Re: Odaiba Gundam Wedding
Rob Kelk
>"A special wedding event was held at the base
> of the 1/1 Gundam RX78 at Odaiba on August 25,
>2009. The couple was chosen out of over 500
>entries by T&G wedding planners. They have
>a new born daughter they have named Seira from
>the Gundam series."
>
>See:
>
>http://shibuya246.com/2009/08/26/odaiba-gundam-wedding/
I've got a .sigquote for that...
(Oh, and I'm xposting this reply to the group where a number of
mechaheads hang out)
--
Rob Kelk <http://robkelk.ottawa-anime.org/> e-mail: s/deadspam/gmail/
"And really, you think people who watch Japanese cartoons would be
a little more understanding of the seemingly odd hobbies of other
fringe groups." - Chris "Blade" McNeil, 20 Jan 2004
Sea Wasp (Ryk E. Spoor)
> a little more understanding of the seemingly odd hobbies of other
> fringe groups."
But why? People who are fanatics about sports teams and think nothing
of wearing giant wedges of cheese on their heads or painting their
bodies blue don't seem any more understanding of people dressing up like
Edward Elric.
*I* have a respectable lifestyle.
*You* have an oddball hobby.
*They* are a bunch of freaks.
--
Sea Wasp
/^\
;;;
Live Journal: http://seawasp.livejournal.com
Justin
> On Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:05:40 -0700 (PDT), dump...@hotmail.com wrote:
>
>> "A special wedding event was held at the base
>> of the 1/1 Gundam RX78 at Odaiba on August 25,
>> 2009. The couple was chosen out of over 500
>> entries by T&G wedding planners. They have
>> a new born daughter they have named Seira from
>> the Gundam series."
>>
>> See:
>>
>> http://shibuya246.com/2009/08/26/odaiba-gundam-wedding/
>
> I've got a .sigquote for that...
>
> (Oh, and I'm xposting this reply to the group where a number of
> mechaheads hang out)
And here I was thinking, no, I won't post this... ^_^
If David Tennant is unavailable, then yes, Yoshiyuki Tomino would be a
perfectly acceptable substitute.
Er. To, you know, oversee proceedings. Not to marry.
<I think they bought it. Now, where did I put that chloroform and the
tickets to Vegas?> [1]
For the "And A" part (and if Tomino is your wedding host, this will
happen sooner than you think):
http://kotaku.com/5346580/gundam-large-and-in-stone
[1] Any purely hypothetical progeny of this union would be proudly
named Chirico.
Regardless of gender...
--
*"Hes like a kid who just got a new toy!"* jus...@briareos.demon.co.uk *
*"Men are kids their whole lives..." * *
* - Tanabe and Fee, Planetes. * You copy? *
Peter Boulter
> And here I was thinking, no, I won't post this... ^_^
I was about to ask why you hadn't. ^_^
I was quite surprised to see that it was Rob who posted it not you.
== Peter ==
-----------------------------------------------------
"Space is a vacuum...
... of memories too."
(Noriko Takaya: Gunbuster)
Peter Boulter
> > "And really, you think people who watch Japanese cartoons would
> > be a little more understanding of the seemingly odd hobbies of
> > other fringe groups."
>
> But why? People who are fanatics about sports teams and think
> nothing of wearing giant wedges of cheese on their heads or
> painting their bodies blue don't seem any more understanding of
> people dressing up like Edward Elric.
There was a whole lot of people dressed in unusual costumes outside Twickenham
Rugby Ground the other week. I couldn't see the difference between them and
cosplayers.
> *I* have a respectable lifestyle.
> *You* have an oddball hobby.
> *They* are a bunch of freaks.
There are people who think I have oddball hobbies. ^_^
Justin
> Justin(Jus...@briareos.demon.co.uk) added
>
>> And here I was thinking, no, I won't post this... ^_^
>
> I was about to ask why you hadn't. ^_^
> I was quite surprised to see that it was Rob who posted it not you.
Possibly more surprised that I wasn't the one in the Amuro Ray costume? ^_^
Rob Kelk
<sea...@sgeinc.invalid.com> wrote:
>> "And really, you think people who watch Japanese cartoons would be
>> a little more understanding of the seemingly odd hobbies of other
>> fringe groups."
>
> But why? People who are fanatics about sports teams and think nothing
>of wearing giant wedges of cheese on their heads or painting their
>bodies blue don't seem any more understanding of people dressing up like
>Edward Elric.
>
> *I* have a respectable lifestyle.
> *You* have an oddball hobby.
> *They* are a bunch of freaks.
Yes, it is one of those irregular nouns (to borrow Bernard Wolley's term
from "Yes, Prime Minister"). Somebody has to be the first to show a
little tolerance...
