Archive for the 'Japanese' Category

The Japanese version of The Office

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

This SNL skit is absolutely brilliant! It even comes complete with a crazy Japanese commercial!

The balloon man

Friday, May 9th, 2008

As usual, I have no idea what is going on in this Japanese TV show. All I know is that after watching this video, I really want to know where I can buy a balloon suit just like that! [via]
This looks so fun! Oh those Japanese and their crazy ideas!

The Japanese prove that you can use anything for dominoes

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Actually, make that anything and everything. Those crazy Japanese!
This video goes on for a while…

The best way to play Rock-Paper-Scissors

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

Leave it to the Japanese to improve the last thing you thought could be done better: Rock-Paper-Scissors.
Who wants to play?

Automatic bicycle parking tower

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

Those Japanese are at it again, one-upping the rest of the world in technology and convenience. Here is the automatic bicycle parking tower in Kasai Station in Tokyo (says Japan Probe). [via]
For about $1 USD, you can leave your bike at this parking facility and have it retrieved for you by machine in about 23 [...]

Ranald MacDonald taught English in Japan

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

Ranald MacDonald was the first man to teach the English language in Japan.
His name is not to be confused with this bumbling clown.

Human Tetris (part…whatever the number is now)

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Here is yet another episode of the infamous “human Tetris” Japanese TV show (this one might have aired on or near December 20, 2007, according to the video description). Also, it looks like warm water is involved this time.
The silver suits.
The sound effects.
The poses.
The laughter.
OMG, too much! Those crazy Japanese! Thanks Flo!
Previously on Doobybrain.com: Human [...]