Magibon

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Mon 2008/11/24 05:24
YouTube Live Tokyo was just awesome. The amount of new comrades I made in a single day was staggering. Went along with a new pack of 100 name cards and came back with 3 left.

Met up with a load of comrades who I used to work with at Microsoft who are now at Google too - everybody seems *much* more happier ^^;

Also met a load of TV folks - dc.com on Japanese TV again soon. You voted for stormtroopers and high school girls - you are going to get it!

Me and the lovely Maginbon (here burogu here) back stage.
And please - Magibon gets a load of hate messages already so folks who are thinking of leaving snide remarkes about her should go read this instead.
Posted on Mon 2008/11/24 05:24 by
Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on Mon 2006/12/11 12:18)
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ggfc2 in Los Angeles and Pomona USA (Registered on 2008/06/01 14:03)
Electrical Engineering Student
whoa whoa u got to meet the famous magibon :D
(ID #383278) Posted on 2008/11/24 05:37
Heigen in Finland (Registered on 2007/11/12 23:20)
Student
She's like the most useless celebrity ever. -_-'
(ID #383778) Posted on 2008/11/24 16:01
MS pilot in (somewhere in the desert) (Registered on 2008/05/14 14:07)
Mine Layer
Huh? Didn't you read what Danny just said?
(ID #383928) Posted on 2008/11/24 18:37
tammie86 in San Jose, CA (Registered on 2008/01/08 11:10)
Secretary
While it isn't nice to say mean things, watch her videos and it will make more sense. She doesn't even really anything, just tries to look cute/Japanese. I would never imagine send her hate messages, but I don't understand her fame. I wish I could do nothing but look cute into a camera using the myspace angle and get sent to Japan to events and appear on TV :(
(ID #384360) Posted on 2008/11/25 04:07
tammie86 in San Jose, CA (Registered on 2008/01/08 11:10)
Secretary
It's like, if you don't have something nice to say, don't say it at all. So while I don't personally like/care about/for/whatever she does, I don't understand people who feel the need to tell everybody in the world and especially to send hate mail/messages/comments to the person themself. Don't like it? Don't watch it. That's what I do.
(ID #384362) Posted on 2008/11/25 04:10
Raz in this moment and time. (Registered on 2008/09/02 07:05)
BioResearch Assistant
Stormtroopers and high school girls...I don't remember ever seeing the poll for that.

(ID #383280) Posted on 2008/11/24 05:39
Endless in SE Michigan (Registered on 2008/04/04 11:42)
customer service/purchasing
I think it just kind of goes without saying ^^;  Like they're reading my mind or something.
(ID #383336) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:24
spidr245 in Everywhere, Anywhere, and sometimes There too (Registered on 2008/08/25 17:08)
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
I remember voting for that poll.  Just don't remember from when though.
(ID #383468) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:54
Gibson in California (Registered on 2007/05/28 04:42)
Student artist
Arnt you one lucky lad danny
(ID #383281) Posted on 2008/11/24 05:39
Monkee in Canada (Registered on 2007/02/08 22:14)
Otaku / Student in Computer Science
OMG ITS Magibon!!! Lucky to you Danny to meet her. *jealous*
(ID #383282) Posted on 2008/11/24 05:40
chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09 15:45)
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
she looks fine here :P people who leaves her rude msges need to get a life lol goooo Danny! ^O^
(ID #383284) Posted on 2008/11/24 05:41
NPC in Rocklin, CA (Registered on 2007/12/06 16:43)
JR. College Student
I've never heard of this person. My first impressions were "aww poor thing, she's cute" and my second impressions were "is that her real voice?!"
(ID #383286) Posted on 2008/11/24 05:43
Meowsa in Tokyo, Japan (Registered on 2008/02/23 21:26)
teacher
my thoughts exactly :3 
she looks like a sweet girl, though :D
(ID #383474) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:59
butteredtoast in pensacola, Florida (Registered on 2007/11/05 06:44)
student
mmmm  kinda like em!
(ID #383290) Posted on 2008/11/24 05:46
noob in philippines (Registered on 2007/09/02 15:45)
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
Congrats again! I'll wait for the troopers and school-girls! XD
(ID #383300) Posted on 2008/11/24 05:50
aquilla in The United Kingdom (Registered on 2008/10/23 04:56)
Unemployed Dollfie enthusiast
Why does she get hate messages? I can't read her blog but she looks like a fine young woman to me.
(ID #383307) Posted on 2008/11/24 05:53
noob in philippines (Registered on 2007/09/02 15:45)
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
Maybe it's because she wanna be a jap? But whatever the reason behind those hate messages, those people are just plain stupid and idiotic.
(ID #383340) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:26
PoWeR in Canucktopoliscouver (Registered on 2007/08/28 06:24)
Student
They just don't like how she attracts people ^^
(ID #383345) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:31
aquilla in The United Kingdom (Registered on 2008/10/23 04:56)
Unemployed Dollfie enthusiast
So how does she attract people? *puzzled*
(ID #383387) Posted on 2008/11/24 07:36
PoWeR in Canucktopoliscouver (Registered on 2007/08/28 06:24)
Student
I think she has a cute smile ^.^
(ID #383395) Posted on 2008/11/24 07:56
MS pilot in (somewhere in the desert) (Registered on 2008/05/14 14:07)
Mine Layer
..and eyes and eyes! You forgot to say eyes!
(ID #383930) Posted on 2008/11/24 18:39
Raz in this moment and time. (Registered on 2008/09/02 07:05)
BioResearch Assistant
As the saying goes, "To be known is to be hated".

