hone his skills so he could shoot out his tears accurately at distances of up to 10 ft. That's a good talent to market, especially since he lost his factory job back in the 1990s.
Trend Themes
1. Cry-activated Art - The use of tears as a medium for creating art opens up new possibilities for emotional expression and storytelling.
2. Unconventional Talent Showcase - The rise of individuals showcasing their unique and unusual talents presents opportunities for entertainment and event industries to create captivating experiences.
3. Human-body-powered Innovation - Exploring the capabilities of the human body, like shooting tears for art, can lead to advancements in various fields such as medical research and prosthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art industry can embrace crying graffiti as a disruptive form of expression, attracting new audiences and challenging traditional artistic boundaries.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can incorporate unique talents like tear calligraphy into live shows and performances, offering audiences an unforgettable and unconventional experience.
3. Healthcare and Technology - The medical and prosthetics industries can leverage the discovery of tear shooting abilities to develop innovative medical devices and enhance human capabilities.
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