Mr King Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Where/what is that? Firefly jellyfish on the Japanese coast.
BP Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Looks like jellyfish. First thought was Portuguese men-of-war. Holy @#$% I got nailed on the leg by what I think was a piece of one brought up by a tropical storm last September while teaching my oldest to surf. Was driving with the top down in shorts yesterday and had welts and blisters pop up yet again. I have a small scar on my knee/calf from it.
Colin Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Japan’s ‘Pornaldo’ keeps scoring as male actors fizzle For a man carrying a nation’s libido on his shoulders, Japanese porn king “Shimiken” looks as fresh as a daisy.The 35-year-old cult hero, described by one director as the “Cristiano Ronaldo of sex” and famed for his Herculean powers between the sheets, grins as he says: “It’s a hard job, but somebody’s got to do it.”Shimiken — real name Ken Shimizu — has slept with more than 8,000 women for his 7,500 movies, and recently caused a stir by begging for reinforcements, tweeting that there were more Bengali tigers alive than male porn actors in Japan.“We’re an endangered species,” he said in an interview. “There are about 70 male actors to 10,000 women.”Shimiken’s call to arms was retweeted thousands of times by fans worried Japan’s $20 billion adult video industry could be under threat.“We’re getting rarer and rarer, like pandas,” said the celebrity Lothario, who drives a vintage DeLorean sports car — the time machine in “Back to the Future” — and carries phallus-shaped business cards.“It is boring for viewers to watch the same actors all the time. That’s the biggest worry.”Looking a little like porn’s answer to British punk rocker Johnny Rotten with his spiky orange hair, Shimiken insisted he has the staying power to keep on going, despite making an eye-popping two to three films on an average day.“Usually I sleep with two or three girls a day, so I have sex for about two hours every day,” he chirped. “It’s my dream job — I’ve been doing this for 17 years and I never get bored of it.“It beats working in an office,” added the part-time bodybuilder, peeling off a T-shirt bearing the legend “Sex Instructor” to show off his biceps. “I’ll do this until I’m 100.”He may have to, if the decline in male actors continues.Fitness fanatic Shimiken follows a strict diet, and the contents of his sports bag reveal protein bars, packets of chicken tenderloin and boiled eggs, as well as Japanese reindeer supplements and a drink with snake extract to boost performance. But no little blue pills.“I don’t take Viagra,” said the workaholic actor, who uses luxury face creams to keep his essential kit in tip-top condition, and boasts he has only once sustained an injury in the area — when an actress accidentally damaged him with a stiletto. “I don’t need it. Not yet.”Such is Shimiken’s legendary prowess that actresses swoon at the mention of his name, but few express surprise that Japan struggles to produce more male actors.“He’s a stud,” purred busty AV queen Anri Okita. “He’s a marvel of nature, a genius. Male actors are a dying breed. It’s a physiological matter. Only Superman can do what they do, to have that technique and stamina. Japan can be proud of them.”Shimiken puts the dearth of talent down to the fear of being found out — or worse still, ridiculed.“With social media now, there’s the danger of being rumbled quickly,” he said, confessing that his mother once walked in on a scene he was shooting. “Also, they don’t want to be compared with other actors.”Many industry insiders blame the conundrum on a growing social trend known as “herbivore men”: those who shun sex and traditional masculine values in favor of a quiet, uncompetitive lifestyle.“Mentally, men have become weaker,” said actress Yuko Shiraki. “They’re less macho, less proactive about sex.“Many men have lost confidence and can’t express their feelings so there are fewer men coming into the business,” added the 39-year-old, who used to work as a truck driver before switching to X-rated movies. “It’s taxing on the poor male actors.”Celebrated director Tohjiro, who goes by only one name, agrees Japanese men are going soft.“I’ve been in this business for 27 years and you can see the increase in herbivore males,” he said on a film set in Tokyo. “Men aren’t hungry anymore. They’ve lost their desire. Everything’s on a plate for them.“It wasn’t like that for my generation,” growled the 58-year-old. “If we got a banana or a pineapple we went crazy with joy. These days men don’t get excited by anything — the finest cookies or cakes. The same applies to sex and attitudes toward women and relationships. They just click on the Internet for it.”As Japanese men suffer from a punctured mojo, the tireless Shimiken continues to provide a beacon of hope.“I do weights to be like Iron Man or Batman,” he said, flexing his muscles before raising an eyebrow in comic hero fashion. “I am Sex Man!”Shimiken’s superhuman dexterity was put into perspective by Tohjiro, who pulled no punches when asked about the pressure of rising to the occasion on cue.“Mental strength is the most important thing,” said the filmmaker. “Actors have to perform under intense pressure but once you start to think about that pressure, it’s over.“Sex is difficult. It’s just like with football. You don’t see hundreds of (Lionel) Messis or Ronaldos running about, do you? It’s the same thing. Only Messi or Ronaldo can score the goals they do.” http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2015/05/14/entertainment-news/japans-pornaldo-keeps-scoring-male-actors-fizzle/#.VVXdhGTF_Yl
sunday Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 There is still hope for Japan. None for Britain, however...
