At least according to Think Geek, the Japanese kanji character for “lucky” is similar in appearance to the character for “doodie/poo.”
(If anyone can verify this, please do so in the comment section below).
Thus, a golden doodie good luck charm.
For sale at Think Geek.
Only $3.99.
Last April, British supermarket chain Tesco removed a model of padded bra from their shelves.
It was designed for 7-to-10-year-olds.
A Tesco representative said:
“It is a product designed for girls at that self-conscious age when they are just developing. It is designed to cover up, not flatter, and was developed after speaking to parents.”
Here are two possible answers to many many questions that come to mind.
(photo by Daniel Brook)
(via L.A.Times)
Miracle Fruit, Miracle Berry, Magic Berry, or Flavor Berry (Synsepalum dulcificum) – a native West African red berry that contains the active glycoprotein miraculin. When consumed, miraculin has an interesting effect on the tastebuds – for as long as an hour after consumption, it causes sour foods to be perceived as sweet.
Though for several years this fruit has been known in Japan, only recently have Americans started enjoying this phenomenon in their own way – “Flavor Tripping Parties.” At these parties, Miracle Fruit and an assortment of sour foods are served (grapefruit, lime, certain cheeses, etc.) to guests as an experimental/novel type of dinner party (video link).
Given the enthusiasm generated by a recent New York Times article on Miracle Fruit, most internet-based Miracle Fruit vendors are currently sold-out. Note: Not to be confused with Goji Berries, despite the look and shape.
Super Bonus Round: Grow your own Miracle Fruit (only takes 4-10 years)!
Japanese McDonald’s Commercial
I’m so confused:
She’s hot in a Milla Jovovich “Fifth Element” kind of way (hot), but she’s dressed as Ronald McDonald (creepy), and it reminds me of Ron English (subversive and hip) and clown porn (creepy).
(via Accordion Guy)
Q: Are you currently at work?
1). YES
2). NO
If you answered YES to the previous question, turn back now, go somewhere safer, do not read any further (until you get home).
The following is so NOT SAFE FOR WORK.
I am officially naming the game “Smurf Porn.”
This is a game that you’ve likely played already:
Turn the “safe search” off on your browser and type in any word, plus the word “porn.”
Results: Holy sh!t.
20 minutes of this revealed stupefying results for “_____ + porn”:
• Smurf (I so wish I was kidding about this one)
• Zombie
• Dinosaur (apparently dinosaurs speak German)
• Bowling
• Power Rangers (via Fleshbot)
• Airline Stewardess (duh, but I had to see)
• Bigfoot (Oh, man.)
• The Easter Bunny (Is nothing sacred!?!)
• Superman (yes, the man of steel)
• Clown (this just made every childhood birthday party a little creepy)
[and their arch-enemies StopClownPornNow.org]
• Ballet
• McDonald’s (called “Mzinald’s”)
What the hell is “diet” water? You know, I’m actually quite glad I discovered this, because the water I’ve been drinking is so fattening…
For more craziness like this, check out the 10 weirdest Japanese Beverages and Soft Drinks, including such tasty treats as Pepsi Ice Cucumber soda, Coolpis Kimchee Drink, Mother’s Milk “Breast Milk” (in a carton!), and Water Salad Soda (from Coca Cola!). Bleghk!
(Thanks for the link, SteveB!)
