Videos
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Tobita Shinchi Rap
I’ve been wanting to post this video for some time now, but forgot where I put the link. It is, quite simply, brilliant: For those who don’t know, Tobita Shinchi is one of the historical red light districts in Osaka. Located in Nishinari-ku, the brothels operate to this day, largely unaffected by anti-prostitution laws and the police. It is the largest brothel district in Kansai. The equivalent of madames stand in the genkan (entryways) of their homes and beckon passers-by to come in with clapping and hand gestures, ostensibly “for a meal” where they might just happen to “hit it off” with one of the young women living there. This…
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“Hayaku” Time Lapse Journey
Turn up the sound, sit back (for 8 minutes), and watch this: I hate listening to Royksopp, but I like it used in videos. — This brought back a flood of Japan memories. It’s funny how my memory has become compartmentalized by country. I have a set of memories that affects things I do every day. They pop up when I’m driving, cooking, or buying something at the store. I remember doing the same thing in different settings years ago. I can remember details like what it smelled like that day or the looks on people’s faces*. For the most part, these memories are very private and I feel like…
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What it’s really like to work in a music store (video series)
This is the funniest series I’ve seen in a long time. The first two are my favorites but the rest are funny as well: What it’s really like to work in a music store PART III What it’s really like to work in a music store PART IV What it’s really like to work in a music store PART V (thx g)
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The Cure vs Bat for Lashes Mashup
The Forest is one of my favorite Cure songs, and this is one of the best mashups I’ve ever seen or heard.
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Mawlum Mawkhaen Farang
It was bound to happen sometime. Check out his YouTube channel.
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ATTENTION: All past/present students of Japanese language/culture
…there are still some things you need to learn.
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Max Says Yeah
It took a while to get a good take of this routine. I guess we’ll eventually find out if it’s legally binding or not!
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all terrain armored transport
I had one, but I guess it didn’t survive the rigorous explosive testing all my toys volunteered for.
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ESL Lesson of the day – Son of of Bitch (i.e., Son of Bitch)
This video of a Korean English teacher explaining choice bits of slang and expletives had me snorting with laughter: My favorite ESL-related clip of all time, though, is Harold Ramis’s opening scene in Stripes (I can’t believe it’s almost 30 years old – I remember watching it at the drive in with my parents): Son of Bitch! Shit! – When you care enough to send the very best.
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Yub Nub – Pwning interspecies relations since 1983
You need to watch this video for your life to be complete. Really. Via my bro. BONUS: A subtitled barbershop quartet rendition, if you’re into that sort of thing UPDATE: If you’re nerd enough to have come this far, you deserve a top shelf link: Total Recall: The Musical
