curlygene comments

Hawkeye, the traditional way to pack a futon is to fold it into thirds by lifting one end and then concertina-rating it, if that makes sense . I got fairly good at that on my last trip to Japan, thanks to my mother in law!

Here in Australia, we have this thing called compulsory polling, (no, not voting) and boy, does it keep most of the kooks like trump from even getting a sniff of leadership.

Harleys ain't high class, and that's what makes them so damn desirable.

Today Nevada; Tomorrow, the Reichstag!

Next Onion article: White Actor to receive finally receive Oscar.

Seriously though, he's better than the wags suggest, even if I wanted someone to push him overboard as he said: "I'm the King of the World!"

I watched some of his videos years ago. I don't remember exactly what he said but I do recall he had some good stuff. With the reaction he's generating, both positive and negative, he must be onto something. I'll certainly have another look later.

Better take your head out of there and give it a good clean first though, don't ya think?

Beautiful absurdity. Made even more exquisite by the fact that those participating are unlikely to see how funny it all is - much like the Roppongi construction workers doing early morning exercises in unison that I was lucky enough to see so many years ago. I love the Japanese and hope they never change!

So she and her ex care more about themselves than their children. So what? they'll get over it...won't they?

Some commentators here don't seem understand the concept of sexism. This was a textbook purportedly for female and male students alike. The fact that the examples given make women out to be willing sexual partners (But they all want it, don't they? Nudge nudge...), and at worst, objects of sexual ridicule, makes the publishers and their supporters (e.g. Some posters here) worthy of public ridicule themselves.

So he "was offered (the opportunity) to train Serbian special police forces in Aikido"? I'm amazed they didn't hire him to give acting lessons!

They are a childish, sad people.**

Thank you so much for this fair-minded assessment of an entire nation.

Love the headline!

It's not really my cup of ocha, but you could argue that this is a chance for a least a small segment of Japanese society to learn about a democratic leader other than Abe.

Came to Japan to catch up with family two weeks ago. Have already lost 4 pounds. Wasn't just typical Japanese family fare, which pretty much matches what this guy recommends - walking everywhere hasn't hurt either!

As japanese English goes, heavy buyer isn't too bad as an alternative to big spender, as it refers to the person doing the buying, and the word heavy is already used in English as a means of suggesting that something is being done to excess, e.g. heavy drinker/smoker. It is, however, a bit weird that it's being used when "rouhi" is already available. Cultural cringe, perhaps? I wonder if it actually refers to a stock market wolf?

You'd think a bunch of dictionary publishers would know the difference between a suffix and a word. Decisions in the ****boardroom of Webster-Merriam must be made by a bunch of...wits - a suitable suffix, surely.

It's a poor philosophy introduced by a mystifying headline. Should a girl ask her boyfriend for a stack of cats? They are archetypical "selfish things", after all.

Thank God they had a covered entranceway. I reckon it would have been a miracle if the poor kid had walked away uninsured, instead of suffering 'severe head and back injuries' that he may recover from.

Sorry, mod, I know. Guess my sarcastic smile emoji didn't come through.

Hey, shouldn't the third option be " I could care less"?????

Moderator: The correct expression is (and has always been) "I couldn't care less." Saying "I could care less" makes no sense at all.

Strangerland, I assume you're responding to Chop Chop, though your first sentence could be your opinion.It's hard to tell. Your final point is equally baffling, given that Chop Chop refers to Buddhists, Christians, and Hindus. That would make the majority of the "we" she or he refers to, non-"white", right?

I feel sorry for all involved, most especially the employee who was shot, and his family. I'm going to go out on a limb and spare a thought for the assassin's family, too. I'll bet they never wanted their son to be a "martyr".

Hope they decide to sell these in Oz.

I see someone in the Dept. Of Transport submitted the Simpsons episode "Monorail" and the government saw sense.

Samba originated in the U.S. , eh? Of course this photo may have been of the 1% of dancers not dressed in traditional Brazilian same get up, but I stand by my second sentence nonetheless. It's true no matter the situation!

Prioritise family values? How depressing for those poor teachers who just hate the thought of having to face well-brought-up students.

As for justifying the war, well, that's the Old Boys Club's favourite hobby, so no surprise there.

Some people may be glad to live with Rabies, but we don't want it in Oz. Let justice take it's course!

The "right" to bear arms? There is no such thing. It's merely a misnomer for the privilege to bear arms, which I support.

Je ne suis pas Charlie. Je ne suis pas "anti-religious bigot" I mourn for the people who died, including the cartoonists, and abhore those murderers who gunned them down. However, fond of satire though I may be, there are some lines that should not be crossed. Accordingly, there is no way in hell I'll call myself Charlie when they mock what I believe in.

I remember when I finally learnt to sleep on the train without lolling over everyone. I was so proud.

everton2,

I'dlike to speak for Jack as he's probably too busy to read JT: I would rather look like I do than think like you do.