That's something you have to deal with when you want exposure. There will always be someone out there wanting you to trip and fall. Sadly for people like that, they fell flat on their face and never got back up.
(ID #383443) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:27
PoWeR in Canucktopoliscouver (Registered on 2007/08/28 06:24)
Student
So, it takes courage and determination eh?...

lol
(ID #383619) Posted on 2008/11/24 12:37
Mimi in self destruction (Registered on 2008/03/11 08:31)
Mimi
haha nice! 

I think a lot of it is because many fans felt betrayed by her pointing the camera at herself from a weird angle that gave her face that appealing look that attracted many in the first place. (referencing to the "troll'd" picture) However, I think that's awesome!!!! More power to her! Haha it's funny but her tactic is definitely working and now she's a success! I guess in this situation it's not how you climb up the hill it's the fact that you made it that matters. 8D
(ID #383724) Posted on 2008/11/24 14:46
lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/22 03:22)
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
She has a videos on youtube I think, go check it out!
(ID #383656) Posted on 2008/11/24 13:06
MS pilot in (somewhere in the desert) (Registered on 2008/05/14 14:07)
Mine Layer
@Mimi

AHA!! So you've been doing that trick to all of us all along eh?! (j/k ^^)
(ID #383943) Posted on 2008/11/24 18:58
Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24 13:14)
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
I think it just the fact she has exposure and has become well liked.  After all, that is all one needs to become a target for all the sorry losers.
(ID #383390) Posted on 2008/11/24 07:50
aquilla in The United Kingdom (Registered on 2008/10/23 04:56)
Unemployed Dollfie enthusiast
I guess that's true. Many people hate others just because of popularity or success. It's such a shame.
(ID #383415) Posted on 2008/11/24 08:40
Bulat in Canada (Registered on 2007/04/04 15:38)
Student
jealousy definitely has a role in it i guess, but i think its also how the only thing she does in her videos is stare at the camera. but she is cute so thats all people want her to do, so i guess its fine
(ID #383670) Posted on 2008/11/24 13:26
Jeromaru in San Diego CA. (U.S. of A) (Registered on 2008/04/30 01:39)
Night Stalker
OOOhhh oohh i know her she was featured on AOTS Who's who on youtube!! i even subscribe on her Youtube page ...heh he White girl wanna be jap...she's funny
(ID #383320) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:03
Jeromaru in San Diego CA. (U.S. of A) (Registered on 2008/04/30 01:39)
Night Stalker
Also Attractive !!! ^_~
(ID #383321) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:03
noob in philippines (Registered on 2007/09/02 15:45)
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
I 2nd that! XD
(ID #383337) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:25
Jeromaru in San Diego CA. (U.S. of A) (Registered on 2008/04/30 01:39)
Night Stalker
Lucky Danny!!!
(ID #383322) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:04
Ulrezaj in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2008/01/07 09:45)
IT Architect
Weird, all I see are 外国人 in the photo :P
(ID #383325) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:07
Quen in ニューヨーク (Registered on 2008/08/13 10:51)
Never heard of Maginbon before :(
(ID #383326) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:07
lightningsabre in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/30 19:39)
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
Wow it's that cold over in Tokyo too, eh? I mean I don't think I've seen you wear a toque under the helmet before. Nice to find another youtube celebrity there :D  Did she have to fly out to Japan?
(ID #383329) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:10
nintendokid in London (Registered on 2008/11/15 04:47)
Gamer,Anime Watcher,Student,Youtuber (below is my YouTubepage click for reviews and more)
WOW How amazing and to think i could be like danny 1 day is just inccredible 
danny really shows insperation for people 
espacially if you live in a anime hating country like london i cant w8 to move !