--
Rob Kelk <http://robkelk.ottawa-anime.org/> e-mail: s/deadspam/gmail/
"I'm *not* a kid! Nyyyeaaah!" - Skuld (in "Oh My Goddess!" OAV #3)
"When I became a man, I put away childish things, including the fear
of childishness and the desire to be very grown-up." - C.S. Lewis
Rob Kelk
Boulter) wrote:
>Justin(Jus...@briareos.demon.co.uk) added
>
>> And here I was thinking, no, I won't post this... ^_^
>
>I was about to ask why you hadn't. ^_^
>I was quite surprised to see that it was Rob who posted it not you.
Well, *somebody* had to get the group going again...
--
Rob Kelk <http://robkelk.ottawa-anime.org/> e-mail: s/deadspam/gmail/
"Read Or Die: not so much a title as a way of life."
- Justin Palmer, 6 June 2007
Sea Wasp (Ryk E. Spoor)
> On Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:30:42 -0400, "Sea Wasp (Ryk E. Spoor)"
> <sea...@sgeinc.invalid.com> wrote:
>
>>> "And really, you think people who watch Japanese cartoons would be
>>> a little more understanding of the seemingly odd hobbies of other
>>> fringe groups."
>> But why? People who are fanatics about sports teams and think nothing
>> of wearing giant wedges of cheese on their heads or painting their
>> bodies blue don't seem any more understanding of people dressing up like
>> Edward Elric.
>>
>> *I* have a respectable lifestyle.
>> *You* have an oddball hobby.
>> *They* are a bunch of freaks.
>
> Yes, it is one of those irregular nouns (to borrow Bernard Wolley's term
> from "Yes, Prime Minister"). Somebody has to be the first to show a
> little tolerance...
They're welcome to start.
John M Ward
Rob Kelk <rob...@deadspam.com> wrote:
> On Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:59 +0100 (BST), starh...@cix.co.uk (Peter
> Boulter) wrote:
> >Justin(Jus...@briareos.demon.co.uk) added
> >
> >> And here I was thinking, no, I won't post this... ^_^
> >
> >I was about to ask why you hadn't. ^_^
> >I was quite surprised to see that it was Rob who posted it not you.
> Well, *somebody* had to get the group going again...
Yup: the summer holiday season is now over :-)
--
John "Minmei" Ward :
Web pages on my favourite TV animated (and other) shows
including Nadesico, Pokemon and WITCH:
www.john-ward.org.uk/personal/john/television/
Peter Boulter
> > Well, *somebody* had to get the group going again...
>
> Yup: the summer holiday season is now over :-)
I think that should be:
Yup: the summer holiday season is now over :-(
Peter Boulter
> >> And here I was thinking, no, I won't post this... ^_^
> >
> > I was about to ask why you hadn't. ^_^
> > I was quite surprised to see that it was Rob who posted it not
> > you.
>
> Possibly more surprised that I wasn't the one in the Amuro Ray
> costume? ^_^
I suspect that you may have an Amuro Ray costume, but I would certainly be
surprised to learn that you had got married in Tokyo. However, it's the style
of wedding I could see you having. ^_^ ^_^
John M Ward
> > > Well, *somebody* had to get the group going again...
> >
> > Yup: the summer holiday season is now over :-)
> I think that should be:
> Yup: the summer holiday season is now over :-(
Could be. Although I never take holidays myself, I have to admit that the
roads have been easier to cross while many others have been away.
Rob Kelk
Boulter) wrote:
>John M Ward(jo...@acornusers.org) added
>
>> > Well, *somebody* had to get the group going again...
>>
>> Yup: the summer holiday season is now over :-)
>
>I think that should be:
>
>Yup: the summer holiday season is now over :-(
But... but... but I haven't had my summer holiday yet...
--
Rob Kelk <http://robkelk.ottawa-anime.org/> e-mail: s/deadspam/gmail/
Peter Boulter
> > > > Well, *somebody* had to get the group going again...
> > >
> > > Yup: the summer holiday season is now over :-)
>
> > I think that should be:
>
> > Yup: the summer holiday season is now over :-(
>
> Could be. Although I never take holidays myself, I have to admit
> that the roads have been easier to cross while many others have been
> away.
Tsk tsk, *everyone* should take a holiday and relax and get away from
everything.
Peter Boulter
> >> > Well, *somebody* had to get the group going again...
> >>
> >> Yup: the summer holiday season is now over :-)
> >
> >I think that should be:
> >
> >Yup: the summer holiday season is now over :-(
>
> But... but... but I haven't had my summer holiday yet...
That's OK, we didn't have much of a summer anyway. >_<
John M Ward
>
> > > > > Well, *somebody* had to get the group going again...
