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Fri 2008/01/11 01:22
Photos from the YouTube Neta Battle event that took place at the end of last year.
Met up with a few ex colleagues at Microsoft who now work for Google.
When I worked for Microsoft I was surprised that there was a whole group dedicated to "beating Google." Wasn't sure if I should talk about it but it seems like this info was already on the internets.
If you could work for Microsoft or Google, which would you choose?
When I worked for Microsoft I was surprised that there was a whole group dedicated to "beating Google." Wasn't sure if I should talk about it but it seems like this info was already on the internets.
If you could work for Microsoft or Google, which would you choose?
The event took place at Shibuya 109.
Koji who now leads marketing at Google does an opening speech.
Gamaru Choba performs pantomime.
Vending Machine Red attacks trooper.
Trooper strikes back by grabbing Vending Machine Red's goolies.
A few shots at a crossing.
The Elevator Girls.
Strong Machine 2 is the dancer in I My Me Mine and does a load of other commercials and wot not.
Here we demonstrate how clean our hands are.
Here we demonstrate how clean our hands are.
Visiting the changing rooms for the artists. When the girls were changing I put my helmet on and told them my eyes were closed.
Video of the event in this previous article.
Ayumi Hotta is quite a cutie.
MC Gow looks a bit like Sandra Bullock.
Then its off with Nikk to dance around Shibuya.
Outside Tower Records. Also bump into member AndyH while filming.
More dancing (prancing?) at Inokashira Dori in Shibuya.
Dancing in Center Gai. Video will be uploaded soon ^^;
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Software Engineer
I never tire of the Stormtrooper action shots!
(ID #69289) Posted on 2008/01/11 01:02
shibuya looks nice...but never as great as Akiba...i love youtube and the otavids posted there and here ...well i like all those groups presented sepecially "Vending machine red" and the girl from Im Me mine or whatever the title is...XD
(ID #69290) Posted on 2008/01/11 01:08
Stigmata Martyr
Strong Machine 2 sure got taller. For a second there I didn't notice it it was her though the face did seem familiar.
(ID #69291) Posted on 2008/01/11 01:11
lol! danny went to a girl changing room. XD
(ID #69292) Posted on 2008/01/11 01:15
Email & Network Support/Administration
Awwright! I was hoping for some more Dance Trooper videos. As for the poll, I wouldn't mind working for either one. But for me, Google slightly leads Microsoft.
(ID #69294) Posted on 2008/01/11 01:17
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42)
Shibuya 109... ah yes, the place where one should leave their wife, girl friend or both, while one makes a mad dash to Akiba. lol. Strong Machine 2 is kind of a strange screen name. but I guess it does catch ones attention. ^^ btw Ayumi Hotta = Hot(ta)
(ID #69295) Posted on 2008/01/11 01:19
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
I'm sure working for both companies would be a good learning experience. Right now I would have to say Google. Google is getting involved in some exciting and interesting things.
(ID #69296) Posted on 2008/01/11 01:19
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
I LOL'ed @ the Vending Machine Red versus Imperial Stormtrooper battle! ^_^
(ID #69297) Posted on 2008/01/11 01:22
don't let that vending machine push you around.another choice on the poll could have been either one.just a thought.killer pics
(ID #69298) Posted on 2008/01/11 01:32
You met Strong Machine 2? I'm so jealous, been a fan of hers since I saw her on うたばん awhile ago.
(ID #69299) Posted on 2008/01/11 01:44
you are sooooo lucky that you met strong machine 2
(ID #69301) Posted on 2008/01/11 02:02
anime/cosplay events organizer
wow! you got to meet Strong Machine 2 and she indeed got taller ^^ LOL @Vending Machine Red was he invited by Google/Youtube to be at the event? i don't know which company i'd rather work for but Google tips my scale ^^
(ID #69302) Posted on 2008/01/11 02:19
Which one? The one that pays me more, of course!!! :P Nah, it would really depend on what job I'd get. Like if I had to deal with Vista on Microsoft, I'd rather work as a garbage man or something... at least it would be a respectable job...
