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Schnappi
I feel bad that my Follies post today was somewhat lame. Therefore, I am making it up to our readers the only way I know how: with some juvenile German "humor."For more about Schanppi, visit his Wikipedia page.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Dec 08, 2008 -
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Category: Music, Television, Surrealism, Children, Foreign Customs, Asia, Europe, Fictional Monsters
The Bad Sleep Well
We've been alerted to the serial killer in Japan who's taking revenge for corporate fraud, as described in this article in today's NY TIMES. But what no one seems to have noticed is that we've already seen this scenario in a film. THE BAD SLEEP WELL is one of Akira Kurosawa's masterpieces, and details how a man whose father was killed by corrupt businessmen exacts his revenge. Here's the excellent trailer.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Nov 22, 2008 -
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Category: Business, Crime, Death, Frauds, Cons and Scams, Movies, Foreign Customs, 1960s, Asia
Princess Girls
The latest weird Japanese fad: hime gyaru, or princess girls. They're grown women (in their 20s and 30s) who spend lots of money trying to look like fairytale princesses. They speak in soft chirpy voices, apply mascara on top of fake eyelashes, strive for "supervolume hair," and decorate their bedrooms with rococo furniture. One 36-year-old princess-girl housewife estimates she spends between $2000 to $3000 a month on dresses, which doesn't leave a lot of money for groceries. Luckily her parents help support her princess habit by sending food to her and her husband. Link: Wall Street Journal.
Posted By: Alex - Sat Nov 22, 2008 -
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Category: Fads, Fashion, Asia
Weird Korean Posters
Posted By: Paul - Tue Oct 28, 2008 -
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Category: Education, Computers, Internet, Foreign Customs, Asia
Kooky Korean Klothing
Like the one he contributes here.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Oct 18, 2008 -
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Category: Fashion, Foreign Customs, Asia
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