> > > >
> > > > Yup: the summer holiday season is now over :-)
> >
> > > I think that should be:
> >
> > > Yup: the summer holiday season is now over :-(
> >
> > Could be. Although I never take holidays myself, I have to admit
> > that the roads have been easier to cross while many others have been
> > away.
>
> Tsk tsk, *everyone* should take a holiday and relax and get away from
> everything.
Why? I am alone, I don't have a passport (it expired in 1982) and I have
nowhere I wish to go.
Justin
> Justin(Jus...@briareos.demon.co.uk) added
>
>>>> And here I was thinking, no, I won't post this... ^_^
>>> I was about to ask why you hadn't. ^_^
>>> I was quite surprised to see that it was Rob who posted it not
>>> you.
>> Possibly more surprised that I wasn't the one in the Amuro Ray
>> costume? ^_^
>
> I suspect that you may have an Amuro Ray costume,
but I would certainly be
> surprised to learn that you had got married in Tokyo. However, it's the style
> of wedding I could see you having. ^_^ ^_^
First I have to meet a potential bride. Mecha shows tell me I do this
when she attempts to stab me through the face!
Justin
> Rob Kelk(rob...@deadspam.com) added
>
>>>>> Well, *somebody* had to get the group going again...
>>>> Yup: the summer holiday season is now over :-)
>>> I think that should be:
>>>
>>> Yup: the summer holiday season is now over :-(
>> But... but... but I haven't had my summer holiday yet...
>
> That's OK, we didn't have much of a summer anyway. >_<
Konya wa hurricane - no, really, the rain kept me awake!
John M Ward
Justin <Jus...@briareos.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> Peter Boulter wrote:
> > Rob Kelk(rob...@deadspam.com) added
> >
> >>>>> Well, *somebody* had to get the group going again...
> >>>> Yup: the summer holiday season is now over :-)
> >>> I think that should be:
> >>>
> >>> Yup: the summer holiday season is now over :-(
> >> But... but... but I haven't had my summer holiday yet...
> >
> > That's OK, we didn't have much of a summer anyway. >_<
>
> Konya wa hurricane - no, really, the rain kept me awake!
Way up here it was more a case of kaze...
Justin
> In article <9kAmm.42981$Pt1....@newsfe19.ams2>,
> Justin <Jus...@briareos.demon.co.uk> wrote:
(snip)
>> Konya wa hurricane - no, really, the rain kept me awake!
>
> Way up here it was more a case of kaze...
>
Kami or Yuki?
Peter Boulter
> >> Possibly more surprised that I wasn't the one in the Amuro Ray
> >> costume? ^_^
> >
> > I suspect that you may have an Amuro Ray costume,
>
> I haven't... but did come close to buying a UN SPACY jacket
> once...
A UN Spacy jacket would be quite neat, I also rather liked the jackets the TAC
wear in Blue Seed.
> > but I would certainly be surprised to learn that you had got
> > married in Tokyo. However, it's the style of wedding I could
> > see you having. ^_^ ^_^
>
> First I have to meet a potential bride.
That of course is the difficult bit. ^_^
> Mecha shows tell me I do this when she attempts to stab me through
> the face!
I'm sure the term 'domestic violence' comes in there somewhere.
Peter Boulter
> > That's OK, we didn't have much of a summer anyway. >_<
>
> Konya wa hurricane - no, really, the rain kept me awake!
Fortunately, we don't have hurricanes here so I've never been kept awake by the
weather.
Peter Boulter
> > > Could be. Although I never take holidays myself, I have to
> > > admit that the roads have been easier to cross while many others
> > > have been away.
> >
> > Tsk tsk, *everyone* should take a holiday and relax and get away
> > from everything.
>
> Why? I am alone,
I know several people who are alone but still go on holiday.
I'll end up alone one day, but when that happens I'll still go on holiday, I
don't want to end up as a hermit or a Hikikomori. ^_^
> I don't have a passport (it expired in 1982)
I've never had a passport.
> and I have nowhere I wish to go.
That's sad. We have this country that's full of beautiful scenery, fascinating
places and thousands of years of history that people come from all over the
world to see, and there's nowhere you wish to go? :-(
Justin
> Justin(Jus...@briareos.demon.co.uk) added
>
>>>> Possibly more surprised that I wasn't the one in the Amuro Ray
>>>> costume? ^_^
>>> I suspect that you may have an Amuro Ray costume,
>>
>> I haven't... but did come close to buying a UN SPACY jacket
>> once...
>
> A UN Spacy jacket would be quite neat, I also rather liked the jackets the TAC
> wear in Blue Seed.
>
when there was a bit of confusion going on in Gundam continuity. (so,
Gato, tell us just how you were the "Nightmare of Solomon" when you
weren't there, hmm? HMM?).
>>> but I would certainly be surprised to learn that you had got
>>> married in Tokyo. However, it's the style of wedding I could
>>> see you having. ^_^ ^_^
>> First I have to meet a potential bride.
