Japanese T-Shirts

Sun 2009/04/26 01:56 JST
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Looks like an entrepreneurial business mind is making good use of the media bashing of Tsuyoshi regarding what he said to the police.

These T-shirts are available for 2,100 yen and have written on the front:-

Whats so bad about being naked

Maybe something for you to pick up the next time you are in Japan?

As for what Tsuyoshi is up to lately - he made an official apology on TV. You see this all the time on TV - they make people apologize and bow in front of Japan. Must be humiliating.

The press ask incredibly stupid and humiliating questions. I guess one of the qualifications one needs to be a press person over here is to be born without a heart.


-When do you feel like drinking?
-Do you know you are a member of SMAP?
-When you drink a lot does it make you want to strip?
-Please say something to your Korean fans.
-How do you feel like now?
Theres more but I keep face palming myself which makes it difficult to type. Ugh!


Thanks to Ken Lee for the T-shirt update.

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  • lightningsabre
    lightningsabre in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/30)
    Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
    http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/

    I'm sure once I get that shirt I'll forget what it means and then when people ask me, I'll say, "being naked or something". That's a good situation to be in ^^;

    Still the press everywhere just can't help but "crucify" people when they do something wrong, eh? Happens all over the world. The downside of being a celebrity.

    Sun 2009/04/26 02:15:46 JST (ID #579104)
    reply to lightningsabre's comment
    • FatBastard
      FatBastard in over his head (Registered on 2007/11/04)
      Dirty Gentleman
      http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/

      If sure you'll remember because when you wear this shirt you're not allowed to wear pants.

      Sun 2009/04/26 02:30:01 JST (ID #579124)
      reply to FatBastard's comment
      • FMPhoenixHawk
        FMPhoenixHawk in Michigan, USA (Registered on 2008/01/20)
        Scientist, unemployed.
        http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com

        Or pantsu.

        Sun 2009/04/26 02:49:00 JST (ID #579157)
        reply to FMPhoenixHawk's comment
        • tieria
          tieria in YOU BET (Registered on 2009/02/27)

          LOL

          Sun 2009/04/26 03:23:05 JST (ID #579204)
          reply to tieria's comment
      • lightningsabre
        lightningsabre in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/30)
        Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
        http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/

        So I'll be wearing this shirt when I'm drunk after two drinks, right?

        Sun 2009/04/26 10:34:02 JST (ID #579519)
        reply to lightningsabre's comment
        • acq128
          acq128 in Sydney (Registered on 2008/11/19)
          Student

          very fact that u have that statement written on a tshirt defies the statement itself? :P but i'm sure we all love hypocritical tshirts

          Sun 2009/04/26 11:03:25 JST (ID #579563)
          reply to acq128's comment
  • persocomsan
    persocomsan in Pueblo, CO (Registered on 2008/06/20)
    http://animaticfigmation.com/

    poor guy, must suck to have to answer those questions, they really want to make him look bad huh. not a bad t-shirt idea, I'd buy one.

    Sun 2009/04/26 02:17:37 JST (ID #579105)
    reply to persocomsan's comment
  • naturelle_x3
    naturelle_x3 in Los Angeles (Registered on 2009/04/16)
    College Student

    Although I do not accept the mistake he made, I kinda feel bad for him with the press making such a huge fuss to the point that it's not warranted... ;;

    Sun 2009/04/26 02:21:15 JST (ID #579111)
    reply to naturelle_x3's comment
  • Monkee
    Monkee in Canada (Registered on 2007/02/08)
    Otaku / Student in Networking
    http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/

    LoL no thanks ^_^;;;

    Sun 2009/04/26 02:22:29 JST (ID #579114)
    reply to Monkee's comment
  • Meimi132
    Meimi132 in Stuck in the void between the net life and real life. (Registered on 2007/12/03)
    Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
    http://meimi132.wordpress.com/

    Those are mean questions.... media-press-folk always make things worse....

    Sun 2009/04/26 02:23:30 JST (ID #579116)
    reply to Meimi132's comment
  • Riz
    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

    ^^ I'd buy one. It'd be the perfect thing to wear seeing as no one would be able to read it.

    Sun 2009/04/26 02:25:03 JST (ID #579117)
    reply to Riz's comment
    • Xcomp
      Xcomp in UK, Glasgow (Registered on 2008/12/01)
      http://xcomprandomness.co.uk/

      Plenty of people wearing Japanese stuff over here... The people I know usually end up asking what's written on them after they bought and are wearing them, LoL.

