Sgt Beavis's Comments (96)

For anime, well I've gotten misty once or twice. But flat out crying? No. The last time I cried is when my Grandfather died back in March. Before that, I simply can't remember. I didn't even cry when my Grandmother passed even though I do love her very much. It was just that my Grandpa and I were extremely close. ( View formatted comment » )

Her taste in guitars is a lot better than Danny's (^_^) ( View formatted comment » )

IKEA sells these little cable management racks that can be fastened to the underside of your desk with some screws. They are large enough to hold a lot of cables as well as power supplies for your equipment. I'm using three of them under my desk. ( View formatted comment » )

Yes, IKEA = Greatness! (^_^) ( View formatted comment » )

I am happy to be of service. http://www.theanimegallery.com/image/10895 ( View formatted comment » )

Since his picture is here, it must be said... Chuck Yeager IS THE FRIGGIN' MAN! ( View formatted comment » )

I gotta get one of these for the wife.... ( View formatted comment » )

This is the guy that led the effort to design the Toyota Prius Hybrid. I wonder how much further along the technology would be if he hadn't died back in 2006. BTW, Toyota doesn't require overtime in the US. They couldn't do it if they wanted to because it would give the UAW the opening they want to unionize Toyota's US factories. So far Toyota has been an outstanding employer in the US and as a result the UAW has never had any success organizing labor in Toyota factories. I'm not 100% sure of this but I t... ( View formatted comment » )

I'm an Olympus man myself. I like the 4/3rds system which allows for smaller (and lighter) lenses. Also, Olympus has image stabilization built into the camera instead of the lens like Canon does. The only real downside used to be noise when using higher ISOs (like ISO 1600) but the E510, 520, and E3 seem to have done a very good job of overcoming that. ( View formatted comment » )

Hey, a Gomi pile! Free TVs!! Those "run down" areas can hold some real gems. As Danny said, there isn't any crime problems in these areas. Its just that the buildings are old and not well maintained. When I was station at Camp Zama I would drive out to Yakota AFB every other weekend to go shopping, see friends, and get some Popeye's chicken. The area just outside Yakota was ok but if you walked a couple of blocks away from the base, the area became decidedly more run down (this was 1991-1993) One time I was walkin... ( View formatted comment » )

Jean Shorts ( View formatted comment » )

In Texas, we've got an express lane for executions and it still cost more to execute a criminal (after all appeals are exhausted, than it does to lockem' up and throw away the key... China is the only place I know of that executes and actually saves money on incarceration. Of course they pretty much convict you, walk you next door to get your appeal then happily march you to the execution van.. ( View formatted comment » )

The Traditional Garb of Texas. Jorts, A NASCAR T-shirt, and Cowboy boots. ( View formatted comment » )

Law abiding citizens are allowed to carry concealed handguns with a permit. Yes, I have one and carry it regularly. Some parts of Dallas can be pretty dangerous. At one point it was the murder capitol of the world. ( View formatted comment » )

I would love to get a Toto washlet for the Master Bathroom but the damn things are so expensive in the States. In Japan there are several manufacturers so the competition keeps prices reasonable. In the states you will spend a MINIMUM of $1000 for a washlet to attach to your existing toilet. My in-laws have one of these and it tried one for the first time last year. First off having a HEATED toilet seat is the next best thing to heaven on a cold winter morning. Remember that most Japanese homes do not have central heating. The toilet is... ( View formatted comment » )

Its a Gonzo show. Just about anything coming out of there sucks monkey nutz these days. ( View formatted comment » )

We all saw this coming. The smaller shops were slowly disappearing and there have been many people saying that otaku paradise of Akiba was slowly disappearing. As of right now I'm canceling my plans to visit Akiba on my next trip. I guess this is now a golden opportunity for another city to step up as Otaku Mecca. ( View formatted comment » )

[drool] Yaki niku rocks my world! We do this about once or twice a month at home. [/drool] ( View formatted comment » )

I saw this for the first time last year. Man, there is otaku, then there is weird, and then there is this. It defies description. It is just so far out there. I think Candy Girls are actually less weird than this. ( View formatted comment » )

If you think those benches are nice you should see the Romance Trains. They cost a bit more to use but have very nice seats and fewer stops. They also have concession areas so you can buy some snacks. Many have a nice lady that brings snacks to you. The seats can also be turned around so you can talk to people sitting behind you. Sleeping is rampant on these cars. Tons of salarymen use them to get home and those poor guys are usually dead tired by the time they reach the train. Sometimes the train looks like a Jonestown suicide has... ( View formatted comment » )

Yea, thats been around for a long time. It was featured on the Discovery Channel once. However the idea of a mono-wheel bike like this one is not new. They have been around since the 19th century.. Check out the wiki on it.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monowheel ( View formatted comment » )

I've seen some Ganguro Girl's that I thought were very attractive but many just repulse me. However Yamamba girls are just plain ugly. They take a fashion trend to such an extreme that they scare small children. The sad thing is that many of these girls would be VERY attractive if they just did things normally or went with a vastly scaled back Ganguro style. If done in moderation, Ganguro can look really really good. ( View formatted comment » )

Of course it is very common in the US. However I know exactly what Danny is talking about in Japan. When we go see my wife's parents in Hadano they always say that I touch too much. By touch they mean hugs and holding hands. I most certainly wasn't making out. However when we went to Shibuya I saw plenty of younger folk holding hands hugging and occasionally in a lip lock moment. ( View formatted comment » )

We have four dogs. Two Labrador mix breeds, an Irish Setter, and a Westie have roaming rights in our house. We never bought or made clothing for our dogs until I got the Westie for my wife as an anniversary gift. Now she not only buys clothing for this dog but she makes them too. She made a sweater for him last month. We've been married for nearly 13 years and she never made a sweater for me. Oh well. ( View formatted comment » )