Boing Boing Guest Blogger

Wed 2009/02/11 04:58 JST

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Just to let you know that for the next 2 weeks I will be guest blogging on Boing Boing - the all things cool website thats read by millions and gazillions every day.
See my intro up at BoingBoing - my first post going up in a bit.
EDIT - its up.

Quick thanks to Joi Ito for introducing me to the BB team.
Profile pasted below.

Herro BB comrades! My name is Danny Choo - originally from the UK (London Hackney) and been living in Japan for 10 years now.

Formerly Website Manager at Amazon, Product Manager at Microsoft and now run my own company Mirai Inc which focuses on licensing multi-lingual consumer generated e-commerce web platforms. My full profile and other bits n pieces lives here.

In my spare time I run a Japan Portal at dannychoo.com where I post daily photos and write about life in Japan and Japanese subculture - do RSS subscribe if you want a daily dose of Japanism.

I also work part time for the Empire where I spend most of my time recruiting new troopers. I do this by attempting to "Dance" around Tokyo in Stormtrooper armor to let people know how fun it can be working for the dark lord - you may want to subscribe and see more of my videos at YouTube. I never mention the possibility of getting a Vader Force Choke though.

I'm humbly honored to have been given the most bodaciously awesome opportunity by comrade Xeni to write for BoingBoing. For the next two weeks I'll be introducing you to some crazy and not-so-crazy down to earth daily stuff from the rand of the lising sun.

An example of some recruiting for the empire below.

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jusuchin85 in PJ, Malaysia (Registered on 2008/05/15)
Student
http://jusuchin85.com

What better way to intro yourself than doing the trademark Stormtropper Tokyo Dance! Love it!

By the way, is the word "lising" on purpose or a typo, Danny? ^^;

Wed 2009/02/11 04:45:13 JST (ID #483491)

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- King Kir4 in Blacksburg, SC (Registered on 2008/10/09)
  student, doujinshi manga artist
  
  Come to the Darkside!!!
  We have anime
  
  and...
  
  we're actually stationed in Japan. (The Death Star is under reconstruction after those blasted rebels destro.... i mean, those crazy ravers destroyed it during their party (no offense if any of you rave)
  
  Wed 2009/02/11 18:40:11 JST (ID #484392)
  
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Riz in インデアナポリス, インデアナ (Registered on 2009/01/02)
三年せいとオタク

By empire I assume DC? Looks great though hopefully we'll see an increase in members over the next 2 weeks.

Wed 2009/02/11 04:46:31 JST (ID #483495)

reply to Riz's comment
Ken Lee in Tokyo (Registered on 2008/05/21)
Full-time student へへ
http://www.kenleewrites.com

Looking forward to more from the rand of the lising sun. ^^. Have a fun 2 weeks!

Wed 2009/02/11 04:46:54 JST (ID #483497)

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Raz in this moment and time. (Registered on 2008/09/02)
BioResearch Assistant

Nice. I'll have to read it later. (>^^)>

My, my...whose the cute blonde on the right? It's so vexing to cute girls in those ads....chances are that's the only picture you'll see of them every.

Wed 2009/02/11 04:46:56 JST (ID #483498)

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Alpha Ralpha in Ohio, USA (Registered on 2009/01/24)
Accounting Technician
http://alpharalpha.com

guest blogging a boingboing is bigtime, major exposure. plus with an invasion of otaku and Stormtrooper silliness will do the BB some good. I quit reading it when they started to take themselves to seriously.

Wed 2009/02/11 04:52:03 JST (ID #483507)

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chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/

Woohooo Goooo Danny! lol

Wed 2009/02/11 04:54:52 JST (ID #483514)

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pedropinilla in Los Angeles, Chile (Registered on 2008/09/29)
Hobby fan

Again, congratulations for these awesome news, you deserve it!