10 more years
(ID #383331) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:12
Jeromaru in San Diego CA. (U.S. of A) (Registered on 2008/04/30 01:39)
Night Stalker
Vincent III in Richfield, Ohio (Registered on 2007/03/22 10:44)
Student/Graphic Designer
I've heard of her but I never knew the story behind her ^^i  Its hard to believe that she is 21.  She looks insanely young and adorable ^^i
(ID #383420) Posted on 2008/11/24 08:47
noob in philippines (Registered on 2007/09/02 15:45)
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
she's 21?! Wow!
(ID #383446) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:32
Bulat in Canada (Registered on 2007/04/04 15:38)
Student
OMG 21? wow, that crazy. she looks 15 or something. 
(ID #383671) Posted on 2008/11/24 13:27
Endless in SE Michigan (Registered on 2008/04/04 11:42)
customer service/purchasing
Glad you had a good time, Danny ^^

In regards to Magibon... I am absolutely floored by the amount of mean/hate comments she gets on her videos on Youtube.  It's really pathetic to think that so many people are willing to say such things for their own personal satisfaction.  

I agree that all who have left or feel the need to leave these terrible comments should read Danny's hater post.  Jealousy is an ugly emotion, isn't it?
(ID #383335) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:23
noob in philippines (Registered on 2007/09/02 15:45)
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
I agree. Jealousy sucks....
(ID #383348) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:32
Optimus Skiver in my pants, unless I'm not. >.> ;; (Registered on 2008/07/17 13:14)
Close-protection officer/Martial artist
Dude, I'm not surprised.  Humans tend to hate things that are better than them like Nietzsche said.  Hell, I'm not even immune--I hate and ridicule things that are popular sometimes until I give them a proper chance (this is why I don't still hate Gundam 00 and Gurren Lagann).  Personally, I still don't get the whole staring into the camera for an entire vlog thing, but I imagine it's kinda neat sometimes I guess. *shrugs*
(ID #383363) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:49
zscout370 in San Diego, California, USA (Registered on 2008/02/10 08:06)
student, vexillologist
I thought the idea of blogging and twitter was odd, but I now see myself doing it a few years after each concept was started. Nothing wrong with video blogs, since I personally subscribe to the one the Kremlin is doing. Most of the things I see about her, just random 4chan trolling and all of that stuff.
(ID #383365) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:56
Optimus Skiver in my pants, unless I'm not. >.> ;; (Registered on 2008/07/17 13:14)
Close-protection officer/Martial artist
Oh yeah, they were trolling youtube hard that night too. :P  vlogs are quite quesome though.  Not sure exactly why Danny hasn't done one yet.  *glares at stormtrooper*  Oh drat, I guess I'm not Darth Vader...
(ID #384647) Posted on 2008/11/25 11:23
Endless in SE Michigan (Registered on 2008/04/04 11:42)
customer service/purchasing
I don't really know if there is anything to "get" and maybe it just confuses people to the point of making such comments.  But, at the end of the day, every person that watches it that doesn't like it, and every comment, be it positive or negative fuels the fire.  It's funny to me that people that hate it so much keep contributing to making it more and more popular and higher in the view/comment rankings.  

Personally, I only watched a couple of her videos, and it's not really my thing.  It certainly doesn't anger me to see, though.  I'm totally with you on this one.
(ID #383376) Posted on 2008/11/24 07:13
zscout370 in San Diego, California, USA (Registered on 2008/02/10 08:06)
student, vexillologist
I never seen any of the videos to be honest, so I have no feelings either way about them. But hey, she is living our dream; living in working in Japan and being famous at the same time.
(ID #383380) Posted on 2008/11/24 07:17
Zakaさん in アメリカ?日本かも??( ゚Д゚) (Registered on 2008/11/11 20:36)
王オタク x 天才様
I tend to stick to NicoDouga nowadays, there are just too many trollers and flamers on YouTube. Anything posted there is bound to get trolled by somebody. It's sad :(
(ID #383423) Posted on 2008/11/24 08:54
lerry[maru] in Kuala Lumpur, MY (Registered on 2008/09/15 01:22)
Seleção IX
NND ftw! I love the comments system ^^ Always filled with ASCII art~
(ID #383678) Posted on 2008/11/24 13:36
Edgars LV in Latvia, Riga (Registered on 2008/03/01 21:11)
Student
she is, indeed, a cutie. :)
(ID #383346) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:31
Burford in the path of a traction engine. (Registered on 2008/05/28 21:41)
Lurker, and part time super-villian.
She seems a lovely young lady. Peeps seriously need to grow up, because she's got a lovely smile!
Glad you (all) had a good time, just wish I could speak Japanese!
(ID #383356) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:40
Endless in SE Michigan (Registered on 2008/04/04 11:42)
customer service/purchasing
She certainly does have a lovely smile.  Too bad that there are so many shallow people out there that can't accept anything that society doesn't deem "perfect".  