(ID #69303) Posted on 2008/01/11 02:28
JR. College Student
Definitely google, even if I was just the janitor.
(ID #69307) Posted on 2008/01/11 03:19
Definitely Google I saw a show showing their work conditions once, that looks like a really really pleasant workplace.
(ID #69309) Posted on 2008/01/11 03:58
Dude Strong Machine 2!! That is so awesome, she's such a crazy dancer. I would definitely work for Google, in fact that's who I'm gonna try to work for after college ^^; Oh and for the Coke machine of doom you should have held up a Pepsi can, kinda like a garlic/cross to a vampire.
(ID #69310) Posted on 2008/01/11 03:59
Administrative Assistant
Well, I'm sure either pays more than my current job. But Google does sound better in the long run.
(ID #69311) Posted on 2008/01/11 04:59
I envy you so much Danny (TT_TT), meeting all those cool famous folks, dancing with Nikk and Strong Machine 2. And i have years to wait till i am famous as an artist and musician in japan. Damn...
(ID #69312) Posted on 2008/01/11 05:32
noobs in technology here what did goggle do? i know microsoft sell computer and software. but what did goggle sell? i only know goggle as search item LOL
(ID #69313) Posted on 2008/01/11 05:38
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
LOL the vending machine red and trooper pix cracked me up XD thanks for sharing Danny, it's a treat!
(ID #69316) Posted on 2008/01/11 06:11
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/static.py?page=benefits.html As far as I can see, working for google is better than a cushy government job... I pick them. :P
(ID #69317) Posted on 2008/01/11 06:14
Looked like a fun little event. Always enjoy when you share these event pics. Danny, is that where you got your rolly? Looks like thats what you're holdin up for the camera. Or a white Star Wars concussion grenade. I like that vending machine attack pic esp because of that lady in white upfront with the "WTF?" look on her. Ayumi Hotta = yummi & hot I dance, but my nuts don't. They just bob and sway to the music quietly, but they got a great personality once you get to know them.
(ID #69318) Posted on 2008/01/11 06:43
Part human, part student, 100% loser
I've seen some videos of Strong Machine 2, she does some really coolsome pop locking dance moves which I sadly, will never be able to do... And those two mimes were really good too... It looks like you had a great time Danny~ Wish I was there...
(ID #69322) Posted on 2008/01/11 08:26
I would more than likely pick Google. There are so many jobs over here in the EU headquarters, hopefully when I get my degree and a bit of experience, I'll be working there ^^
(ID #69324) Posted on 2008/01/11 09:24
Not related, but Dan, check this out: http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3165334
(ID #69325) Posted on 2008/01/11 10:48
Student
With Bill Gates out of the picture, I'd definitely pick Google anytime! Their office is any geek's dream!! =D Nikk is cute!! >3
(ID #69326) Posted on 2008/01/11 10:56
Rocketboy (Registered on 2007/09/01 14:47)
Strong Machine 2 rules... Lucky...
(ID #69327) Posted on 2008/01/11 11:13
Shibuya looks great.. Definitely one of the places that I want to go in Japan.. That is, if I can go to Japan someday.. And why do you always wear that costume..? I'm new here so I don't know..
(ID #69328) Posted on 2008/01/11 11:25
Student Engineer
LOL at the trooper and soda machine pictures. Those are classic. I would work where the stocks are baby: Google =D. I might be a threat to their forum bot program though....
(ID #69329) Posted on 2008/01/11 11:47
@hendrik That's easy, the goggle do nothing.
(ID #69336) Posted on 2008/01/11 14:53
radical anime fan in Singapore; starting to freeze up. Mmm, end-of-year weather. (Registered on 2007/01/25 21:20)
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
Neither. I'll rather be the consumer and get to enjoy the best of both worlds. *Evil Brittanian King Laughter* And no, to the best of my knowledge all nuts in my possesion, edible or not, cannot dance.
