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日本語/Japanese  Fri 01/11 01:22 JST
Photos from the YouTube Neta Battle event that took place at the end of last year.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
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?
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
The event took place at Shibuya 109.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Koji who now leads marketing at Google does an opening speech.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Gamaru Choba performs pantomime.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Vending Machine Red attacks trooper.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Trooper strikes back by grabbing Vending Machine Red's goolies.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
A few shots at a crossing.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
The Elevator Girls.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Strong Machine 2.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
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.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Visiting the changing rooms for the artists. When the girls were changing I put my helmet on and told them my eyes were closed.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Dance master Nikk and MC Gow.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Video of the event in this previous article.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Ayumi Hotta is quite a cutie.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
MC Gow looks a bit like Sandra Bullock.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Some of the Dance Nuts girls - their performance can be viewed here.
Can your nuts dance?
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Then its off with Nikk to dance around Shibuya.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Outside Tower Records. Also bump into member AndyH while filming.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
More dancing (prancing?) at Inokashira Dori in Shibuya.
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Dancing in Center Gai. Video will be uploaded soon ^^;
Shibuya (click to enlarge)
Polls
Neil Duckett in Yoyogi, Tokyo
Software Engineer
Registered on 2007/11/06 13:37
I never tire of the Stormtrooper action shots!
(ID #69289) Posted on 2008/01/11 01:02
tsukishi69 in Lima,Peru
Student
Registered on 2007/04/17 22:14
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
necrophadian in a van down by the river
Stigmata Martyr
Registered on 2007/04/22 12:13
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
Choo in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/10/31 21:28
lol! danny went to a girl changing room. XD
(ID #69292) Posted on 2008/01/11 01:15
Leo in San Francisco
Email & Network Support/Administration
Registered on 2006/12/24 16:42
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
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
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
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
Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Registered on 2007/12/04 23:16
I LOL'ed @ the Vending Machine Red versus Imperial Stormtrooper battle! ^_^
(ID #69297) Posted on 2008/01/11 01:22
cloudduel_13 in San Antonio, Texas
Worker
Registered on 2007/10/11 09:51
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
ZombieNinja in You Ess Of Aye
Wanna-be-Danny-Choo
Registered on 2007/01/03 06:16
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
i'm mr. danger in Florida
student and i sell cellphones at Alltel wireless
Registered on 2007/08/17 09:45
you are sooooo lucky that you met strong machine 2
(ID #69301) Posted on 2008/01/11 02:02
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
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
XSportSeeker in Brazil
Hikikomori
Registered on 2007/08/22 05:30
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
NPC in Rocklin, CA
Student
Registered on 2007/12/06 15:31
Definitely google, even if I was just the janitor.
(ID #69307) Posted on 2008/01/11 03:19
ChiisaiRamen in Fullerton, CA
Registered on 2007/12/22 19:13
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
Hatori in Florida,USA
Student
Registered on 2007/08/20 14:54
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
bob-san in Madison WI
Administrative Assistant
Registered on 2007/02/22 23:27
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
Bulat in Canada
Part-time otaku
Registered on 2007/04/04 14:26
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
hendrik in jakarta,indonesia
student
Registered on 2007/06/01 04:39
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
chun in home feeling sleepy LOL
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
Registered on 2007/01/09 14:33
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
Phenie in South Africa
Catgirl Trainer.
Registered on 2007/01/08 15:26
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
FatBastard in over his head
Meat Puppet
Registered on 2007/11/04 18:16
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
lostandfound in a UFO... catcher...
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
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
jono in dublin
programmer
Registered on 2008/01/10 18:22
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
zorgo in Budapest, Hungary
Student
Registered on 2007/02/20 22:42
Not related, but Dan, check this out:
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3165334
(ID #69325) Posted on 2008/01/11 10:48
Soshi in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/09/15 21:29
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
Registered on 2007/09/01 14:47
Strong Machine 2 rules... Lucky...
(ID #69327) Posted on 2008/01/11 11:13
Setsukyie in Malaysia
Anime Fan
Registered on 2008/01/05 12:02
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
-XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States
Student Engineer
Registered on 2007/01/01 14:12
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
Requiem in Mars
Web developer
Registered on 2007/11/07 18:18
@hendrik
That's easy, the goggle do nothing.
(ID #69336) Posted on 2008/01/11 14:53
radical anime fan in Dai-Singapore-dan. Hotter than Kamina and Lelouch combined.
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
Registered on 2007/01/25 21:20
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
raf in Texas. USA
Programmer, Researcher, student
Registered on 2007/09/28 09:23
hey! i was watching 'the lake house yesterday'  and she does look like sandra bullock
(ID #69339) Posted on 2008/01/11 15:11
Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Registered on 2007/12/04 23:16
@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
BeLe in Davao, Philippines
.NET/Web Developer
Registered on 2007/01/03 16:36
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
JapanAnime in Hilversum, Holland
Student Business Economics
Registered on 2007/08/05 18:23
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
coeli in Philippines
PM
Registered on 2007/08/25 11:35
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
Asian_Ethics in Toronto, Canada
Ninja
Registered on 2007/10/20 11:34
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
Coffee in New York
Full-Time Otaku
Registered on 2007/07/05 00:04
Hey who's that guy in the khaki jeans? he looks kinda cute.  8D
(ID #69346) Posted on 2008/01/11 21:43
Lucia in loli land
student
Registered on 2007/09/03 00:11
dude in khaki jeans=kawaii! ^^
(ID #69347) Posted on 2008/01/11 21:50
Tempest in Germany
Student
Registered on 2007/11/07 06:56
Love the pics with you fighting Vending Machine Red ^^
(ID #69348) Posted on 2008/01/11 22:26
Sabar in Singapore
Waiting for National Services
Registered on 2007/08/22 12:54
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
charlie in madrid
seguridad
Registered on 2007/11/22 10:29
Que buenas fotos!!!
Ese traje tiene una pinta de dar un calor impresionante! saludos!
(ID #69369) Posted on 2008/01/12 01:56
bluki in Outer Heaven
Monster
Registered on 2007/08/16 19:04
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
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
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
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
By the way (and sorry for the double post)... Who could Strong Machine 1 be?
(ID #69412) Posted on 2008/01/12 11:25
necrophadian in a van down by the river
Stigmata Martyr
Registered on 2007/04/22 12:13
@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
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
i'll never buy coke from that vending machine. ('~')
(ID #69434) Posted on 2008/01/12 15:55
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
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
Boris in USA
Interactive Media Design and Graphic Design
Registered on 2006/12/26 00:12
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
lin-da-kenobi in Long Beach
college student
Registered on 2007/08/16 02:56
LOL! @ the vending machine red U GO DANNY RELEASE YOUR ANGER!!
(ID #69559) Posted on 2008/01/13 17:25
PudgyM29 in Chicago, IL. [U.S.A.]
Monster raving loony
Registered on 2008/03/30 09:23
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
coffeebugg in recycling bin
resident caffeine junkie
Registered on 2008/05/22 18:11
google all the way baby!!
(ID #221640) Posted on 2008/06/25 17:57
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