Posted in Video on June 1, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Seriously… c’mon… I’m sorry to make a post in such poor taste but this is insane…
this guy…
claims to have banged (literally) the most bada$$ helicopter ever?!
…and with it, all of my (formerly innocent) childhood memories…
this truly is a sad day :o(
Please, guys.. keep your wangs out of [...]
Posted in Japan, Music, Video, tagged Kiyoshiro Imawano, 忌野清志郎 on May 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
A number of years ago I watched a great little movie called The Happiness of the Katakuris. The best character by far was “Richaardo” (aka Richard), better known in real life as Kiyoshiro Imawano.
(the guy in the marine uniform)
Although he’s done a number of solo albums, he’s possibly better known, at [...]
Posted in Japan, Toys/Games, Video, tagged bubble wrap, cell phone strap, edamame, marbles on October 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Everybody has a key chain and/or cell phone straps in Japan. Most popular are anime characters and plush toys but there are also straps that looks exactly like pizza, potato chips, fried chicken… it’s a great way to advertise. Actually, I’ve even seen ones shaped like miniature blood bags with the person’s blood type written [...]
Posted in Video, tagged labret, piercing, tribute on September 28, 2008 | 3 Comments »
I’ve found that my labret (a metallic part of me for nearly ten years, which makes me, like, .05% robocop) has recently become more of a bother than anything. It doesn’t help that nearly every workplace in Japan doesn’t allow them and that I’ve gotten many “ugh… it’s kinda scary” reactions here… but more importantly, [...]
Posted in Anime, Japan, Video, tagged breast fire, super robot on September 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Some robot anime from 1972-75…
First, Mazinger Z… meltin’ mofos with breast fire since ‘72
and the metal version :o)
Getta Robo
Steel Jeeg
UFO Robo Grendizer
