BANZAI - TV show wtf

jspecdan · Aug 14, 2003, 03:07

I just read an article about 'Banzai!' and I've seen commercials for it. I serisouly cannot believe in this day and age that there is such a show aired in America. And what's worse is that after several requests made by Asian American groups to the FOX broadcasting company to not air the show, the company still aired it. FOX also says the show in no way belittles Japanese nor does it have any offensive material. "it's just funny" they had said.

thomas · Aug 14, 2003, 03:34

Here's Gil Asakawa's view on the show: "Banzai My ***"

=> http://nikkeiview.japanreference.com/article.php?ID=93

Twisted · Aug 14, 2003, 03:48

Well, Mr. Shakehands man does have his good moments.

Honestly, Gil is taking this show a bit too seriously. I mean, the stereotypes are so overdone and the level of absurdity is so high in most of the scenes, that the show just leaves you wondering.

This show is about absolutely nothing and it uses Asian stereotypes to carry that message. It's a kind of humor you either love or loathe.

SKiNiToToRo · Aug 15, 2003, 04:30

This show started here in England and is produced by channel 4 I think. It's just 1/2 hr of stupidity with some c-list 1980's british celebrities thrown in for laughs. It is not meant to be taken seriously and I don't think it's meant to be xenophobic either, although that is usually defined by the viewer not the producer. I found some of it very funny but it got tired very fast!! Don't think it's shocking enough to last.

maji · Aug 15, 2003, 21:01

that show seems to be very successful. there is a german version of it as well...

FelixDaHousecat · Aug 29, 2003, 21:54

Its not to bad, some of the challenges are very inventive such as " Lady one question", just ingnore the stereotypes and it may provide a laugh or two.

Ami · Aug 30, 2003, 09:46

I don't know I thought it was hella funny! LOL! But it's worng at the same time and stupid. o-O

Aug 14, 2003, 03:07	#1
jspecdan Follower of None Join Date: Aug 14, 2003 Location: ...Saitama... Age: 26 Posts: 127	BANZAI - TV show wtf I just read an article about 'Banzai!' and I've seen commercials for it. I serisouly cannot believe in this day and age that there is such a show aired in America. And what's worse is that after several requests made by Asian American groups to the FOX broadcasting company to not air the show, the company still aired it. FOX also says the show in no way belittles Japanese nor does it have any offensive material. "it's just funny" they had said. __________________ _J-Spec Dan American born with Japanese specifications. Saitama - home of...initial D 4th Stage's WRX!

Aug 14, 2003, 03:34	#2
thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	Here's Gil Asakawa's view on the show: "Banzai My **" => http://nikkeiview.japanreference.com/article.php?ID=93 __________________ Remember what the dormouse said, feed your head, feed your head!*

Aug 14, 2003, 03:48	#3
Twisted That man in the corner Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Age: 35 Posts: 1,456	Well, Mr. Shakehands man does have his good moments. Honestly, Gil is taking this show a bit too seriously. I mean, the stereotypes are so overdone and the level of absurdity is so high in most of the scenes, that the show just leaves you wondering. This show is about absolutely nothing and it uses Asian stereotypes to carry that message. It's a kind of humor you either love or loathe. __________________ ZenLog Earotic

Aug 15, 2003, 04:30	#4
SKiNiToToRo Regular Member Join Date: Jul 11, 2003 Location: England Posts: 37	This show started here in England and is produced by channel 4 I think. It's just 1/2 hr of stupidity with some c-list 1980's british celebrities thrown in for laughs. It is not meant to be taken seriously and I don't think it's meant to be xenophobic either, although that is usually defined by the viewer not the producer. I found some of it very funny but it got tired very fast!! Don't think it's shocking enough to last. __________________ Otaku!

Aug 15, 2003, 21:01	#5
maji Regular Member Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: i live in cologne Age: 30 Posts: 142	that show seems to be very successful. there is a german version of it as well... __________________

Aug 29, 2003, 21:54	#6
FelixDaHousecat Junior Member Join Date: Aug 29, 2003 Location: Leicester, England Age: 23 Posts: 6	Its not to bad, some of the challenges are very inventive such as " Lady one question", just ingnore the stereotypes and it may provide a laugh or two. __________________ Da Funk

Aug 30, 2003, 09:46	#7
Ami iami5o4 Join Date: Jul 7, 2003 Location: California Age: 22 Posts: 334	I don't know I thought it was hella funny! LOL! But it's worng at the same time and stupid. o-O

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