Gosh, they did it again. I’ve been featured three times on Youtube, all three of the times on my Koichiben account (why no Tofugu love?). Now, normally I’d be really happy about this, but somehow, they’ve managed to feature my two worst videos (yes, two, more information coming) three times. The first features wasn’t that bad, I guess. It was my “Godzilla’s New Life” video, the original.The second time was only a month or so later, and it was one of the first videos featured on Youtube Japan, being the one where I compare American and Japanese McDonalds. Now, I hate this video. Absolutely hate it. I have a terrible accent in it, make a lot of mistakes, and all in all it is full of terrible content. By far, worst of all my videos. Now, about a year later, they feature it a second time. What? Why couldn’t they feature one of my more recent ones? “Japanese stereotypes as seen by Americans” would have been a fun one, I think. Really, anything but this. I just find it strange that they feature the same video twice. I suppose it did pull a lot of traffic this way, so much so that it knocked down all of the sites on my server, haha. Not necessarily a good thing. I’m going to have to start looking into more reliable hosting options.
So anyways, just a little peeved that Youtube would do this to me (again!). I know, it’s kind of a blessing, but it’s also a bit of a burden. I’ve found that it’s easier not to read the comments. I get so many angry emails for this video, mostly from people who don’t understand Japanese and like to make a lot of assumptions. On the other hand, I do get a lot of nice emails from Japanese people, which is great. One of them was from the mother of a four-year-old, who wanted to tell me her tiny little daughter said “I love Koichi!” Cute! I suppose I’ll have to try and keep my videos young-age friendly so I don’t ruin any young lives 0_0
On another note, I’ve got a job interview with the Oregon State Lottery this Tuesday for a “website assistant” position. They are a surprisingly hip (and different) group considering they’re a government agency, so I’m excited to interview. Seems like a pretty neat place to work and full of cool froods who know where their towel’s at.
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i'd rather HFWA be featured over MacDonalds - you prolly wouldn't though, haha. Would never happen, anyways, too much copyright.
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http://youtube.com/koichiben
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I didn't like the McDonald's video cause I didn't understand it, but that's where I found tofugu lol.
Good luck w/ your interview~
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Blah: In my opinion, the video really isn't that great. :\ When I was at the McDonalds in Japan it was really different. I still have my McDonalds coupons! Haha. Shaka Shaka Chicken is cool. Their "isu cohii" (iced coffee) sucks, I thought it was going to be like the new ones here. The Tomago Mac (Mega Mac with egg) or whatever. It looks intense, I almost got it the day we were leaving but didn't wanna risk throwing up in the airplane, haha.
They should really feature that stereotype one. My host family loved that one. haha.
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Funny that this is the video that got featured =P
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And that's bad.
I mean if you hate that viedo the most then it's bad.
But, hey!! Better that nothing, right? Think of it positively. You made it this far and now you're pretty much famous. There are obviously people that hate you because of their jealousy or something like that.. or whatever :0
See ya' by pizu.
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Either way, I was offered a work at the Uni and I'm starting in two weeks time. Gosh, shame I don't have all the papers neccessary to work as a teacher just yet and will work as an assistance, mainly helping in some scientific research of speech analysis. Keep your fingers crossed!
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I just can't help but read the mean comments ;___;
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And cool froods? In a geverment agency? My god man.. This changes everything. Good luck with the interview though! Hope you get the job ;D
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edit: Ah, here 'tis: http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/switch-language/prod...
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I semi-recently rewatched it and noticed Erin was there too! I likle it, even if it may not be one of the "best" videos.
Anyway, a job for the lottery? B/Vloging not paying the bills? :P
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Oh well, it was bound to happen eventually. That reality is a harsh mistress, as the tick (old tv show) says.
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