foreign hilarity

we americans are a proud folk. (ok, maybe i'm projecting my own inadequacies onto the population at large, but for the sake of my point, let's just roll with it.) we're self-conscious and aware of how others perceive ourselves. that's why we never see the same game show goodness as they get in japan. we like our bob barker and wearing our own clothes. i really think we're too proud of ourselves to look so goofy playing goofy games. we'd rather look cool and with it than have a little fun at our own (and others') expense. and it's kind of sad when you think about it. living life isn't important anymore. this isn't to say that we are without fun. youtube & karaoke wouldn't be around were that the case. but as a culture, we typically reject that which trades fun for foolishness. like i said, it's kinda sad when you think about it. so stop thinking about it and watch this hilarious japanese game show clip.