      Sun 2009/04/26 04:24:40 JST (ID #579246)
      reply to Xcomp's comment
  • Miri
    Miri in (。◕‿‿◕。) (Registered on 2009/01/30)
    Student
    http://miri.textcube.com/

    I feel sorry for him... for those press questions, anyways.

    Q: What's so bad about being naked?
    A: People'll laugh at your hairy dolphin.

    Sun 2009/04/26 02:26:49 JST (ID #579119)
    reply to Miri's comment
  • GundamJehutyKai
    GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia (Registered on 2007/09/12)
    Service desk support
    http://lookingglass.kokidokom.net

    Being a member of the press, especially the type who cover the entertainment sector aren't neccessarily heartless, but you do have be be an arse!! The best interviewers often give the impression that they are dicks!

    And the T-shirt would have been better if it was skin coloured, with fake abs and a six pack printed on!!

    Sun 2009/04/26 02:27:13 JST (ID #579120)
    reply to GundamJehutyKai's comment
  • Equity Private
    Equity Private in University of Notre Dame (Registered on 2009/03/27)
    Student
    http://www.dealbreaker.com

    Its not so surprising to see such sophomoric and mind-numbing behavior from the press here either. Rick Santelli thinks inter-bank lending is unimportant...

    Sun 2009/04/26 02:30:03 JST (ID #579125)
    reply to Equity Private's comment
  • TurEXE
    TurEXE in Brasil (Registered on 2008/02/14)
    University Student

    Mean questions.. no heart at all... but its their jobs.. dramatize more the unhappy fact.
    Nice t-shirt btw.

    Sun 2009/04/26 02:38:45 JST (ID #579135)
    reply to TurEXE's comment
  • Argyle
    Argyle in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2008/12/23)
    Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
    http://argylebolivar.wordpress.com

    HAHA LoL Suurree I would love to get that T-Shirt!! =3

    Sun 2009/04/26 02:39:28 JST (ID #579137)
    reply to Argyle's comment
  • Huligan
    Huligan in Hungary (Registered on 2009/03/20)
    Student & Working

    Bad news worth more, thats how it goes unfortunately.
    The T-shirt is a definite need by the way!

    Sun 2009/04/26 02:44:07 JST (ID #579149)
    reply to Huligan's comment
  • Salt
    Salt in Canaduh - Cube-ec (Registered on 2008/12/31)
    ♦College Student♦

    I really like SMAP, everyone has oppsie-"day"sies. Haven't read up on what happened yet. Just a fan of the music really. I barely read celeb gossip. Don't have to deal with questions like that over here. Not fair over there /:

    Sun 2009/04/26 02:45:26 JST (ID #579152)
    reply to Salt's comment
  • Kushieda
    Kushieda in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2009/03/30)
    Student
    http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/

    Such misfortune for Tsuyoshi. Press ask these stupid questions because they needs to make something that is worthwhile watching i'm guessing. Also, i'd buy one.

    Sun 2009/04/26 02:52:04 JST (ID #579162)
    reply to Kushieda's comment
  • Ninja Poe Bear
    Ninja Poe Bear in California (Registered on 2008/07/10)
    Studio Bleach founder/owner
    http://myspace.com/studiobleach

    What sucks is that this is the standard norm for tabloid people. The difference being that he gets to be insulted right to his face and not find it in a magazine that has some kind of fictional spin to it. (-_-;;

    As for the shirt, I would buy one just to see how people would react. :3

    Sun 2009/04/26 03:01:44 JST (ID #579178)
    reply to Ninja Poe Bear's comment
    • Xcomp
      Xcomp in UK, Glasgow (Registered on 2008/12/01)
      http://xcomprandomness.co.uk/

      Always to get that "unique scoop" so that their papers go flying off the market of course. Sad really but the demand's there to fuel it all.

      Sun 2009/04/26 04:27:19 JST (ID #579247)
      reply to Xcomp's comment
  • Tiny Red Man
    Tiny Red Man in Tiny Red Dot, Singapore. (Registered on 2007/04/11)
    free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.

    this reminds me of the edison chan porn..

