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Re: test no topic

PostPosted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:56 am
by Teazer

Re: test no topic

PostPosted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:58 am
by Teazer

Re: test no topic

PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 1:31 am
by edededed
Teazer, they have those weird "synchronization tournaments" here in Japan every year, I think. Kind of a result of the popular "group think" phenomenon. Basically, however, it boils to a cranky "director" dude who yells at all the participants and makes them practice this, like, forever. Then, they cull down people who don't perform up to speed (they often leave crying). Finally, if they win the tournament, the director gets all the praise and honor, so I wonder what would make the lackeys decide to join such a thing?

Re: test no topic

PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 1:46 am
by Teazer
edededed wrote:Teazer, they have those weird "synchronization tournaments" here in Japan every year, I think. Kind of a result of the popular "group think" phenomenon. Basically, however, it boils to a cranky "director" dude who yells at all the participants and makes them practice this, like, forever. Then, they cull down people who don't perform up to speed (they often leave crying). Finally, if they win the tournament, the director gets all the praise and honor, so I wonder what would make the lackeys decide to join such a thing?


interesting. I had no idea about the background but makes sense. It seemed like some insane anal level of detail to me!

Re: test no topic

PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 2:31 am
by vehu
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Re: test no topic

PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 2:56 am
by Strange
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Re: test no topic

PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 6:43 am
by Michael
This needs to be posted again: Michelle Jennneke, 100m hurdles winner in Barcelona. it's great to see someone so happy and healthy enjoying their sport.

http://vimeo.com/45784191

Re: test no topic

PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 8:22 am
by edededed
Teazer wrote:
edededed wrote:Teazer, they have those weird "synchronization tournaments" here in Japan every year, I think. Kind of a result of the popular "group think" phenomenon. Basically, however, it boils to a cranky "director" dude who yells at all the participants and makes them practice this, like, forever. Then, they cull down people who don't perform up to speed (they often leave crying). Finally, if they win the tournament, the director gets all the praise and honor, so I wonder what would make the lackeys decide to join such a thing?


interesting. I had no idea about the background but makes sense. It seemed like some insane anal level of detail to me!


Yeah - Japan is totally the country of "insane anal level of detail" (emphasis on the "anal" part)! On the bright side, this means that only the Japanese can produce certain items that require the highest precision, and also that vending machines NEVER don't give you your drink/snacks.

On the other hand, you are surrounded by anal people who cannot understand why you are not lovin' following various arbitrary rules that people make for no reason. (Also, vending machines NEVER give you two drinks for the price of one.)

Re: test no topic

PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 8:39 am
by Michael
I've never been to Japan, except through the airport, but I have spent some time in Switzerland, which I love, but they're very strict on details. Are you saying the Japanese are more strict than the Swiss? That is a staggering thought.

Re: test no topic

PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:13 am
by edededed
Probably - but I've never been to Switzerland, so I can't say for sure. But think of Japanese cultural pursuits like ikebana (flower arrangement) and sado (tea ceremony)... basically, the point is to learn and follow the many rules (as per your ryuha) perfectly (i.e. rotate the cup thrice before drinking, etc.). Haiku are actually constrained by certain words/expressions that you are supposed to use for them. When you name your children, there are actually lists of Chinese characters that you are allowed to use (which specify the exact ways you can write them) - this list changes from time to time.

BTW, to me, tea ceremony is one of the silliest things one can imagine - it is like me, writing down all of my habits of drinking beverages, and forcing other people to do exactly the way I do it, because I think it is the best way to enjoy drink. I shall expose my "edededed-ryu inshoku-ho ikkajo" for you here:

1. Slouch in chair
2. Admire glass of beverage
3. Guzzle glass of beverage
4. Release gas via belch if needed
5. Add chips/snacks
6. Go back to #2, and then cycle throughout until beverage and snacks are gone.
7. However! Make sure that you end with beverage.

The 9-kyu test requires adepts to be able to do this while watching their favorite show on the telly (to demonstrate that the technique is near-instinctual).

But of course, tea ceremony is much more complicated than that... Foreigners have to first get through the infernal kneeling sitting posture that you must stay in the whole time...

Re: test no topic

PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:16 am
by Steve Rowe
Okay.... here's a nice jump....

Re: test no topic

PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:19 am
by gzregorz
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Re: test no topic

PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:29 am
by Kevin_Wallbridge
Steve Rowe wrote:Okay.... here's a nice jump....


camera man +1

Re: test no topic

PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 10:42 am
by chud
Kevin_Wallbridge wrote:camera man +1


No kidding... :o

Re: test no topic

PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 12:26 pm
by Wuyizidi