Mere weeks after one of them tried to saw off their hands, AKB48 are again hard at work shaking the hands of their creepy fans – who are now under such heavy guard that the entire process has been compared unfavourably to a prison visit or the more unstable kind of border crossing…
Scenes of the newly secured event – the first being held at the Tokyo Big Sight – have been causing wonder online:
Online few can believe anyone would put up with an almost TSA level of security theatre to meet their idols, and fewer still that they would buy hundreds of CDs in order to endure the privilege:
“What fun!”
“Even now you still want to shake their hands?”
“Is this a prison visitation?”
“This is just revolting.”
“Reminds me of Auschwitz or something.”
“I thought this was an Israeli checkpoint or something for a moment.”
“Amazing anyone would pay money to be treated like this.”
“Those lucky guards, that guy stood next to Mayuyu all day is one of life’s winners.”
“You know how far gone they are from seeing something like this.”
“Even the little girl is stuck behind a fence?”
“Surely this must be the beginning of the end.”
Why do fans even bother with these stupid handshake events when they can be home watching anime and playing games. There are better ways to spend your money and time. Like going to the movies or the pool.
If I was a fan I would not go to any events my idols are hosting. No matter how much I love them. Because I rather spend my money and time on myself. Why are so many fans so crazy?
It is sad that certain members of society have committed such atrocious acts that high level security is now necessary for handshake events. But i rather that our idols be safe than subjected to flares, saw attacks and semen-soaked hands of sick otaku.
Shaking hands with AKB48 member now as hard as an Arab guy trying to enter USA.
When sex robots and Oculus Rift type tech get advanced enough, then these poor souls can save there money and get all the attention they want at home.
Men will work very hard for their Oculus rift tech or sex robot. Sexual assaults such as sexual molesting or r♥♥e will be none existent at that point.
Who gets these products to market first will become extremely rich.
Ahahaha…This is as sad as it’s stupid.
Japan’s absurdity reaches new lows.