Mr King Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 I see he is keeping the secret weapon in reserve The heavy set guy looks like a young Asian Nick Frost.
bojan Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Someone noted long ago "Why would I eat something that was named like industrial explosive?"
JasonJ Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) There is still hope for Japan. None for Britain, however... Ah good video thanks At 2:20, the subtitles were not there for the man in the white shirt, but after he said good, he said "it's ok It's ok, the smell is ok" thus the British friend replied "really?" A brief moment of hope from one Japanese Peanut butter is another tough one for Japanese people but I suspect marmite scores lower. The video reminds of my job actually. Teaching Japanese adults English and that two of my fellow work colleagues are British, one of whom takes me back to a train station much closer to where I live by car about once a week so we can exchange stories and what not in the car ride. Seldom politics though.. in case any of ya'll wondered about that. Edited May 16, 2015 by JasonJ
chino Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) I love Marmite. Grew up on the stuff. I hate Vegemite. Completely unbearable. Complete junk. Bovril is sometimes tolerable. ETA: My daughter hates Marmite. I'm devastated. Edited May 16, 2015 by chino
JasonJ Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 I used to not like raw tomato slices in sandwiches and hamburgers as a kid but I grew into it and now I prefer a slice of tomato in my sandwich/hamburger. Maybe she'll like marmite later in life
Mr King Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 (edited) There is still hope for Japan. None for Britain, however... Ah good video thanks At 2:20, the subtitles were not there for the man in the white shirt, but after he said good, he said "it's ok It's ok, the smell is ok" thus the British friend replied "really?" A brief moment of hope from one Japanese Peanut butter is another tough one for Japanese people but I suspect marmite scores lower. The video reminds of my job actually. Teaching Japanese adults English and that two of my fellow work colleagues are British, one of whom takes me back to a train station much closer to where I live by car about once a week so we can exchange stories and what not in the car ride. Seldom politics though.. in case any of ya'll wondered about that. I find the peanut butter thing surprising. What's a little chunky peanut butter when you got natto. Edited May 17, 2015 by Mr King
JasonJ Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Natto, I can't do natto. Some Japanese don't like natto either but similarities would make one think that peanut butter should be ok for some. But for some reason, apparently not.
Mr King Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Natto, I can't do natto. Some Japanese don't like natto either but similarities would make one think that peanut butter should be ok for some. But for some reason, apparently not. I have never had it, but I loathe the taste of soybeans by themselves. Just repulsive. There is a major soybean processing factory in a city about a half hour by highway from my house. That whole city reeks of roasted. and rancid soybeans, and when atmospheric conditions are right, I can smell it all the way at my house. Gag.
Mr King Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNiXjSeHHVo Edited May 18, 2015 by Mr King
Mr King Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Beware young pretty Japanese women who are handy with a knife. Sada Abe 1936
swerve Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Natto, I can't do natto. Some Japanese don't like natto either but similarities would make one think that peanut butter should be ok for some. But for some reason, apparently not. I have never had it, but I loathe the taste of soybeans by themselves. Just repulsive. There is a major soybean processing factory in a city about a half hour by highway from my house. That whole city reeks of roasted. and rancid soybeans, and when atmospheric conditions are right, I can smell it all the way at my house. Gag. Natto is . . . different. I tried it once. The texture is even worse than the flavour. Not like unfermented soybeans. Mrs S loves it. There's usually some in the fridge. She's pleased that she doesn't have to share it.
JasonJ Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) MASCOTS. Funasshi was in there. In the link-video quoted below was a new friend of Funasshi whose name is Takasshi. http://youtu.be/3WYNX8npcj4 This one made me laugh. So after Funasshi discovered Takasshi being a pervert and sexually harassing girls, Funasshi grew angry and confronted him.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52imShgW8Js https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFwTfsxBn1o :lol: Edited May 21, 2015 by JasonJ
Mr King Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 Japanese rice harvesters fascinate me. It is intriguing to see all the technology of a combine harvester scaled down to a size not much bigger than the biggest zero turn tractor I have ever owned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIg9ZHReG7o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peNwYbOFllQ
Ssnake Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 You're off-topic. That's relatable, reasonable even. THIS! IS! TANKNET!
Mr King Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 You're off-topic. That's relatable, reasonable even. THIS! IS! TANKNET! Apologies We now return to our regularly scheduled programming.
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