Japanese nationals gluing wiis to their hands

[d94]

Kids in Japan have taken the innovative approach of using superglue to attach the Wii-mote to their hands. Parents see the approach as silly and dangerous, but teens in Japan see being Wii-handed as a status symbol.

"I like the Wii controller permanently on my hand. I never have to search for it, and the other kids think it is cool," said Yugi Tamagotchi of Tokyo.

Kids in other countries have come up with different solutions to the problem. Kids in the USA are more likely to use duct tape to hold the controllers in place than superglue.

"Those Japanese kids have lost their grip. If you superglue it to your hand then you have to buy a new controller for everyone that wants to use the game. Duct taping is much more practical," said Devin Chelsea of Cleveland, Ohio.

Duct tape FTW


http://www.bbspot.com/News/2006/11/japanese-kids-supergluing-wii-remote.html?from=rss

 

[z0n3]

Dude duct tape pwns super glue.
Japan is messed up.

 

[Korndog]

そんなばかな

 

[Vrykyl]

hahahaha...as a Brit id be more like to use double sided sticky tape....then its both removable and looks like its held on with magic

 

[3line]

In case anyone noticed, the word "japs" is a racial slur. *sigh*

 

[zexmarquies01]

In case anyone noticed, the word "japs" is a racial slur. *sigh*

really? I didn't realize it was much of a racial slur anymore, but more of a slang we now use, to describe the japanese. Simply because us americans are lazy, and evidently saying "japanese" takes to long to say or type, so we use "japs" instead.

I dunno, maybe its just my way of looking at things. i just see the word "japs" more of an abbreviation, than a racial slur.

but then again, i agree with Randall's view that porch monkey shouldn't be a racial slur either. ( Clerks 2 movie, for those who are un-aware )

Though, i do find the whole superglue thing kinda funny. And agree Duct Tape is a much more viable option. though, i'd like to see a wii-mote belt buckle myself, where the remote can and will be securely attached without chance of falling, but easily taken off, so you can use it at any moment.

 

[3line]

really? I didn't realize it was much of a racial slur anymore, but more of a slang we now use, to describe the japanese. Simply because us americans are lazy, and evidently saying "japanese" takes to long to say or type, so we use "japs" instead.

I dunno, maybe its just my way of looking at things. i just see the word "japs" more of an abbreviation, than a racial slur.

Apparently Americans are too lazy to say Hispanic, so they say spic; Chinese, so they say chink, and Filipino, so they say flip. Paki for Pakistani, Yids for Yiddish. Ignorance doesn't make it any less of a slur, and trying to justify it otherwise is inane.

Furthermore, it is a bit arrogant for someone of non-Japanese descent to flippantly declare the slur non-offensive when Japanese Americans have been trying to combat this for generations. Here's an incident from 2004 where Japanese Americans successfully campaigned to have "Jap Road" renamed.

http://www.genocidewatch.org/JapRoadinTexas16July2004.htm

 

[shard]

They call us Gajin.... And how is it a slur if there never was intent? Offense is taken only when TAKEN. And besides, if they refer to themselves as it, then I dont see the problem.

 

[3line]

They call us Gajin.... And how is it a slur if there never was intent? Offense is taken only when TAKEN. And besides, if they refer to themselves as it, then I dont see the problem.

And if such were the case, then one would still be saying negroes and mohammedans, since the words tended to have a neutral connotation half a century ago.

This isn't a damn contest of who is more victimized; a slur's a slur, and it's against forum rules. If someone made a thread about rural southerners with a comment like "corn cracking rednecks," that would also be against the rules.

And FYI, the common abbreviation for Japan is JPN. I don't even want to ask how you got it in your head that Japanese refer to themselves as Japs.

 

[TollhouseFrank]

And if such were the case, then one would still be saying negroes and mohammedans, since the words tended to have a neutral connotation half a century ago.

This isn't a damn contest of who is more victimized; a slur's a slur, and it's against forum rules. If someone made a thread about rural southerners with a comment like "corn cracking rednecks," that would also be against the rules.

And FYI, the common abbreviation for Japan is JPN. I don't even want to ask how you got it in your head that Japanese refer to themselves as Japs.

