Guest UncleJesseMark Report post Posted April 22, 2004 Hey, I'm a history major, and you have to understand, The Japanese, though they may be "allies" as you call them, but that doesn't mean that they are our friends, before we dropped "the bomb" over Hiroshima and Nagasaki we fire bombed most of the major cities in the Country, and after decimating the Civilian population of the country, we couldn't have effectively taken on a ground campaign because of the massive number of troops in Japan. That's why Truman dropped the bombs, that, and the fact that the Russians were moving farther east through the Japanese mainland. Anyways, long history lesson short, we, in one day, took the Japanese from a Superpower to a third world country. They have recovered a bit, but only on the coast and in major cities. If you think they are our friends, they are not. Hirohito is dead, treated his people like dirt, and despised the United States for imposing the Holly Smoot Tariff. Now THAT is heel heat Holly Smoot WHOOOOOO!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justsoyouknow 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2004 ....ignoring the fact that Truman initially planned to drop the bombs into the ocean to create a nice show for the Japanese to convince them to surrender, but said, "If the wind is right...go on and nudge them in." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest UncleJesseMark Report post Posted April 22, 2004 Impressive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JMA Report post Posted April 22, 2004 If you think they are our friends, they are not. I very much doubt average Japanese citizens today hold a grudge against the US. I'm sure some do, but not the majority. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2004 I think you mean Hawley-Smoot. Get Bob Holly off your brain, as hard as it may be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest UncleJesseMark Report post Posted April 22, 2004 Touche' Hawley-Smoot it is, Bob Holly= and when i say The Japanese, I don't mean Japanese Citizens I mean The Japanese Government. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markme123 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2004 I really don't have much to add that hasn't already been said, but the evil gajin gimmick actually still gets used a lot in Japan. Not as much as in America but still. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Man of Mystery 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2004 Why in the name of God would the Japanese government hate the US right now? Let's ignore Iraq right now. There is no reason on the fac of this earth that any member of the current Japanese government would hate the US except maybe North Korea, and to think that a 20 or 320 something wrestler would is nuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest UncleJesseMark Report post Posted April 23, 2004 Why in the name of God would the Japanese government hate the US right now? Umm.....I never said HATE but, they certainly are NOT our "buddies" There is no reason on the fac of this earth that any member of the current Japanese government would hate the US except maybe North Korea Since when is North Korea part of the Japanese Government? and to think that a 20 or 320 something wrestler would is nuts. IT'S WRESTLING...Sports ENTERTAINMENT...Suspend thy disbelief and you shall be set free. UJM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Man of Mystery 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2004 Why in the name of God would the Japanese government hate the US right now? Umm.....I never said HATE but, they certainly are NOT our "buddies" There is no reason on the fac of this earth that any member of the current Japanese government would hate the US except maybe North Korea Since when is North Korea part of the Japanese Government? and to think that a 20 or 320 something wrestler would is nuts. IT'S WRESTLING...Sports ENTERTAINMENT...Suspend thy disbelief and you shall be set free. UJM Maybe they might be ticked because Japan is a country not allowed to have a real military other than a "defense force" and North Korea has nukes and we are blowing them off. And I'm just saying the angle is stupid, and unbeliveable and yes, I am royally ticked off they're pulling this but wouldn't push Ultimo Dragon, OKAY? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest nikowwf Report post Posted April 23, 2004 I agree with you totally MMM. Don't argue with the newbie mark troll. He's just trying to push your buttons. Japan doesn't hate the US, period. People there for the most part don't want to be in Iraq, but there is NO deep seeded hatred of the US, its totally the opposite. (and im not arguing or debating this point as i spend tons of time there every year, and talk to people there EVERY FREAKIND DAY so dont even start.) The hirohito thing is just stupid. We could start a thread called CREATE A NEW CHARACTER and 95% of the shit we come up with would be better than HIROHITO. niko Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2004 There is no reason on the fac of this earth that any member of the current Japanese government would hate the US except maybe North Korea What the hell are you on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coffin Surfer 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2004 I really don't have much to add that hasn't already been said, but the evil gajin gimmick actually still gets used a lot in Japan. But the fans loved the "evil gagins", Hansen would jump in the crowd, scare little kids and chase them around, but they would still cheer him. Most of the gagins also didn't have an "Anit-Japan" or even "Pro-U.S.A" alliance, they were just there to kick ass and do crazy shit. This is just from what I've seen in All Japan. In the early 90's, Taue and Kawada were more heelish than the majority of the gagins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dynamite Kido Report post Posted April 23, 2004 But the fans loved the "evil gagins", Hansen would jump in the crowd, scare little kids and chase them around, but they would still cheer him. Funny as the mere mention of that here has me cracking up......Damn I miss Hansen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Open the Muggy Gate 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2004 QUOTE (Muggy @ Apr 20 2004, 07:28 AM) The video apparently says he hasn't forgotten WWII when the U.S. bombed Japan or something like that. I don't know. Either way, he's the "EVIL FORIGENER", so we will about a million "USA" chants for all this. Your ignorance is astounding. Whoops.... I know all about the WWII bombings. I've seen it on TV, read in the text books and all that. I just typed that out like a jackass. Must've been tired... Sorry... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest UncleJesseMark Report post Posted April 24, 2004 Don't argue with the newbie mark troll. He's just trying to push your buttons. Since when is being a Mark a Bad thing? Fuck You, you jaded smark asshole Japan doesn't hate the US, period. I NEVER SAID HATE. Read the post again People there for the most part don't want to be in Iraq You got something right but there is NO deep seeded hatred of the US, its totally the opposite. Does that mean there is deep-seeded admiration for the U.S.? You are so fucking uneducated it make me sick (and im not arguing or debating this point as i spend tons of time there every year, and talk to people there EVERY FREAKIND DAY so dont even start.) I think I started, you are the problem here, not the "Newbie". You obvously have an inferiority complex and have a strong desire to make yourself look more important than you really are on the internet. Just because you have a wife from Japan does not mean you are a Japanese Superstar like Tajiri Beeeotch! Go Watch some J-Pop Japanimation and Analyze some finances numbnuts. The hirohito thing is just stupid. We could start a thread called CREATE A NEW CHARACTER and 95% of the shit we come up with would be better than HIROHITO. Paul London=Next world champion! [/sarcasm] God Help the REAL wrestling fans if you were ever put in charge. By the way, MMM, your Geography isn't great, but your Ultimo Dragon gripe is founded. I admit it's not very believable as an angle, but it did get a guy on the Big show and out of OVW. He's probably happy. Niko...Fuck You. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Deviant Report post Posted April 24, 2004 So am I to understand there will be no upload of this vignette that was editted from Australian TV, just like the second Mordecai vignette? Come on, someone has to be in the uploading mood... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJerk 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2004 Hey, I'm a history major... If you think they are our friends, they are not. Hirohito is dead, treated his people like dirt, and despised the United States for imposing the Holly Smoot Tariff. Being a history major evidently doesn't make you an expert on everything that's ever happened. Article written by an expert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerousDamon 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2004 But the fans loved the "evil gagins", Hansen would jump in the crowd, scare little kids and chase them around, but they would still cheer him. Funny as the mere mention of that here has me cracking up......Damn I miss Hansen. Is Stan Hansen dead? Please don't get mad at me, I don't follow puro that much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheZsaszHorsemen Report post Posted April 24, 2004 Really? I've heard MANY stories about "gaijins" being considered "dirty" by the Japanese. Oh and I think since America basically rebuilt their country after WWII, they don't have any room to get uppity about a wrestling gimmick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheZsaszHorsemen Report post Posted April 24, 2004 Why in the name of God would the Japanese government hate the US right now? Umm.....I never said HATE but, they certainly are NOT our "buddies" There is no reason on the fac of this earth that any member of the current Japanese government would hate the US except maybe North Korea Since when is North Korea part of the Japanese Government? and to think that a 20 or 320 something wrestler would is nuts. IT'S WRESTLING...Sports ENTERTAINMENT...Suspend thy disbelief and you shall be set free. UJM Maybe they might be ticked because Japan is a country not allowed to have a real military other than a "defense force" and North Korea has nukes and we are blowing them off. And I'm just saying the angle is stupid, and unbeliveable and yes, I am royally ticked off they're pulling this but wouldn't push Ultimo Dragon, OKAY? Perhaps they'd have HAD an army if they'd used that privilege responsibly. They didn't so they lost it. Plus, it's not like we wouldn't send troops to protect them, unlike those pussies who didn't even send troops for the first Gulf War. We've been VERY nice to Japan since the end of World War II, and we're basically responsible for how they rebounded so quickly. They wanted to elect MacArthur President for God's sake. But keep thinking that America is totally evil and Japan is GREAT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Man of Mystery 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2004 Why in the name of God would the Japanese government hate the US right now? Umm.....I never said HATE but, they certainly are NOT our "buddies" There is no reason on the fac of this earth that any member of the current Japanese government would hate the US except maybe North Korea Since when is North Korea part of the Japanese Government? and to think that a 20 or 320 something wrestler would is nuts. IT'S WRESTLING...Sports ENTERTAINMENT...Suspend thy disbelief and you shall be set free. UJM Maybe they might be ticked because Japan is a country not allowed to have a real military other than a "defense force" and North Korea has nukes and we are blowing them off. And I'm just saying the angle is stupid, and unbeliveable and yes, I am royally ticked off they're pulling this but wouldn't push Ultimo Dragon, OKAY? Perhaps they'd have HAD an army if they'd used that privilege responsibly. They didn't so they lost it. Plus, it's not like we wouldn't send troops to protect them, unlike those pussies who didn't even send troops for the first Gulf War. We've been VERY nice to Japan since the end of World War II, and we're basically responsible for how they rebounded so quickly. They wanted to elect MacArthur President for God's sake. But keep thinking that America is totally evil and Japan is GREAT. First off, I am stating a fact. America is not focusing on North Korea, and I imagine Japan is a bit nervous about that. If we want to get down to it, I do not think America is horrible. I think America is a country with some work to be done, and I do not think Japan is great. I think some of their traditions and culture are cool(the concept of the samurai, the design of the katana, anime, some of their music, etc.) I happen to be on this board this time, unlike when La Res came out, and I am thus complaining about it. As I also stated, I am also ticked because of their mishandling of Ultimo. We can go on forever about this if you like, but I'm willing to just agree to disagree now. Deal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coffin Surfer 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 Really? I've heard MANY stories about "gaijins" being considered "dirty" by the Japanese. I know nothing about that, but it's pretty obvious the fans love the gajins when for years they were the biggest draws and at times have had more fan support than the natives. Ever see Can Am Connection vs. Footlose 6/5/89? The fans are clearly behind the Can Ams, while they "boo" the hell out of Kawada and Fuyuki who are playing the roles of the heels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJerk 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 I think since America basically rebuilt their country after WWII, they don't have any room to get uppity about a wrestling gimmick. Had Vince McMahon been the one to rebuild Japan, your point might be valid. The WWE and the US government are not the same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheZsaszHorsemen Report post Posted April 26, 2004 I think since America basically rebuilt their country after WWII, they don't have any room to get uppity about a wrestling gimmick. Had Vince McMahon been the one to rebuild Japan, your point might be valid. The WWE and the US government are not the same thing. Yeah, but the WWE is just a wrestling company, and this gimmick isn't hurting anyone. So I don't really see your point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJerk 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2004 Yeah, but the WWE is just a wrestling company, and this gimmick isn't hurting anyone. So I don't really see your point. I know WWE revisionist history sure the hell doesn't make MY job any easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
