2013-02-03, 04:07 | Link #2861 | |
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2013-02-03, 04:09 | Link #2862 | |
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As much as it seems the rule is a "violation of human rights", once again I'll have to say this: it's the only thing that tries to keep the status quo in place, to ensure that both performers and fans know there's a line not to be crossed and for them to maintain cordial relations. Imagine having this rule abolished, and the tabloids will also have a field day stalking idols and their boyfriends, and then some jealous fan decides to go berserk by invading the girl's home.
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2013-02-03, 04:10 | Link #2864 | |
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Sumeragi pretty much nails it. I think the problem here is whether there really is a repressive pressure involved that drove her to shave her head. But so far it doesn't seem to be coming from the system, if any.
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2013-02-03, 04:22 | Link #2865 | |
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What is worse in the situation here? Completely humiliating a fullgrown adult woman because she did something that is STILL part of human nature, or shatter the illusions of a group of people who don't know how to date women in real life? If any normal person has to go by heart and logic, the better option would be to get the wankers to go f themselves. |
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2013-02-03, 04:29 | Link #2867 | ||
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2013-02-03, 04:30 | Link #2868 | |
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*=Not that this is a bad thing. The individualist "screw u i'm gonna do what I want" mentality needs to be reined in by the collective culture, even if the guidelines sometimes result in rather ridiculous situations. |
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2013-02-03, 04:32 | Link #2869 | |
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2013-02-03, 04:38 | Link #2870 | |
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That is my final take on this. I'm down with kids messing around with their jobs and then pulling off a stunt like this. |
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2013-02-03, 04:40 | Link #2871 | |
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And given that she is now 20, I'm just thinking "seriously, she's an adult now." That's is why I'm vexed by the "idol image" that AKB holds on to. Pure idols that do gravure shots The whole "selling their image" angle. What am I supposed to see them as? Teases?
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2013-02-03, 04:40 | Link #2872 | ||
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As much as image is important to be held by others in a certain level of esteem, the ability to produce work should be placed priority over the image maintained for the sake of their fans. Although the girls have maintained their image as cute and energetic young girls, their talent level remains to be seen with no personalised style to their music. The last time I have seen a girlband with a unique style is BeForU, even that each of the girls have their own flavour of singing. Their music isn't that epic, yes, but at least it is unique in its own way. AKB is simply a tool that converts plain music into cash. Either that or I am wrong that the girls' work is to show off their legs and how they look in cute clothing. Quote:
They attract based on their ability to project the "perfect girl" image to their fans and milk them, much like their ancient counterparts of the geisha. I know this next line is going to sound extremely offensive, however I think such a marketing technique is based entirely on the Japanese culture's desire for perfection, even their girls. The community has to get a grip and wake up their idea that there is no such thing as a "perfect girl" - there are certain things a man has to put up with because a mutual relationship always work on a give-and-take basis. * * - I would rather die than to marry a fujoshi.
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2013-02-03, 04:42 | Link #2873 | |
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2013-02-03, 04:45 | Link #2874 |
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Oh hey, I pop back on and this is still going on, okay .. *rolls up sleeves*
It's not a question about personal life/boyfriend and societal issues specific to this case. There have been cases in the past where AKB48 or other girl group members have resigned due to information leaking out that they have boyfriends. These groups typically have explicit rules on "No boyfriends!" -- so it's a professional contract issue. The bigger issue really is about the fanbase that demands this. (As said previously, I personally think that all these obsessive fans are all useless wastes of space) It's a big enough deal and apparently commonly accepted enough as normal/expected that even the Bakuman manga did an arc on it! If I were to ask and say: "Do other female entertainers in the anime/idol/etc space that do not sign these "no boyfriend" contracts still face the same flack?" -- answer is likely yes? Is that a problem?
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2013-02-03, 04:46 | Link #2875 | |
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Also, people need to stop overreacting, the girl's hair will grow back to a respectable length in about a year. |
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2013-02-03, 04:53 | Link #2879 | |
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Did she wish to become an idol? why she sings on the stage on the tv? |
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