>
> That of course is the difficult bit. ^_^
>
It seems alien invasions of Earth have dropped off a bit since the 80s.
>> Mecha shows tell me I do this when she attempts to stab me through
>> the face!
>
> I'm sure the term 'domestic violence' comes in there somewhere.
What about strafing the girlfriend in a Valkyrie when shes 50 feet
tall, then? ^_^
Justin
> Justin(Jus...@briareos.demon.co.uk) added
>
>>> That's OK, we didn't have much of a summer anyway. >_<
>> Konya wa hurricane - no, really, the rain kept me awake!
>
> Fortunately, we don't have hurricanes here so I've never been kept awake by the
> weather.
Tsunami
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:08:14 +0100, Justin <Jus...@briareos.demon.co.uk>
wrote:
>Peter Boulter wrote:
>> Justin(Jus...@briareos.demon.co.uk) added
>>
>>>>> Possibly more surprised that I wasn't the one in the Amuro Ray
>>>>> costume? ^_^
>>>> I suspect that you may have an Amuro Ray costume,
>>>
>>> I haven't... but did come close to buying a UN SPACY jacket
>>> once...
>>
>> A UN Spacy jacket would be quite neat, I also rather liked the jackets the TAC
>> wear in Blue Seed.
>>
> Technically it was an Earth Federation jacket, but it dated from an era
>when there was a bit of confusion going on in Gundam continuity. (so,
>Gato, tell us just how you were the "Nightmare of Solomon" when you
>weren't there, hmm? HMM?).
>
>>>> but I would certainly be surprised to learn that you had got
>>>> married in Tokyo. However, it's the style of wedding I could
>>>> see you having. ^_^ ^_^
>>> First I have to meet a potential bride.
>>
>> That of course is the difficult bit. ^_^
>>
> It seems alien invasions of Earth have dropped off a bit since the 80s.
>
>>> Mecha shows tell me I do this when she attempts to stab me through
>>> the face!
>>
>> I'm sure the term 'domestic violence' comes in there somewhere.
>
> What about strafing the girlfriend in a Valkyrie when shes 50 feet
>tall, then? ^_^
Aaaand we have a new olympic sport! :)
--
Tsunami
If at first you don't succeed, give up skydiving!
tsu...@nospam.jyurai.co.uk
Peter Boulter
> >>> That's OK, we didn't have much of a summer anyway. >_<
> >> Konya wa hurricane - no, really, the rain kept me awake!
> >
> > Fortunately, we don't have hurricanes here so I've never been
> > kept awake by the weather.
>
> Clearly you don't live in Devon. ^_^
Not even the Great Storm of 1987 kept me awake!
Justin
> Justin(Jus...@briareos.demon.co.uk) added
>
>>>>> That's OK, we didn't have much of a summer anyway. >_<
>>>> Konya wa hurricane - no, really, the rain kept me awake!
>>> Fortunately, we don't have hurricanes here so I've never been
>>> kept awake by the weather.
>>
>> Clearly you don't live in Devon. ^_^
>
> Not even the Great Storm of 1987 kept me awake!
...but has caused Michael Fish many sleepless nights since... ^_^
Justin
> While strolling carefully through the minefield that is Usenet, on
> Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:08:14 +0100, Justin <Jus...@briareos.demon.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
>> Peter Boulter wrote:
>>> Justin(Jus...@briareos.demon.co.uk) added
(snip)
>>>> Mecha shows tell me I do this when she attempts to stab me through
>>>> the face!
>>> I'm sure the term 'domestic violence' comes in there somewhere.
>> What about strafing the girlfriend in a Valkyrie when shes 50 feet
>> tall, then? ^_^
>
> Aaaand we have a new olympic sport! :)
I'll see you in London, 2012... ^_^
Bill Martin
> On Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:05:40 -0700 (PDT), dump...@hotmail.com wrote:
>
>> "A special wedding event was held at the base
>> of the 1/1 Gundam RX78 at Odaiba on August 25,
>> 2009. The couple was chosen out of over 500
>> entries by T&G wedding planners. They have
>> a new born daughter they have named Seira from
>> the Gundam series."
>>
>> See:
>>
>> http://shibuya246.com/2009/08/26/odaiba-gundam-wedding/
>
> I've got a .sigquote for that...
>
> (Oh, and I'm xposting this reply to the group where a number of
> mechaheads hang out)
Since I can't find the original posting, I'll assume it was in u.m.a.a
instead of r.a.a.m , so I'll respond here, I've seen pics in Newtype
USA from one American anime convention with a Gundam themed wedding,
where the bride cosplayed as Lacus, even down to the pink hair, but
they didn't have a 1:1 scale Gundam towering overhead.