The Big Bento Box of Unuseless Japanese Inventions
4 journalers for this copy...
I saw this on azuki's shelf and knew that it would be one that I'd like. My husband and I take photos of t-shirts with "engrish" (nonsensical English). We found lots when in Japan. This is just another layer to the humor that I find in Japan. What a fascinating place! I can't wait to go back!
So funny and ridiculous! Some of these ideas are just too fun! Who wouldn't want to play Face Ping Pong? Several made me laugh out loud - like the portable commuter seat. "Don't want to make room for me on the train? Fine. I'll just practically sit on your lap." The look on the train passenger is priceless. I liked the plateless placemat too. When serving a Japanese style meal, I really hate all the washing up afterward. Problem solved! Many of the ideas that deal with lips and eyes creep me out, though I was charmed by the facemask that unzips so you can keep germs at bay while still smoking a cigarette!
Overall, this was a fun little book. The written descriptions are what really take the book over the top though. So funny!
Overall, this was a fun little book. The written descriptions are what really take the book over the top though. So funny!
Journal Entry 3 by Ri at ~~~ ♥ ~~~ A Friend ~~~ ♥ ~~~, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA on Thursday, December 9, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (12/10/2010 UTC) at ~~~ ♥ ~~~ A Friend ~~~ ♥ ~~~, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA
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I'm sending this one on to VeganMedusa who chose it from the Yummy Yummy VBB on Bookobsessed.com. I hope you enjoy this silly little gem!
I've flicked through and already am amazed at some of these inventions. Thanks Ri!
Journal Entry 5 by VeganMedusa at Invercargill, Southland New Zealand on Wednesday, October 12, 2011
I had no idea there was a serious philosophy behind this. I love it. My favourites are the Back Scratcher's T-Shirt, the Panorama Camera, the Hairy Ego Booster, the Portable Zebra Crossing, the Dog Day Shoes, and the Backward Print Pads.
This is travelling as an extra with some other books, to a fellow NZ bookcrosser. I hope you enjoy this quirky book as much as I did!
Thank you!! This one looks like a real laugh!
This book will have you laughing for hours!
It kept my whole family entertained, as I read out all of the wacky inventions. :-D
It kept my whole family entertained, as I read out all of the wacky inventions. :-D
Released 10 yrs ago (9/15/2013 UTC) at Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand
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Off to Uganda!
Wow! This book has done a lot of travelling already! Thank you for sending it to Uganda. My husband and I flipped through it yesterday and have had a giggle already. Couldn't journal it until now because I had no power.
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!