Chris Genoa: OK, wtf?

June 29, 2006

OK, wtf?

I don't even know what to say about the following Japanese instructional video that was just brought to my attention by Sara. I'm a bit speechless. I don't know what it's for, where it's from, if aliens made it, or what. But I do know this: after watching it, I will never be the same again.

Any ideas as to exactly what life lessons they're trying to teach us here? Besides the obvious lesson that apparently we should all stretch our wrists back and forth for about 4 minutes or so a day. I have a feeling there's a much deeper lesson in their hypnotic song, something profound about love, life, and relationships...not to mention phat beats.

The only part I do understand is toward the end, becuase I happen to do a remarkably similiar "I can't stand the sight of you" dance to myself in the mirror every morning. Some people do Tai Chi in the morning, others do yoga, I squat up and down, flap my wrists, and tell my reflection that I can't stand the sight of you. To each his own.

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Hmm, well, Chris..I've seen this video before, and I seem to remember there being a brief explanation of the madness. If I can remember correctly, this is actually an English language instructional video. Like those useless audio cassettes that teach you how to say "Your bathroom smells of Haggis," or whatever, in Spanish.

Posted by: Max at June 29, 2006 09:37 PM

OK, I kind of thought that from the fact that they repeat each phrase about 80 or so times (first the ladies, then the random dudes on the street (one of which appears to be some kind of butcher)) to the point where it burrows into your skull. But what the hell is the theme of this lesson? How to speak English when you're trapped in an abusive relationship?

Posted by: chris genoa at June 29, 2006 09:45 PM

Well, you have to admit it's got a really hot beat. And why not exercise while you learn how to argue in English?

Posted by: Cristy at June 30, 2006 12:03 AM

I dunno, Chris. Sounds a lot like sexual harassment to me. The Japanese tend to be a little obsessed with rape and whatnot. Perhaps it's a guide on how to ward off sexual predators over seas.

Posted by: Max at June 30, 2006 03:32 AM

Someone needs to tell them that it's hard to take a "Leave me alone" seriously when they're grinning and flapping their arms as they say it. This is hilarious--I'm definitely passing it on.

Posted by: Caryn at July 3, 2006 11:33 PM