The incoming Japanese Prime Minister, Yukio Hatoyama, has suggested that Japan and the UN create a “Thunderbirds” military unit, referring to the classic puppet show.
His puzzling remark:
“A good idea came up. We should have the UN call for the creation of something like ‘Thunderbirds’.”
He was apparently referring to the creation of an international rescue force, using the Japanese armed forces, modelled on that of the TV series.
The DPJ has previously attracted attention for its comical ignorance of military affairs; a senior Diet member involved in a discussion on piracy in the waters off Somalia (the DPJ generally opposes any dispatch of Japanese forces overseas) famously had this to say earlier in the year:
“Well, I have seen ‘pirates’ in manga, but I don’t really get it. Have there really been any instances of pirates attacking Japanese ships?”
This politician, Kenji Hirata, is currently the secretary-general of the DPJ.
Via Jiji.
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Japan is in good hands lol
A few more months and they will suggest "Gundam"...
What do you think that big ass one in Odaiba is for?
Prototype model for future production.. lol...
What are you people talking about? Japan already has a gigantic strike force of Mobile Suits and Gundams on the dark side of the moon, and Armored Cores hidden under their cities!
can't forget about that NERV command center of theirs...
Shinku will save japan
Thunderbirds? Meh, gimme Voltes V or Combattler V any day.
best news I've read today, lol.
Oh god. Maybe the next thing they would suggest is a nuclear experiment involving lizards.
yeah or turtles like mutated nija turtles or something
I'm surprised he didn't refer to "One Piece" piracy. He would be all like "They're not pirates unless there arms can stretch!"
^hah!! XD Dat cracks me up
one piece piracy? are you talking about the leaked episode a few weeks back? i hope he wont do anything about that type of piracy...
^Tell me you're kidding. One Piece = series about Pirates.
They'll start off with mass-produced GMs.
Well, it seems that "display" of the 1:1 RX-78 over in Odaiba isn't quite much of a mock up as everyone was lead to assume.
Fuck, all that retard needs to show is that new lame ass shit International G.-I.-J.-O.-E. that's rolled out last month! Proof positive in his deluded mind that his idea warrants attention.
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Nah, they're going to create a Weapon of Mass Destruction in the form of a staff that can transform into a red circular gem when it's not active.
They will call it Raising Heart and they will give it to a ten year old girl. And that girl will go on to become the end of all humanity.
next stop: 40m tall humanoid robots for public safety enforcer. also included: berserker mode! YAY! xD
Next plan - Call in Eva00, 01 and 02....
After reading that article, FUCK YEAH! THIS is how gov. should work!
I wonder what's being snuck into the DPJ leaders' familys' food and water?
Perhaps drugging them to make them publicly say stupid things is a plot by lower-level party members (or LDP members) to take away effective control.
Most... many... some... people (depends on culture and individual intelligence) won't follow a leader that's apparently crazy.
5... 4... 3... 2... 1...
Thunderbirds... Are GO!
*starts playing thunderbirds theme*
Man I loved the show it was so awesome. Seeing this happen in real life would probably sound good. But think of all that money that would be use getting it started D:
Lol, that kinda reminds me so much of Busted doing the theme song....
The US is the largest contributor to the UN. For a Tunderbirds like task force to be created, you would have to convince the US.
which by knowing their nature will gladly too <_<...
actually you'd probably need a security council vote.
In other words, you'd have to get agreement from the US, UK, Russia, China, France, and a majority of whichever temporarily elected nations are currently serving on the council. If any of the five permanent nations veto the proposal, it fails.
Do you see Russia or China agreeing to a Japanese-led task force? Didn't think so.
Japan has been trying to get a permanent council seat (in order to increase influence) for a while now, but I don't see that happening any time soon.
You need to learn this shit. Seriously.
Oh, and I'm American. Who's the ignorant one now, huh?
Expect more gaffes.
Japanese military what?
NERV, I guess...
or armed otakus
FUCK YEAH, Now were thinking
We're in for a fun ride.
200⑨. Need I say more?
WIN :D
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didn't know there was a japanese version of the italian idiot PM
Not even in office and already getting his crazy on
I... feel sorry for Japan.
Well, they ask for it with their votes...
call in the gundams!
F*** that call a Nightmare!
C.C i call upon you!
Thunderbirds was THE SHIT. I'm STILL pissed about that movie they made a few years ago. That version was just plain shit. Except for some of the thunderbird designs, it pretty much pissed on the original. The original show was corny and dated, but it was tons of fun and it was STILL better than most crap on TV today.
A rather odd comment for the new PM to make. I almost understand it... But mostly no.
I give him credit, though. The thunderbids are pretty frickin' cool.
I'm with you ArcheR! Not only they pissed on the original, but they took a BIG DUMP on it and set it on fire!
I remembered growing up watching the show on saturday mornings. *tears* Ah.. the memories.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTWHYcNEXpA
I think this version says it all...
Thunderbirds 2086. I just wish my brains have been transferred to a cybord by then.
Well I can understand his questions regarding piracy. I mean, it would seem pretty unreal to have japanese cargo ships attacked by rubbermen or other freaks like in One Piece right ?
So i'd say his reaction can't be helped.
Why does SC hate the DPJ so much?
since i'll bring Japan to the worlds of "Thunderbirds" and "Alien-abducted" society?
poor poor Japan...down Aso, they got another lunatic PM...