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Japan really doesn't know how to advertise games in a normal way. Either they have a Japanese Johnny Cochran advertise their games, or just have PS3 ads that make no sense. Well now all you Japanese people better buy a DS and English learning software for when you go over to America, otherwise you'll end up ordering something that'll bloat you up to gigantic proportions (i.e. become a fat American). Well, Nintendo knows how to attack the fears of the Japanese people. Sony -- you know what you've got to do to now.

[Via JapanProbe]


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Buster's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/29/2007 23:32
Buster
that burger looks good...
is there any...japanese learning software?
Brad Rice's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/29/2007 23:36
Brad Rice
There are kanji programs that you can buy. It's all in Japanese, though.
Joseph Leray's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/29/2007 23:41
Joseph Leray
Thank yuuuu.
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/29/2007 23:56
Necros
@ Buster

I don't think Japan has much of a market for games teaching basic Japanese targeted at English-speakers.
s0lesurviv0r's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 00:00
s0lesurviv0r
If all else fails, nod and smile.
CacheMonet's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 00:04
CacheMonet
That asian chick is smokin' hot
Pepillou2's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 00:04
Pepillou2
zenkyuuuu
OpTiMaL's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 00:12
OpTiMaL
Thought it was funny, and I agree she's a babe.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 00:17
Mxyzptlk
Where can I get a burger like that? I'll take the chick too.
Lezbro's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 00:21
Lezbro
For the record, Americans ARE the fattest motherfuckers on the planet.
s0lesurviv0r's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 00:25
s0lesurviv0r
Damn, that burger reminds me of the ones from Whataburger 10+ years ago. Used to be so damn greasy the wax paper they wrapped it in was transparent.
grrza's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 00:29
grrza
@ solesurvivor

Whataburger? You must be from Texas. Those things are goooood.
s0lesurviv0r's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 00:44
s0lesurviv0r
Every damn restaurant should have their ketchup in tiny sealed bowls.
fedaykin_warrior's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 01:02
fedaykin_warrior
zenkyuuuuu
Paul Soth's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 01:39
Paul Soth
What was with the Mickey Mouse layout of the patties?
JimmyBones's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 03:24
JimmyBones
If you spend a lot of time on the internet like me why don't at least try to start making money while your online. I checked out the site below and now I make hundreds everyday and it couldn't be easier.

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Azereki's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 04:45
Azereki
Wow! OMG JimmyBones that is amazing, now go spam somewhere else. GG.
Lord_Satorious's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 04:49
Lord_Satorious
Look at the kid's face in the background near the end... it's priceless.
Heavy_Kevy's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 07:33
Heavy_Kevy
yea I could somehow see that happening. Japanese people seem to like to say yes like they say 'hai' which is like, whenever the hell they want.

@buster; I have a couple of the Kanji games for the DS and they're pretty good but you need to be familiar with the language. I'd say if you were at an almost intermediate level they'd help you out with your reading and writing a lot.
SuperDave's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 08:27
SuperDave
Damn it, now I want a hamburger. Thanks...and yes I'm American and yes you can shut up. Oh yeah and yes, she is hot.
Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 09:55
Oni
So hungry . . .
Miike's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 09:58
Miike
I disagree with that statement that America is full of the fattest mother fuckers on the planet. That's simple not true. But they are among the fattest!

Fatty fat fat fat!

s0lesurviv0r's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 13:08
s0lesurviv0r
I'm debating between Whataburger, Quiznos, or going to the campus gym. It's tearing me apart.
hunter86er's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 13:16
hunter86er
You need to get a triple Whataburger with cheese, jalapenos, bacon, and an order of the best damn onion rings on the planet.
Tbomb's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 14:34
Tbomb
That looks like a 1 lb Fudrukkers' burger. Infact, thats where I'll be going tonight! haha

Nintendo should make a game for the DS for English speakers here in the West that teaches us Hiragana and Katakana... and maybe a bit of kanji too.
TheRob91's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 15:14
TheRob91
The PS3 commercials make sense, each of the commercials uses "11/11" as the date, so they find 4 vertical lines next to each other (1111), its crazy, but it makes sense.
Lezbro's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 15:55
Lezbro
Regarding that Fattest Countries list... all of the "countries" listed including Kuwait are protectorates of the US and the UK (one can also argue that the UK is a protectorate of the US). They are countries in name only, but are on par with say Hawaii without the rights granted that island due to statehood.

The UK also tops the fattest list, so in essence the fattest people on earth are Americans and Brits and their client network of imperial holdings.
Verol's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2007 18:14
Verol
For the record, Americans ARE the fattest motherfuckers in <i>a n countries that matter.</i>
lovesushi's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2007 07:41
lovesushi
That`s the beautiful Japanese actress Nanako Matsushima. She was in the movie the Ring.
http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/nanako-matsushima-%e6%9d%be%e5%b6%8b-%e8%8f%9c%e3%80%85%e5%ad%90-wins-again/
NintendoFreek's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/04/2007 22:22
NintendoFreek
She is hot.
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