    Sun 2009/04/26 03:34:07 JST (ID #579214)
    reply to Tiny Red Man's comment
  • aprilius20
    aprilius20 in Malaysia. Physically, at least. (Registered on 2008/10/26)
    Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
    http://www.aprilius20.com

    He should stand up and sing the 'danjo' song, albeit slightly edited. Silly press people, I'm sure the fans have other questions for him, like, oh, best keep them off record *whistles*

    Sun 2009/04/26 03:59:51 JST (ID #579229)
    reply to aprilius20's comment
  • Kesenaitsumi
    Kesenaitsumi in Sengoku, Tokyo (Registered on 2009/02/06)
    Student, Performer
    http://kesenaitsumi89.wordpress.com/

    poor tsuyoshi....

    Sun 2009/04/26 04:12:00 JST (ID #579239)
    reply to Kesenaitsumi's comment
  • Cyberchaos
    Cyberchaos in Australia, Sydney (Registered on 2008/02/17)
    Tech Support Officer - Network Security Engineer
    http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/

    haha - i'd definitely buy this

    it's sad to see so many celebrities fall this way but it's like we completely forget that they're human too and have stress and make mistakes - i guess the media expects perfection coming from people who's lives become public material every so often

    Sun 2009/04/26 04:41:12 JST (ID #579258)
    reply to Cyberchaos's comment
  • Tsun-chan
    Tsun-chan in the area of the burning River (Registered on 2009/02/18)
    unemployed machinist.. yeah

    Now thats a shirt I'll have to get.. but with one addition.. Whats so bad about being naked.. And drunk!?

    Sun 2009/04/26 04:57:46 JST (ID #579273)
    reply to Tsun-chan's comment
  • Dark Star
    Dark Star in Atlanta GA (Registered on 2009/04/14)
    Aero Engineer, Harper

    Want! 2 copies, XL. At last a Japanese t-shirt I can identify with.

    Sun 2009/04/26 05:24:15 JST (ID #579299)
    reply to Dark Star's comment
  • Kareem
    Kareem in Melbourne (Registered on 2009/01/15)
    Student

    Poor guy, I'd definitely buy one of those shirts!

    Sun 2009/04/26 06:03:52 JST (ID #579321)
    reply to Kareem's comment
  • phiq
    phiq in Brisbane, Australia (Registered on 2008/09/06)
    Student
    http://phiq.deviantart.com/

    Poor bugger. This must be the dark side of Japan...! "Please say something to your Korean fans"... what the hell...

    Sun 2009/04/26 06:15:13 JST (ID #579329)
    reply to phiq's comment
  • gordon
    gordon in 新加坡 Singapore (Registered on 2007/06/11)
    銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. 軍曹/Droid Hunter
    http://gordonator.com/

    the t-shirt is the perfect gift for girlfriends ya? ('~')

    Sun 2009/04/26 07:26:38 JST (ID #579372)
    reply to gordon's comment
    • demonick_angel
      demonick_angel in with my BJDs (Registered on 2008/12/24)
      hobbyist snapper

      agree

      WANT.

      Sun 2009/04/26 08:44:59 JST (ID #579433)
      reply to demonick_angel's comment
  • WiseFreeman
    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

    Just as I thought, another opportunity to monetize on the incident...

    Sun 2009/04/26 07:31:01 JST (ID #579373)
    reply to WiseFreeman's comment
  • 6pack
    6pack in Indo-land (Registered on 2008/03/20)
    http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/

    do not want, cause i cant read the Kanji. its fun to read the kana though.

    the press here are even more idiotic. i wouldn't want to write about the stuff that gets printed in the news everyday here. Its like the news here is made only for crime, business and politics.
    All of them turn to sensationalism to print. Everything is turned out of context. small or big all of them act like fools. baaaaka newspapers!

    Sun 2009/04/26 07:38:15 JST (ID #579381)
    reply to 6pack's comment
  • lerry[maru]
    lerry[maru] in Kuala Lumpur, MY (Registered on 2008/09/14)
    Family IT guy ...yes, NEET.

    Fail... The press is really born without a heart D:

    Sun 2009/04/26 07:59:26 JST (ID #579392)
    reply to lerry[maru]'s comment
  • litokid
    litokid in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2007/11/25)
    university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
    http://www.vimeo.com/longhim

    That shirt defeats the purpose, I think. It shouldn't be black and white with text. It ought to be either zippable in the front or made with a translucent material.

    Or it could just be a scarf.

