ribstick comments

"103rd-ranked blonde Frenchwoman" - and she was referred to as "blonde" why?

Aha! That's why you have kids. So they can do your dirty work for you.

He ain't no Mick Jagger, who can still pirouette around the stage.

150 cm? Dude is tiny. Maybe some short-guy syndrome.

"Excuse me, I dropped my pen across the aisle. Could you pick it up for me? Yes, over there." - Will be uttered 1001 times on Skymark.

Glad these guys are standing up for themselves - better late than never, but it actually may be too late.

Would you feed your kid oysters from there?

Yasukunishrine - so with the U.S.' and whoever else's higher cesium limits, does that mean their oysters are more contaminated than the ones from Miyagi? And would you feed your

Just have HER replicate the procedure and results herself, with an international team of scientists observing, and let's see if she can put her money where her mouth is - shouldn't take more than 30 minutes, right?

Also, for a paper and claim of the magnitude it was, Riken officials should have done their utmost to ensure every word and image of the paper was sound - i.e., they should go down with Ms. Obokata.

Choked. All that money spent on her training, and what does she have to show for it?

Sooooo, he got a gift. Why is that news? If one of the actual AKBers was given to him to take to New York, then that's news.

samwatters - What society tolerates kidnapping kids?

Every morning when I walk to the station, it never ceases to amaze me how little kids are able to walk to school on their own or with a group of friends. It's actually one of the things I admire the most about Japan, so I hope this case doesn't freak parents out.

gokai - basing your comment on the actions of one students? Tisk, tisk

I think he (it?) should demand a new contract - SHOW ME THE HONEY!

Sighclops, the computer and synthesizers are musical instruments. As for musical talent, they are entertainers, not musicians. I play the triangle, henceforth I shall be referred to as a musician.

Strom - they've been to the U.S. and played big stadiums (whether they sold out the stadiums is another story).

Ikkoikki - How would you define music of "much substance"? Does everyone have to sing about war, poverty, teenage angst?

sighclops - There was a boy band called "The Beatles" who rocked. And how dare I compare Big Bang with the Beatles you might be thinking? Well, BB don't rock, they POP.

I'm actually surprised there are that many. Thought it would be less than a 100 for the whole year. I wonder how many it wouldbe if you exclude yakuza-related hits.

What's the big deal?

The "signer" is dyslexic, perhaps?

I'm sure if he said "pretty please", she would have had a change of heart.

Can you imagine the smell? I'm salivating just thinking about it.

"star died of impact, fire"

Sounds like she was aiming for him - or just a guy in general. Probably jilted by an ex and decided to take it out on any hapless dude.

I second gogogo's opinion wholeheartedly. Something rather unsatisfying when I spend more time typing into a computer (like I'm doing now) than sitting with someone having a nice chat.

Guy's not too bright either (and has questionable fashion sense). A purple turbin? Sure, wear something easily identifiable when committing murder. Then continue wearing the same item afterwards. This guy deserves to be locked away for his pure stupidity.

smithinjapan: talent takes on different forms. A lot of people sing well - a la American Idol, but many of them are, what's the word...boring. KPP = one of a kind, a.k.a. not boring = tons of fans worldwide. There's a difference between just being able to sing and being a superstar. Plus, she's cute as a koala, so checkmate!

Her music is catchy and cool, and yes, she lip-synchs, but who doesn't? Anyone who dances around on stage as much as she does falls back on lip-synching - from Bruno Mars to Madonna. Her thing is more about the performance than the actual singing. Those background dancers she has are a hoot as well.

Make her the official Olympic mascot, I say.

Rain also did a clever skit with Steven Colbert about that Time 100 list. Google it if you have a chance - funny stuff.

The guy's actually got some moves, especially because he's a solo act (like Kyary Pamyu Pamyu). Groups like Kara generation or AKB generation or whatever rely on an army of clones moving and singing in unison.

There's a player named Hulk?

More cameras on trains. I don't want to be tossed in jail because someone accused me of something I didn't do.