Some day, maybe...
(ID #383379) Posted on 2008/11/24 07:16
Digital in Birmingham, UK (Registered on 2008/08/18 11:26)
I think people hate on her is cause she got kinda big through youtube, she was actually featured on a Japanese show as well (Midtown TV), featuring the lovely Yaguchi Mari ^^
(ID #383360) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:46
zscout370 in San Diego, California, USA (Registered on 2008/02/10 08:06)
student, vexillologist
This shows that if you work hard at Japanese, and work at it for a long time, you can make it in Japan and get to pose with Danny Choo :D
(ID #383364) Posted on 2008/11/24 06:53
zscout370 in San Diego, California, USA (Registered on 2008/02/10 08:06)
student, vexillologist
Oh yeah, she has a cute face. I am a sucker for females with cute faces.
(ID #383370) Posted on 2008/11/24 07:02
mel in NY (Registered on 2008/02/05 06:52)
otaku-ist
all she did was stare at a camera and blink a few times and uploaded that into youtube. How's that working hard?
(ID #383496) Posted on 2008/11/24 10:35
tymmur in his top secret nuclear bunker (Registered on 2008/01/20 19:55)
Good point. She became famous even BEFORE she started speaking in Japanese.

It did help her to get the myth created that she was a Japanese teen and that certainly helped on the fame. I don't think she would have made it to Japan if she didn't speak Japanese.
(ID #383503) Posted on 2008/11/24 10:47
soulfringe in Sacramento California, United States (Registered on 2008/10/25 19:28)
amatuer bum
Never heard of this girl, but she is a cute lil thing. She single ? ;D
(ID #383372) Posted on 2008/11/24 07:07
ceasol in Edmonton, Canada (Registered on 2008/01/08 06:50)
Otaku
JA this is a most Danny and Maginbon awesome!! Who care what stupid people said, look where she is now^^.
(ID #383382) Posted on 2008/11/24 07:23
Andrei-kun in California, USA (Registered on 2008/10/23 16:11)
Student
What's her name??? 
(ID #383385) Posted on 2008/11/24 07:29
TheAndySan in Ohayo (Registered on 2008/10/23 16:01)
Blogger & Former Tentacle Support
Aww, that's so cute!
(ID #383388) Posted on 2008/11/24 07:40
Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24 13:14)
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Nice Danny!  You got to meet one of your idols. ^_-  I'm sure she is the same in person as she is in her videos.
(ID #383394) Posted on 2008/11/24 07:55
tenrou in Honolulu, HI (Registered on 2008/04/16 17:43)
★究極神龍★
tenrou in Honolulu, HI (Registered on 2008/04/16 17:43)
★究極神龍★
Original version of the above song... ^^
(ID #383399) Posted on 2008/11/24 08:00
potatochobit in Dallas, TX (Registered on 2008/08/18 18:43)
LOL I have come across her youtube posts before but I did not know she was one of your friends
(ID #383401) Posted on 2008/11/24 08:02
Saouri in Alicante, Spain (Registered on 2007/11/23 09:22)
Chemical Engineer
NO, please... It can't be... O__o
(ID #383418) Posted on 2008/11/24 08:44
Cyberchaos in Australia, Sydney (Registered on 2008/02/17 20:43)
AdvDip Network Security - CCNA - Ironport - Security+
we need some speech bubble edits with that pic

especially the 2 just behind you
(ID #383421) Posted on 2008/11/24 08:51
Zakaさん in アメリカ?日本かも??( ゚Д゚) (Registered on 2008/11/11 20:36)
王オタク x 天才様
I'd say the gal with glasses is checking Danny out >_>
(ID #383424) Posted on 2008/11/24 08:56
kynapple in Tokyo (Registered on 2008/11/24 15:53)
Engineering student
Actually, I was staring at some stuff behind the amps there whilst being enthralled by Emily AKA applemilk's K-tai gallery....

(yeah, I was checking him out)
(ID #383774) Posted on 2008/11/24 15:54
MS pilot in (somewhere in the desert) (Registered on 2008/05/14 14:07)
Mine Layer
..you're quite pretty in that pic ^^
(ID #383942) Posted on 2008/11/24 18:53
kynapple in Tokyo (Registered on 2008/11/24 15:53)
Engineering student
Thanks......It's just that pic though :p
(ID #384270) Posted on 2008/11/25 01:37
Coco the Bean in SoCal, USA (Registered on 2008/01/06 06:53)
Pokemon master
Glad you guys had fun :D
(ID #383425) Posted on 2008/11/24 08:57
XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22 06:42)
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Magibon! She's so cute... it's a shame people keeps trolling her videos.
(ID #383436) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:16
Alphonse in Surabaya, Indonesia (Registered on 2008/07/29 19:08)
Electrical Engineering Fresh Graduate
hated because she is cute? isn't that reasoning is kind of lame..?
why should we hate someone gorgeous. we should admire her, no?

btw, never heard of her before ^^
(ID #383437) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:18
XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22 06:42)
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Lots of reasoning on comments in YouTube is kinda of lame... :P
Swear to God, if I wanna get angry, frustrated, and disappointed with mankind, I just open a random YouTube video and read the comments.

