ren_doi said...

ren_doi at 08:26 AM JST - 23rd July

“Professor, give me my credits,” exclaimed another.

This isn't an accurate translation. This sounds as if a prof is withholding credits from a student who deserves them ("my credits").

What this really means is "Teacher, pass me please!!!" The only students who say this, are the lazy ones who barely…

Posted in Burger King adds 'angry' burger to Japan menu at 08:26 AM JST - 23rd July
ren_doi at 01:03 AM JST - 22nd May

Some Japanese women I know do cook, but they're very careless. For example, one will cook up a nice pot of curry with veggies and meat, but then LEAVE IT ON THE STOVETOP ALL DAY in the heat of summer, and when she comes home, she turns on the gas…

Posted in The appalling cooking habits of young single women at 01:03 AM JST - 22nd May
ren_doi at 12:51 AM JST - 22nd May

I'd love it if NHK stopped sending their crap to my TV. I wouldn't even notice.

Posted in Large message on TV screen can reduce nonpayment by NHK viewers: panel at 12:51 AM JST - 22nd May
ren_doi at 09:06 AM JST - 21st May

A spouse has legal rights and responsibilities that a friend or lover do not. The same-sex couples want equal access to that status. Nothing wrong with that.

Posted in California's top court legalizes gay marriage at 09:06 AM JST - 21st May
ren_doi at 09:01 AM JST - 21st May

What does the PTA have against the most popular and most common TV shows in Japan? We absolutely LOVE watching dumb people eat food and exclaim "OIIISHIIIIII" with their mouths stuffed.

Posted in PTA says 'London Hearts' is worst TV program at 09:01 AM JST - 21st May
ren_doi at 08:50 AM JST - 21st May

15 years ago the description of "a white van" would have been "a van." Remember when nearly all cars and vans were white?

re: not helping those in distress. This is part of the Japanese national character. God forbid you ever find yourself choking in a restaurant, or having a…

Posted in Man lying on Saitama street killed in hit-and-run at 08:50 AM JST - 21st May
ren_doi at 08:31 AM JST - 21st May

ah never mind, that is British pounds. "mum" and his weight in "stone"... why is a Japan news source publishing a story in antiquated dialect?

Posted in Nick Baker sent back to Britain to finish jail sentence at 08:31 AM JST - 21st May
ren_doi at 08:29 AM JST - 21st May

How do you even carry 1.4 million pounds of anything? Or is this the value in British pounds (and if so, why?)

Posted in Nick Baker sent back to Britain to finish jail sentence at 08:29 AM JST - 21st May
ren_doi at 08:26 AM JST - 21st May

*We all have mouths so instead of simply complaining about how rude people are do the brave thing and open your mouth. *

Yes, I agree with that. If you need a seat, ask for one, especially if the occupied seat is one of the reserved ones.

On the other…

Posted in Giving birth in Japan at 08:26 AM JST - 21st May