    Sun 2009/04/26 08:54:49 JST (ID #579442)
    reply to litokid's comment
  • JanaffStache
    JanaffStache in Kansas USA (Registered on 2009/04/21)
    Student

    haha, thats a great question!
    xD

    Sun 2009/04/26 09:07:17 JST (ID #579460)
    reply to JanaffStache's comment
  • RaftoftheMedusa
    RaftoftheMedusa in Canada (Registered on 2009/04/01)
    Illustrator
    http://www.namisato.org

    That's an awesome shirt.
    Kusanagi's an awesome idol, and this little incident in the park has made me an even bigger fan of his.

    Sun 2009/04/26 09:12:59 JST (ID #579464)
    reply to RaftoftheMedusa's comment
  • MaimeDaifuku
    MaimeDaifuku in Southern California, USA (Registered on 2009/01/21)
    Poor Student, part-time bus driver, all around closet otaku
    http://maimedaifuku.wordpress.com/

    I feel so bad for him. I would have just said sorry and left without going through with the press asking questions... its just stupid. Do what Edison Chen did. Make a comment and move on. Press is dumb.

    Sun 2009/04/26 09:36:55 JST (ID #579480)
    reply to MaimeDaifuku's comment
  • Harts
    Harts in Estonia (Registered on 2008/06/02)
    Student

    I would get that shirt. And then would give it to someone else without saying what the writing means:P

    Sun 2009/04/26 10:41:10 JST (ID #579528)
    reply to Harts's comment
  • G2
    G2 in Singapura (Registered on 2008/04/20)
    Passerby
    http://jitokun.wordpress.com/

    The shirt looks good to me. Some questions from the press to sound stupid.

    Sun 2009/04/26 10:43:07 JST (ID #579533)
    reply to G2's comment
  • someone took my name
    someone took my name in Malaysia (Registered on 2009/04/18)
    http://koigroupmember1.deviantart.com/

    nice shirt. and poor guy.

    press in my home country is kinda horrible too anyway.

    Sun 2009/04/26 11:12:16 JST (ID #579570)
    reply to someone took my name's comment
  • Perplexus
    Perplexus in England (Registered on 2007/04/27)
    Film Student

    Must be soul shattering to have to "apologise" like that, institutionalised bullying is what it is. I mean sure its socially unexceptable to be naked in public, but its not worth being shamed for life. Every time he makes the news, I bet it would be mentioned.

    Funny t-shirt though

    Sun 2009/04/26 11:30:54 JST (ID #579580)
    reply to Perplexus's comment
  • Kilkrazy
    Kilkrazy in London (Registered on 2008/04/17)
    Producer

    The whole affair is a lot of nonsense. It shows how weak the Japanese press corps is at covering real news. Much of their work is really just helping corporate PR which is why they are spanking this guy now, because his corporate sponsors had to pull their campaigns built around him.

    Lots of Japanese don't believe the public apology anymore. It has been misused too much.

    Sun 2009/04/26 11:59:08 JST (ID #579595)
    reply to Kilkrazy's comment
  • undyingSoldier
    undyingSoldier in South Africa (Registered on 2008/03/05)
    Software Developer / Space Marine
    http://winstonmuller.com/

    AWESOME shirt. I'd wear one. Thats my favorite thing about this whole Kusanagi fiasco, that quote

    "Whats so wrong about being naked?" I just think its too funny.

    Sun 2009/04/26 13:12:28 JST (ID #579658)
    reply to undyingSoldier's comment
  • NPC
    NPC in Rocklin, CA (Registered on 2007/12/06)
    JR. College Student
    http://npc.talkingincircles.net/

    Noticed these via Japan probe. DO WANT. Very much so.

    Sun 2009/04/26 14:00:06 JST (ID #579676)
    reply to NPC's comment
  • Tequila
    Tequila (Registered on 2008/08/26)
    http://www.nanyate.biz

    I want one :D

    Sun 2009/04/26 14:09:20 JST (ID #579683)
    reply to Tequila's comment
  • darklyss
    darklyss in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2009/03/08)
    "jack of all trades" (master of none)
    http://japanweloveyou.blogspot.com

    ...ha ha ha. Nice!

    Sun 2009/04/26 14:31:42 JST (ID #579699)
    reply to darklyss's comment
  • Bimo
    Bimo in Bekasi, Indonesia (Registered on 2009/02/09)
    Student
    http://ochuki.blogspot.com/

    I'm amazed how much they blew this problem out of proportion.
    The price of being famous ~__~;

    love the shirt d(^0^)b
    maybe his fans should wear that as a sign of support.

