Blimey! What a corker. If it was this Ishihara who'd stolen the dosh from ShinGinko Tokyo, I might be more inclined to listen to the excuses. I'm sure we could come to some arrangement.
Meanwhile, the bit about this problem that really winds me up is when they keep the original title, but, perhaps working on the insulting assumption that the typical Japanese punter can't handle plurals, render the title as a pidgin singular. Thus a few months ago, we had a poster of…
announcements be made to request that other passengers move aside to make room for the prams
That's the world-famous Japanese courtesy for you. Not a thought will enter the head about the people around you unless there's someone official blaring it at you.
Wottock_Hunt at 09:26 PM JST - 9th May
Boioioionnnnng!!!
Blimey! What a corker. If it was this Ishihara who'd stolen the dosh from ShinGinko Tokyo, I might be more inclined to listen to the excuses. I'm sure we could come to some arrangement.
Posted in Juno at 09:26 PM JST - 9th May
Wottock_Hunt at 09:22 PM JST - 9th May
Hey everybody! Look! Sarx can read Japanese! Isn't she special? And she hardly ever mentions it, either.
I can honestly say I've rattled a sight worse than either of these two fillies, but I…
Posted in Platinum at 09:22 PM JST - 9th May
Wottock_Hunt at 11:25 AM JST - 8th May
Mrs Hunt told me the earth moved. Not before time.
Posted in Early warning system fails again as M6.7 quake hits Tokyo, Ibaraki, Saitama and Chiba at 11:25 AM JST - 8th May
Wottock_Hunt at 09:22 PM JST - 7th May
Meanwhile, the bit about this problem that really winds me up is when they keep the original title, but, perhaps working on the insulting assumption that the typical Japanese punter can't handle plurals, render the title as a pidgin singular. Thus a few months ago, we had a poster of…
Posted in Movie titles in Japan: Jack, we understand your frustration at 09:22 PM JST - 7th May
Wottock_Hunt at 08:45 PM JST - 7th May
I know a bloke who once wooed Ms.Yamada. How can I put it? He told me she's very, erm, friendly and enthusiastic.
He used the expression "privy door", if that clarifies anything. Good luck to Mr. Oguri. Hope he's on a zinc-rich diet.
Posted in Shun Oguri reportedly dating Yu Yamada at 08:45 PM JST - 7th May
Wottock_Hunt at 08:07 PM JST - 3rd May
This is the best news I've read in months. Have that, Brown, and stick your prudence up your ring.
Posted in British PM faces tough questions after election 'massacre' at 08:07 PM JST - 3rd May
Wottock_Hunt at 08:51 PM JST - 1st May
I would be happy if she'd just give me a wink.
Posted in No holds barred for Torrie Wilson at 08:51 PM JST - 1st May
Wottock_Hunt at 01:25 PM JST - 1st May
To do what?
Posted in May Day at 01:25 PM JST - 1st May
Wottock_Hunt at 11:34 PM JST - 30th April
Nice to have the tax restored just before the whole country goes on holiday. What a coinkidink, eh?
Posted in Long lines form at gasoline stations before surcharge is reinstated Thursday at 11:34 PM JST - 30th April
Wottock_Hunt at 11:36 PM JST - 28th April
That's the world-famous Japanese courtesy for you. Not a thought will enter the head about the people around you unless there's someone official blaring it at you.
And Ulysses, I'd differ with you on…
Posted in Pram safety aboard trains a growing problem at 11:36 PM JST - 28th April