Wed 2009/02/11 04:57:11 JST (ID #483522)

reply to pedropinilla's comment
Boo in ゆないてっどれっこく (Registered on 2008/10/15)
Network Engineer
http://www.fanimejapan.com/news

Lol! that has to be my favorite Tokyo Trooper vid of yours Danny. ^^

Wed 2009/02/11 05:00:39 JST (ID #483530)

reply to Boo's comment
azn-n3ss-__- in Brisbane (Registered on 2008/07/28)
大学生
http://justaskeikaku.net23.net

lol the Nevery Ronery pic is Aoi with Saber wig and a katana?! Guess I wouldn't be lonely either if she kept me company

Wed 2009/02/11 05:01:23 JST (ID #483535)

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NeoRyu in Ohio (Registered on 2008/08/24)
Trying to become a blogger.
http://crippledotaku.wordpress.com/

Very cool Danny, will be checking all you're posts on BB.

Wed 2009/02/11 05:11:09 JST (ID #483558)

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Tvo in Houston, TX, USA (Registered on 2009/02/04)
Core Analyst
http://tuanvo.jimdo.com/

Congrats on getting more publicity Mr. Choo!

Wed 2009/02/11 05:13:16 JST (ID #483561)

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Jez in Mississauga Ontario (Registered on 2008/04/11)
Student/ Anime Club Leader at St. Joseph Secondary
http://haruhiist.blogspot.com/

great job danny ^0^
stormtrooper vids always cheer me up when im feelin blue ^0^

Wed 2009/02/11 05:22:52 JST (ID #483582)

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Kyone in Boston, MA (Registered on 2009/01/02)
College student, Mech programmer and striving photographer.
http://moeforme.blogspot.com

Your doing the empire proud Danny. May the force be with you.

Wed 2009/02/11 05:30:16 JST (ID #483596)

reply to Kyone's comment
Alpha Ralpha in Ohio, USA (Registered on 2009/01/24)
Accounting Technician
http://alpharalpha.com

from the comments at BB:

"#11 POSTED BY MYCOPHAGE , FEBRUARY 10, 2009 4:58 PM
Well, at least you don't seem to be a climate change denialist. Welcome!"

- what??? see what I mean about BB taking itself too seriously? Lighten up, have fun, Dance for the Empire!

Wed 2009/02/11 05:34:38 JST (ID #483610)

reply to Alpha Ralpha's comment
Fariz Asuka in Singapore (Registered on 2008/03/11)
Student and Miku Guardian
http://kyourankyodai.com

Wow!! Good job Danny! I still love that video even after such a long time.. ^^

Wed 2009/02/11 05:34:55 JST (ID #483612)

reply to Fariz Asuka's comment
WiseFreeman in DC Cloning Laboratory (Registered on 2007/11/07)
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my

very nice write-up ^_^

Congratulation as guest blogger on Boing Boing~~~~~~~~~

Wed 2009/02/11 05:35:40 JST (ID #483615)

reply to WiseFreeman's comment
MAsia in NERV HQ, Tokyo-3 (Registered on 2007/01/14)
Supreme Commander of NERV Co.

Yay..Danny Choo another step closer to world domination ^^

Wed 2009/02/11 05:38:11 JST (ID #483621)

reply to MAsia's comment
LesterHo in Tokyo, Japan (Registered on 2008/11/16)
Student
http://www.lesterho.com

Congrats Danny. I can't wait to check them out at BB.

Wed 2009/02/11 05:43:01 JST (ID #483630)

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silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22)
???Confused???

The Danny Empire expansion project is in progress...

Wed 2009/02/11 05:51:36 JST (ID #483641)

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soulfringe in Sacramento California, United States (Registered on 2008/10/25)
Delivery Driver | Semi-student
http://www.soulfringe.com/

I sense a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices screamed out in laughter and registered for dannychoo.com accounts.

Wed 2009/02/11 05:55:12 JST (ID #483648)

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- Quaestor in Brazil (Registered on 2009/01/25)
  University Student
  http://twitter.com/shikinami
  
  Amazing! XD
  
  Omedetou, Danny!
  
  Thu 2009/02/12 04:56:32 JST (ID #485095)
  
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Miri in (｡◕‿‿◕｡) (Registered on 2009/01/30)
Student
http://miri.textcube.com/

Congratulations, Dear Leader!

