So my sister showed me this Japanese girl group called AKB48 today. Apparently it's one of those super groups with like a million members. At any rate, I can't help but feel that there's something really messed up here after reading the lyrics to some of their songs and watching some of their videos. I understand that there are differences in culture and all, but assuming the translations to the song above is accurate, how do people get away with making kids do this? I can't help but think what kind of firestorm would be sparked if a young girl group in this country came out with stuff like this... What's your opinion of this? I know some of them are 18+, but seriously.... WTF?
I actually saw them perform live in the New York Anime Festival last year. I think it was their first US concert. I remember how many people were screaming when they first entered the building (most of the screamers were actually guys). The area the concert was at was extremely packed.
On August 04 2010 11:18 synapse wrote: 48 members? WHY? It's not even like they have 3 or 4 part harmonies going on in the song... they're all singing the same line...
It's actually just a small team within the 48 members that sing certain songs by akb48.
So my sister showed me this Japanese girl group called AKB48 today. Apparently it's one of those super groups with like a million members. At any rate, I can't help but feel that there's something really messed up here after reading the lyrics to some of their songs and watching some of their videos. I understand that there are differences in culture and all, but assuming the translations to the song above is accurate, how do people get away with making kids do this? I can't help but think what kind of firestorm would be sparked if a young girl group in this country came out with stuff like this... What's your opinion of this? I know some of them are 18+, but seriously.... WTF?
I agree that it is pretty messed up. However, this stuff also happens around the world and in the United States with Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus albeit in a way that is less direct and with more euphemisms. Sex is one of those things that transcends cultures.
I am definitely not a proponent of underage promiscuity. Many people wouldn't directly admit to enjoying promiscuity and all its detriments. However, in the end, I'd be willing to bet that there is a part of us that enjoy this kind of thing, and that there is a market in all of us for this kind of thing. Is it sick? Definitely. Do we still enjoy it? I won't lie, I sort of enjoyed it.
The sexuality that oozes from their lyrics and dances excites men and inspires younger girls. It makes a hell lot of money and that is why these songs are made.
their lyrics r not that sexual and way less "messed up" than britney spears.
i will interpret 4 u
"Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears
Oh baby, baby Oh baby, baby Oh baby, baby ...
she has so much sex theres many babys. six to be exact. thats a lot of sex, over a 54 month time period. thats a ton of sex. way more than some japanese girl's one night stand.
[CHORUS] My loneliness is killing me I must confess, I still believe When I'm not with you I lose my mind Give me a sign Hit me baby one more time
now shes going crazy with sexual lust, combining BDSM (hit me) with incest (baby). way more extreme than some silly japanese teens fooling around.
Boy you got me blinded
clearly a reference to bukkake
Oh baby, baby Oh baby, baby Ah, yeah, yeah Oh baby, baby How was I supposed to know Oh pretty baby
at this point in the song its like 50+ babies, which is impossible for 1 person 2 have bc women's equipment dont work after that time
ya so that japanese song is pretty tame compared to USA
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