Some of those comments can have the worst examples of ignorance in the world...
(ID #383482) Posted on 2008/11/24 10:11
tymmur in his top secret nuclear bunker (Registered on 2008/01/20 19:55)
I agree. I once read comments for Ilvan polkka (which is in Finnish) and 3 people "knew" claimed to be able to understand the song. Each of them claimed a different language though and none of them were Finnish (none of them were close to Finnish or each other either). How can people even say they understand the text in a song when they can't tell which language it is?
Also this song is commonly referred to as Levan even though it's spelled "Ievan" (or "ievan" in lowercase)
When people talk on this level, then I guess that you should expect anything.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1USZ-Ll47e4 <--- in case you don't know this song. I guess it's recommended anyway since it uses ALL of the vocaloids =D
(ID #383490) Posted on 2008/11/24 10:32
Coco the Bean in SoCal, USA (Registered on 2008/01/06 06:53)
Pokemon master
Youtube comment snob extension ftw. ;D
(ID #383844) Posted on 2008/11/24 17:09
coffeebugg in the coffee shop across the street (Registered on 2008/05/22 19:23)
Web monkey, coffee addicted cerberus, Chef Vader
she's cute.. :D
(ID #383440) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:22
NPC in Rocklin, CA (Registered on 2007/12/06 16:43)
JR. College Student
I'm surprised no one's said: 

"LEAVE MAGIBON ALONE!!!" 
(ID #383445) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:31
Lelouch Lamperouge in ClovisLand (Registered on 2008/08/21 07:05)
former Emperor of Britannia
AHA! I finally remembered her. 2ch loved her while 4ch /a/ somewhat didn't like her. In my case its her preference so i respect her for it. Plus she's cute too!
(ID #383447) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:35
Robostrike in Waterloo, Ontario (Registered on 2008/01/03 05:50)
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
Lucky Danny, so many fans thorughout the world ^_^
(ID #383448) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:36
tymmur in his top secret nuclear bunker (Registered on 2008/01/20 19:55)
We kind of knew that already from just looking at the visitor count here XD
Appearing on TV once in a while should also have given us a clue, but yeah, I guess it's nice to be famous around the world (except if you are so famous that you can't be alone on the street anymore).
(ID #383457) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:44
tymmur in his top secret nuclear bunker (Registered on 2008/01/20 19:55)
Never heard about Magibon before. I guess I shouldn't be surprised about anything on the internet but still this one took me by surprise. I mean a woman tests her webcam and all of a sudden millions of people watch her just sitting there saying nothing o_O

I think the hatemail to her is misguided. Not only is hatemail by itself quite stupid, it's also aimed at a person making the videos that people request. She is actually a nice young woman acting on suddenly gained fame. What I wonder more about is all the people watching her... I mean even though she is cute and all, shouldn't there be more interesting things to do than to watch her just watching into the camera? Can anybody explain why people want to watch ALL her videos? (from what I have seen so far, it's like see one and you have seen them all)
(ID #383452) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:41
aprilius20 in Malaysia. Physically, at least. (Registered on 2008/10/26 21:55)
Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
"Magibon gets a load of hate messages already so folks who are thinking of leaving snide remarks about her should go read this instead."

Nice direction there. Was it pre-planned, or just a lucky coincidence?
(ID #383460) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:45
pipopaz in US (Registered on 2008/08/26 22:20)
thousand master II
ooooo i really want to work to microsoft too
(ID #383461) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:48
Meimi132 in Leicester for Uni, Norfolk for Home. (Registered on 2007/12/04 05:29)
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
Magibon is so cute though!! Who in their right mind would leave hate messages???
(ID #383471) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:56
tymmur in his top secret nuclear bunker (Registered on 2008/01/20 19:55)
Who in their right mind would leave hate messages at all?
I understand constructive critisism, but hate mail/messages is just that: hate for no reason. If you hate a movie on youtube, then just leave it ^^

