BoingBoing noted that this map shows 14 convenient ways to commit suicide in Shanghai. Some are practical, some are a little far-fetched but will do in a pinch if you are suddenly crushed under the weight of the futility of your continued existence. I guess it would be a different map for Beijing, which would include “beg North Korean negotiator for a quick demo of his country’s nuclear program” and “go up against 12-year-old table-tennis champion; sudden-death tiebreaker involves bouncing exploding ping-pong balls off your forehead.”
- Huichunji pharmacy sells sleeping pills.
- Suzhou Creek is uncovered.
- The #57 bus goes directly to the zoo. You can jump into a tiger’s mouth and die.
- The Kerry Center is 32 stories tall. Jumping off is 100% successful.
- A manhole cover has been stolen — jump into the sewer and drown.
- Cars under the Yan’an Road viaduct drive very fast. Accidents happen often.
- Changshu Road subway station — lie on the tracks.
- Fuxing Park — hanging yourself is simple among the tall, close trees.
- Barber stand at 1324 alley — steal a razor and cut your throat.
- High-voltage power lines — with 20,000 volts, electrocution is convenient.
- Wang’s Tofu Stand — crush yourself with a piece of tofu.
- Dafa Gardens construction site — there’s always something falling.
- Filling station — death by self-immolation.
- Free and Easy Sauna — death by suffocation.