mina2 6 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Subtitles. For almost everything. Often HUGE. (Even things in a foreign language!!!) Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Along the same lines.... the way that on news programmes they have big pointing sticks and specially prepared boards where they whisk away a piece of paper to reveal what is written. Usually accompanied by some dramatic bit of sound. Mr Minomontas morning program is a good example. Once you tune into that noise, you realise how silly it is. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Today at the beach, the public announcement.... "today is the end of summer. The beach and surf patrol will finish at 5pm and then there will be no swimming until next year!" even although tomorrow will be just as hot as today and the conditions will be exactly the same Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver Today at the beach, the public announcement.... "today is the end of summer. The beach and surf patrol will finish at 5pm and then there will be no swimming until next year!" even although tomorrow will be just as hot as today and the conditions will be exactly the same Hysterical! Not quite as ironic, but the news reports here in Perth have been bemoaning the dry dry winter all day - while it has pretty much not stopped raining outside all day! The weather doesn't know what date it is ... but I suppose the Japanese authorities are right on top of it Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Life guards will not be on duty. If you drown, then .... we told you so.... Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Quote: Today at the beach, the public announcement.... "today is the end of summer. The beach and surf patrol will finish at 5pm and then there will be no swimming until next year!" even although tomorrow will be just as hot as today and the conditions will be exactly the same LOL! I totally predicted this! Originally Posted By: Black Mountain Something that I just remember that really cracks me up is many peoples belief in arbitrary calender dates. For example, there is a belief that 'jelly fish season' starts on Sept 1. If you go to the beach on the 31st of August it'll be crowded but on the 1st of Sept it'll be empty. Our school has a set date as to when the students can wear their winter vests and mufflers regardless of how cold or hot it actually is... I'm going to the beach tomorrow as it's my last day of summer vacation! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Originally Posted By: Black Mountain Quote: Today at the beach, the public announcement.... "today is the end of summer. The beach and surf patrol will finish at 5pm and then there will be no swimming until next year!" even although tomorrow will be just as hot as today and the conditions will be exactly the same LOL! I totally predicted this! Originally Posted By: Black Mountain Something that I just remember that really cracks me up is many peoples belief in arbitrary calender dates. For example, there is a belief that 'jelly fish season' starts on Sept 1. If you go to the beach on the 31st of August it'll be crowded but on the 1st of Sept it'll be empty. Our school has a set date as to when the students can wear there winter vests and mufflers regardless of how cold or hot it actually is... I'm going to the beach tomorrow as it's my last day of summer vacation! That's naughty. Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Yes how could you think of doing that. Giving us gaijin a bad name. Etc etc Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 more of a bad name.... Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I dont think this is totally a Japan thing but over the weekend I went for a mtn bike ride and on the way back in I stopped at this little pavilion where lots of runners/cyclists/hikers stop in at and eat, use the restroom, have a break etc. A group of cyclists, about 7 people, pulled up shortly after I did. I went over and refilled my water bottle, and when I came back all seven blokes were puffing away on cigs like they were going out of style. A few young blokes, not of the group that was smoking, started chatting to me so we hung out for a few mins talking. Anyways, what I thought was so odd was the fact that the 7 blokes were all riding bikes that cost 40 man-70+ man for sure. To each their own, but watching them puff on those cigs like a crackhead over 10 mins just had me shaking my head. Hardcore cyclists and hardcore smokers Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 LOL! I know a few surfers who'll get out the water to have a smoke... a surprising number of people were also smoking on Mt. Fuji as well. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I notice it much more in Japan or Europe than I do in Aus. However - bizarrely - the one place I am always barraged by other peoples smoke in Australia is when we are watching the kids play rugby. The main rugby ground is a large field divided into loads of playing fields ... the sponsors are Healthways and they have their "Smarter than Smoking" banners on all the officials tents. I am sure it is a 'non-smoking' outdoor venue ..... but the parents insist on lighting up. You would think, kids/sport/healthy lifestyle - but no...there is Mum and Dad puffing away on the sidelines. Strange to see healthy lifestyle/sports and smoking in the mix together isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 until recently, tobacco companies were the biggest sponsors of sport. "Marlborogh-McLaren" for instance in F1. B&H Championship in Cricket. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I was told by a 7-11 employee today that if he turned his head to the side, the thought I was Japanese Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Sounds like he was chatting you up CB.... Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 damn, must be really annoying to be hit upon everytime you go into a 7. Or perhaps you like it that way hence your visits. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 You should have told him your dream, mate. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Perhaps he did, and all the homos told him to look sideways. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Is this in Shinjuku !? Link to post Share on other sites
charlotte 0 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I always find the ending of a phone call ritual quite funny. It seems to be a competition between the two people as to who can say thank you and yoroshiku and all that stuff the last. And then there's the 'who puts the phone down first' ritual. Can't say I totally understand it, but.... Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Yes that is funny. People often seem to stay on holding for such a long time. I always give up and hang up, put them out of their misery. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 How about the blokes toilets that have no door so you can see right in and get an eyeful. If so inclined. Can't say it really excites me but..... either put a door on or put the urinals in a place where people can't see! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 How about you're standing there having a wazz, and an old lady walks in with her mop and starts mopping the floor right next to you. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Don't like that at all! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Don't mind it really. Shes all apologetic while looking at the floor while my python is sythoning like bladder burst. Freakin hate long coach rides no? Link to post Share on other sites
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