    Sun 2009/04/26 17:36:38 JST (ID #579870)
    reply to Bimo's comment
  • Alpha Ralpha
    Alpha Ralpha in Ohio, USA (Registered on 2009/01/24)
    Accounting Technician
    http://alpharalpha.com

    hahahaha, must remember to seek one of these out when I am in Tokyo ^_^

    Sun 2009/04/26 19:24:17 JST (ID #579993)
    reply to Alpha Ralpha's comment
  • fz_zd
    fz_zd in from naboo with love (Registered on 2009/04/30)
    now working at slurm factory

    i sure do want one of that t-shirt..
    and i am proud to wear it..
    because in my place they don't no what the meaning of that kanji on the shirts...
    hahahahahahahaha...

    Sun 2009/04/26 20:45:54 JST (ID #580034)
    reply to fz_zd's comment
  • aggitan
    aggitan in USA (Registered on 2008/04/08)
    Network Engineer
    http://www.aggitan.blogspot.com/

    Funny how the cameras go absolutely-bat-shit-insane when he apologies for the first time.

    Sun 2009/04/26 21:12:00 JST (ID #580047)
    reply to aggitan's comment
  • eyeslikefirefly
    eyeslikefirefly in Colorado, USA (Registered on 2009/01/16)
    Student, part-time worker

    T-shirt want!! Need to find a website in English that sells it. XD

    Mon 2009/04/27 02:14:52 JST (ID #580188)
    reply to eyeslikefirefly's comment
  • kiddai
    kiddai in in Liverpool (from Brunei Darussalam) (Registered on 2009/03/21)
    University Student, Hikkikomori? (or not), Go/Weiqi/Baduk player

    This feels like a good excuse after drinking...
    If anyone asks, just refer to the t-shirt ^^; haha
    Then my actions are clear from any more explanation xD

    Mon 2009/04/27 04:42:14 JST (ID #580302)
    reply to kiddai's comment
  • Hidden Oasis
    Hidden Oasis in California, United Sates (Registered on 2008/10/28)
    College Freshmen

    Kind or ironic that it's on a shirt, but honestly, leave the poor guy alone. I wouldn't be surprised if news of this type is on air more often than some important issue.

    Mon 2009/04/27 07:09:30 JST (ID #580415)
    reply to Hidden Oasis's comment
  • sati navi
    sati navi in england (Registered on 2009/04/20)
    anime + games collector

    well that happens to ppl alot doesn't it. i would've it but at the same time i dont wnna be seen wearing it.

    Mon 2009/04/27 11:22:56 JST (ID #580784)
    reply to sati navi's comment
  • Ido
    Ido in Laval, Canada (Registered on 2007/11/07)
    In waiting..

    I don't want the cooking show to end (つД`)

    Mon 2009/04/27 12:17:22 JST (ID #580835)
    reply to Ido's comment
  • duffman
    duffman in the Urban Jungle that is Manila(PH)~ (Registered on 2007/10/30)
    Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
    http://dixinfernal.wordpress.com

    woohoo! NAKED!

    Mon 2009/04/27 12:51:07 JST (ID #580855)
    reply to duffman's comment
  • senken
    senken in Vancouver, Canada (Registered on 2009/03/26)
    IT Administrator

    It will be funny if he wear that T-shirt...

    Mon 2009/04/27 20:32:46 JST (ID #581296)
    reply to senken's comment
  • butter
    butter in downstairs (Registered on 2009/04/04)
    Slacker

    Now that some fans have published threats online against the police for arresting Kusanagi, I guess they can make some "Don't mess with Kusanagi" T-shirts...
    ... Just wondering if the threats didn't come from some 60-something lady who was angry they'd arrest one of the nice boys from "Sekai no Hitotsu dake no Hana". You never know. ^^

    Mon 2009/04/27 22:25:08 JST (ID #581410)
    reply to butter's comment
  • MAsia
    MAsia in NERV HQ, Tokyo-3 (Registered on 2007/01/14)
    Supreme Commander of NERV Co.

    Hope they import to Canada, i really want that shirt ^^

    Wed 2009/04/29 04:39:15 JST (ID #583312)
    reply to MAsia's comment
  • aggitan
    aggitan in USA (Registered on 2008/04/08)
    Network Engineer
    http://www.aggitan.blogspot.com/

    I have ordered this shirt...Accidentally did it during golden week though, so it'll be a while before it gets state-side.

    Mon 2009/05/11 01:45:40 JST (ID #599774)
    reply to aggitan's comment

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