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Posted on 2008/05/16 18:09
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Full Time Pedobear
Registered on 2007/04/11 16:51
We're Sorry. Video is no longer available.
Able to tell the contents of the video?
College Student
Registered on 2007/05/14 09:37
i can still play the video.
Student and Miku Guardian
Registered on 2008/03/11 20:11
Maybe it is just a problem with the youtube player..
You might try refreshing the page to fix the problem..
College Student
Registered on 2007/05/14 09:37
Hmmm... when i was still in PH, i used to stare at people whos looks are surely not Filipino looking. It's just the fascination of wow! he/she is different from me. Over staring like what that guy did is a bit much plus the fact that the woman is wearing a pikachu cosplay adds to the staring time so she should have expected it.
Philosopher in training
Registered on 2008/05/04 02:07
it's freaky getting stared at sometimes...I don't know but some Filipinos have some naivete about it or gaijin gets preferential treatment :P
I find it a blessing that my appearance betray my roots cause I hate getting asked rude questions about being Filipino (not that i'm ashamed of it).
Otaku/Gadgeteer/Deadman
Registered on 2007/01/10 19:27
Yeah... I always end up being stared by those "pure" filipinos... I'm a Chi-fil but looked like JP or KR... most of my friends said... I don't look like Chi or Fil at all... it's not that bad but I hate being stared at...
Art Student
Registered on 2007/10/18 15:17
my looks never betrayed my roots but when i start to do otaku stuffs like wearing costumes, people just stares at like crazy. they are like radars sensing abnormalities within range. its like someone is stabbing me by their eyes....enough. just don't mind them, let's just get it on...hehehehe
Philosopher in training
Registered on 2008/05/04 02:07
well it's kinda frightening when I was stopped around several countries being thought of a illegal foreigner or something well...when in asia that is..
but hey, sometimes when a good otaku strut their stuff, you know that you're making a good impression to people who find what we love as something "weird" and "odd" ;)
Stigmata Martyr
Registered on 2007/04/22 12:13
hey if you put on a costume, expect to get stares or some negativity. don't expect everything to be peachy all the time, it comes with the territory .
Student,Otaku
Registered on 2008/02/28 18:54
good thing i look a bit japanese , so i didnt get much stares when i was in tokyo, the only problem was due to my jap accent and look i got mistaken as a nihon-jin lots of times , lols.
Otaku/Gadgeteer/Deadman
Registered on 2007/01/10 19:27
That's better than being stared at... it's like they have a grudge on me the way they stare...
Stigmata Martyr
Registered on 2007/04/22 12:13
I never stared at or was too fascinated enough by foreigners while i was in the PH. Back in grade school, we had an exchange student come over from Florida, I was the only one who actually talked to the girl and make friends with her. Asians can be really xenophobic sometimes.
Leisure Consultant, Writer, Webmaster
Registered on 2008/01/29 07:28
I get stared at all the time in Japan, but it's no big deal. At first I used to get a little annoyed, but it's definitely not worst than America where people should know better.
Meat Puppet
Registered on 2007/11/04 18:16
But I bet you like getting stares...
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
"...It's alright, I don't mind. They're kind, they're nice..."
*Puts on hood*
LOL WHO WOULDN'T STARE AT HER?!
Student
Registered on 2008/03/08 16:19
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Just a gross exaggeration for comedic purposes. You know, like if she expressed herself as: "Don't you see the issue at stake here and how I'm hurt by the biased vision of others? *in Pikachu's costume* And now, you see it, buddy? Do you? Huh? HUH?! Give me a chance to prove myself beyond what I may look like to you, pal." Stuff like that.
Tami in Germany - Cologne
WebDesign, Coding, Administration
Registered on 2007/12/16 10:42
OH NOES It's Pikazilla! *runs for her life*
Welp, i wouldn't stare at that, look once and laugh my ass off rather. =)
It's suposed to be funny and not serious, or? ^^v
But i heard bout those Kigurumi people that wear these Pyjamas outside too, there are plenty of YouTube videos too.
It's good for a laugh when you see it once but then it just gets a bit weird. ;)
What makes me wonder is why these Pyjamas are called Kigurumi and then there are theye cosplayers with the anime face masks that are called Kigurumi too.
Seems the Pyjama version got a bit more popular due some animes too (Serial Experiments Lain - Bear Pyjama // Moetan - Sumis Cat Pyjama ... and so on).
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
I always felt that it is not only a notion of mere racism, but also insecurity... People are just unable to control their emotions and inner fears. Could it be because of ties with a rigid traditional system ("Those people are dangerous! Don't go near them or talk to them!" heard when a kid and never challenging those views) or simply the fact of never challenging one own's point of view (reputation included?). And this is not only about certain people of the Japanese society; I do know people like that, including relatives (who annoy me a lot because of that... Even if it's only one of the reasons why I dislike them).
