chibaman said...

chibaman at 08:28 AM JST - 11th August

Who really cares, soccer?

Yeah not me, but that doesn't make me better than everyone else and have to force my views down others' throats.

Down with Sorimachi Japan (cue booing).

Posted in Nigeria sends Japan crashing out of Olympic men's soccer at 08:28 AM JST - 11th August
chibaman at 08:24 AM JST - 11th August

I'm not American, but I see an anti-American comment above from and so feel the need to retort. Jealous of their success much? Congrats to Team USA and may they bask in glory, much to the chagrin of some self-loathing posters.

A bunch of arrogant spoiled whiny brats that are…

Posted in U.S. beats China 101-70 in men's basketball opener at 08:24 AM JST - 11th August
chibaman at 07:57 AM JST - 11th August

Can't see them doing any better in London either, unless there are a few more Koreans in there.

Posted in Nigeria sends Japan crashing out of Olympic men's soccer at 07:57 AM JST - 11th August
chibaman at 07:52 AM JST - 11th August

Nakamura, a 19-year-old Olympic debutante, saved her best for her third-place tussle with South Korea’s Kim Kyung Ok and had the better of her opponent before pinning her for ippon

This Nakamura Misato is one fired up little bird that looked and sounded pretty disappointed with anything less than gold.…

Posted in Uchishiba defends judo title for Japan's 1st gold; swimmers advance at 07:52 AM JST - 11th August
chibaman at 07:43 AM JST - 11th August

In Japan, customer service is often a rigid pre-determined transaction with no deviation from the manual allowed, and the staff treated coldly, like dirt, if their existence is acknowledged at all.

Posted in What is your general impression of the way people treat waiters and waitresses in restaurants, cafes, etc? at 07:43 AM JST - 11th August
chibaman at 07:29 AM JST - 11th August

Should be a good race. The Norwegian has snuck under the Japanese radar and might win it. Hansen for bronze at best. Go team.

Posted in Kitajima gears up for Hansen; Phelps, Rice grab gold in pool at 07:29 AM JST - 11th August