papasmurfinjapan said...

papasmurfinjapan at 08:59 AM JST - 20th June

People that think just because are somehow affiliated with a person further up in the queue, that gives them the right to push through the line to join them.

On a related note, group tours that are sloppily organised and don't arrange pre-check-in, or who tell other passengers to get…

Posted in What behavior by passengers on aircraft or at airport check-in counters bothers you the most? at 08:59 AM JST - 20th June
papasmurfinjapan at 12:46 PM JST - 19th June

Oh Catherine, I'm so disappointed. I always imagined you as a Pantene girl. Did Michael make you switch?

Posted in Catherine Zeta-Jones touts Lux shampoo at 12:46 PM JST - 19th June
papasmurfinjapan at 12:27 PM JST - 19th June

And when will be the time then? Isn't the legislation meant to change views now and not at an indefinite time in the future (whose future)?

I thought legislation was supposed to be a reflection of the views held by society in general. Regardless of what you or I believe,…

Posted in What are your views on same-sex marriages? at 12:27 PM JST - 19th June
papasmurfinjapan at 11:23 AM JST - 19th June

I think this depends largely on the country/state/city in which the marriages take place. Some countries, or even cities within countries are more tolerant towards gays than others, as we can see from the debate taking place in the US at the moment. Some pockets of society are ready for…

Posted in What are your views on same-sex marriages? at 11:23 AM JST - 19th June
papasmurfinjapan at 08:50 AM JST - 19th June

Better than "It's a drag, isn't it?" I suppose...

Posted in Anna Tsuchiya says she's 'fine' after death of ex-husband at 08:50 AM JST - 19th June
papasmurfinjapan at 02:06 PM JST - 18th June

I think how innocent or guilty he is really depends on a number of factors we do not know.

Was she interviewed as a suspect in a crime investigation? As a witness? As a victim of a crime?

Any of these scenerios may leave a person emotionally vulnerable. If she…

Posted in Cop arrested over sex with woman involved in crime investigation at 02:06 PM JST - 18th June
papasmurfinjapan at 11:14 AM JST - 17th June

One solution to congestion problems would probably be to use 2 stories trains (like in many cities) with modern design

In theory, yes, it seems like a good idea, but I'm not so sure it would work. It takes longer to get on and off a double-decker train, so that…

Posted in New Fukutoshin subway line plagued with trouble for 1st three days at 11:14 AM JST - 17th June
papasmurfinjapan at 04:07 PM JST - 16th June

So I wonder what you call a western man who was successful with women back home, then arrives in Japan, not for chasing women but for work, and is also successful with Asian girls here ?

A lucky bastard.

Posted in Stereotypes ’R’ Us at 04:07 PM JST - 16th June
papasmurfinjapan at 11:35 AM JST - 16th June

True, we are all guilty of stereotyping to some degree, but I am quite confident most are not as guilty as Ms Pitts, who somehow managed to fill a diatribe against expats who make stereotypes about Japan into a stereotype-riddled commentary on Japanese society.

As Taka said, if it is…

Posted in Stereotypes ’R’ Us at 11:35 AM JST - 16th June
papasmurfinjapan at 10:16 AM JST - 16th June

Many may like this photo, but personally it is not to my taste.

Looks to me like someone needs to turn down the contrast settings on their camera. Unless of course the ridiculously saturated color is for "artistic" purposes.

Not trying to be a grouch, just giving my opinion as…

Posted in Old lady at 10:16 AM JST - 16th June