-End of personal vision towards this particular societal issue-
Photography
Registered on 2007/11/01 15:55
i think it has to do with stubborness. my grandfather was the same way.
i remember a time when my mom, grandpa, and i were at the hospital(i forgot the reason why) and my mom asked a doctor a question(she happened to be Asian) and my grandpa blurted out "don't ask her, she probably won't understand"
i was so ashamed to be there and be seen with him at that moment. the doctor didn't say a thing, but she had a look of shock on her face.
my point being- don't assume someone's a certain way until you get to know them a bit.
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Good point there. But I guess it was more rigid with the generation of our grand-parents; nowadays on the contrary, there is a risk of lack of respect towards elders...
And yes, you can't assume in just one look. Knowing the person well (including his/her personality, history, social environment and behavior patterns are most necessary to live with him/her (or at least not stir unnecessary conflicts).
Vendor,Computer Shop
Registered on 2007/12/19 20:33
what are you looking at? eat this pikachu thunderbolt
In Insanity Hell
Registered on 2008/03/13 03:33
She don't want to be stare but she wear clothing that attract the stare......
Lasersword operator
Registered on 2008/03/22 08:03
VF-25 Pilot. Universariate Scholar.
Registered on 2007/07/06 10:07
I LOLED.
way to turn serious business right on its head.
Web Developer (i.e. Otaku)
Registered on 2007/11/14 20:13
I didn't see many black people (or white people for that matter) in Tokyo. But black men seemed to be highly prized as doormen and bodyguards.
Senior 3d designer/ CAD Engineer
Registered on 2007/05/24 01:07
I think black men are also priced for AV male actor.. One catogory within all AV cats..
Musically inclined Pervert
Registered on 2008/05/06 21:07
heh .. that sure made me giggle XD
but yeah ..same here .. I get stared ALOT ... but I know the reason why.. its because I'm handsome >:)
Musician/Artist
Registered on 2008/05/14 04:54
LOL. I feel your pain. If only the world could except us handsome people for who we are...and just stop staring.
Musically inclined Pervert
Registered on 2008/05/06 21:07
Hah! I know you are telling the truth .. you too are sa musically inclined per...son ...
oh yes! .. why can't they accept our handsomeness T_T .. they wish too much to be like us.
Stigmata Martyr
Registered on 2007/04/22 12:13
riiiiiiiiight Demi....keep telling yourself that.
Registered on 2007/09/29 21:48
1st when i read the post title..i thought omg this is something serious...but loled after wathcing the vid..well yeah i sometimes get stared at too and i stare at other people too..staring is just a part of our mentality is what i am thinking so i dont pay much attention to the other people when i get stared
Student
Registered on 2007/01/03 02:12
Well I don't blame them for staring because its not that common to see a black person in Japan. Staring does not mean racism, of course it doesn't look good when someone is completely staring at you but I find it normal because Japan does not have the mix of races America has.
As long there's no violence or racist comments everything is ok.
Test Engineer
Registered on 2007/12/22 21:34
IT/System Admin
Registered on 2008/01/28 22:33
It's not racism!!!
That word gets used so much, especially by black people. Just because someone stares at you doesn't mean you are somehow lower then them. Don't wear a Pikachu suit if you don't want to be starred at.
AS far as I am concerned, anytime someone uses the term 'racism' when something is clearly not a race issue (like this person) then the person calling racism is really the racist. We have a LOT of that in the US. Black people that get fired from a job because they are lazy and worthless, it's automatically racism. A cop hit a black criminal it is racism. A cop hit a white criminal, it is ok because he is a criminal doing something wrong.
University Student
Registered on 2007/11/13 07:35
Woah woah easy there "especially by black people".
My friend, if you watched the video until the end like Danny suggested, you would've understood this was a joke. Tokyocomedy.com takes lots of controversial topics and makes light of them. I've known people who have been refused jobs in Japan because of their skin color (and yes, they were black people).
Please be more mindful of your words in future comments.
Medical Research and Design
Registered on 2008/02/17 03:54
Leave it to Danny to bring morning humor to a so called 'sensitive' subject. :3
That was an awesome short.
Registered on 2007/12/19 15:31
i get stared at all the time. apart from not looking like a local, i've always had unusual haircuts or haircolors. i don't really mind the stares. i'm in my own world. as long as they don't disturb or hurt me, they can stare all they want.
Student
Registered on 2008/05/15 22:08
LOL! we always do that to my friends in university...also for the same reason: something stupid on their faces!
but honestly, i think that racism is taken a step too far in certain areas. i'm surprised that it's not curbed yet, so i hope for better things to come in the future...
Student and Miku Guardian
Registered on 2008/03/11 20:11
Lol at Pikachu suit.. Didn't think of that anyway.. Nice one Danny.. XD
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
when i saw the title i was expecting a serious discussion going on here. instead i LOLed. ('~')
Retail
Registered on 2007/08/03 11:17
I am truly sorry but I can't take that video seriously. Maybe if she wasn't wearing that Pikachu hoodie... Maybe be.
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
Registered on 2007/01/25 21:20
I was like: What an open-minded lady", and then she puts on the Pika suit. Then I was like: "LOL, get outta here!".
Otaku
Registered on 2007/09/12 18:23
That was sooo fake.
