As I said, I don't watch that much TV these days. My understanding of Adult Swim was that it was what Cartoon Network called the span of time at night when they showed cartoons that children shouldn't be watching. Is it an actual show?
But, I think it has popularity among guys in their teens and twenties, from what I've heard about it.
I read somewhere that Miss America's status as a beauty queen might be gotten rid of because of her alleged scandal involiving sex with celebrities, partying and drinking.
Call me naive but I was kind of shocked to know the news because deep down I hope winners of these contest are pure.
I hate Paris Hilton. She would be nothing without her family's business. I wouldn't want to stay at Hilton hotel now I know she is just a spoiled daughter of the owner of the famous hotel chain. FYI there are some Hilton hotels in Japan, too. I wonder why Hilton chain doesn't go bankrupt because Paris Hilton has bad press.
There is similar sisters in Japan. They are called 叶姉妹 or Kanoh sisters. 叶 is their family name. 姉妹means sisters in Japanese. They are older than Hilton sisters but similar in that they are famous just because they are rich. They don't have any special talent but they are often on TV and appear on CM.
In case of Paris sisters, it's widely known that thier family runs hotel business but in case of Kanoh sisiters, what business their family runs or whatever is not revealed. They are just showing off gorgeous dresses and jewels and such and that. You can see them here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rugt1ccqoZc
I think it's odd that they have them on TV and treat them as if they were movie stars or actors or something just because they are rich and want to live in show business.
I just rambled on. :)
Are you interested in prticipating in a beauty contest or something, Magibon?
>>791 I think that they are letting Miss America keep her title, but I could be mistaken. I wouldn't assume that they are pure.
I heard that the Hilton family doesn't own the hotels anymore, and that the Hilton sister even have to pay the regular price for a hotel room. The reason the family isn't in trouble because of bad press, is that in the US, almost any press is good for publicity. The Hiltons' popularity has gone waaaaay up because of Paris. Whether or not that is a good thing, I'll let you decide.
Those Japanese sisters... holy fake kahungas! Are you sure they aren't famous for their breasts? They're pretty women, but I have seen many JPop stars and idols who I think are prettier.
As for being famous just for being rich, I agree that it is silly. But, isn't it society's fault? Are we the ones at fault for paying so much attention to people with money? Do you think it can be helped? It's been this way in the world for a long time, hasn't it?... ;_;
I wouldn't participate in an American beauty contest. I think they are corrupt. Besides, they wouldn't let me through the door! They'd laugh at me! www
>>795 "Cute" is like a baby or a puppy, and "pretty" is like a flower or a jewel.
>>798 Usually, the answer would be "Cats are cute," but some cats are pretty because of their markings or bone structure. Kittens are definitely cute.
Hi, Magibon! It's good to hear from you again. I'm sorry how this thread treated you last several days. It sometimes gets worse but I hope you are still interested in coming here.
Happy Holidays! I see this phrase more than Merry Christmas these days, especially in English letters and websites. You don't say Merry Christmas in US anymore, to respect people who are not Christian, right? Japanese are so innocent that they just keep saying Merry Christmas even though they don't really know who Jesus Christ is. And that is what I like about this country. Nobody cares as long as it is a happy day.
>>799 Oh. They don't run Hilton hotel anymore. I didn't know that. I heard somewhere that there's the reality show where Paris's father appears. The title is "Apprentice" or something. Winner of the show can work under Paris's father. I am not sure though.
I would say it's kind of uncomfortable to me to hear that the Hiltons' popularity has gone waaaaay up.
Regarding Kano sisters, They are rich enough to do any cosmetic surgery rainging from minor face lift to vacuuming extra fat, enrich their breasts.... whatever they want. I wonder why they enlarged thier breasts to the extent that everybody recognizes they are fake.
They started to become famous not because they have huge breasts but because they are said to be extremely rich. From what I know, they started as very rich amateur models in a fashion magazine calling themselves beauty consultants or something. Then eventually they entered in show business. Their agency spread a rumor intentionally that the older sister went out with a famous singer.
The groundless rumor was their agency's strategy to have them get media's attention. Before the rumor, only the small portion of people, which were the readers of the magazine, had known them. After the rumor, many people got to know the sisters.
It might be sure that fake breasts work well enough to get much attention from men. I personally don't interested in breasts however beautiful and big they are as long as they are fake.
I don't think they are popular among young guys. I'm in my thirties but I am not interested in them either. I think they are circus clowns or something although they seem to think themselves beautiful. Yeah, many J-pop stars and idols are prettier and more beautiful. Plus Kano sisters are too old to be called pretty.
Yeah. I admit that there's an aspect in Japan, too that we take people with much money and economically succeful people as being winners. SIGH
I read somewhere that people in poor countries tend to think themselves happier than those in developed countries. That gives me food for thought. To feel happy, you have to live in a poor country and live a simple life or become economically successful in a rich country? I know things aren't so simple...
You are attractive as everyone here say. ^_~ That's for sure.
"The Apprentice" features a wealthy man named Donald Trump. It is easy to get him mixed up with the Hiltons because he does own a hotel (probably more than one).
