Category Archives: Mildly Amusing

I’ve been living in Japan for almost a year now, but luckily I have a fail proof method to keep homesickness at bay. Whenever I’m feeling nostalgic for the good ol’ U.S. of A., all I have to do is gaze at a can of American Coffee and it’s like I’m home again:

It’s amazing that Japanese beverage manufacturer Dydo was able to capture the spirit of America in one simple image. The America portrayed on a can of American Coffee is the real America.*

I get a little teary-eyed just looking at it. Oh, say can you see… (*Sniff, sniff*)…

*The “real America” being of course the America of 1970s sexploitation movies.

Here’s some cat food I spotted at the convenience store. The illustrations on the tins are, er, interesting.

I’m pretty sure they were drawn by actual cats. Actual cats on drugs.

The uncouth may be content to munch on regular Cheetos, but for those with more sophisticated palettes, only Gourmet Cheetos will do.

Gourmet Cheetos is apparently a big enough brand to have its own line, as this is a part of “The Night Selection” family of products. (This particular one is “Italian pizza” flavored. How exotic!) Continue reading Sophisticated Junk Food→

I saw a product at the mall the other day called “Juicy Ducks”. Basically, they’re fruit-themed rubber ducks.

So, whatever, it’s a pretty stupid idea, but not one that I’d bother blogging about if it wasn’t for the following:

Just look at it. It looks like a bloated, tumorous corpse. So, so horrible. The perfect gift for the child in your life that you hate.

Here’s a pencil case I saw at the mall. It’s disturbing on a couple of levels. 

This bear is clearly a sex predator.

What the hell is wrong with this rabbit?  And “Watch your step going home”? Is that advice or a threat?

Soccer-playing pandas are a common traffic hazard in Japan.

Also, truck monsters are waiting to murder children who run out into the street. Look out, kids!