Wed 2009/02/11 05:57:09 JST (ID #483650)

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manga in Sydney (Registered on 2008/06/27)
Student
http://bk201.wordpress.com/

You half used a spoonerism since rand and lising don't make sense! One rude spoonerism is 'You pheasant plucker!' ^^!

Good Luck writing on BB

Wed 2009/02/11 06:04:21 JST (ID #483663)

reply to manga's comment
Joe Roh in California, U.S. (Registered on 2007/06/02)
Finance
http://rangerroh.wordpress.com/

Congrats! Danny! Soon everyone will know how cool you are! YEAH!!

Wed 2009/02/11 06:08:22 JST (ID #483671)

reply to Joe Roh's comment
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24)
http://www.marvinryan.com

Congrats Danny, I'm sure you'll add more quality to an already wonderful site. boing boing!

Wed 2009/02/11 06:09:35 JST (ID #483678)

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pixelkitty in Melbourne, Australia (for the moment) (Registered on 2007/11/01)
Doll Customiser, Web Designer, Shop Owner
http://pixelkitty.net

I think you're more famous that Boing Boing anyway - well, at least with everyone I know!

Congrats on the Guest Blogger role over there, and I'm sure you're not short of offers from the others (Gizmodo, Kotaku, TechCrunch ...)

Wed 2009/02/11 06:15:10 JST (ID #483683)

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R e a f u in Toronto (Registered on 2009/02/08)
Student, artist, dreamer
http://tranquil-solace.com

Congrats man, can't wait to see more of your BB posts :D!

Wed 2009/02/11 06:17:50 JST (ID #483688)

reply to R e a f u's comment
Akari in Vancouver/Burnaby, Canada (Registered on 2008/06/15)
http://akari-nyan.deviantart.com/

Wooo!! Nice job Danny! That's right, no body shall know about the Vader Force Choke until they join the Empire...XD

Wed 2009/02/11 06:22:36 JST (ID #483698)

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Darknight in Los Angeles, USA (Registered on 2008/03/17)
Filmmaker
http://josewritingthelife.blogspot.com/

That's awesome... your spreading like a good virus...... ?> ummmm that didn't sound right..

Wed 2009/02/11 06:28:30 JST (ID #483712)

reply to Darknight's comment
Mimi in MIT (Registered on 2008/03/11)
Student
http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/

That is so fantastic!! I'm guessing you'll be making different posts there than here? *stalks both sites* >:'D

Wed 2009/02/11 06:35:36 JST (ID #483721)

reply to Mimi's comment
- Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/11)
  CEO MIrai Inc
  http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
  
  Yes - style of writing and wording is just a bit different.
  
  Wed 2009/02/11 07:25:04 JST (ID #483799)
  
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  - Alpha Ralpha in Ohio, USA (Registered on 2009/01/24)
    Accounting Technician
    http://alpharalpha.com
    
    you got it perfect with that first post about Obama mania relating it to tech and linking a youtube vid. Keep it up :) this will be loads of fun for you! and us readers!
    
    Thu 2009/02/12 00:44:56 JST (ID #484697)
    
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Cyberchaos in Australia, Sydney (Registered on 2008/02/17)
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/

very cool - you're going all over the place!

Wed 2009/02/11 07:53:51 JST (ID #483838)

reply to Cyberchaos's comment
Gibson in California (Registered on 2007/05/27)
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com

Go Danny, reel them in!

Wed 2009/02/11 08:05:38 JST (ID #483858)

reply to Gibson's comment
Andrei-kun in California, USA (Registered on 2008/10/23)
Student
http://andreijournal.blogspot.com

Boing boing. Surely they will follow you.

Wed 2009/02/11 08:39:02 JST (ID #483901)

reply to Andrei-kun's comment
Hidden Oasis in California, United Sates (Registered on 2008/10/28)
College Freshmen

I've never heard of BB. What kind of website is it?