Come to think of it I guess I once wrote something people could see as a hate message. It was about a movie where a guy gets killed in a traffic accident because somebody else runs a red light. I wrote that I think it's poor judgement to laugh at it and it shouldn't be considered entertainment. Maybe I should have reported the movie instead.
(ID #383499) Posted on 2008/11/24 10:40
Biscuit-chan in Chile (Registered on 2008/08/18 05:52)
Student of culinary arts
I like Magibon ♥ I think she is a cute girl. May be she looks different than her videos in the "real life", but I feel a sweet "aura" in her =D Every time I see her videos, I think she is like a desktop mascot ^^; She is there to be cute and funny for you n_n

(sorry for the possible mistakes, my english is a bit poor >_<)
(ID #383473) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:58
JamesJoyceYes in USA (Registered on 2007/12/17 18:43)
Student
I love Magibon. Been watching her videos almost as long as I've been reading DC.com. Her videos were the first things in Japanese I could understand and translate completely. Made me happy to know I'm actually learning something.
(ID #383475) Posted on 2008/11/24 09:59
spidr245 in Everywhere, Anywhere, and sometimes There too (Registered on 2008/08/25 17:08)
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
Looks like you had fun Danny.  Was looking forward to seeing you on camera but it didn't really happen.  Too bad YouTube Live Tokyo wasn't streaming like it's American counterpart. T_T

If you guys really want reasons on why people hate Magibon, then read Danny's article here. 
http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1615/Toyosu+Photo+Walk.html
The article states reasons on why people do this sort of thing. It just goes to show how dumb some people can be.  If someone is doing well, why do you have to go and make them feel bad?  I mean, you wouldn't want that kind of thing, so why would they (or in this case, Magibon)?  
(ID #383476) Posted on 2008/11/24 10:01
Takuto in USA (Registered on 2008/04/03 06:00)
Student
I think the main reason why she's hated so much is because she earned her internet fame by posing as someone she's not (A loli of half-japanese decent). I guess some people are just jealous, but I also believe that most of the haters out there are just pissed off that Magibon turned out to be the exact opposite of what they expected.
(ID #383480) Posted on 2008/11/24 10:03
roderick in Galaxy rx456 (Registered on 2008/06/28 14:36)
Programmer, otaku, shinigami
What a coincidence! Yesterday I saw my first video Magibon.  Well,  I have to say,  I felt so empty.  A girl who stares to a camera... WTF? Hmm. After that, I cursed Youtube with all my strength.  I don't hate Magibon,  but I can not understand the reason of wasting time making those videos...
(ID #383494) Posted on 2008/11/24 10:34
tymmur in his top secret nuclear bunker (Registered on 2008/01/20 19:55)
Somehow I can understand it. She became famous and by doing this she stays famous.

What I can't understand is why she became famous and why millions of people watch her. For all we know it could be 10.000 people watching her over and over XD
(ID #383501) Posted on 2008/11/24 10:43
paiki in Brazil (Registered on 2007/10/08 05:09)
Programmer
She is cute, She is normal, I like her, I love her. I dunno why people want spread the hate, lets all say love words

More Stormtrooper!!! Go dancing GO!!!!
(ID #383497) Posted on 2008/11/24 10:36
memoriesoffaddict in CA (Registered on 2008/10/30 15:54)
University Student
Storm Trooper and high school girls! looking forward to it! dont remember poll though...hmm...

Don't know Magibon and dont really go to youtube for those kinds of vids, usually go to youtube for game trailers, look for a game i might buy to see what it is like before making final decisions, etc... so I cant really say anything except hope things turn out better for her.
(ID #383500) Posted on 2008/11/24 10:41
Saku in Toronto (Registered on 2008/02/08 00:50)
Wannabe Web Developer
She is lovely and has a cute smile ^^. She is hated a lot because she attracts a lot of attention on youtube vids and people hate her because the fame she gets from her videos. Hate = jealousy.
(ID #383508) Posted on 2008/11/24 10:59
Melo in sane in the membrane (Registered on 2008/04/14 06:31)
Danny looks like he's part of SAS.
(ID #383514) Posted on 2008/11/24 11:09
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
she looks lovely. btw you should tell her about your previous post on haters and how to deal with them. 

*Met up with a load of comrades who I used to work with at Microsoft who are now at Google too - everybody seems *much* more happier ^^;*
Careful, you might get the chair. ^^;

btw your helmet looks so big in the picture. ^^
(ID #383566) Posted on 2008/11/24 11:53
FatBastard in directly responsible (Registered on 2007/11/04 19:28)
Hotdog Repairman
"Oh, your helmet is so big." - Dark Helmet, playing with Princess Vespa doll (Spaceballs)
(ID #383594) Posted on 2008/11/24 12:15
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
lol! "no sir! I didn't see you playing with your dolls again sir!" ^^
(ID #383703) Posted on 2008/11/24 14:06
Tremor in UK (Registered on 2008/11/12 02:03)
I remember Magibon! She could pull off some serious fortune-telling with eyes like that! They play with your mind so much I reckon anyone would be captivated ^^;
(ID #383574) Posted on 2008/11/24 12:01
FatBastard in directly responsible (Registered on 2007/11/04 19:28)
Hotdog Repairman
Looks like everyone had fun so that's all that matters. 

