Sumo Babies

Wed 2007/05/02 22:29 JST

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What do Sumo wrestlers do on their time off? They take their babies and make em cry - who ever cries the loudest wins. Not only is this supposed to bring on good luck, it also brings on a sore throat for the baby and sore ears for everybody else. Seems pretty evil to me.
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Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24)
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
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Hmmm...

Wed 2007/05/02 22:40:58 JST (ID #47295)

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Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24)
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/

Hmmm...

Wed 2007/05/02 22:40:58 JST (ID #89299)

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Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24)
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/

Hmmm...

Wed 2007/05/02 22:40:58 JST (ID #114995)

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Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24)
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/

Hmmm...

Wed 2007/05/02 22:40:58 JST (ID #140820)

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D_Blade in Montreal (Registered on 2006/12/31)
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict

Another funky contest from our Japanese friends... Sumos are considered living gods there, right?

I heard that sumos are good fathers... Any way to confirm it?

Maybe they want their babies to cry for them to express themselves (show that they are healthy)?

Lots of questions, I know... Answers would be appreciated.

Wed 2007/05/02 22:51:48 JST (ID #47297)

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D_Blade in Montreal (Registered on 2006/12/31)
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict

Another funky contest from our Japanese friends... Sumos are considered living gods there, right?

I heard that sumos are good fathers... Any way to confirm it?

Maybe they want their babies to cry for them to express themselves (show that they are healthy)?

Lots of questions, I know... Answers would be appreciated.

Wed 2007/05/02 22:51:48 JST (ID #89301)

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D_Blade in Montreal (Registered on 2006/12/31)
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict

Another funky contest from our Japanese friends... Sumos are considered living gods there, right?

I heard that sumos are good fathers... Any way to confirm it?

Maybe they want their babies to cry for them to express themselves (show that they are healthy)?

Lots of questions, I know... Answers would be appreciated.

Wed 2007/05/02 22:51:48 JST (ID #114997)

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D_Blade in Montreal (Registered on 2006/12/31)
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict

Another funky contest from our Japanese friends... Sumos are considered living gods there, right?

I heard that sumos are good fathers... Any way to confirm it?

Maybe they want their babies to cry for them to express themselves (show that they are healthy)?

Lots of questions, I know... Answers would be appreciated.

Wed 2007/05/02 22:51:48 JST (ID #140822)

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Tofu-san in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (Registered on 2007/03/04)
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Will somebody PLEASE think of the children!?!

Wed 2007/05/02 23:56:26 JST (ID #47303)

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Tofu-san in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (Registered on 2007/03/04)
ecchi student
http://tofusando.blogspot.com

Will somebody PLEASE think of the children!?!

Wed 2007/05/02 23:56:26 JST (ID #89307)

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Tofu-san in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (Registered on 2007/03/04)
ecchi student
http://tofusando.blogspot.com

Will somebody PLEASE think of the children!?!

Wed 2007/05/02 23:56:26 JST (ID #115003)

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Tofu-san in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (Registered on 2007/03/04)
ecchi student
http://tofusando.blogspot.com

Will somebody PLEASE think of the children!?!

Wed 2007/05/02 23:56:26 JST (ID #140828)

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mambo in 152nd floor (Registered on 2007/01/14)
Salaryman

Cute babies. Cant say the same for their dads though.

Thu 2007/05/03 05:41:55 JST (ID #47311)

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mambo in 152nd floor (Registered on 2007/01/14)
Salaryman

Cute babies. Cant say the same for their dads though.

Thu 2007/05/03 05:41:55 JST (ID #89315)

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mambo in 152nd floor (Registered on 2007/01/14)
Salaryman

Cute babies. Cant say the same for their dads though.

Thu 2007/05/03 05:41:55 JST (ID #115011)

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mambo in 152nd floor (Registered on 2007/01/14)
Salaryman

Cute babies. Cant say the same for their dads though.

Thu 2007/05/03 05:41:55 JST (ID #140836)

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belizeanvibes in Houston (Registered on 2007/03/26)
Intern Architect
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I wonder how they make babies the first place?

Thu 2007/05/03 07:47:23 JST (ID #47320)

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belizeanvibes in Houston (Registered on 2007/03/26)
Intern Architect
http://www.mmmmproduction.com

I wonder how they make babies the first place?

