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Japanese "talent" Pikotaro, left, poses with Jorge Paez, Dole Philippines' Agriculture Operation Director, at a special award ceremony in Tokyo on Tuesday. Pikotaro was awarded a pineapple-shaped certificate of appreciation from the fruit food and drinks company for his contribution in "raising pineapple awareness" in the world. Paez noted that the release of the singer-songwriter's massive hit "PPAP," which went viral last August, has boosted the company's pineapple sales. Pikotaro will also receive a one-year supply of pineapples. In accepting the award, the singer said it is he who should thank Dole and other pineapple import companies.
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toshiko
USA, we only know canned Dole as pineapples.
Pukey2
I don't blame him for milking the situation and getting every penny now. He may be out of a job by tomorrow.
FightingViking
@Pukey2
From what I've heard, he hadn't been able to get a job for about 30 years... this was a BIG breakthrough for him... we may not "enjoy" his "act", but I'm sure glad he's not starving... (with all those pineapples... !)
Aly Rustom
Amen!!!
lucabrasi
Och, leave him to enjoy his very brief moment in the sun. Still, a year's supply of pineapples... I feel a song coming on.
I have a beer, I have a Rolex... beer-diamond-Rolex-beer.