I don't recall seeing Magibon vids first hand, but I have seen her mentioned on blogs before. Some nice, some not so nice. Such is the nature of the internet. 
(ID #383588) Posted on 2008/11/24 12:12
Tremor in UK (Registered on 2008/11/12 02:03)
Uhhh... Is this one of those 'hate' things..? I was pretty freaked by this. According to the forum on the website the guy made it for an art project and claimed he was within the law to use Magibon's videos, because she posted them in the public domain... Is this right? I learn something new every day...

*WARNING*:  Disturbing, psychological website.

http://www.magibon.com/
(ID #383604) Posted on 2008/11/24 12:26
jbizzle in England, but on "vacation" (Registered on 2008/06/18 06:15)
Military
Wow...
(ID #384382) Posted on 2008/11/25 04:49
Master Chief (Registered on 2008/01/21 03:39)
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(ID #496205) Posted on 2009/02/20 17:37
lene in San Diego (Registered on 2008/07/29 11:14)
Student, Freelance Artist
Aww, Magibon's adorable. It's hard to believe she's 22, but at least you know she'll still look really young when she ages!
(ID #383607) Posted on 2008/11/24 12:29
Akari in Canada (Registered on 2008/06/16 06:04)
Ahh lucky Danny. =w='' Heard all sorts of bad things about Magibon but I find nothing wrong, except for some strange videos that have her staring at the camera for a couple of minutes...cute, but awkward at times.
(ID #383616) Posted on 2008/11/24 12:36
UpcomingOtaku in Singapore (Registered on 2008/06/28 00:34)
Student
fun networking lol... Hate-mailers are just deprived... probably.
(ID #383631) Posted on 2008/11/24 12:45
Tieuguy in Canada (Registered on 2008/05/04 00:28)
Student
Magibon is pure kawaiiiii, I was surprised by her age though, 22!!! She looks like she's 12 or somethhing!!! =P
(ID #383651) Posted on 2008/11/24 13:02
Akidora in KL, Malaysia (Registered on 2008/09/02 08:57)
NEET
Magi who??? She looks so underage.... ^_^
(ID #383693) Posted on 2008/11/24 13:58
fengzz in Singapore (Registered on 2008/10/20 01:14)
Figurine Enthusiast, Uni Student
magibon is a cutie..for sure xD
(ID #383708) Posted on 2008/11/24 14:15
Cillia Claraford in CA (Registered on 2008/11/14 10:22)
Just Some Anime Fan
wow you know some microsoft friendz why don't you ask for money!!!!!!!!!
(ID #383713) Posted on 2008/11/24 14:19
okcancel (Registered on 2008/09/15 06:46)
web something something
Magibon rocks!!!
Yeah she's got a lot of haters. Bet those folks are just jealous or unhappy 'cuz she seems 'untouchable'.
The two of them... how nice.
(ID #383715) Posted on 2008/11/24 14:20
Jclicious in Tokyo (Registered on 2008/09/02 21:25)
Electrical Engineer
it was great to meet you Danny!

when i was told about the Youtube Live after party, it was totally not what I was expecting haha!

