Worker 11811 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 We've all heard about them. Right? We've all seen them on YouTube. What's the latest crazy Japanese game show you've seen? http://www.i-am-bored.com/bored_link.cfm?link_id=28045 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbass45601 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 They have some great ones on G4TV Worker if you ever get a chance to see them. The best part is they do not do voice overs and just subtitle the Japanese "play by play' guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kappa Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 That was a good clip! I've checked out what's on G4 TV before as well, those are ok at best. The best ones I don't know if they will show up here in the U.S. due to content and censorship but there are some 'really good shows' back in Japan. I remember 'several' that were just as funny as the clip you shared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worker 11811 Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 G4TV looks great from their website but, alas, I don't have cable TV. That's just another bill I don't want to have to pay. I get most of my entertainment from the internet instead. This was my favorite game show clip from Japan until the other one came along: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlAkOhH9eek Six guys have to stand in front of a large spring-loaded paddle and say a tongue twister in Japanese. If they get it wrong, they release the paddle and the guy gets hit in the nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kappa Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I actually used to watch that show when I was in Japan. The last contestant is actually the shows co-host! Stunts like that or 'games' were pretty common on the show.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Just such a patient doggie OFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worker 11811 Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 (edited) The last contestant is actually the shows co-host! I couldn't figure out why he was the only one pleading for mercy. So he was probably playing a part, then. Eh? That would be out of character for the traditional "Persevere at all cost", Japanese attitude. I never thought you could train a dog to sit still that long... not even a Shiba. (Shiba are very popular Japanese house dogs bred especially because they can be trained to live in apartments, etc.) But what was really funny was how they got a chimp to sit still while his human built a castle of bananas all around him! Edited March 17, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kappa Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 He was still the better of the two when it comes to comedy though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worker 11811 Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 I just don't understand Japanese well enough to pick that up from the clip. I only know enough to say "Please", "Thank you" and "Where is the bathroom?" Normally, to show fear in the face of danger is frowned upon but, if it's being played for comedy, it flies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kappa Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 There are 'a lot' of really funny and even some soft-erotica that is aired as public TV there. Obviously though, the latter is played late at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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