When it comes to TV challenge shows, wipeout is a washout, and American gladiator already came and went once for a reason. If you're looking for a good one hopefully you get the G4 network. Most of the time it is a nerdy channel directed towards computer and video game geeks, but a couple time a day they show a program from Japan called "Ninja Warrior". It is a contest of physical strength and stamina the likes of which I have never seen before. With contestants ranging from novices to seasoned veterans it gives you cause to laugh as well as cheer on your favorites. You might also check out "Unbeatable Banzuke" which has challenges that test athleticism as well as some less orthodox competitions.
I must say that the Japanese people are crazy...in a good way. For some reason kichigai, crazy, is one of the first Japanese words I learned. It could be coincidence but a few of the other first few words I learned are kanpai, cheers, and yoparai, drunk, as well as akamimi which literally translated means red ear, but in the vernacular of the Japanese youth it means redlines, a designating factor for vintage Levis. So for those of you who have my email address akamimi501 should now make more sense. After a few beers I tend to recall more of what I learned, presumably because I learned it while hanging and drinking with friends from Japan. The first night I went out with a group I discovered just how much they are into beer/drinking. A few times I was bought a 24 oz beer and the people around me started chanting iki iki iki, go go go. I realized that I was to slam the beer, so I did. No rest for the wicked. Time enough for one good burp and there is another beer in front of me. The chant resumes. Three was all I could do, but it was a nite of fun and learning.
Of course I was quite a bit younger then. Were I to try that at this time I am afraid of what the results would be. Age does tend to mellow one. Well, at least most of the time. When you find yourself driving naked you know it is not most of the time. Don't ask.
Jinsei ha kichigai
Kanpai
BWP
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2 comments:
Ah, we like watching those two shows also. Sometimes, either Paul or Morgan Hamm from Waukesha compete in the Nija Warrior. Nagano is one of the Nija champions we cheer on. The bike courses on the Bonzuki is just amazing.
Sorry, we missed your call this evening. We were at the fireworks. Our trip to Washington was very nice. We went up Mt Rainer. Can you see it from your city?
Later,
Linda
We love those shows too!
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