They usually call themselves nips/nipponese. Japan is the English version.

 

[3line]

They usually call themselves nips/nipponese. Japan is the English version.

Well, the Japanese is nihon-jin. Nipponese is used, though nips is similar to japs as a term with wartime connotations. We can recall that censored merry melodies cartoon "Bugs Bunny Nips the Nips."

Certainly, the word "jap" has been used extensively on this forum before, but usually in adjectival form to describe cars or other products. That didn't really sit right with me, but I let it slide. In this case, the term is being used to denote people, and I would respectfully ask the original poster to change the title of the thread.

 

[>HyperlogiK<]

Apparently Americans are too lazy to say Hispanic, so they say spic; Chinese, so they say chink, and Filipino, so they say flip. Paki for Pakistani, Yids for Yiddish. Ignorance doesn't make it any less of a slur, and trying to justify it otherwise is inane.

Furthermore, it is a bit arrogant for someone of non-Japanese descent to flippantly declare the slur non-offensive when Japanese Americans have been trying to combat this for generations. Here's an incident from 2004 where Japanese Americans successfully campaigned to have "Jap Road" renamed.

http://www.genocidewatch.org/JapRoadinTexas16July2004.htm

Not all contractions are the same, most of those that you list are I think quite offensive, but this is not because they are contracted versions of the full adjective. "Brit" "Canuck" and "Aussie" are of the same form and are wholly non-offensive, "Yank" is largely non offensive (although in some contexts it can be derogatory), "Jap" somewhat more so (but for the most part I wouldn't call it a racial slur, it may be offensive to some but it isn't generally used to malign the Japanese).

As far as I myself am concerned (as a British-Canadian, with German-Jewish heritage), I wouldn't ever mind being called "Brit" or "Canuck", "Yid" would irk me if it wasn't a friend or obviously meant as a joke.

You can't change the thread title unless you are a mod.

 

[3line]

Not all contractions are the same, most of those that you list are I think quite offensive, but this is not because they are contracted versions of the full adjective.

Of course not. Slurs evolve due to the nature of politics and power relations. Something as innocuous as "boy" when applied to a young African American man can be taken as offensive because the term had been used to infantilize African Americans and justify patronizing attitudes towards them in the past.

In the case of japs/nips, the connotation is very obviously the virulent racism of internment and war hysteria, and that is why most JAs consider it highly offensive.

 

[masakabassist]

On topic, I think the Japaneese have lost grip on reality by supergluing the Wiimote to their hands. Above and beyond my level of comprehension. As A Brit I would probably use double sided tape as Vrykyl said. Just looks cooler.

 

[UnseenMenace]

I changed the thread title simply out of respect as it was reported from an offended party however I would like to participate after reading the comments in this thread and express my views.

Personally speaking I have no problem with whatever people call me, but it is the manner in which they choose to do so which matters..
Just don't try to tell me im British -- Im English

 

[3line]

On topic, I think the Japaneese have lost grip on reality by supergluing the Wiimote to their hands. Above and beyond my level of comprehension. As A Brit I would probably use double sided tape as Vrykyl said. Just looks cooler.

I hope they bought acetone with that superglue.

 

[Frodo Baggins]

I've heard of the word "chink" (as well as "jap") used in a variety of contexts. In fact, most of them end up being positive and as a sign of Asian pride among friends.

But it's understandable that the word would be offensive if used by a stranger with the intention of hurting.

But I mean, this is true of so many words, no? We all refer to ourselves rather affectionately as geeks or nerds, but in some contexts it would be insulting. Even typical words like "jock" are sometimes used to mean "stupid".

My point is, I don't think people should go ape**** for tiny reasons. If it's offensive, let people know it is and they will stop. Simple.

 

[z0n3]

Didn't this forum go back and force over this very word 'jap' once before?

 

[TollhouseFrank]

sheesh guys... grow up a bit. getting offended over a contraction of a word? There are much bigger firsh to fry than worrying abount if someone calls me an "App" (short for appalachian), "Redneck", "Trailor-Trash", "Hick", "Hoopie", "Hilljack"... etc.....

 

[David]

Stop derailing the damn thread. Title has been changed. This is not a "discuss racial slurs" thread, k?