(ID #69337) Posted on 2008/01/11 15:03
Programmer, Researcher, student
hey! i was watching 'the lake house yesterday' and she does look like sandra bullock
(ID #69339) Posted on 2008/01/11 15:11
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
@hendrik, Google, as far as I know, mainly do web-based services, you know, the kind of Youtube, search engine yada yada.. However, as to how Google make money, I have very little knowledge.. The only way I can think of to monetize from web-based services is advertisement (or yeah maybe to charge money for using the services but that would make the services unpopular). To be honest, I'm also a noob on this subject ^_^
(ID #69340) Posted on 2008/01/11 15:20
.NET/Web Developer
No wonder that girl in the first pic looked so familiar. Strong machine 2...how could I forget Ayumi Hotta = hot. lol If I were to choose? Microsoft of course...specifically in their R&D department. They just create the most innovative things. :)
(ID #69342) Posted on 2008/01/11 16:40
Danny, I totally agree with you about Ayumi Hotta. ^^ Dunno really why, but I would choose Google, probably because I once saw a picture of Google's work environment and it looked really chill to work there. ^^"
(ID #69343) Posted on 2008/01/11 19:31
I wanna work for Google. They have nice offices, lenient work ethics and schedules and an intercontinental cafeteria!
(ID #69344) Posted on 2008/01/11 20:13
the girl has dope bapestas can't wait for the video cuz I know Danny always delivers
(ID #69345) Posted on 2008/01/11 21:07
Hey who's that guy in the khaki jeans? he looks kinda cute. 8D
(ID #69346) Posted on 2008/01/11 21:43
dude in khaki jeans=kawaii! ^^
(ID #69347) Posted on 2008/01/11 21:50
Love the pics with you fighting Vending Machine Red ^^
(ID #69348) Posted on 2008/01/11 22:26
Waiting for National Services
I like the picture where vending machine attacking trooper...looks like there are also fightings in other planet. I am still a student now so I don't mind working for microsoft or google after that.I would actually like to work for google if possible after I graduate from university as the environment is really good to work in.
(ID #69349) Posted on 2008/01/11 23:06
Que buenas fotos!!! Ese traje tiene una pinta de dar un calor impresionante! saludos!
(ID #69369) Posted on 2008/01/12 01:56
W00t strong machine 2!!! because of her in Polysics clips i become hooked with Polysics music... awesome dance
(ID #69402) Posted on 2008/01/12 08:21
Danny Stormtrooper vs. Vending Machine Red... FIGHT! I'd use a special move called Tilt to beat the Soda-sponsored machine, myself. (Shake the machine until all cans would drop, leaving the foe out of energy source and voilà) ^^
(ID #69411) Posted on 2008/01/12 11:24
By the way (and sorry for the double post)... Who could Strong Machine 1 be?
(ID #69412) Posted on 2008/01/12 11:25
Stigmata Martyr
@d_blade I believe that would be her Dad, who also happens to be a Shinto priest.
(ID #69426) Posted on 2008/01/12 13:56
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
i'll never buy coke from that vending machine. ('~')
(ID #69434) Posted on 2008/01/12 15:55
Thanks necrophadian... Still, Strong Machine 1, a priest? Hmm... quite uncommon. Well, if you say so!
(ID #69436) Posted on 2008/01/12 16:08
Interactive Media Design and Graphic Design
Google is my choice, its one of the best companies in the world with forward thinking course. They are even now getting into Alternative Energy research funding. They are moving fast into good direction. I would elect google as the ruler of the world if I could. The United Path of Google Republic has a nice ring to it ^^
(ID #69499) Posted on 2008/01/13 03:53
LOL! @ the vending machine red U GO DANNY RELEASE YOUR ANGER!!
(ID #69559) Posted on 2008/01/13 17:25
Monster raving loony
I would rather not work for Microsoft©® or Google™. The '109' building is not that bad. I meet Gianni Simone at the Dubliners' in it back in 2005. After _cleaning-up_ on AVs at the Don Quijote in Shibuya back in December 2007, I went to it again. It's a nice place, even if it is a chain. (The Maple Leaf Tavern bit the dust! 3=(> ) I also visited the Hobgoblin Pub in Shibuya as well. That has an interesting view overlooking the alley by the Keio station.
(ID #177407) Posted on 2008/04/29 14:31
