Category: Asia
Google Translation
I have a Google Alert keyed to my name, as most authors do. Imagine my surprise to find myself cited on a Taiwanese sci-fi fan page whose name Google chooses to translate thus. I hope the AMA does not find out I'm practicing cancer medicine without a license!Click to enlarge image, if necessary!
Topical Chinese Animation
The late-night NBC talkshow wars as a superhero battle? Why not?
Posted By: Paul | Date: Tue Feb 02, 2010 | Permalink |
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Category: Cartoons, TV News, Asia
Category: Cartoons, TV News, Asia
Matango
Just watched this last night. Magic mushrooms indeed!
Posted By: Paul | Date: Mon Jan 25, 2010 | Permalink |
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Category: Disasters, Dreams and Nightmares, Drugs, Food, Horror, Movies, 1960's, Asia
Category: Disasters, Dreams and Nightmares, Drugs, Food, Horror, Movies, 1960's, Asia
Big Breast Mountains
Here are two photos of Shuangru Peak in China. The second one is the work of photographer Andre Holdrinet.
This page reveals other similar formations in that marvelous country.
Posted By: Paul | Date: Sun Nov 29, 2009 | Permalink |
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Category: Asia, Natural Wonders, Breasts
Category: Asia, Natural Wonders, Breasts
No Suprise Here
A Japanese man has become the first person to marry a video game character. The man in question, Sal9000, married the character Nene Anegasaki from the game Love Plus on the Nintendo DS. The ceremony was held at TIT ( Tokyo Institute of Technology). Boing BoingAlso, don't forget to check out the honeymoon photos here.
Posted By: mdb777 | Date: Wed Nov 25, 2009 | Permalink |
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Category: Video, Videogames, Asia
Category: Video, Videogames, Asia
Super Crazy Weird Trailers 4: Wapakman
Microsoft and Burger King Team Up to Kill You

In Japan, Microsoft and Burger King decided to celebrate the release of Windows 7 with a seven patty high burger. For only 777 yen (about $9) you can purchase this five inch tall, 2500 calorie burger. Daily Mail
Posted By: mdb777 | Date: Fri Oct 23, 2009 | Permalink |
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Category: Advertising, Asia, Stomach, Eating
Category: Advertising, Asia, Stomach, Eating
Zombie Boot Camp
A few months ago the Saikyō Senritsu Meikyū (Ultimate Horror Maze), at Japan’s Fuji-Q Highland amusement park, was shut down so the zombie employees could go through some new training exercises. Apparently, they just weren't scary anymore.Pink TentacleBelow is a video of what they had to go through.
Posted By: mdb777 | Date: Sun Oct 04, 2009 | Permalink |
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Category: Fairs, Amusement Parks, and Resorts, Horror, Video, Asia
Category: Fairs, Amusement Parks, and Resorts, Horror, Video, Asia
Super Crazy Weird Trailers 1
From the director of Machine Girl comes...Big Man Japan
Found by the inimitable Nick Jainschigg.
Posted By: Paul | Date: Sat Aug 01, 2009 | Permalink |
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Category: Human Marvels, Movies, Reader Recommendation, Parody, Asia, Natural Wonders
Category: Human Marvels, Movies, Reader Recommendation, Parody, Asia, Natural Wonders

Category: Asia, Mistranslations