it was fun meeting all these new peoples
(ID #383722) Posted on 2008/11/24 14:38
Mimi in self destruction (Registered on 2008/03/11 08:31)
Mimi
Way to go Danny! That was a way awesome event!
(ID #383726) Posted on 2008/11/24 14:47
R-1 in a happy place. (Registered on 2007/07/05 22:01)
Personal Trooper
Aw, people are so mean...
(ID #383741) Posted on 2008/11/24 15:06
silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22 15:45)
???Confused???
stormtrooper and high school girls hooked me in already...
(ID #383868) Posted on 2008/11/24 17:32
davortech in Europe (Registered on 2007/11/09 01:55)
IT
Please people enlighten me, who is Maginbon?
(ID #383901) Posted on 2008/11/24 18:09
kmyk in Vancouver (Registered on 2008/02/18 08:30)
Student
her eyes don't look THAT big in this picture, does she open them wider in her youtube vids? hmmm....
(ID #383959) Posted on 2008/11/24 19:25
suki in Cape Town, South Africa (Registered on 2007/08/22 23:15)
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
Interesting, have never heard of Magibon before ^^
Hate mail is so sad.. people sure are bored with their lives XD
(ID #383991) Posted on 2008/11/24 19:58
ar in A PLACE THAT YOU CAN'T FIND (Registered on 2008/11/16 13:49)
student
looks interesting i never heard about magibon before!
(ID #384072) Posted on 2008/11/24 21:58
Marshmallow in Nova Scotia, Canada (Registered on 2008/08/27 02:54)
Student
The first time I had ever heard of her, I really disliked her, her staring into the camera somewhat creeps me out. Also, her pretending/wanting to be Japanese, I see as a bit stupid. However, when she's not starring into the camera like that, she does look pretty cute, and so I'm glad to see this, as now I've seen a different side of her. 
(ID #384134) Posted on 2008/11/24 22:59
Starboykb in Brunei Earth (Registered on 2007/05/16 01:17)
IT TechGuy
didnt expect you met her. i know her from youtube but didnt bother to watch loh.
(ID #384145) Posted on 2008/11/24 23:12
Pyoro in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/23 01:35)
Student
hmm she doesn't look that remarkably different from the rest of us...
not that i know her though 
danny we need more videos of tokyo trooper on youtube live!
(ID #384170) Posted on 2008/11/24 23:28
Setsukyie in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/01/05 13:14)
Student during the day, otaku at night, and amateur musician ^_^
She's cute, that's for sure.
And so is her voice. ^_^
(ID #384196) Posted on 2008/11/24 23:55
seth.frostheart in Malaysia. Singapore. Bangkok. Shanghai. (Registered on 2007/01/08 02:23)
Motion Graphics Designer
methinks magibon is oh-so-adorable~ but the way she stares at the cam can be quite unnerving (to me at least) sometimes ^^; she could easily pass off as a half japanese imo.
(ID #384363) Posted on 2008/11/25 04:12
sheepchan in daydream land, Portugal (Registered on 2008/03/25 00:11)
university student
Lol when a girl (in this case, Magibon) posts pictures that are nicely taken, people says that she's tricking people by using subtle angles and whatever, but amazing is, when the same girl gets badly taken photos (bad angles and such), no one would be fair enough to say "she's not that bad, it's just the photo tricked us by being badly taken". :P

Well, personally I think that a cute girl just doing j-style wannabe kawaii expression in front of a cam is boring/uninteresting, but I can't really understand why the big hate or critics towards her. ^_~; I mean, what does it matter if a girl is being famous like that or not?? XP
(ID #384365) Posted on 2008/11/25 04:16
zyuan in the coolest driver's high! (Registered on 2007/10/12 13:55)
student
Wow... I never knew the Stormtrooper was actually that big o_o. I don't know who maginbon is but she's cute ^^
(ID #384405) Posted on 2008/11/25 05:18
E (Registered on 2008/11/05 08:24)
Cleaner
hakushne in Akiba (Registered on 2008/11/22 13:55)
Otaku
What's a magibon? 
(ID #384585) Posted on 2008/11/25 10:22
IRTeA in Puddingland (Registered on 2008/08/30 10:12)
Future Idol
Not really a fan of her but doesn't hate her either lol.
Danny likes Magibon?
(ID #385039) Posted on 2008/11/25 18:25
Elrond in Santiago de Chile (Registered on 2008/03/24 03:08)
Programmer
Magibon it's just nice and cute. Actually doesnt' understand the meaning of her videos, but make me smile, i've suscribed to her vlog at YouTube, always like to see new videos from her.

Cheers!
(ID #385300) Posted on 2008/11/25 23:34
finalxnoodles in south philly (Registered on 2008/06/11 16:19)
teach how to be a gangsta, thug, or hoodrat
dont you just want to sit down with her just like stare at each other without saying a word?
(ID #414869) Posted on 2008/12/17 06:57
zer0ne in CCK, Singapore (Registered on 2009/01/17 15:14)
Otaku ^^
Magibon youtube videos are weird...

I dunno if she doing a diary for public viewing or wanna share her weirdness to her fans???

d@@b
(ID #456685) Posted on 2009/01/22 00:32
zer0ne in CCK, Singapore (Registered on 2009/01/17 15:14)
Otaku ^^
My bad. Just found out about Magibon from Wikipedia. What a story about a Japanophile from Florida. I wishes her good luck...

d@@b
(ID #456722) Posted on 2009/01/22 00:50
MAsia in NERV HQ, Tokyo-3 (Registered on 2007/01/15 06:19)
Supreme Commander of NERV Co.
Hey, congrats on your legendary expedition, wish I can be there one day ^^
(ID #460836) Posted on 2009/01/25 00:51
JakeTheFake in Polutionated Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia (Registered on 2009/01/02 12:35)
SOS Brigade Leader
I really dont know why she is really that famous because ive seen her videos other than the fact that she is cute but there is nothing abpout the video that is interesting other than the fact that she is cute  
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