I can’t help but feel a little left behind as part of the community. That said, I’m truly happy for everyone who managed to get their hands on them. I just hope that, in the future, there will be more opportunities for supporters from all around the world.🌍✨
That’s why it makes me a little sad to see all these exclusive cards being shared on X in these past few hours, knowing that as someone living in Europe, I don’t really have a chance to get them.
Italian here.
Schettini (the teacher in question) basically admitted it himself during one of the most popular podcasts in Italy (BSMT). He openly said that he used to push/force his students to boost his online engagement liking, commenting, reacting, participating in lives, etc. in order to grow his channels.
The strategy worked perfectly: he quickly became the most famous “physics teacher” in Italy, appearing on TV, podcasts, live streams, major events… basically everywhere.
Needless to say, he treated the classroom more like a personal content studio than a proper learning environment.
His students didn’t receive the education they deserved.
He had very clear (and questionable) rules: reactions, comments, and active participation online would directly increase their grades. When he was invited to speak at other schools, he would even ask for 150–200 copies of his book to be bought (again, just to inflate his sales numbers).
His book was published by Mondadori, Italy’s biggest publisher, which often rides the wave of influencers and trends rather than focusing on real quality content. It’s basically a well-oiled machine we already seed multiple times… 😮💨
RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS (7/9)
• Shao or Raizen: Shao
• Favorite Anime: Naruto ("No second best")
• Most Overrated: Your Name (“good, but overhyped”)
• Dub or Sub: Sub (s/o Italian voice actors)
• Dream Azuki: #4480 (@V1Zhual )
• Dinner Guest: @0xseraph
• Favorite Products: Golden Skateboard, @co_museum collabs, and @AzukiTCG Alpha Decks (me too)
KNOW YOUR BEAN🫘
SEASON 1 | CHAPTER 1 | @radic3_eth
Welcome to the first edition of Know Your Bean (KYB), a series celebrating the people who make up the Garden and the stories that connect us.
The Garden isn’t just about a shared love for Azuki; it’s about the collective journey and the relationships we build along the way. We see each other on the TL every day, but how well do we know the person behind the PFP? Know Your Bean brings us closer, strengthening the Garden’s roots with every story shared.
First up: a creator, tech innovator, and long time Bean from Milan whose story runs deep @radic3_eth
I created a million-dollar Pixar-quality short in just 8 days using AI.
Workflow: nano banana + midjourney + seedance + kling 2.5 + Suno + Elevenlabs
I also tested Sora 2…and the results were surprising (see below)
Excited to finally share this!
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Ngl, truly honest here:
I see an Azuki (Beanz, Elems, OG) — instant follow.
I see an Azuki OG? I feel that aura hit. If they got lore traits? I’m full fanboy mode, no shame.
Gold traits? Golden Beanz? That’s peak gasa. Like, “damn… you different.”
I see a Spirit? I’m lowkey too shy to say anything. Silent follow, head down. Respect level 9000.
And if they’re from Japan? That’s not just respect — that’s admiration. Straight up.
Azuki isn’t just a project. It’s another realm.
Endless kudos to the team. Forever chasing that next CYMFW moment.