Thu 2007/05/03 07:47:23 JST (ID #89324)

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belizeanvibes in Houston (Registered on 2007/03/26)
Intern Architect
http://www.mmmmproduction.com

I wonder how they make babies the first place?

Thu 2007/05/03 07:47:23 JST (ID #115020)

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belizeanvibes in Houston (Registered on 2007/03/26)
Intern Architect
http://www.mmmmproduction.com

I wonder how they make babies the first place?

Thu 2007/05/03 07:47:23 JST (ID #140845)

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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/

The babies are so cute! But I'm not sure if I like to listen to them scream/cry :P

Thu 2007/05/03 11:05:09 JST (ID #47324)

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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/

The babies are so cute! But I'm not sure if I like to listen to them scream/cry :P

Thu 2007/05/03 11:05:09 JST (ID #89328)

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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/

The babies are so cute! But I'm not sure if I like to listen to them scream/cry :P

Thu 2007/05/03 11:05:09 JST (ID #115024)

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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/

The babies are so cute! But I'm not sure if I like to listen to them scream/cry :P

Thu 2007/05/03 11:05:09 JST (ID #140849)

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syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21)
student
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Oh, I heard of this before. I think its pretty evil how they do that...maybe its to scare away evil with all that crying. I know I read that they sometimes have ties for that contest but I forget what they do to determine the winner.

Thu 2007/05/03 13:21:51 JST (ID #47326)

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syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21)
student
http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/

Oh, I heard of this before. I think its pretty evil how they do that...maybe its to scare away evil with all that crying. I know I read that they sometimes have ties for that contest but I forget what they do to determine the winner.

Thu 2007/05/03 13:21:51 JST (ID #89330)

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syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21)
student
http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/

Oh, I heard of this before. I think its pretty evil how they do that...maybe its to scare away evil with all that crying. I know I read that they sometimes have ties for that contest but I forget what they do to determine the winner.

Thu 2007/05/03 13:21:51 JST (ID #115026)

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syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21)
student
http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/

Oh, I heard of this before. I think its pretty evil how they do that...maybe its to scare away evil with all that crying. I know I read that they sometimes have ties for that contest but I forget what they do to determine the winner.

Thu 2007/05/03 13:21:51 JST (ID #140851)

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super rats in Philadelphia, PA (USA) (Registered on 2007/01/15)
Everything
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Babies cry all the time and usually it's pretty annoying, so why would they want to make them cry on purpose? When they're quiet, you need to enjoy it while it lasts. It seems like a strange custom.

Thu 2007/05/03 16:10:58 JST (ID #47331)

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super rats in Philadelphia, PA (USA) (Registered on 2007/01/15)
Everything
http://www.happysoda.com

Babies cry all the time and usually it's pretty annoying, so why would they want to make them cry on purpose? When they're quiet, you need to enjoy it while it lasts. It seems like a strange custom.

Thu 2007/05/03 16:10:58 JST (ID #89335)

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super rats in Philadelphia, PA (USA) (Registered on 2007/01/15)
Everything
http://www.happysoda.com

Babies cry all the time and usually it's pretty annoying, so why would they want to make them cry on purpose? When they're quiet, you need to enjoy it while it lasts. It seems like a strange custom.

Thu 2007/05/03 16:10:58 JST (ID #115031)

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super rats in Philadelphia, PA (USA) (Registered on 2007/01/15)
Everything
http://www.happysoda.com

Babies cry all the time and usually it's pretty annoying, so why would they want to make them cry on purpose? When they're quiet, you need to enjoy it while it lasts. It seems like a strange custom.

Thu 2007/05/03 16:10:58 JST (ID #140856)

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lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/21)
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/

LOL i can imagine there having an ad or something...
"Are you married? Need to take care of your child? Are you bored of doing nothing? Then come down to our 'Baby Sumo Club' where your child can have lots of time screaming and crying while you go party somwhere... With just a small fee of 1xxxxxxxyen!"

Thu 2008/02/07 15:56:00 JST (ID #71722)

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Henry_Michael in San Diego (Registered on 2009/02/18)
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wow... just... uuhhh...

Fri 2009/02/20 19:15:10 JST (ID #496436)

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