Question: What type of wild animals would you unleash on Hong Kong streets to make Monday mornings more interesting? What would be some knock-on effects?
Benjamin Allen, 16, La Salle College
Why not have bulls and bears running around Central? After all, Wall Street has its own iron bull - why not go one step further and have real ones? Then again, bears are a sign of trouble on the market, so they would only make Mondays worse. Lions and tigers? Interesting but dangerous. Monkeys? Fun, but imagine them in shops: catastrophe. Something in the harbour, then? Giant squids would be lively, but sailors would probably run away. Perhaps we need rainbow-coloured unicorns. These children's fantasies could really brighten our day.
Arthur Chan, 17, Li Po chun United World College
I would place sloths on every single tree on the streets. Yes, those lazybones who do nothing but laze about in trees. These animals are both exotic and inspiring. Apart from being unexpected, sloths are also a visual representation of slacking. They would remind us that being idle and not work is like being a pathetic sloth on a tree. To avoid resembling these sluggish creatures, we need to pack up our weekend minds and start working.
Scarlett Ho, 16, St Paul's Convent School
Considering Hong Kong's population and lack of space, the relatively small skunk might be the perfect choice. Monday morning is supposed to be the beginning of a fresh, new week, and it could be brightened up with these friendly, adorable creatures which are fairly comfortable around humans. What's more, having this new creature in Hong Kong could be a way to cultivate tolerance among citizens as they make room for a new species, one that isn't a pet. As for skunks' foul odour, the creatures only release that when provoked. People would have to be especially caring and respectful to avoid getting sprayed.
Caleb Lin, 17, United Christian College, Kowloon East
Monday morning means the start of a new and tiring week, the end of the weekend. But imagine opening the front door, and 'ROAR!' You smell the stink of a lion's breath. That's a refreshing start to a week! All the spittle and stink coming your way would make you feel your boss or teachers are kittens in comparison. You might appreciate them more.
Ester Hong, 17, Carmel Pak U Secondary School
Monday mornings are dull, quiet and uninspiring. To make them more interesting, I would unleash frogs on Hong Kong's streets. Office ladies may trip over them in their high heels, business men might fear their suits would be ruined and traffic accidents would be likely. But not only would their cute little bodies make us smile, the sudden movement of a frog would wake you up faster than an espresso. It would also be a chance for city children to see real frogs without going deep into the forests and biology teachers could teach without going on a field trip.