You say that the agency of a Kano sister started a rumour that she was dating a celebrity and her popularity went up? That is exactly how it works here. From what I've seen, I am guessing that a Japanese celebrity's popularity is directly related to how much that person appears on TV? Here, it is like that, only with magazines. A celebrity's popularity goes down when he or she doesn't appear in many magazines, like People. (www.people.com)
So, when we lose interest in a celeb, that celebrity does something outrageous like getting arrested, or having a surprise wedding or divorce, and then the story is in all of the magazines. An American celebrity's fame depends on his or her news stories, so they are always keeping themselves in the news.
I think that just as many men are attracted to fake breasts. Because, if a woman has fake breasts, she probably has money, and people are attracted to money. I have seen plastic surgery operations on TV, and I wouldn't put myself through something like that just to tweak my looks. I think it is OK for people who have been in an accident or were born deformed, though.
You think the Kano sisters are too old to be called pretty? I think my mom is pretty. ^_^
I think it's true that people without much money can be a lot happier than people with money. I think it's important to try to live like a poor person for just a little while, even if you have money. You really learn a lot about yourself...
And, thanks. People here and on YouTube keep saying I am attractive, though I was never considered to be while I was growing up.
Hello Magibon. Have you watched this video before? "The dove self-esteem fund AD" www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT4dpFpiTgk One of a comment said that "Dove is only helping young girls realize that, so that they are able to grow with a healthy self esteem. " I agree with this comment. But not only young gilrs. I suppose whoever watch this video can draw the same moral from it.
このビデオを見たことがありますか？"The dove self-esteem fund AD" コメントのひとつはこう言っています。 "Dove is only helping young girls realize that, so that they are able to grow with a healthy self esteem. " 私はこのコメントに同意します。でも若い女性だけではありません。誰でもこのビデオから同じ教訓を得られるのではと思います。
>>838 I've seen similar things, but never seen that same one. It's so interesting. The Dove foundation is doing a really great thing.
The only isuue I have with it, is in the past it has seemed like they were telling people that it is OK to be overweight. Of course, people shouldn't feel bad about themselves and how they look, but it's unhealthy. It shouldn't be "You're beautiful, so stay how you are." I think it should be "You're beautiful, so be healthy too!" In a way, weren't they still saying that looks are all that matter?
I get upset with how heavily edited pictures for the media are. Even the people who bring us our news are sometimes electronically slimmed down on TV! And, of course there are all the magazine covers, and CD jackets.
I don't do anything like that with my videos or pictures, because it would seem like a big lie. But, I do put on make-up like most girls, and try to have decent lighting. So, when do regular grooming, and being creative and artistic become lying?
Incidentally, there is a new digital camera that automatically makes people look skinnier. What do you think about it?
>>831 Oh, yes. I did mix Paris's father up with Donald Trump. If I remember correctly, he is called the king of real estate business. Maybe I shouldn't assure how he was dubbed knowingly. Chances are I'm wrong again. :)
>You say that the agency of a Kano sister started a rumour that she was >dating a celebrity and her popularity went up?
I wouldn't use the word "pupularity." It's just that the rumor made her widely known to general public because after the rumor they got to appear on TV often. It's hard to explain but in my opinion, not many people respect them. They tell on TV how gorgeous life they live and how men overseas want to go out with them. The older sister boasts about how she was asked to go out with men overseas. The more they show off (even if what they say is true) the more they sound stupid.
>I am guessing that a Japanese celebrity's popularity is directly >related to how much that person appears on TV? In most cases, such as idols and young actors whose target audience is young people , yes. But there are exceptions. Some musicians try not to appear on TV often to make them look mysterious. Being on magazines can be a yardstick to measure how popular they are in Japan, too. But is being on a TV show more infuluential and can reach more people than being on a magazine in terms of the traits of these two media?
I know People magazine. There's similar one titled "US". Again I shouldn't say knowingly. hehe There are weekly photo magazines with photos of famous people's private life. If a young female actor or singer, say, one of the members of morning musume or something is taken her photo while dating a man by a photographer of the magazine, chances are her dedicated male fans would be shocked and dissaponted, sometimes feel betrayed.
Another yardstick to measure popularity is in how many TV ad actors and singers appear.
>>841 How you describe a rumour making celebrities widely known is how most celebrities here go about keeping themselves famous. We think that most of our stars are stupid or immoral. It is not important for a celebrity to be respectable or seem pure anymore. I think it is a sad state of affairs, but I also think that Japan goes a little overboard on the other end of the spectrum. I feel that dishonorable behavior should neither be glorified nor too harshly condemned. Because, not one of us is perfect, and throwing stones at someone whose mistake was found out is hypocritical and weak-minded.
For us, being on TV and in movies is the stars' work. It does help to show how famous they are, because it means that the companies trust them to bring in lots of money. But, it is the news stories and gossip that keep them fresh in our minds, and keep people interested.
I think American guys are different from Japanese guys when they see that a famous girl is dating. I don't know how a guys mind works (Do I want to know??), but it seems like they think "Oh, then maybe I have a chance, too!"
I have heard that there are some celebrities in Japan who are famous only for being in TV ads. Would you say that's true?
>>842 I learn from music and dramas, and I learn a lot here. Also, I have some books that teach Japanese. I don't know what kind of certification is required to teach Japanese. I think it depends on the school.
