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Postby Puguni » Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:41 pm

Anigao is an interesting fad in Japan. These are models that wear anime girl masks and act like anime girls for an interested photographer, or whoever is willing to pay. In fact, here is one in action:

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There's nothing explicit in it...it's just kind of a bizarre moment. D:

Only in Japan.

Also, there's this toy made in Japan that retains its shape no matter how badly you smush it. Here's another video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M76H6zk1tP8

I admit, that one is kind of cool.
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Postby mechana2015 » Sat Dec 15, 2007 2:52 pm

she... dosn't... blink

Thats so freaking creepy.
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Postby ChristianKitsune » Sat Dec 15, 2007 3:08 pm

i've seen those thigns at anime cons.. GAH.. they really freak me out! ^^;

I WANT ONE OF THOSE PIG THINGS THOUGH! those are soo cute!
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Postby jon_jinn » Sat Dec 15, 2007 3:52 pm

Puguni wrote:Also, there's this toy made in Japan that retains its shape no matter how badly you smush it. Here's another video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M76H6zk1tP8

I admit, that one is kind of cool.


dude, my dad bought one of these things for me when he went to China on a missions trip. these things are so fun to mess around with!!
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Postby Ashley » Sat Dec 15, 2007 3:53 pm

It's times like this I wonder if Japanese look at some of our toys and products and think "people play with this?" or "they seriously eat this?" or simply "Amerika-jin henna des."
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Postby Fish and Chips » Sat Dec 15, 2007 3:58 pm

Puguni wrote:Also, there's this toy made in Japan that retains its shape no matter how badly you smush it. Here's another video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M76H6zk1tP8

I admit, that one is kind of cool.

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Postby Nia-chan » Sat Dec 15, 2007 4:07 pm

Lol, I'd do that for money. No one can see my face, either
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Postby Ingemar » Sat Dec 15, 2007 4:13 pm

>>The Japanese are weird.

This is news?
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Postby Shao Feng-Li » Sat Dec 15, 2007 5:16 pm

Those pig things are absolutely adorable! I want to get my brother one XD

Yeah... Japan being weird is nothing new, lol.
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Postby silver_wolf454 » Sat Dec 15, 2007 6:31 pm

One more reason for me to adore the Japanese culture ^^
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Postby Mr. SmartyPants » Sat Dec 15, 2007 7:16 pm

Oh man, I SO want that toy.
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Postby Shadowalker » Sat Dec 15, 2007 8:16 pm

That's both adorably kawaii, and yet vaguely creepy, at the same time. Still, I have much respect for good cosplaying (since I've seen a lot of bad cosplaying in my time), and that first YouTube link shows pretty good cosplaying. If someone can do a good cosplaying job, then the more power to them. :)
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Postby Alexander » Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:04 pm

Those who like Japan usually go through two experiences:

Love and amazement.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L4krBEWS9E

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFVoLz88hiU
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Postby Puguni » Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:09 pm

Mr. SmartyPants wrote:Oh man, I SO want that toy.


My Taiwanese friend says she has four...and will give me one. Yes.
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Postby Mr. SmartyPants » Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:29 am

Alexander wrote:Those who like Japan usually go through two experiences:

Love and amazement.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L4krBEWS9E

Then one where they get stopped by the police is funnier.
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Postby Alexander » Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:38 am

Mr. SmartyPants wrote:Then one where they get stopped by the police is funnier.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xMaY6JYb1c&feature=related

Version 2.0: Police addition.
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Postby Puguni » Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:26 pm

I will give the Japanese this: instead of bumping and grinding, the new dance craze in the US should be Haruhi.
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Postby beau99 » Sun Dec 16, 2007 3:12 pm

Alexander wrote:AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFVoLz88hiU


o_O

Alexander wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xMaY6JYb1c&feature=related

Version 2.0: Police addition.

That was actually filmed for a TV commercial.
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Postby Alexander » Sun Dec 16, 2007 4:05 pm

beau99 wrote:o_O


There are toys as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zul_9QQMe_0&feature=related

:D

That was actually filmed for a TV commercial.


Really? I'd love to see it.
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Postby minakichan » Sun Dec 16, 2007 6:25 pm

Am I the only one that thinks the Shimajiro cartoon is really, really cute? Not the little pantless kid, but the tiger.

Yes, I'm pretty sure I'm the only one.

I'm generally suspicious of any group of people who think it's OK to put mayonnaise, squid, or corn on pizza. That ain't right. >_>;

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Postby bakura_fan » Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:32 pm

how about this toy? I think my husband might actually like to have one of these...
http://www.discountanimedvd.com/puchipuchi.asp
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Postby For_Him » Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:12 pm

Two words: "Takeshi's Castle"(AKA in the United States on Spike TV, "Most Extreme Elimination Challange").
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Postby Alexander » Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:12 pm

bakura_fan wrote:how about this toy? I think my husband might actually like to have one of these...
http://www.discountanimedvd.com/puchipuchi.asp


...

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It's like, they're dedicated to taking the most childishly enjoyable things, and making them into that thing you always wanted.
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Postby AsianBlossom » Mon Dec 17, 2007 6:53 am

Oh wow...that's weird.

So weird I think I could fall over with a case of the giggles.
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Postby Ashley » Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:52 am

Two words: "Takeshi's Castle"(AKA in the United States on Spike TV, "Most Extreme Elimination Challange").


Actually that show and G4's Ninja Warrior are both loads more entertaining than any American game show I've ever seen. Really, would you rather see greedy Americans opening briefcases held by bimbos, or crazy Japanese ninja-wannabes making their way through an insanely difficult obstacle course?
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Postby mechana2015 » Mon Dec 17, 2007 12:43 pm

Ashley wrote:Actually that show and G4's Ninja Warrior are both loads more entertaining than any American game show I've ever seen. Really, would you rather see greedy Americans opening briefcases held by bimbos, or crazy Japanese ninja-wannabes making their way through an insanely difficult obstacle course?


I'll take wannabe ninjas on obsticle courses for 1,000, Alex.. I mean Ashley.
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Postby AsianBlossom » Mon Dec 17, 2007 12:51 pm



Oh my...

Actually, the turquoise ones don't look that bad at all.
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Postby Gabriel 9.0 » Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:13 pm

To say all Japanese are weird...Is really stupid and stereotypical. Especially how a percentage of them are fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Now the leagl age about being 13 there to get married is unsound. Along with that toy thing..
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Postby Puguni » Mon Dec 17, 2007 4:45 pm

Gabriel 9.0 wrote:To say all Japanese are weird...Is really stupid and stereotypical. Especially how a percentage of them are fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Now the leagl age about being 13 there to get married is unsound. Along with that toy thing..


...I didn't mean it as a bad thing. I'm weird. I believe in Christ. D: I'm sorry I offended you?

But seriously, if you get offended over "weird" stereotypes, you need to get out more often.
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