It was realistic till half point but Pikachu? go to hell lady, we will stare at you for being such a crackpot!
Retail
Registered on 2007/08/03 11:17
I agree with you on that. That most likely why I find it so funny.
Web Surfer
Registered on 2008/01/16 05:24
I think it was supposed to be a comedic skit from the get go.
Retail
Registered on 2007/08/03 11:17
Thats' good thing to hear, I was going to feel bad if it wasn't.
Network Admin
Registered on 2007/11/24 04:49
Techie
Registered on 2007/09/27 05:11
I got that Pikachu costume too ^^
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
but u won't wear it outside right? ('~')
Techie
Registered on 2007/09/27 05:11
I can't guarantee that lol
オタク by moonlight, Graphic Designer by daylight
Registered on 2007/11/08 03:37
I really hate racism. But it's good that it isn't really a problem in Canada. =)
BeLe in Davao, Philippines
.NET/Web Developer
Registered on 2007/01/03 16:36
LOL! I totally didn't expect that. I'd stare at pikachu if I ever saw one. heheh
student
Registered on 2007/09/02 14:33
MAN! I HATE RACISM! WE ARE ALL THE SAME HUMAN BEINGS HERE! I WISH RACIST BURN AND DIE IN HELL!
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Please chill out my friend, no problems here... And for once we talk on the subject on a much relaxed manner... :P
Stigmata Martyr
Registered on 2007/04/22 12:13
i hate noobs who can't stop using the caps lock button on their keyboards. its pathetic and reeks of attention seeking.
Student in Networking
Registered on 2007/10/11 14:36
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Registered on 2007/11/04 12:31
Haha, oh wow. For a second there, I thought it was a serious documentary sort of thing, then noticed she was dressed as pikachu.
Registered on 2008/01/07 04:35
A sensitive subject on a skit?
Student
Registered on 2007/08/09 05:36
I don't find this a serious situation, surely where we live there has to be some racist people.
I would stare at her I admit, look what she is wearing! I'll just laugh about this, nothing serious. But, I've heard of such racism in Tokyo from people who have experienced it such as not being able to go into restaurants and being called a stupid foreginer when they do something wrong.
I have to admit too that I'm somewhat scared of going to Tokyo and being treated badly, like a "stupid foreigner".
Oh Danny! Who wouldn't stare at a random Storm Trooper walking down the street?
Registered on 2007/09/02 06:20
Awesome.
Of course, the topic is a serious one and something worth dicussing, but it's always nice to get a laugh out of things.
NEET (no, student...)
Registered on 2007/08/03 08:36
you sure this is racism? or just getting glares that a black woman is wearing some pikachu pjs and the japanese guy was lik: "WTF"
I would laugh also if I was in that scene
Stigmata Martyr
Registered on 2007/04/22 12:13
I lol'd. the girl is really cute. I'd go out with her. Somehow this skit reminds me of a Chapelle's show Lost Episode where Dave and his buddies dressed up like monsters and got treated so badly by people.
Professional Tennis Court Cleaner
Registered on 2008/05/16 15:13
you made my sun soaked work filled day worth it wathing this short video. much thanks to ya!
Registered on 2008/01/21 06:14
This video either is not serious on the subject or just a satire of something else. The minute she donned the Pikachu hood it probably does it for me. Poor guy is probably staring at her because of the costume rather than who she is.
Student/Young artist
Registered on 2008/03/11 07:19
Everytime i go back to Japan, i get racist comments. It doesn't even matter if i look and am Japanese. I still get called gaijin as soon as people find out i'm from the U.S.
Conclusion: Looking Asian doesn't fool people... you gotta live there all your life to not get racist comments.
Stigmata Martyr
Registered on 2007/04/22 12:13
coming from your perspective that sure says a lot about the way Japanese perceive others and themselves...
Student/Young artist
Registered on 2008/03/11 07:19
Yeah xD It's true that they can be really nice to you, but i've had a lot of eye-opening experiences that have affected me significantly (too long of stories).
Ever since i moved to America, i haven't recieved an intentionally racist comment up to this day. People don't stare at me, although i'm one of the 3 Asians at my school.
Photography
Registered on 2007/11/01 15:55
is it from everyone there? or just a select few?
Student/Young artist
Registered on 2008/03/11 07:19
Not everyone. Most of the comments come from students my age. Some older people, when they found out that i've lost my kanji-reading abilities and taste for some native foods, gave that "yup, she's a foreigner" look and treated me like one.
Photography
Registered on 2007/11/01 15:55
hmm.... i'm sorry. i know there are people that can't stand change, especially if it's foreigners "invading" their spaces, but if they could just learn to keep their mouths shut, the world would be a happier place.
Scientist, unemployed.
Registered on 2008/01/20 06:57
Heh. A comedy video to underscore a real problem.
Military/米国空軍
Registered on 2008/04/16 16:31
I want a Pikachu hoodie...
Photography, Dealer,computer student
Registered on 2008/05/22 07:23
college student
Registered on 2007/08/16 02:56
OMG SHE LOOKS CUTE!!!! pika pika?