Wed 2009/02/11 08:56:04 JST (ID #483914)

reply to Hidden Oasis's comment
sanguine in Philippines (Registered on 2008/09/12)
Student
http://sanguinerose.wordpress.com/

Congratulations Danny for another job well done. ^^

Wed 2009/02/11 09:08:46 JST (ID #483923)

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lerry[maru] in Kuala Lumpur, MY (Registered on 2008/09/14)
Nekophilia

Mmmm this is interesting.

Wed 2009/02/11 11:10:16 JST (ID #484037)

reply to lerry[maru]'s comment
TsubasaNoTenshi (Registered on 2008/12/29)
Student, Motivated Future Hikikomori

Well then, I guess UI should make BB one of the bloggs that I keep up with, funny I never heard of it. Rike the new rook and rooking foreward to reading your posts there.

Wed 2009/02/11 11:26:45 JST (ID #484064)

reply to TsubasaNoTenshi's comment
Koshiko in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2007/08/03)
website/graphic designer and karaoke amateur~
http://www.furudango.com

Guest post~! Congrats Danny, all the best with managing that. I only visit on rare occasions but I have been to BB before. The problem is they update too often for me to keep up xD;;

Wed 2009/02/11 14:20:23 JST (ID #484213)

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J4P4nFre4KKK in Jakarta (Registered on 2008/10/27)
Student

I want to be able to introduce my self like that..... Danny stole everything from me! J/k I will forever be a fan of you danny

Wed 2009/02/11 15:44:29 JST (ID #484258)

reply to J4P4nFre4KKK's comment
duffman in the Urban Jungle that is Manila(PH)~ (Registered on 2007/10/30)
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
http://dixinfernal.wordpress.com

yeah!
Danny is bringing more awesomeness into BB^^

Wed 2009/02/11 17:24:27 JST (ID #484328)

reply to duffman's comment
Stefkov in England (Registered on 2008/06/01)
http://www.stefkov.com/

Wow, congrats. You're getting everywhere now.

Wed 2009/02/11 17:39:49 JST (ID #484338)

reply to Stefkov's comment
evolutionayu in Singapore (Registered on 2007/05/17)
struggling undergraduate student
http://playevolution.wordpress.com/

Congratulations on getting into Boing Boing!

Wed 2009/02/11 18:33:49 JST (ID #484388)

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Kesenaitsumi in Sengoku, Tokyo (Registered on 2009/02/06)
Student, Performer
http://kesenaitsumi89.wordpress.com/

Wow....so you really recruiting? can I join? did I get a free costume when I first joined the empire/??hhah

Wed 2009/02/11 19:02:20 JST (ID #484415)

reply to Kesenaitsumi's comment
Hosaka in London, UK (Registered on 2008/09/24)
Software Developer
http://www.otakutimes.com

Naisu. BoingBoing is one of the best blogs out there, and will be even better with you guest blogging ^^.

Wed 2009/02/11 20:52:51 JST (ID #484507)

reply to Hosaka's comment
Keigami in Alaska (the Snowy Hell) (Registered on 2008/12/06)
Student of Computer Info. & Office Sys.

If they get THAT many hits per day- how many does dc.com get then? o_o

Wed 2009/02/11 23:32:02 JST (ID #484607)

reply to Keigami's comment
loplop in Somewhere near Seiroka (Registered on 2007/02/10)
H/R Type person
http://loplopseromilfblog.blogspot.com/

This the first I've heard of this site. I'll be checking it out.

Thu 2009/02/12 04:44:36 JST (ID #485070)

reply to loplop's comment
Shockerz in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Registered on 2008/10/12)
Student
http://shockerz.wordpress.com/

Danny empire have expended yet again and this time Boing Boing. Congrats!

Thu 2009/02/12 12:03:50 JST (ID #485707)

reply to Shockerz's comment
spectre in Bolehland (Registered on 2008/09/07)
Trendspotter Busybody Mercenaries
http://spectreoutreach.blogspot.com

Danny is airborning everywhere!

Thu 2009/02/12 15:08:06 JST (ID #485854)

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